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Federalism is enshrined in our constitution

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We notice a picture showing the road caved in near Wilson College on Marine drive and find that labours are wearing “ chappals” and don’t possess gloves. We treat our workers in a casual manner hence we have failed to establish a good work culture. For the sake of nation’s development plenty of work needs to be done and a capable work force must be created.

If you visit Japan, you will find a work man suitably clad with personal protective equipment and carrying all the required tools in his pockets. If a political party tries to reform itself and change course, we must allow and encourage it. However, we notice a front page heading printed in a popular daily saying that BJP has only included one line on “Mandir” issue in its manifesto. Is it constructive news? Federalism is enshrined in our constitution because of the vastness of our nation. There should be a strong centre and state chief ministers and they should have immense respect for the central government.

You may differ on issues but don’t take a confrontational path, sit down together and suggest a solution. On the part of the Central government, it is desirable to “ seek” co-operation of state governments and applaud them if they are performing good work. The relationship between Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Pratap Singh Kairon and Dr BC Roy is a good example. Mutual respect is the key. If the BJP government comes to power it must not be in a hurry to repeal the Article 370 and draft the Uniform Civil Code.

The party should only go forward after building a consensus on this issue and take every one into confidence. We lack good roads to carry containers on trucks safely. It is a major task and let us start working on this from today itself. Last year, I travelled by car from Buenos Aires to Bahia Blanca and the road was fantastic. Our vehicle was travelling at an average speed of 100 km per hour quite safely. If necessary, we can seek foreign collaboration in this matter.

A massive mobilization of resources and men will be required which is what we should be doing instead of trying to send Amit Shah to jail and endlessly discussing on television about it. Yesterday, I was watching a new television channel in which a young anchor was speaking to a participant who made a reference about the Aam Aadmi ( but he meant the common people). Later, the anchor said that AAP representative is here and offered him the chance for pontification.

Let us not act smartly. We have had enough of this and have suffered a lot already. The new government will first frame a strong legislation that will enable it to induct young men and women for national service ( service with the Armed forces, serving in road and bridge construction, teaching in primary schools located rural and semi-rural areas and helping local governance as required) because no one wants to work hard, every one wants easy life. Those who perform such service will be appreciated and preference will be given for them in government jobs.

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