Greeting Indians the world over on the eve of the Indian Independence Day, Lok Satta Party President Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan said India has ensured freedom and the peaceful transition of power, and stable economic growth, after 20 years of economic reforms.
In a message, the Lok Satta party President said Indians can fulfill its destiny by 2022, the 75th year of Independence, if the society and polity both display the requisite will and skill to bring about accountability in governance, ensure participation of citizens in exercise of power, and create growth opportunities for all.
JP pointed out that lack of accountability in governance and polity is one of our conspicuous failings. He pointed out that the recent yearnings for a strong, independent Lokpal/Lokayukta mechanism are borne out of ordinary citizens' despair over a lack of accountability.
The second failing India has is the exercise of power by a privileged few, he opined.
"The need of the hour is a dispersal of power, both horizontally and vertically. People should have control over their destiny," JP said.
The third failing, he stated, is the denial of opportunities for the growth of every child.
He lamented that opportunities are now open only to those with the privileges of birth and wealth.
JP said we should put an end to evils like political dynasty, monumental corruption, centralization of power, neglect of agriculture and the attitude "might is right".
He appealed to all Indians to transcend narrow barriers of caste and religion, region and language and recognize that all of us are Indians first. (INN)
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