In India, lower castes and lower income groups vote proportionally more than upper castes and wealthy groups, and frequently more than those in advanced democracies. In a similar vein, voter turnout is typically higher in rural than in urban regions. Although not every elected state government supports the underprivileged, the impoverished have higher expectations of the state than the wealthy do. The expectation of the state, which is mandated by law to provide equal chances to every citizen regardless of caste, creed, religion, and economic background, and to actively endeavour to erase these barriers, is the source of the impoverished and marginalised people of India’s faith in the democratic process. The paradox of our contemporary democracy is that, despite having the framework and resources to make our political system more effective than ever, all that is now being debated is its flaws. Politicians and how they conduct themselves have a great impact on what we think about politics and how politics in the country shapes up. Maharashtra has come a long way and is shining right now. Things look better with the new zeal that we see in the infra and the support provided to farmers, women and the industry.
Maharashtra is known as the financial capital of India and has brilliant opportunities for all in the state and for many who come to India from various parts of the country to realise their dreams. has great potential for growth and advancement. The right minds in the government and optimum working hours used by ministers and officials can bring about a lot of change and elevate good governance in the state. In such a case Maharashtra can be the epitome of progress in our country. But nobody’s life is perfect or ideal and the same is the situation with the political scene. The idealistic functioning of the state might seem achievable but not without the support of the power bearers. Generally, what we hear most times is the constant blame game, loud ranting, aggressive press conferences and obnoxious vocabulary of otherwise wealthy-looking politicians.
Earlier we had leaders who wanted to sacrifice their lives for the betterment of the nation. That was their agenda to take up social and public life. Those were the days. Currently, anyone who has a hunger for power and money finds contacts and ways to join politics. Now if politicians have converted public service into a profession, they need to have some rules and regulations. All professions have some entry requirements. If you want to become a doctor in India you have to pass the NEET. For joining engineering you have to crack CET, JEE or relevant college exams for autonomous colleges. CLAT for lawyers, GMAT for MBA, NATA for architecture, UPSC for government administrative offices and so on. Anybody and everybody can become a politician and become a designer for the country. You want a qualified engineer to construct your building, and a qualified lawyer to represent your case but you are ready to hand over the responsibility of your complete living to someone who has no calibre or bandwidth to manage your life? Some politicians perpetually behave senselessly. When they open their mouths, they talk as if they are vomiting garbage and stink in their attitude. This happens only because the news channels love to collect this garbage every morning and present it to the public for more drama and masala. After all, running a 24-hour news channel is not easy. And when it comes to survival. People can go to any extent, even pick up garbage everyday. Whatever for it!
What Maharashtra really needs right now is a “SKILLS MAHARASHTRA COURSE” programme for politicians where there are classes on the usage of decent language and display of rational, logical and stable behaviour. All who intend to be in political positions should have to attend this programme and give a test at the end of it. Let’s call it LDS Test (Language Decency & Stability Test). Only when they pass this test, they should be allowed in the system. Most politicians will oppose this because it may not be in their capacity to retain stability and sanity for a long time. There are a few politicians currently who have taken decency and culture for a ride and unfortunately, they are in higher positions like Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. Some are MLAs. Sadly, even if they abuse or behave strangely or go to jail, their positions are never taken away. But the ones who stand against them lose their livelihood and existence. There is a great argument that there is a law for any injustice. But the real tragedy is when the ones who have money and power, try to tweak the law too. They want a VIP status even in the courts of law. Thankfully, there are no tweaks to the Karma System. Shiv Sena will find it toughest to crack this test but if the youth leaders decide, they could make an attempt after proper training to the old cadre who have never been introduced to logic and decency. Like the UPSC classes, LDS classes might be the next hot arrival in the market
Imagine if these MPs and MLAs are made to take the LDS Test, Will they pass?
