P. M. finds excuse with opposition
On the Independence Day message from the rampant of Red Fort, the P.M.blames the opposition party, for the tardy reforms and slow progress of India. This is a most pathetic reason for the P.M. on this occasion to take shelter for the Govt. performance under his regime. Why he reserved his observation until know is questionable.If he is under any illusion that he can divert the attention and discredit the opposition in the eyes of the public, he is eluding himself more than the Nation The popularity of the UPA II is at its lowest ebb with multitude of scams unfolding with regular and alarming frequency. This is definitely not the best way to extricate himself and the Congress from the mess. The UPA II is in the saddle with majority and should be able to move any legislation per se. But the contradictions and objections come from within its own allies rather than the opposition, that deter him from going forward It is a lame excuse, therefore to see the ghost of opposition as the hindrance is not convincing. The TimeMagazine observation about the P.M. is worrying and discrediting his image as the leader in command. At least in the Coal gate and 2 G scams the role of the P.M. is directly in charge of the Departments is not overboard and he cannot be absolutely absolved of not looking the other way. True the opposition had paralysed the Parliament for the longest period in the history of Independent India, but the adamant Govt had finally to softened its stand and bend its posture of rigidity If the UPA II had no majority , then how did it succeed in passing the nuclear energy bill even by risking its stability in power? How did the UPA II manage the election of the President and subsequently the election of the Vice President.? How, can then the opposition be so powerful to thwart any legislation when it is the question of number game Certainly the UPA II is dreaming while awake to the reality. The opposition, while playing its role as the watch dog, has extended its co operation on various issues albeit with some safe guards, objections and suggestions The negative role of its allies and their adamant posturing is what bogs down the UPA II The present Govt is holding power because of majority of members in its group and therefore exhibits a sort of paralysis in its functioning and forward thrust with reforms, UPA II is a divided house within itself and must introspect and look within for the real causes , in stead of making ridiculous statements, intending to fruitlessly tarnish the image of the opposition The lofty heights of the rampants of the Red Fort will not come to the rescue of the beleaguered UPA II in this much awaited response of the Govt in drawing a map of progress with measures under circumstances. That has not happened and which helps the opposition to carry on their tirade of policy paralysis The remarks of the P.M. about the negative and obstructive role is not in good taste Nelson Lopes Chinchinim
