FINAL THOUGHTS BY - ADV. AJAY SINGH RATHORE
FINAL THOUGHTS
INTRODUCTION:
India is a country full of social, political, and cultural diversity,
with a history dating back thousands
of years. The system and constitution of this country have given priority to
social justice, inclusion, and
democracy. But in today's time, when India is making its place on the world stage, some Question
no. s arise that help us understand this social and political structure. In this article we will analyze such Question no. s that
reflect important aspects of India's politics, society, and cultural heritage.
1. Is there a need to
increase the powers of the President of India in the
present circumstances?
2. What will be the effect if there are only three political parties in
India? Will there be stability in India?
3. Will
allowing a person to become an MLA or MP only three times encourage new political
energy and ideas?
4. Should there be an intermediate evaluation of the state and central
governments by a constitutional commission after two and a half years of formation of the government?
5. Should India
not maintain trade
relations with enemy countries?
6. Should all education
and health services
be free in India?
7. Should
India's social, political, cultural and religious outlook be subject to the
current environment only under
constitutional provisions or should it be under India's cultural heritage
of thousands of years?
There are many such Question no. s which can affect the future of India,
and it is necessary to reflect on them.
Question
No. 1: Is there a need to increase the powers of His Excellency the President
of India in the present circumstances?
This Question no. is probable
and appropriate, and the time to discuss it is also right because in the present context the role and powers
of the President in India are being discussed. India is a parliamentary democracy, in which the tenure of the
President is mostly symbolic and his scope is bound by the Constitution and government limits.
But in certain circumstances, giving
some more powers to the President can be an
option.
Some reasons
that can be in favor of increasing the powers of the President:
1.
Contribution in initial policy
decision: In today's
time there are many important and sensitive
issues (such as national security, international relations and economic
policies) in which increasing the powers of the President can provide a powerful and balanced framework.
2.
Maintenance of discipline and good order: If
the President plays
a decisive role in certain
activities and policy decisions, it can help in maintaining an
atmosphere of political stability and respect in the country.
3.
Strong role in emergency situations: In today's time, national security
and international problems are
increasing rapidly. In such a situation, it may be even more important to
provide some emergency powers to the President so that he can take quick decisions
in such times and remain
beyond political pressure.
4.
Coordination with state governments: At times, there is a lack of
communication and cooperation between
the state government and the central
government in the country. Increasing the powers of the President can give him a more effective and mediatory role in this
area.
Challenges and disadvantages:
However, it can also have the opposite effect:
1.
Concentrated power in democracy: Increasing the powers of the
President can lead to powerful
centralization, which is against the ideals of our Constitution. This process
can also weaken democracy
if the President's decisions
are beyond political or public response.
2.
Threat of political interference: The President's greater power can
also favor a single political party or ideology,
which can affect India's coordination and democratic system.
Supported Media and Options:
While increasing the powers of the President, special care must be taken to keep the powers in sensitive and limited areas, such as
emergency, national security and conflict between some states. With more power in the hands of the President, a new
kind of balance and effective governance model
can emerge which can be beneficial for the
Indian democracy.
Thus, the decision to increase the powers of the President should be a
matter of serious deliberation, taking into account constitutional, political
and social aspects.
Question No. 2: What will be the impact
if India has only three political parties?
Will there be stability
in India?
Having only three political parties in India is an important idea, which can have a profound impact.
It has many positive and negative aspects.
Let us discuss it.
Positive impacts:
1.
Political stability: The presence of three big and strong
political parties can increase electoral stability. When there are more parties,
coalitions often arise,
which can cause political instability. Forming and maintaining a
government can be more comfortable in a three-party system.
2.
Ease in policy making: If there are only a few major
parties, there will be less time and conflict
in policy making. More parties lead to different views and interests, which can
create obstacles in policy making.
3.
Political competition and reform: Competition among only three major
parties can have an effect
of political reform,
as they will have the motivation to maintain their momentum and democratic power.
4.
Reduction in vote bank politics: The presence of fewer parties
is likely to reduce vote bank and communal politics. Big parties will
try to reach out to every section of society and take everyone along.
Negative effects:
1.
Reduction in people's choices: In a diverse and multi-cultural
country like India, having only three
parties can lead to a lack of representation. The voices and ideas of different
states and regional communities may
be unable to be raised in the Parliament.
2.
Disruption in democratic institutions: It is also important to have many political parties
in India so that every
community and state can get representation in democracy. If there are only three parties, then the sensitive
representation of smaller and regional voices may be reduced, and the
possibilities of political
centralization may increase.
3.
Threat of political centralization: More power
may be concentrated in the three big parties, which can increase their control over
political, economic, and administrative power. This can threaten India's democratic structure and constitutional
values.
4.
Reduction in competition and public
representation in elections: Different ideologies and
new thinking will get less chance to compete in elections. This can limit the
influx of political talent and new thinking, which can weaken
the democratic process.
Can it bring stability
to India?
On the one hand, the presence of three political parties may be expected
to bring electoral and political
stability. But this is not necessarily the case in a large and diverse country
like India. India's social, cultural
and geographical diversity necessitates a variety of political ideologies and parties that can properly represent all regions and communities.
Final
Point:
Having only three political parties in India is worth considering from
the point of view of democracy and political reform,
but there are many challenges and possibilities in this process.
The multi-party system supports a representative democracy in India and
maintains diversity of thought, which are the basic pillars of our democracy.
Question No. 3: Is allowing a person to become an MLA or MP only three times a way to encourage new political energy
and ideas?
Allowing a person to become an MLA or MP only three times is an
interesting and thought- provoking proposal
that can encourage new political energy
and new ideas.
Let us look at some of the positive and negative aspects of this proposal.
Positive aspects:
1.
Opportunity for new leadership: When a person is allowed to contest elections only three times, it gives a chance
to new people to join the political system. These are new and innovative people who can bring changes in the
administration by bringing new ideas and schemes according to the times.
2.
End of political stability: At times the same leaders
remain in power for many years, which
can weaken new ideas and innovation. The three-time limit can increase
political stability and reduce the dominance of old thinking, thereby promoting
development and progress.
3.
Political reform and accountability: The entry of new people can also increase
accountability and transparency, as new leaders come with new
expectations and have more public trust and support.
This process can make the political system
more mature and dynamic.
4.
End of vote bank and dictatorship: The same person staying in political
office for a long time often leads to vote bank politics and accumulation of immense power,
which weakens the basic foundation of democracy. A limit of three times can reduce such effects
and an improvement can be seen in
the political behavior of
individuals.
Negative aspects:
1.
Lack of experience: Imposing a limit of three times may
at times keep experienced and politically
savvy leaders out of politics. Some experienced leaders, who can make
significant contributions to the country, may be out of the
system prematurely.
2.
Political instability: When new people come to power
repeatedly, there may be a risk of increased
political instability at times. Newcomers and leaders with less experience may sometimes
be unable to take firm and mature
decisions on national
and international issues.
3.
Increase in election expenses: After every three times, a new person
will need to contest the election,
which may increase election expenses and economic burden in the political system.
4.
Political nepotism and internal electoral tensions: If
some individuals are given only three times,
they may encourage their family members to advance, which may further promote political
nepotism and favouritism.
Final
point:
Allowing a person to become MLA or MP only three times can be a measure to encourage new political energy and new ideas and it can bring new and progressive thinking in the political
system. But, there are some problems in this, such as lack of experience and
the danger of political instability.
This proposal can be beneficial for the development and support of democracy, but it will require balanced and prudent decision making.
Question No. 4: Should the Central
and State governments be evaluated by a constitutional commission after two and a half years of formation of government?
Yes, it is a reasonable and democratic idea to have the Central
and State governments evaluated by a
constitutional commission after two and a half years of formation of
government, which can determine the
efficiency and effectiveness of the governments. There are many positive aspects of this proposal which can
contribute to improving administration and public interest. Let us
consider the positives and some
potential challenges of this idea:
Positive aspects:
1.
Administrative responsibility and
accountability: Mid-term
evaluation of governments will make
leaders and administrators understand their responsibility and keep their
tenure in the interest of the public. It will promote
accountability and make governments accountable for their promises and their actions.
2.
Broad inspection of progress and
problems: Evaluation
after two and a half years will reveal
how much success the government has achieved in its initial promises and plans
and in which areas it has been lacking.
This type of inspection can help governments to improve their
tenure and pave the way
for progress.
3.
Improvement and progress in public
interest: Timely
evaluation will make governments more
pro-active in taking decisions in public interest. This proposal will give the
public representatives an opportunity to improve their future plans and bring about behavioral changes.
4.
Political stability and trust: Mid-term evaluation will give the public
confidence that their government is working
in their interest
or not. If the evaluation finds the government successful as per its
promises, it will increase the trust
between the government and the public.
5.
Democratic reform and progressive
administration: There
is a great need for new and progressive
reforms in the administration system that has been going on since ancient
times. Evaluation by a constitutional
commission creates the possibility of a new direction and positive
change in administration.
Challenges:
1.
Risk of political manoeuvring: This proposal will also have the
possibility of political manoeuvring and misuse of the evaluation results by opposition parties. Opposition parties
can use the evaluation
results as propaganda against the government, which can promote political instability.
2.
Difficulties of numerical standards
and logical evaluation: Evaluating the impact of government
is a difficult task. It has to take into account many parameters like
development, convenience, security,
economic progress, and social reform. It is important to ensure that the evaluation is done in a proper and factual manner in practice.
3.
Administrative and management
problems: Forming a
constitutional commission and evaluating
each government through it can be a comprehensive and time-consuming task, which will
require a lot of resources and administrative coordination.
4.
Pressure on new constructions: If the government gets some easy
indication in the mid- term evaluation of two and a half years that only new schemes and big changes
will show them success, then the governments can reduce and increase the time and speed in new constructions and proper development work based on the possible results,
which can sometimes lead to temporary and incomplete projects in the pursuit
of immediate results.
Final
point:
The proposal of mid-term evaluation is an effective idea in the
accountability of governments and
administrative reform. This will make the governments feel responsible towards
their promises and will help in making timely improvements in the administration. But, to make this proposal successful it will be necessary
that the process of evaluation is done in a fair and logical manner. If done correctly, this can be a new and
important step in the political and administrative system of India.
Question No. 5: Should India not maintain trade relations with enemy countries?
India's trade relations with enemy countries
can be considered from various
perspectives. This Question
touches upon aspects of foreign policy and national security
on one hand and also reflects economic interest and democratic values on the other. Let us consider
some positive and negative aspects of this Question:
Positive aspects:
1.
Economic benefits and development: India can get economic
benefits from trade relations. If enemy countries also become partners
in trade, then the economy of both the countries can benefit, which is helpful
in the development of any
country.
2.
End of global trade and dependency: If India maintains trade relations
even with enemy countries, then it
reflects its dependency in foreign policy and trade. Also, it can be helpful in providing
India a strong position
in the global market.
3.
Monitoring and control through
national security:
Through trade relations, India can maintain
monitoring and control over the economic and political policy of enemy
countries. An estimated trade
relationship can give India an opportunity to keep an eye on the internal perspective and policy of that country.
4.
Diplomacy and Coordination: Diplomacy can improve
through trade. By maintaining trade
relations with enemy countries, India can make its diplomacy even more
progressive and sensitive and strengthen its position on the
international platform.
5.
Creation of stable and peaceful environment: Trade relations help in maintaining stability and peace
between the two countries. If trade continues, both the countries will also be constantly inclined to try to solve problems.
Negative Aspects:
1.
Impact on National Security: Maintaining trade relations with
enemy countries can affect India's
security and national privacy. Confidential information and vital resources can
be affected through trade.
2.
Threat of Economic Dependence: If India becomes dependent on the
enemy country through trade,
it can affect the country's
economic and business
stability. In times of any crisis, the enemy
country can misuse this dependence.
3.
Moral hazard from international
perspective: At
times, trade relations can be used by enemy
countries as a viewpoint and policy against them. This can also affect India's
relations and dealings with them.
4.
Decrease in patriotism and support: Trade relations are often linked to
national pride and patriotism.
Maintaining relations with enemy countries can lead to a decrease in support
for the government among the citizens
of India.
5.
Administrative crisis and impact on
democracy: Trade
with enemy countries can lead to some
political and administrative inequalities, which can have a negative impact on
the administration and democratic system of India.
Final
point:
It is important to make determined policies and constructive arrangements on maintaining trade relations with
India's enemy countries. This arrangement should be done in such a way that a balance can be maintained between both
trade and security. If India can make this supported policy, then it can be beneficial
and safe for both the countries through
trade relations.
Question No. 6: Should
all education and health services
be free in India?
The idea of all education
and health services
being free in India is very important
and beneficial from the point of view of social justice
and inclusive development. There are some positive and some challenging aspects of this proposal.
Positive aspects:
1.
Social justice and inclusive
development: Getting
free education and health services will provide equal opportunity to people of all sections.
People from poor and weaker
sections who are under financial pressure for these
facilities will also benefit from this and inequality in the society
will reduce.
2.
Human resource development: Free education can lead to human
resource development on a very large
scale. By providing proper education to every person, the development and progress of the country can be accelerated
and the country can get a strong position in front of foreign countries.
3.
Healthy India, Best India: Free health facilities will improve
the health condition of the people, which will be beneficial for the country
from economic and social
point of view. Only healthy
citizens can build a prosperous and great country.
4.
Poverty eradication and economic
reform: One of the
main reasons for poverty and inequality
is the lack of proper health and education. Free health and education can
eradicate poverty and pave
the way for economic improvement in the country.
5.
Educated and healthy manpower: Educated and healthy manpower
contribute to the progress
of the country. Free education
and health facilities will increase the tendency of people to study and take care of
their health, which will make the society
even stronger.
Challenges:
1.
Financial burden and institutional arrangement: Free
education and health
facilities will require
financial establishment on a very large scale. It
may be a difficult task for
the government to bear such a huge burden,
and it will also require changes in administrative and financial systems.
2.
Lack of qualified and trained
teachers and health workers: There may be a shortage of
qualified and trained
personnel in free services because
lack of proper salary and facilities may become a hindrance in attracting personnel to these areas.
3.
Impact on the quality of services: Another aspect of free facilities is
that sometimes the quality of services may be negatively affected. Through free facilities, a person may not be able to get
special and advancement-showing facilities.
4.
Corruption and system challenges: Sometimes corruption and lack of
system have also been seen in free
services. To make this proposal successful, it will be necessary to create a strong system
which makes this process corruption free and sensitive.
5.
Practical challenges: There may also be some disparity in
the state and central policy regarding free health and education. There may be many administrative and practical challenges in providing free facilities
in all the states.
Final
point:
The proposal to make all education and health services
free is a positive and effective idea, but it will require a strong financial and
administrative system. Through free facilities, India can emerge as a country based on social
justice and providing inclusive development. This can eliminate poverty, inequality, and social barriers, but to make
this proposal successful, it will also be necessary to keep in mind the
administrative and practical challenges.
Question
No. 7: Should India's social, political, cultural and religious outlook be
subject to the present context only
in constitutional provisions or in the context of thousands of years of
India's cultural heritage?
India's social, political, cultural and religious
outlook is a subject that is not only related
to the Indian Constitution but also to our thousands of years of
cultural heritage. While considering this Question no., we should understand two main perspectives:
1. Constitutional Rights and Inclusivity:
The Indian Constitution defines India as a democratic and secular country.
Under the Constitution, all citizens have the right
to equality, social justice and inclusive development. Some of the main aspects of this approach are:
·
Secularism: The Constitution makes India a
secular nation, in which no particular religious or cultural tendency
is seen as a human
right or a rule of the state.
This is a reflection of India's unity
in diversity.
·
Individual liberty and rights: The Constitution provides every
individual the right to freedom, expression and free thought.
It aims to allow a person to follow any religious, cultural
or social ideology of his choice without any pressure.
·
Equality and
Social Justice: The Constitution provides
equal status to all and provides rights
for social justice,
which ensures rights
and opportunities for education, health
and employment to all
citizens of India.
It is important to recognize the Constitution because
it supports the rights and inclusiveness of the
citizens of India and helps in maintaining unity and stability in the
administration of the state.
2. Importance of Cultural Heritage
and Experiences:
India's history is filled with cultural and religious heritage
for thousands of years. This heritage is the basis
of our identity, cultural values,
and social outlook.
Some of the main aspects
are:
·
Cultural Values and Tradition: India's ancient
tradition and values,
which include spiritual
and social values
such as truth, non-violence, compassion and religious harmony,
provide India with a
beautiful social structure.
·
Indian Philosophy: India's cultural heritage emphasizes
religious tolerance and respect and sensitivity towards
each other. It guides our culture towards
unity in diversity and inner peace.
·
Religious and spiritual knowledge: Our history
and religious texts (such as Vedas, Upanishads, Mahabharata, Ramayana, and Gita) have an important
message of knowledge
and philosophy of life which provides
guidance to the individual and society.
Balance of both perspectives:
In a diverse country like India, it is important that we try to incorporate both our constitutional and cultural
perspectives together. Both have some benefits:
·
Combination of Constitution and
Culture: The
Constitution is the basis of our rights and duties,
while culture shapes the character of our individual and society. If both are
included in the social, political
and religious perspectives of India, then a more strong and meaningful system
can be created in the country.
·
Guidance for the new generation: Both cultural heritage and the
Constitution together can provide a
right path to the new generation in which they can understand the tradition of
their ancestors and also
adopt the needs of the new time.
Final
point:
Both constitutional provisions and cultural heritage
are the identity
of India. A balance of these will help make India an inclusive,
tolerant, and progressive nation. In today's current context, we need a model that can build
an advanced and meaningful society
while respecting the values of our
Constitution and the fundamental
philosophies of cultural heritage.
Therefore, India should adopt ideas and policies that demonstrate a
possible and supported inclusiveness between the Constitution and cultural heritage.
Final Thoughts:
India's social, political, and cultural structure is the foundation of its development. It is essential
to keep this social and political system sensitive and inclusive, so that every citizen can get the benefit of their rights
and facilities. From increasing the powers of the President
to the number of political
parties, all issues affect the progress of the country
and democratic values.
Providing free education and health services will bring equality in the
society, while the decision to have
trade relations with enemy countries has to be taken carefully. Only through such sensitive assessment will India be
able to become a strong and progressive nation to face the challenges ahead along with its thousands of years of
heritage. All this will lead India to a prosperous and secure future,
in which the contribution of every individual will be important.
[1] Rajasthan High Court,
Jaipur.
LL.M
(Cri. & Sec. Law) MBA (HR & Mkg.) M.A.(Eng.) Distinguished Jurist: - International Council of Jurists,
London, UK. Ex. Vice President; The Bar Association, Jaipur
(2006)