Wishes for my country

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Today a new government comes to power in India. Let us hope this government does not succumb to vote-bank politics and corruption. Let us hope that our chosen Prime Minister is strong in intention while keeping an open mind. And that he keeps the nation's best interests in mind while maintaining India's multi-layered, multi-hued secular and cultural fabric.

And my wish list goes on to include:

  • No compromise in India's internal and external security
  • Safety for women and children across all social strata
  • Opportunities for pursuing higher education, ie., more technical colleges and institutes of good quality
  • Investment in infrastructure and roads in all cities and towns
  • Investment in industry and commerce which will lead to more jobs
  • Health and old age assistance for the elderly
  • Better managed hospitals and medical facilities
  • Immediate and extreme punishment to offenders against children, women, the weak and the disabled
  • And freedom to everyone to express their views
My list can go on and on, except that it is not possible for one government to do so much in one term. If it only can concentrate on doing instead of advertising!

All I can say to my country is: India, All The Best!! 

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