Our Nation needs a total makeover to be a real super power that influences the world with our philosophy of Peace, Prosperity & Happiness in these times of terror and depression.

1. Today, as we enter the 13th year of the 21st century, the nation of India is very
much on the threshold of a quantum change. While, on one hand the nation is
still has age old problems of inadequate supply to our citizens of food, drinking
water, clothing, housing, medical facilities and in turn a growing corruption; on
the other hand, the huge knowledge pool of scientists, software engineers and
other technically talented persons have given India the possibility of being a
very powerful nation on this God’s earth. It is imperative, that we bring forth
political changes and formulate bold national and international policies that
will enable India to alleviate the problems of the majority of our people and
pave the way to being a strong, independent and forceful nation.
The issues facing the nation in this new century can be broadly categorized as
follows:
1. Basic amenities for the People.
2. Social discipline and crime.
3. Government and institutional corruption.
4. International policy.
5. De-centralization of the government organizations.
6. Immigration and illegal migrations.

2. The above areas of concern have to be addressed in the form of long term
policies and with a strong will and desire to surmount the practical difficulties
in achieving the objectives; the prime objective being the transformation of
India into an independent, self- sustained economic global power.
Basic Amenities for the People:
The recent assembly polls in various States have shown; the issues that are
affecting the people (the electorate) are that of food, drinking water, education
and employment. The reality is that most of the rural areas and many urban
areas of India do not have the basic facilities that are required to bring about an
economic revolution that will uplift the social conditions of the people. A real
requirement in India is that of 6-lane tarmac roads that connect cities to the
smallest of the towns. Roads are not only required, but are necessary for the
smooth transition of goods and services to each and every town in India,
thereby allowing for a rise in the economic turnover . A well-built and properly
maintained road system will bring in the other infrastructure of power
generation stations and industries, thereby leading to job opportunities and
rising economic standards.
Properly maintained road infrastructure will give rise to investments in both
the industrial and farming sector, help in the rapid movement of food, water
and medical facilities, upgrade the efficiency of the Public Distribution System
and make the people aware of the interest of the government in their well
being. The project of building roads will also help the unemployed (especially
those who are still illiterate) to get steady jobs, and allow their next generation
access to educational facilities.
Such an envisaged road network will allow for increased and equitable
distribution of raw materials and also increase market competition of consumer
goods, thereby leading to reduced prices and improved product quality; a

3. quantitative increase in industrial production to feed the demand that will be
created by increased consumer spending; improved transportation of facilities
and services to all areas, thereby increasing the levels of literacy through an
easier access to educational institutions and education material, as well as
ensuring faster deployment of police and troops in times of social and natural
crisis.
The investment in road building will also help in attracting foreign direct
investment into the country. Companies in foreign countries cite this lack of
infrastructure as a major reason that prevents them from long-term investment
into India. The cost of road building can be outsourced to FDI (similar to the
Golden quadrangle project) as well as to private Indian construction companies
on a BOOT basis, while the balance could be sourced out of government
investments at state and district levels.
Social Discipline and Crime:
The issue of the lack of social discipline and the growing criminal tendencies
cannot be ignored any longer. The growing criminal activity is a direct result of
socio-economic-political factors and can be attributed to a succession of weak
governments and an even weaker and inappropriate legal structure.
Criminality is on the rise, simply because the mechanism of law and order and
prosecution of crime is both inadequate and slow in its process.
This problem can only be tackled by a complete overhaul of our legal system
and its mechanisms. While legal luminaries in India could give much better
advice on the changes required in our legal system, the basic requirement is
making the courts more people friendly and efficient. It is strongly believed
that a ‘jury’ system will not only ensure a fair trial for the accused, but will also

4. ease the strain that is put upon the judges as they singularly tackle an ever
increasing work load.
A social code of conduct is required on an immediate basis that not only
prescribes the way that the individuals should conduct themselves in public
places, but would also emphasize the manner in which social groups have to
conduct themselves as a whole. This code of conduct, strictly enforced, will
definitely reduce the social crimes that afflict the majority of our people today.
This will not, in any form or manner, impinge upon the individual’s right to
privacy, but will help in streamlining social interaction amongst the people.
Social code of conduct would cover the areas of noise pollution, cleanliness in
the streets and in municipal wards, ease of removal of garbage, prohibit the
misuse of public areas as open air urinals and latrines, prohibit the use of public
areas as spittoons, and allow for a smooth and easier use of public facilities like
footpaths and foot bridges. The removal of footpath vendors would be a prime
concern towards a better and safer use of footpaths, as would be the redesigning
of the public facilities for use by handicapped persons.
Most of the social issues in our nation today can be attributed to a weak
mechanism for prosecution of crime. Criminality has been glorified as a
medium of social change, but this in fact has proven (by recent events all over
the nation) to be precursor in organized crime involving all strata of society and
the bureaucracy. The perception amongst the general population is that much
of the criminal activity is unchallenged by the government; thereby reinforcing
in the mind of both the people and the criminals, that the rule of the law is
weak and impotent.
Suggestions for improving the current situation are as follows:
a) The immediate deployment of Bio-metric Citizens Identity Cards.

5. b) Upgrading of the police and law enforcement departments with modern
machinery to track and investigate crime and persons associated with
criminal activities.
c) Sharing of information of criminals amongst city, state and central law
enforcement agencies on a real time basis to ensure a free flow of
information for prevention of crime.
d) A stronger and affirmative legal structure that allows for a faster
prosecution of criminals.
e) A hard labor based punishment policy for criminals that allow the society
to utilize the physical and mental talents of convicted criminals.
f) The re-introduction of corporal punishment for those guilty of social
crimes.
g) A provision under law to appropriate and sell assets of economic and
serious crime offenders, in order to confiscate illegal earning and return
them to the government treasury, which in turn will self-finance the
criminal prosecution efforts.
h) The restoration of the death penalty for heinous crimes such as pre-
meditated murder, kidnapping, rape, armed robbery and narcotics
trafficking.
It has been proved in societies around the globe and over periods of time that a
successful and strong nation is always the result of the strength of character and
discipline among its individual citizens.
Government and institutional corruption:
Recent disclosures in the media have made a huge impact on the people,
regarding the growing corruption among the government officials and the
bureaucracy and the connection of the bureaucracy (especially the police) to
organized crime. Middle class population is fast joining the disgruntled ranks of

6. the population that are now feeling anti government sentiments; and if the
issues are not tackled on an urgent basis this resentment might well turn into a
issue of civil rioting and physical attacks on government institutions; as can be
seen by the fact that there are already attacks on offices of block development
officers and other unarmed civil service offices. The lack of a strong legal
system, compounded with a lack of moral authority has given rise to organized
political-criminal activities. Socio-economic-political issues have already
contributed to the ever-growing organizations like the Naxalites and the Maoist
rebels that have taken to armed rebellion. The nation cannot afford a civil
rebellion from its middle class, since that will invariably lead to a civil war.
There are those who might think of this scenario as extreme and implausible
should look at the various failed African and Balkan states that were once a
shining example of democratic nations with a wealth of natural resources and
human talents; yet today are in the grips of a protracted civil war.
The rise of local and regional political parties has always been considered to be
a strong point of a vibrant democracy. However, the freedom of political action
has been misused by political parties with extreme vision, who exist solely
because the bigger parties with a national agenda have not been able to take
their ideas to the People in a manner that convinces them of the responsibility
of the party ideals. This lack of communications leave a vacuum that is quickly
filled with a regional party with a narrow agenda based on self survival and
short term options. While the functionality of a regional political party is
debatable; the success of such organizations and indeed their growing
popularity is a grim reminder of the failure of the national parties to consolidate
on their stature and their status as national leaders.
One of the prime reasons of the failure of the national parties across the all
areas of the nation is the nexus of criminal elements of the bureaucracy
working jointly with the criminal elements of the local parties for partisan
monetary gain, at the cost of the exchequer. The cost of the damage that such a

7. government has cost to the specific state and also to the country in financial
terms is still being calculated. But, much larger and long term is the cost in
terms of credibility and stature that is now associated with the nation as a
whole. Such criminal enterprises flourish, specifically because the law of the
land is weak in application, as also for the fact that the centralization of the
bureaucratic hierarchy prohibits scrutiny from the people of the activities of the
government functionaries. One way to reduce this corruption and criminal
nexus would be to decentralize the functioning of the bureaucracy all the way
down to the Panchayat levels. Decentralization would also have to include the
segregation of the central bureaucracy from the state and local government
bureaucracy, making each an independent autonomy not dependent on the
State or Central government for local issues.
International Image:
In all international circles the image of India is that of a weak, corrupt and
backward nation without a strong leadership. Regardless of who was in power,
over the last 20 years our nation has reinforced its image as that of a ‘loose
confederation of warring tribes’ rather than of a Unified and strong single
country. This image of being a weak nation has invited terrorism and violence
on an unprecedented scale since 1947.
The only way that India can change its image internationally is by changing
itself internally. For that India needs to:
a) Develop strong leadership at all levels to include 2nd generation
leadership.

8. b) Upgrade its armed forces to 110% of the current armed strength off its
closest rival China.
c) Refuse any and all technical and financial aid from foreign countries.
d) Allow local industries to develop technology for all requirements of the
Nation, including that of its armed forces.
e) Stop purchasing second and third hand technology from the West.
Today’s reality is that India is a beggar nation. Our Prime Minister begs for
technology and the Finance Minister for money. Corruption has become a way
of life rather than an exception. This needs to change if India has to progress.
As conflicts around the Asian sub-continent and Africa gathers intensity, India
can play a dominant role is providing aid to the average people in these conflict
areas by supplying them with essential food, medications, hospital equipment
and clean drinking water. All these items are readily available in India and can
be easily transported to the conflict areas. India can improve its image if it
projects its power beyond its neighboring boundaries. A strong military might
that backs up a stronger humanitarian force will make all Indians proud of
their heritage, culture and the nation.
De-centralization of the government organizations.
India is a political and social mess as a direct result of centralization of the
government. Small minded people in Delhi who have never lived in the outer
areas of the country decide on a uniform policy for a nation that has inside its
boundaries a variety of cultures and languages. The central government’s role
has to be restricted to that of making the policy and then monitoring its

9. deployment downwards to each district, town & village inside India.
The real execution of the Government policy is best carried out by State and
local governments who understand the cultural and social requirements of the
people. The district governments and village Panchayats can play a positive
role in development if correctly guided by the Central & State Governments.
Development has to be ensured by using the old 5- Years Plan methods. This
worked well in the 1960’s and 70’s. It can work again. By law it must be
insured and ensured that political parties or new Governments cannot change a
5 year plan and all citizens must be required by law to follow the guide lines of
the 5- years plan(s) to assure the nation that progress will be achieved per the
set goals. Those who oppose the plans or attempt to modify it should face harsh
punishment.
It is the Duty of every Government to listen to the needs of its people and to
formulate policies that helps the people lead a safe and comfortable life in all
strata of society and across all cultural boundaries.
Immigration and illegal migrations:
India is facing a gigantic law and order problem that is largely contributed for
by the illegal migrations from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal and the
African nations. Illegal migrants from Bangladesh are the biggest problem.
Narcotics trafficking, kidnapping, rapes, murder and attacks against the Indian
nation can be directly attributed to the nationals of the above countries.

10. The Indian government does not have a policy to address the issue of this
illegal immigration. Further; the problem is made worse by illegal migrants
being used as cheap labor by Indians in their houses and factories. Unless the
government enacts laws that prosecute Indians who employ illegal migrants;
the nation of India will always be at risk of over population, disease and crime.
How can this problem be resolved?
a) By introducing Bio-metric citizens ID cards for all Indian nationals over
the age of 11. This has to be mandatory.
b) Illegal migrants to be punished by strict laws that enforce them to work
in hard labor camps.
c) Indian nationals who employ illegal labor to be punished with punitive
fines.
d) Politicians & bureaucrats who help politicians into registering these
illegal migrants into vote banks should face capital punishment for
subverting the integrity of our Nation.
e) Re-introduce the death penalty for Treason. All actions; by Indian
nationals that subvert the integrity and unity of the Nation of India to be
punished. Such nationals convicted of treason to be hanged in public.
Defense Policy
The armed forces are severely under equipped and are short off able bodied
officers and troops per the real requirements. Most forward deployed regiments
do not have the required supplies and equipment on time or in required
quantities. The ThalSena is working today mostly on the courage off its troops
and little else. VayuSena and NavSena are no better. In the VayuSena, 60% of

11. the equipment is out dated or under repairs. 80% of the submarines of the
NavSena are un- serviceable and the single aircraft carrier is undergoing repairs
most off the time. The responsibility of this whole situation lies only and only
with the Prime Minister and his cabinet. In case of an all- out war, the chances
of India getting severely beaten and defeated are more than 70%. That is the
reality, whether we Indians believe it or not.
How can this be resolved?
o Arms & equipment manufacturing has to be opened to the private
sector industry of India. The politicians and bureaucrats must
realize and accept that Indian citizens are as loyal and in most cases
‘more’ loyal than the people in power. DRDO should be pulled
out of manufacturing and should be restricted only to inspections
and quality control off purchased equipment.
o The government will permit and allow private sector to produce all
the requirements of the armed forces; including fighter aircraft and
helicopters, nuclear powered air – craft carriers and submarines,
battle tanks, and other heavy equipment.
o Light and non – lethal equipment (uniforms, battle kits, special
purpose shoes, other ancillary equipment will be permitted for
manufacture by small to medium industries).
o The Government must plan to have at least ‘seven (7) Carrier
Groups’ for the NavSena, along with support craft. This is
necessary for not only a fully functional blue water navy, but also
for the projection of power, globally.
o VayuSena will have equipment and personnel that is 110% of the
strength of our nearest economic rival, China; as projected till
2015.
o ThalSena will be upgraded to triple the current strength. Specific

12. regiments will be trained and equipped for foreign deployment in
events of non – state sponsored acts of war against our country.
These special regiments will have multi–lingual speaking officers
and personnel, an up–to–date intelligence services backbone,
modern field equipment for communications and navigation and
constant & consistent training for any foreseen scenario in any part
of the world.
o Tat- Rakshak will be upgraded to double its current strength to
allow the NavSena flexibility to be globally deployed.
Foreign Policy:
The current foreign policy can be defined in one single word:– “non–existent”.
The foreign affairs ministry seems both confused and without motivation to
deal with any situations that are arising daily; most of them in relation to
Pakistan. It is known by the whole world that Pakistan is the biggest exporter
of terrorist in the world as off today. There is full evidence of Pakistan based
training camps on both its borders, their North eastern border has training
camps for Taliban for the fighting against NATO forces in Afghanistan and the
South western border training camps for the fight against India. The existent
of these camps is both well proven and undeniable. The response of the foreign
affairs bureaucracy to these events is lacking in courage and vision. Their
current response appears both childish and cowardly.
What needs to be done?
It must be impressed upon the United Nations to have Pakistan declared as a
“Terrorist State”. This is nothing new at the U.N. Previously the U.N. has

13. declared other states such as North Korea, Iran and Iraq (under the Saddam
administration) as terrorist states. The U.N. approved the blockade of Iraq
from 1991 till 2003. In a similar fashion, our foreign ministry must pressure the
U.N. to approve the total blockade of Pakistan till it closes down all terror
training camps and hands over all the wanted terrorists to the International
Court in The Hague.
International policy is a matter of perception. A nation that is perceived as
strong and capable of bold action is respected; a nation that is perceived as
weak and corrupt is ignored.
HUM LOG. (We the People)
In essence, the country needs a change in its leadership, its bureaucracy and its
polity. All this can be achieved only with the complete and constant
participation of the People. The people have to reject the old and weak leaders
that are dominating the political scenario and push ahead young and vibrant
leaders to lead our country. Get rid of these old men who claim that they can
carry the weight of the nation and are incapable of carrying the weight of their
own bodies without assistance.
What can each citizen do to ensure a Young, Strong
and Vibrant Leadership?
 Every person has to ensure that they have a Voter ID card that is valid
for the next election.
 Each person has to further ensure that their name actually exists on the
Voter lists for their constituency. This has to be done at least two weeks
in advance of the election.

14.  If the names of voters do not exist on the voter lists, an immediate appeal
should be made in the nearest Court of Law to force the election
commission employees to rectify the situation. Voting is a Right that
cannot be denied to any citizen by any government.
 Each person MUST VOTE on the day of voting. This is the one day that
the citizens have the power to change everything in the nation. DO
NOT MISS THIS CHANCE.
Vote for the best candidate. Say “NO” to the old men.
BE BOLD, BE COURAGEOUS, BE HINDUSTANI
Thanks for taking the time to read this article. Please pass it on to as many
other young people as you can. The future belongs to the Young and Bold. Be
restless in your ambitions and dreams, and never compromise. Remember that
the politicians will never gift you, your rights as citizens. You have to
constantly agitate to ensure that the Government listens to your voice and acts
on your demands! Demand and Ensure – that should be the duty of every
national.
JAI HIND, VIJAYI BHUVA!