My Views on Jago Party’s Economic Vision.

The debate over Capitalism versus Socialism/Communism is not relevant now. More so on grounds of what happened in USA, Russia, Japan and China. The problem with this approach is that people start to take sides rather than being neutral or being on the side of India. Both are ways of looking at a thing, the exchange of goods and services in the society.

Disintegration of USSR not only symbolizes the failure of Socialism but also the dirty politics and tactics of USA. Using unjust means to reach the most just end cannot bring out good outcomes.

As for Japan, their army was completely destroyed by USA after World War II (I am no expert in history kindly pardon errors if any.) and it stands under constant watch of Uncle Sam till now. Can any Indian do business in such a situation, keeping their national pride at the hands of another country?

China, how can we follow its model? Following a policy ruthlessly is only good and favourable for the persons making it and implementing it, not for the public that has to follow the orders. What’s going on inside nobody knows, what's the extent of this ruthlessness no one knows.

Turning our eyes to the happenings in 2008, we saw big companies and banks of USA going bankrupt. Can we say that the Free Market is the best solution for our country? While I agree that Government should do what is does best, Govern but I still feel something goes missing in this discussion.

That missing part is ‘Ethics and Morals’. When a bank gives loan knowing that the person can’t pay it back just for a couple of percent interest, it is not only clear example of Unethical Business Practice but it also turns the notion of utility of Free Market at its head.

Moreover, there are some businessmen who actually solicit illegal activities as it brings more profit.

Also, the businesses’ prime concern is profit; it is very evident from Union Carbide’s behavior (it is a company from the doyen of Capitalism, USA) which caused Bhopal Gas Tragedy. Due to falling profits cost cutting measures were undertaken and the cost was cut from maintenance of plant that contains extremely toxic chemicals.

As to the statement, A few capitalists and businessmen have done more to help mankind live a more enjoyable life (indeed, most people would not even be alive today if it weren't for capitalists) than all humanitarians, social workers, and clergy men combined. If one considers human life a value, then they should regard capitalists as one of its greatest promoters.

I want to add that all capitalists, entrepreneurs and businessmen require a very stable, safe and strong state to function and if the motives are not clean, morals are low and ethics is missing we have a corrupt (failed and bankrupt) state as India was during License-Permit-Quota Raj. A businessman becomes the most dangerous enemy of another businessman.

GAGA OVER RULE 49-O

Posted By manish

Did you know that there is a system in our Constitution, as per the 1969 act, in section "49 O" that a person can go to the polling booth, confirm his identity, get his finger marked and convey the presiding election officer that he doesn't want to vote anyone! Yes such a feature is available, but obviously these seemingly notorious leaders have never disclosed it. This is called Section"49 O".

Why should you go and say "I VOTE NOBODY"... because, in a ward, if a candidate wins, say by 123 votes, and that particular ward has received 49 "O" votes more than 123, then that polling will be canceled and will have to be re polled. Not only that, but the candidature of the contestants will be removed and they cannot contest the re polling, since people had already expressed their decision on them. This would bring fear into parties and hence look for genuine candidates for their parties for election. This would change the way of our whole political system...

It is seemingly surprising why the election commission has not revealed such a feature to the public....


No-voting option not to affect winner: Election Commission

Sat, Dec 6 04:05 PM

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) The Election Commission Saturday said that the candidate who polls the highest number of votes would be declared the winner even if the ballots cast under the no-voting facility exceeds his winning margin.

The counting of votes for the staggered month-long assembly elections in five states, Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Mizoram, will take place Monday.

In an official statement, the Commission said Rule 49-0 of the conduct of elections allowed the electorate the option to not vote for any candidate.

This did not mean that an election will be invalidated if the number of such voters is more than the candidate's victory margin.

Under this rule, the voter has an option not to exercise his franchise after he has been identified at the polling station and his name entered in the registers of voters.

His finger is also marked in the same way as those who have voted.


NOW THAT THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT HAS BEEN MADE, I THINK WE MUST NOW MORE FORCEFULLY PURSUE OUR GOAL OF POLITICAL REFORMS. THE PRESENT POLITICAL PARTIES WILL IN NO CASE CHANGE THE RULE SO THAT THE CANDIDATES ARE REJECTED AND FRESH VOTING BE DONE.