By SHEFA RAFI
It’s not unusual for people to expect something new whenever a new government comes to power. However, this time expectations are high as far as electorate are concerned. Having been gifted with a second term with a massive mandate, Modiji has a greater responsibility to fulfill the promises made by him during his earlier tenure.
And its heartening to infer from Modiji’s address at BJP headquarters soon after the results that BJP is committed to Indian Constitution assuring the electorate that Central government is a party to the progress of the States spread across the country. No doubt his magic words ‘Sab ka saath, Sab ka vikas’ (Together we grow, Together we prosper) is his success mantra in rewriting the political history to become the single largest party to claim right to form the government again.
Kovai Metro finds out from Kovaiites what they expect from Modiji’s new government. For a student of a local college, employment generation is a must as according to Central government statistics there are about 6 crore unemployed youth across the country. Hence, he wants the new government to give priority to assure jobs to those unemployed.
As for a home-maker, she is much concerned about price rise of essential commodities and wants a regulatory body to keep a tab on prices. Further, she stresses for stringent laws to end sexual harassment of women and a separate wing to ensure women’s safety and security.
Meanwhile, an office-goer from middle income group expressed concern over rising price of fuel putting scores of working class in a tight spot. This, he said, has an adverse effect which needs to be looked at immediately on a warfooting. Even bus transport has been costlier for commuters. It’s for Union government to plan some mechanism to check on fuel price in the larger interest of middle group, who are mostly dependent on two wheelers.
Academicians are of the view that there should be a revamp of age old education system replacing it with vocational based education keeping in view of the innate talents of students. It is a plea that all board syllabus must be scrapped and instead a universal curriculum from Kashmir to Kanyakumari must be introduced with 75 percent practicals and the remaining theory. Better to think in terms of Japanese education model.
Young environmentalist Umesh Marudachalam wants reformation in environment law and policy while taking steps to tackle the climate change challenges. Moreover, wildlife protection and tribal welfare schemes to be prioritized and rapid strides must be made on conservation of urban water bodies besides allocation of funds for desilting and maintenance of reservoirs in Western ghats.
Umesh said that regulating commercial plantations and mining practises in Western ghats is must and new project must be broughtforth to mitigate human animal conflict across India. And steps must be taken on eco friendly front to control hazardous gas emissions in tier 2 cities besides ensuring quality air and potable water for every citizen at affordable cost. Environment education with credit based practicals must be introduced from schools to colleges.
Dr A Alagarsamy, HoD, Social Work, Sri Krishna College of Arts and Science said that farmers issues assumes alarming proportions and there is an imperative need to give thrust to agriculturists in sorting out their problems. Moulana Moulavi M H Mohamed Aariff, Chief Imam, Masjidhun Noor mosque, Thirumarai Nagar, Podanur said that Ulemas are always at the receiving end with no special focus on their clan and added that housing is a big problem for Ulemas working on a meagre salary in different mosques and madrasas. “It is expected that Modi sarkar must give emphasis to housing facility for them and medical facility as there are lakhs and lakhs of elderly Ulemas, who are yearning for proper medical assistance.” And the wishlist includes pension for Ulemas and education assistance towards of Ulemas. Job security to Ulemas is must with decent salary package.
Startups are struggling for funds during their initial stages and hence the new government must pitch their ideas to ensure startup entrepreneurs are able to avail funds thru’ banks without any hassles, said Shyam Prashad Rajasekaran of Twirltact Technology Solutions Pvt Ltd.
