Saturday, July 20, 2013

An Open Letter to Mr Narendra Modi



Dear Modiji,

I am one of your many admirers who believe that the time has come for India to get a leader who is progressive, people-centric and passionate about while bringing constructive change in a system that currently seems to be broken and ineffective. I have heard you on many important forums and believe in your speeches of minimum government and maximum governance, Pro People Good Governance and concepts of Skill-Scale-Speed. I believe much of India would like to continue this discourse.

However, lately, going by your interviews, the discussion seems to be changing. The focus has shifted from issues plaguing India: Corruption, price rise and ineffective governance to contentious issues of Hindutva. Your credentials as a strong Hindu leader cannot be doubted, but India is coexisting peacefully with many cultures and religions. So please refrain from these utterances. I know many of strong right wing supporters would like to pursue this agenda but there is a silent majority who would like you to keep the focus on what changes you can bring through governance rather than assertion by religious hues. Also, utterances from your party chief about English as a medium of communication being bad influence on India, puts BJP in a bad spotlight.

I am aware that there is a hostile media out there which is ready to misinterpret any of your words. A government in opposition that is ready to attack on any of your claims. Activists who will criticize you in spite of any good work you do. However there is a majority of us who are willing to give you a chance to bring change in this glorious country of ours. Please stay true to the course of progressive discussion on “Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat” and I am sure that you will win hearts of the people.