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‘Forget poll bitterness, work in a friendly manner’
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‘Forget poll bitterness, work in a friendly manner’
Lok Satta president Jayaprakash Narayan has called upon all parties to forget the bitterness and rancour of the elections and work in a cordial manner.
Speaking at a meet-the-press programme here today, he said, “Neither did the opposition parties attend the swearing-in ceremony nor did the ruling party conduct it as a government function. Rather, they turned it into a party affair.” Commenting on the election results, he said the Lok Satta had failed to convert the `unparalleled’ support it enjoyed into votes. “We accept the verdict in all humility and refuse to look for alibis,” he said.Criticising the government proposal to increase the cess on liquor to partially fund Arogyasree, he asked, “Do they realise the irony of making people buy liquor which will spoil their health and then using the money to treat them?” ``I am asking the Chief Minister to stop liquor auctions and belt shops,” he added.
He dismissed charges that the party had split the vote and spoiled the chances of other parties. “People who voted for us voted for change, not on the basis of caste, class or religion.
People who level these charges are insulting these voters.” He invited people to step forward and take up leadership roles in the party.
He looked forward to the 2014 elections to perform better.
Asked what he would do for his Kukatpally constituency, he said a citizen’s committee would be formed in every division to tackle problems like street-lighting and drains and a Constituency Development Committee for bigger problems. Problems like rowdyism and land encroachments would be addressed through regulatory agencies.
Stating that he would not indulge in walkouts as a form of protest, he said, “Walkout is not the correct method of protest.” Regarding the transfer of DGP Mohanty, he said, “The government has the authority to transfer officers.
An honest, fearless officer like him cannot survive in the current political climate. This points to a deeper crisis in the system.” Speaking about his pet themes of education and health, Narayan said India deserved hundred per cent universal coverage in both sectors. “The government has to invest in health and education, but competition and choice should be allowed to the customer along with local accountability,” he said.
Source:
http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=%E2%80%98Forget+poll+bittern
Speaking at a meet-the-press programme here today, he said, “Neither did the opposition parties attend the swearing-in ceremony nor did the ruling party conduct it as a government function. Rather, they turned it into a party affair.” Commenting on the election results, he said the Lok Satta had failed to convert the `unparalleled’ support it enjoyed into votes. “We accept the verdict in all humility and refuse to look for alibis,” he said.Criticising the government proposal to increase the cess on liquor to partially fund Arogyasree, he asked, “Do they realise the irony of making people buy liquor which will spoil their health and then using the money to treat them?” ``I am asking the Chief Minister to stop liquor auctions and belt shops,” he added.
He dismissed charges that the party had split the vote and spoiled the chances of other parties. “People who voted for us voted for change, not on the basis of caste, class or religion.
People who level these charges are insulting these voters.” He invited people to step forward and take up leadership roles in the party.
He looked forward to the 2014 elections to perform better.
Asked what he would do for his Kukatpally constituency, he said a citizen’s committee would be formed in every division to tackle problems like street-lighting and drains and a Constituency Development Committee for bigger problems. Problems like rowdyism and land encroachments would be addressed through regulatory agencies.
Stating that he would not indulge in walkouts as a form of protest, he said, “Walkout is not the correct method of protest.” Regarding the transfer of DGP Mohanty, he said, “The government has the authority to transfer officers.
An honest, fearless officer like him cannot survive in the current political climate. This points to a deeper crisis in the system.” Speaking about his pet themes of education and health, Narayan said India deserved hundred per cent universal coverage in both sectors. “The government has to invest in health and education, but competition and choice should be allowed to the customer along with local accountability,” he said.
Source:
http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=%E2%80%98Forget+poll+bittern
