Emails (Others): RE: THIS WILL TRANSFORM INDIA !

Why can’t we institutionalize Coalition ?

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Economic Times ( 29 Sept ) carries following news report titled :

Better Growth in Coalition Govts : Reddy

A coalition government that produced consensus on policy-making was probably better than the one with a majority as far as economic growth was concerned, former RBI governor YV Reddy has said.

Since economic liberalisation, beginning 1991 under the premiership of Narasimha Rao, India’s GDP growth rate was the highest in fiscal 2007, when it touched 9.6%, under the UPA led by Manmohan Singh. Under the new series, GDP grew 10.55% in FY2010.

The previous highest growth rate of 10.2% in fiscal 1989 was recorded under Rajiv Gandhi’s tenure, data from the Central Statistics Office revealed.

Interestingly, the highest growth in India from 1990 to 2014 was really during coalition governments,’’ Reddy told an audience in Washington.

“ So, in a way it is consensus based...in Indian situation, a coalition probably produces better economic results than a strong government,” he said.

To buttress his argument about the benefits of a coalition government, Reddy said the administration handled the 1991 currency crisis well, of which he was part as a bureaucrat.

“ The remarkable thing was that despite an unstable political situation, they managed a political consensus for whatever was needed to manage it successfully,’’ said Reddy.

My friend , Gurudatta is much more analytical in examining the virtues of a COALITION GOVERNMENT

After reading my following blog :

Revolution Through Coalition Government ?

https://myblogepage.blogspot.in/2017/09/revolution-through-coalition-government.html

here is what he wrote :

Advantages of Constitutional Coalition Government :

Being a part of the govt. all parties will be accountable for non-performance.

By the same logic, for any achievements during such a Govt’s tenure, the credit will be shared by them all, irrespective of their size, thus promoting positivity and unity of purpose.

Even accountability for non-implementation of the pre-poll promises will be collective.

Unlike in the past, the tendency of raking up old issues/past failures by way of investigation/court cases etc. of any of the constituents will be curbed, saving immense national resources. Besides, more time will be available for constructive discussions, decisions and prompt implementation of the projects.

A lot of legislature time & other resources wasted on endless debates, allegations and counter-allegations will be saved for constructive work, enabling faster implementation & outcome of the plans.

The Speakers of the respective legislative houses will be able to carry on their responsibility with equanimity and fairness.

Moves, suggestions or new ideas brought up by any of the constituents, irrespective of their individual strength but solely on the merit and test of national interest, would be taken up.

The party with highest number of elected members will naturally seek to retain important ministries, irrespective of the comparative capability of their own elected members vis-à-vis other parties’ members with equal or better merit. This can somewhat be defused by the giving Dy Ministership to other party candidates but depending on the merits.

Such sweeping change in the governance, can we also expect to have better candidates appointed to head the GOI entities, governors, vice-presidents, presidents and judges of the courts? Most probably.

I believe , this is an “ IDEA WHOSE TIME HAS COME “ !

Those in favour , please “ RAISE YOUR HAND “ - and your VOICE !

29 Sept 2017

www.hemenparekh.in / blogs

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Hemen Parekh

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Subject: THIS WILL TRANSFORM INDIA !

Revolution Through Coalition Government ?

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German Federal elections ended Sunday evening at 6 pm ( German time )

Approx 30 seconds later , the large TV screen in the headquarters of Angela Merkel’s Christian Democratic Party showed a graph ( bar charts ) which gave following “ Exit Poll “ for the votes polled :

CDU / CCU………………………..……………….. 34.7 % ( 246 seats )

Social Democratic Party…………………….. 21.6 % ( 153 seats )

AFD………………………………………………………13,3 % ( 94 seats )

FDP ……………………………………………………. 11.3% ( 80 seats )

Greens………………………………………………….. 9.4 % ( 67 seats )

Die Link…………………………………………………. 9.7 % ( 69 seats )

Others…………………………………………………… 5.1 %

As in past , it is expected that Angela Merkel will form a Coalition Government with support of either SDP or ( should it decide to sit in the opposition ) with support of several smaller parties , distributing among the partners , Ministerial Births , in proportion to their relative strengths

COALITION is the WAY , in which she has managed , not only to stay in power for the last 12 years ( and the next 4 ) but also introduced REFORMS which made GERMAN ECONOMY the flag-bearer of prosperity for the rest of the Europe

But, for her, this “ CONVENTIONAL COALITION “, requires tough / tenuous bargaining !

If German Constitution were to mandate a “ CONSTITUTIONAL COALITION “ where ALL parties AUTOMATICALLY get Ministerial Births in proportion to the number of seats won , then she would have no headache !

That ( CONSTITUTIONAL COALITION ) is what we in India need !

Of course , that would require amending our Constitution , which would never happen in normal circumstances

But , it could easily happen if the circumstances were ABNORMAL !

For example :

In current Lok Sabha , BJP has 282 seats ( 52 % of the total ) – a simple majority

Now , as planned by Amitbhai Shah , if in 2019 elections , BJP wins 355 seats ( 67 % - an absolute majority ) , that would indeed , be an ABNORMAL circumstance !

If , at that time , BJP was to propose a Government of Proportional Representation , no other party would object ( - having been either rendered irrelevant or been decimated ! )

Each of those “ losing parties “ would stand to get SOME minister-ships , and get a chance to influence the DECISION – MAKING , from within the government , instead of just shouting slogans in the Lok Sabha !

A proposal of this nature , coming from the VICTORIOUS BJP ( which would have little NEED for support from any party ) would be nothing less than REVOLUTIONARY !

It would , be a concrete demonstration on part of BJP , of its core belief of :

Sabka Saath , Sabka Vikas ( Progress through Partnership )

No political party will even dare to oppose such a “ MAGNANIMOUS GESTURE “ of BJP !

And this gesture will ensure that , in 2024 general elections , BJP returns with an overwhelming majority !

I am sure , such a “ psychological opportunity of a life time “ , would not escape the cold calculations of Shri Modi !

For details of the proposal – and how it will change the face of GOVERNANCE , read my following blogs ( earlier sent as E Mails to Ministers / MPs / MLA s ) :

A Constitutional Coalition Government ? [ 02 Oct 2016 ]

https://myblogepage.blogspot.in/2016/10/a-constitutional-coalition-government.html