We are fortunate to belong to a land that once glittered with prosperity and wisdom — India, the Sone Ki Chidiya, a cradle of civilization, culture, and conscience.
But centuries of internal conflict among princely states and invasions by foreign forces, from Mughals to the British, drained our country of its strength.
It took the blood, sweat, and ultimate sacrifice of thousands of freedom fighters to liberate India in 1947.
Yet, we’re still not fully free — from corruption, from policy paralysis, and from the hollow rhetoric of development.
From the midnight speech of Pandit Nehru to the unification of princely states under Sardar Patel, we did create a sovereign nation.
But even after 77 years of independence, governance remains a game of power rather than service. With J&K recently integrated more fully into the Indian Union by revoking Article 370, many challenges remain — especially the persistent threat from Pakistan and China, and festering internal conflicts.
Let me share my vision of governance — a structure that builds strength, accountability, equality, and national pride.
1. Nation First: Build a Morale-Driven, Battle-Ready Defence
A great nation is not just defined by GDP or infrastructure — it’s defined by how well it defends its borders and uplifts its soldiers. Wars — 1947, 1962, 1965, 1971, Kargil, and now 2½ front wars with Pakistan, China and terror networks — remind us that freedom is fragile. And yet, we neglect defence morale, hardware, and leadership.
My idea:
We must modernise our forces, support soldiers’ families, and ensure our military and civilian leadership are in sync.
No compromise here. A nation is only as strong as its will to fight and protect.
2. Who Governs the Governors? Make Politicians Truly Accountable
Are politicians government employees or public servants? They draw salaries, perks, pensions — often far more than IAS officers. And yet, their accountability is zero.
My idea:
Politicians should be paid only what a top bureaucrat earns.
Ministers’ perks must be limited — enough to do the job, not enough to float in luxury.
One term in office should not entitle anyone to lifelong pension.
Politicians must earn their pension like bureaucrats — through tenure and clean performance.
Those convicted of corruption or criminal charges must be permanently barred from public office.
Let’s end the VIP culture and replace it with VIF culture — Very Important Facilitators of democracy.
3. Redefining the Role of Social Workers
Social workers, true ones, are the lifeblood of ground-level governance. But many are planted proxies of political parties, thriving on the bounty of their masters.
My idea:
Let’s create a gazetted definition of a social worker. Recognised ones — with 20 years of service and no criminal or corruption record — should get Class II-level pension, no salary. Let their reward be dignity and legacy, not riches.
4. Mandatory Military Exposure for Bureaucrats
Civilians who govern armed forces need empathy and experience.
My idea:
All new civil service recruits must hold an NCC C certificate.
Mandatory 3-month Territorial Army training plus 15-day annual camps.
No government servant should be a member of any political, religious or extremist outfit — be it RSS, Hindu Sena, or fringe elements of other faiths.
The civil services must be patriotic, secular, and apolitical.
5. Facilities, Not Freebies
MPs and MLAs exploit government bungalows, subsidised plots, cheap loans, and avoid paying market rents. This is unacceptable.
My idea:
One subsidised plot per politician — nothing more.
Loan at market rates; no free tax holidays.
Once they build a home, they vacate govt quarters immediately.
Government housing and facilities must serve the people, not become the second homes of serial power-seekers.
6. Uniform Health and Education for All
India cannot afford two-tier systems — one for the elite, and one for the commoner.
My idea:
Health and education must be under Central governance.
No VVIP culture. Everyone — including MPs, MLAs, ministers — must access the same public hospitals and schools.
Rich can opt for private care — but at full cost.
This alone can revive public systems.
7. Tackling Unemployment: Skill is the New Currency
Unemployment can’t be solved by creating more clerical jobs or degrees.
My idea:
Massive investment in vocational training: plumbing, carpentry, machinery, mechanics, IT repair, agriculture.
Promote horticulture, floriculture, dairy, medicinal plants, poultry — especially in rural and hill regions.
Skill is dignity. And dignity builds a stronger India.
8. Judicial and Police Reform: Justice Delayed is Justice Denied
Lakhs rot in jail without trial. Police do everything from protocol duty to VIP protection — except policing.
My idea:
Revive Nyaya Panchayats under supervision of Sub-Judges for small civil and criminal cases.
Make District Court the final stop for 90% of cases.
Supreme Court must handle only complex constitutional or economic crimes.
Police must be depoliticised and promoted on performance, not loyalty.
No state should have more DGPs than it has districts.
In Himachal, we have 6 DGPs but only 1 Health Director — this madness must stop.
9. Cleaning the Rajya Sabha: Not a Retirement Home
Today, Rajya Sabha is packed with actors, fundraisers, and favourites — with no real public connect.
My idea:
Make Rajya Sabha directly elected.
Minimum qualification: Graduation + real-world experience — as a bureaucrat, doctor, judge, engineer, artist, soldier, or teacher.
Nominations must be made with transparent criteria, not political rewards.
We need wisdom and balance, not blind loyalty or glamour in the Upper House.
10. Lok Sabha: True Face of Democracy
Today, money, caste, religion and freebies dominate elections. Real leaders rarely reach Lok Sabha.
My idea:
100% literacy of voters and 100% mandatory voting must be our national goal.
EVMs must display criminal, financial, and educational background of candidates before the vote.
Cap campaign spending, monitor black money, and end use of muscle power.
A well-informed voter makes a strong democracy.
Time to Think Like a Nation, Not Just a Population
I am not against anyone. I only want India to become the nation we dreamt of in 1947 — strong, fair, brave and just.
We must fix what’s broken — in politics, defence, judiciary, education and governance.
Only then will our country truly shine as Sone Ki Chidiya again
(views expressed in the above article his own)
