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Time to check lacunae in Indian democracy, says JP

Speaking on the occasion of the 800th year of Magna Carta, Lok Satta Party founder president Jayaprakash Narayan said that the time to review the functioning of democracy in India had arrived.

Magna Carta, a charter of rights that paved the way for representative democracy, right to vote and liberty was written by a group of 13th century Barons to protect their rights and property against a tyrannical king. Commenting on India’s political affairs, Dr. Narayan said that a lust for power, purchase of votes, inappropriate freebies and creation of divisions among sections of society had brought down people’s faith in a democracy but one need not become despondent. He said it was time to inculcate a culture of working effectively and quietly.

Indian democracy can mature faster if the country gets thoughtful, sincere and committed leaders.

Courtesy: The Hindu

Monday, June 15, 2015 - 21:01

RTE failed to yield results, says JP

The Right To Education (RTE) has failed to yield the expected results and soon the Lok Satta would come out with an alternate model, said Lok Satta founder Jayaprakash Narayan.

Since the legislation came into force, the enrolment in government schools dropped by 10 per cent, while in private schools the enrolment has gone up by 40 per cent. “We will soon submit alternate model legislation before the Telangana government,” he said.

Mr. Narayan was here to take part in training camp for volunteers of Lok Satta Udyama Samstha on Saturday.

He favoured promotion of small and medium industries to generate employment and economy in Telangana. He appreciated the government in tackling the power crisis and also praised the Mission Kakatiya as good programme which holds future with one time investment.

The Lok Satta leader alleged that one ruling party MLA in Telangana demanded Rs. 2 crore from people to provide drinking water. However, he refused to elaborate further and said he would reveal more at an appropriate time. Lok Satta advisor Parcha Kodandarama Rao and Srinivas were also present.

Courtesy: The Hindu

Sunday, June 14, 2015 - 17:30

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