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Dr. JP hopes for a Change in Nature of Politics in Nandana

Conveying his greetings to people on the eve of Telugu New Year, Lok Satta party President Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan today hoped that ‘Nandana’ at least will herald a fundamental change in the nature of politics and makes it relevant to people’s lives.

In a media statement, Dr. JP pointed out that while people are dreaming of a bright future, politics is reminding them of the bitter past. While people want to soar to great heights, politics is dragging them back to middle-ages by denying young people opportunities. There is thus a disconnect between people and politics.

Dr. JP said that the situation can be retrieved because Indian youth are adventurous, innovative, confident and idealistic. They are building a new world unrecognizable to the earlier generation. They are the great source of our hope in future, he added.

Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 18:53

A vote against status quo: Dr. JP

Lok Satta Party President Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan said today that the by-elections to the seven Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh demonstrated that the people rejected the status quo but were not looking for an alternative. They roundly rejected the Congress and the Telugu Desam which between them have ruled Andhra Pradesh for three decades.

In a media statement, Dr. JP pointed out that the Lok Satta Party earnestly attempted to convey its message and sought people's support for its agenda in the form of votes. "The political polarization in the State is so intense that there is no space for rational voices or ethical politics now."

Unfazed by the election outcome, the Lok Satta will do its utmost to protect democratic values.

"Nothing short of a miracle can prevent Andhra Pradesh from becoming the saddest example of decline in politics. Decades of cynical politics, corruption, intense polarization and power without purpose have led to a grave crisis.

"But miracles do not happen on their own; they should be made to happen. That is possible only when saner elements in all parties and concerned citizens including middle classes, women and youth introspect over the parlous state of politics and join hands to reverse the process. The election results should serve as a wake up call", added Dr. JP.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - 19:13

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