Personal Opinion
Values according to Manish Kumar Gurjar
June 19, 2020 Leave a comment by Manish Gurjar
It is my firm belief that a healthy and holistic society cannot be created by a politics devoid of values. Politics must be motivated and driven by values and to that effect, I am committed to the values of democratic decision making, economic and social justice and transparency in all my political endeavors.
We do not provoke anyone, said the Prime Minister. This is an indirect but definitive rebuttal of the Chinese characterisation of India’s action as provocative, contained in the statements issued by the spokesperson of the People’s Liberation Army and the Chinese foreign ministry. Chinese mouthpiece Global Times also blamed Indian provocation for the casualties on either side. What prompted the Chinese to violate the agreement reached between army commanders earlier this month to stick to their respective sides of the Line of Actual Control (LoAC) remains unclear. What is clear is diplomatic backing from Beijing for containing the conflict at the LoAC at the LoAC itself, without spilling over to bilateral ties. Talks are on at the level of major generals to de-escalate tensions at the Lo-AC. It is to be hoped that the talks would be fruitful and would not be derailed as the previous round of talks were. India and China must settle their differences over the border and focus on the multifarious, mutually beneficial engagements possible between the two countries, not the least of which would be production and distribution of a Covid-19 vaccine sooner rather than later.
Democracy is vital to provide a responsive administration to the people. Democracy comes alive only with wide, informed and active participation of the people. My commitment to democratic decision making rests upon the realization of these facts.
Gandhiji has said that poverty is the worst form of violence. Every soul lost to the violence of poverty is a blow to the moral well-being of our society. I believe poverty alleviation is a corner stone to ensuring economic justice. Fighting economic injustices such as bonded labour, distress migration, etc are also important aspects.
Our society is plagued by social injustices and inequities day in and day out. Social evils like caste discrimination, gender inequality, etc impinge upon the right of an individual to live a life of dignity. Tackling these issues head on to ensure social justice is of the utmost importance to me.
Corruption is a plague afflicting our nation. India and Rajasthan can set out on the path to greatness, only if corruption is eradicated. As such, society sans corruption is possible only through transparency and accountable governance. In full realization of this, transparency and accountable governance are values which I am unequivocally committed to.
The availability of certain basic amenities such as water, electricity, healthcare, and welfare benefits is non-negotiable to lead a life of dignity. Ensuring access to these basic amenities, to every citizen in our state, is an article of faith for me.
