By Justice Markandy Katju
I have repeatedly said that the test of every state or political activity or system is one, and only one: does it raise the standard of living of the people? Does it give them better lives? In other words, does it help in abolishing ( or substantially reducing ) poverty, unemployment, hunger, lack of proper healthcare and good education, skyrocketing prices of essential commodities etc. among the masses?From that perspective let us assess recent developments which have happened, are happening, or will happen in India.
1. Mumbai Summit of the 28 opposition parties in Mumbai
Assessment: Irrelevant, as it has nothing to do with, and will not in any way improve the lives of the people of India. In other words, it will not in any way help in abolishing (or substantially reducing) poverty, unemployment, malnutrition, skyrocketing prices, lack of proper healthcare and good education, etc in India
2. Tamilnadu Minister Udayanidhi Stalin's statement against Sanatan Dharma, and the letter of 262 persons to the CJI calling for action against him.
Assessment : Irrelevant, for the same reason
3. Special session of the Indian Parliament, which will be held from 18th to 22nd September, and is likely to have bills for one nation one vote, women's reservation of 33% in Parliament, etc
Assessment : Irrelevant, for the same reason
4. G-20 summit to be held in Delhi on 9th and 10th September.
Assessment : Irrelevant, for the same reason
5. India versus Bharat controversy
Assessment : Irrelevant, for the same reason
6. Arguments for 16 days in the Supreme Court in petitions challenging validity of abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution.
Assessment : Irrelevant, for the same reason
7. Chandraayan landing on the moon
Assessment : Irrelevant, for the same reason
8. 2023 World Cup Cricket matches from 5th October to 19th November
Assessment : Irrelevant, for the same reason
So are there are no relevant issues left in India ( apart from those mentioned in para 1, which are irrelevant in elections ) ?
Yes there is, and it is inflaming communalism and religious polarisation, in view of the forthcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
(Justice Katju is a retired judge of the Supreme Court of India. These are his personal views.)
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