We adopted a Republican constitution soon after 1950. India is an independent, strong and self confident nation with many proud achievements to her credit. Avoidable blunders, mismanagement of economy, malgovernance at various level have been the consequences of Congress rule. Nearly half the population has been deprived of the fruits of development since independence. Resources needed are enormous.
Fiscal situation is matter of much concern.
Faulty economic policies and flawed implementation of even sound policies during Congress rule. 70s, 80s, 90s steep decline in ethical and democratic standards in Indian polities. Directly related to the sad saga of malgovernance is the gradual descent in standards of political conduct. For many participants in politics to-day, politics is no longer a means to serve the nation and governance no longer carries with it the responsibility to serve the people. Persons in public life must have a moral and intellectual stature in consonance with the responsibility they discharge.