- As you are aware, the beauty of the democratic form of government is the opportunity for all strata of society to express their opinion freely and highlight lacunas in the system without any fear. The freedom of expression guaranteed in the Indian Constitution offers every citizen the right to express opinions and/or criticize the duly elected government on matters concerning daily. The democratic form of governance is built on the premise for the people, by the people, and of the people, where the citizens elect their representatives by conferring responsibility to further their cause on diverse matters. Since the Indian governance is based on the socio-welfare measures, every political party in the fray would wish to build vote banks by concentrating on such strata.
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- Of course, the population growth witnessed in the country is monumental, topping the global charts with consummate ease, overtaking our neighbour China recently. This phenomenon is witnessed in one of the most happening cities in the world, Bengaluru. Little wonder, the Garden City of India has attracted droves of people representing every strata of society to further the welcoming ecosystem. Bengaluru alone contributes almost 40% of the information technology revenue of the country speaks volumes about the prevalent business-friendly ecosystem. Successive state governments have immensely contributed to developing the city’s IT/BT infrastructure by supporting endeavors with good governance moves.
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- However, the burgeoning population flocking to the city has rendered the infrastructure inadequate to meet the growing demand from all quarters. The business leaders have been raising concerns in the last few months about the creaking infrastructure, especially the treacherous roads. The crater-filled, pothole-filled, and non-existent asphalted roads have rendered commuting in Bengaluru an extremely stressful experience for all. Some of the big names in the industry have been vociferous in highlighting this aspect of late. The state government representatives have also been equally defensive, rather than viewing those viewpoints as constructive criticism emanating from the proven and highly successful business community.
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- Moreover, viewing every criticism through the prism of politics and affiliations to certain ideologies/philosophies will not cut ice with the discerning public. The role of the government is to accept criticism with an open mind and initiate every possible measure to address infrastructural woes bogging the city. Belittling contributions from the business community by reminding them of the government’s support in the beginning is unwarranted. Mind you, the business community took risks, invested heavily, weathered challenges, and handsomely contributed to the growth of the state. It’s quid-pro-quo, a win-win situation, and helping each other grow exponentially. But first, the state government should act on the promises. Period.
