NaMo -2.0: REVIEW
One year of NaMo2.0: A review
On this day, exactly a year ago, the National Democratic Alliance(NDA) under Prime
Minister Narendra Modi returned to power, after securing a mightier mandate than in 2014, in the General Elections of 2019. Here is a review of the actions of the government that has not been a stranger to criticism, be it abuses or acclaim.
The Walkovers:
The government has always been in the limelight for its decisive actions when it comes to dealing with issues concerning the sovereignty and the security of the nation.
1. Abrogation of Article 370 and 35(A):
2. Abolition of Triple Talaq:
The Central Government under Mr. Modi also dared to step into a terrain that no party would set its feet on- The practice of Triple Talaq. This practice enables Muslim men to divorce their wives just by the mere pronunciation of the word ‘Talaq’. The decision of the Government to abolish the practice was a blockbuster among the women of the Islamic Community.This move is also seen as an expression of the NDA Sarkar’s commitment to implement Uniform Civil Code(UCC) throughout the country.
3. Stronger Anti-Terror Laws:
The Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) were amended, enabling better and stronger action against perpetrators of terror activities. The most important of the
amendments was the proclamation of the power of the State to designate individuals as
‘terrorists’ without providing redressal to the designated individuals.
Backfires:
The NaMo government has been at a dearth of heavy criticism for its poor planning
and execution even during its first tenure. Massive moves like demonetisation and GST, which were intended for the betterment of the state of the Indian economy brought in more pain than relief. A few of such aspects are:
1. Clumsy GDP figures:
The regime of Mr. Modi has always been accused of mismanaging the economy. Even
the official GDP figures have stood testimonial to the claims of the Opposition parties and other critics. The GDP growth rate has fallen quite steeply to 4.2% in 2019-20, which is way lesser than the already insufficient 6.1% in 2018-19. To make things worse, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the GDP growth rate of the country as well, with India recording a mere 3.1% in Q4 of the year. The demon of UNEMPLOYMENT is also staring the country in the face. The problems with the Indian economy are ascribed to decline in consumption and demand among the people. It is quite evident that the incompetent handling of the economy is costing the nation dear.
2.The unavoidable communal narrative:
Ever since Mr. Modi assumed office as the Prime Minister of India, the nation has been
witness to any number of instances where communalism played a pivotal role in crafting the narrative of the situation. The communal language has sometimes been absurd as in the CAA protests and sometimes factual as in the case of incidents of mob lynching in the name of religion. This creates an impression that the NDA camp must strive really hard to earn the trust of the minority community, given the vehemence of various forces to demoralise the country’s ethos in many different ways.
With another 4 years pending for the completion of the second term, the people of India look forward to better planning and execution when it comes to important economic measures, rather than empty promises like generation of 2 crore jobs per year and total eradication of black money through hard hitting decisions like Demonetisation.
On this day, exactly a year ago, the National Democratic Alliance(NDA) under Prime
Minister Narendra Modi returned to power, after securing a mightier mandate than in 2014, in the General Elections of 2019. Here is a review of the actions of the government that has not been a stranger to criticism, be it abuses or acclaim.
The Walkovers:
The government has always been in the limelight for its decisive actions when it comes to dealing with issues concerning the sovereignty and the security of the nation.
In a move to gain an upper hand over Pakistan and the separatist tendencies in Kashmir, the Union Government revoked Articles 370 and 35(A) of the Indian Constitution, which had given special status to Jammu and Kashmir for over seven decades. This is seen as a masterstroke by the Modi-Shah duo, though it drew heavy criticism from the Opposition parties, which termed the move to be against federalism. But, the move has descended upon both the nation and the Kashmiri people as a boon,considering the facts that there would be no dual citizenship in the Union Territories, making Kashmiris citizens of the Indian Republic only. The move has also made investmentand industrialisation simpler in the region, offering more employment to the
younger generation.
The Central Government under Mr. Modi also dared to step into a terrain that no party would set its feet on- The practice of Triple Talaq. This practice enables Muslim men to divorce their wives just by the mere pronunciation of the word ‘Talaq’. The decision of the Government to abolish the practice was a blockbuster among the women of the Islamic Community.This move is also seen as an expression of the NDA Sarkar’s commitment to implement Uniform Civil Code(UCC) throughout the country.
3. Stronger Anti-Terror Laws:
The Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) were amended, enabling better and stronger action against perpetrators of terror activities. The most important of the
amendments was the proclamation of the power of the State to designate individuals as
‘terrorists’ without providing redressal to the designated individuals.
Backfires:
The NaMo government has been at a dearth of heavy criticism for its poor planning
and execution even during its first tenure. Massive moves like demonetisation and GST, which were intended for the betterment of the state of the Indian economy brought in more pain than relief. A few of such aspects are:
1. Clumsy GDP figures:
The regime of Mr. Modi has always been accused of mismanaging the economy. Even
the official GDP figures have stood testimonial to the claims of the Opposition parties and other critics. The GDP growth rate has fallen quite steeply to 4.2% in 2019-20, which is way lesser than the already insufficient 6.1% in 2018-19. To make things worse, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the GDP growth rate of the country as well, with India recording a mere 3.1% in Q4 of the year. The demon of UNEMPLOYMENT is also staring the country in the face. The problems with the Indian economy are ascribed to decline in consumption and demand among the people. It is quite evident that the incompetent handling of the economy is costing the nation dear.
2.The unavoidable communal narrative:
Ever since Mr. Modi assumed office as the Prime Minister of India, the nation has been
witness to any number of instances where communalism played a pivotal role in crafting the narrative of the situation. The communal language has sometimes been absurd as in the CAA protests and sometimes factual as in the case of incidents of mob lynching in the name of religion. This creates an impression that the NDA camp must strive really hard to earn the trust of the minority community, given the vehemence of various forces to demoralise the country’s ethos in many different ways.
With another 4 years pending for the completion of the second term, the people of India look forward to better planning and execution when it comes to important economic measures, rather than empty promises like generation of 2 crore jobs per year and total eradication of black money through hard hitting decisions like Demonetisation.
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