Non-achievements

The first item is institutionalised corruption prevailing in the society at all levels. How many of those prosecuted are in opposition camps? How many civil servants have been exposed? The counter service in government offices is dismal; as also the port services, and in documentation activities.

Next is nepotism; shielding those in their own camps. No data released in the press. Why this hush-hush affair? The civil service has been politicised. The replies are evasive. Dismissive attitudes are dangerous for the main party in power.

Too many killings these days on flimsy pretexts (like tendering rivalry; establishing local zamindaris, etc). One-sided prosecutions are not effective in changing the mores of the society.

The labour unions have been spoilt due to politicisation. Result? Too much systems loss in the public sectors--the factories are closing down or running at a loss. We have to import fertiliser when we can export it; and smuggle it rather than contain the situation. Look at the price of sugar-bitter governance!

Latest: the adolescent suicide bombers, preceded by the 500-bomb blasts warning. It is unbelievable that the government (intelligent agencies) was unaware of the impending disaster. Who are shielding whom?

Now the accent is on recapturing power, through fair or foul means. The main issue is not who are going to run the country in the future, but how to bring back normal life styles right now, without any delay. Millions of voters are losing confidence in political governance.

The list of grievances is too long, and well known to the common man. Come down from the ivory tower, and save yourselves first, before promising to protect others!