In May 2009, after the re-election of UPA alliance for a second term many of us hoped that the reform process would get a reboot. After a resounding win without the support of the left parties the obstacles to reform agenda seemed minimal. For those who expected swift action, the last two years have proved rather disappointing.
Talk of police reform has disappeared from the public conversations lately. The Union law minister has been talking up judicial reforms.But there is no endgame in sight. Prospects of Lokpal bill remain uncertain. Financial reforms have been on the cards for the last couple of years with no progress. And there is no mention of tackling much needed labour reforms.
On the brighter side, although targets have been missed the disinvestment program has been restarted. UPA-2 is pinning great hopes on "Aadhar" in it's efforts to reduce waste in administering welfare programs.
Reading the reporting on his interaction with the media yesterday, you get the sense that the Prime Minister has a clear idea of the path forward. Despite all the negative press about him lately, he still is the best person to be on the job. He needs to crack the whip and show that he means business with a renewed emphasis on reforms.
Talk of police reform has disappeared from the public conversations lately. The Union law minister has been talking up judicial reforms.But there is no endgame in sight. Prospects of Lokpal bill remain uncertain. Financial reforms have been on the cards for the last couple of years with no progress. And there is no mention of tackling much needed labour reforms.
On the brighter side, although targets have been missed the disinvestment program has been restarted. UPA-2 is pinning great hopes on "Aadhar" in it's efforts to reduce waste in administering welfare programs.
Reading the reporting on his interaction with the media yesterday, you get the sense that the Prime Minister has a clear idea of the path forward. Despite all the negative press about him lately, he still is the best person to be on the job. He needs to crack the whip and show that he means business with a renewed emphasis on reforms.
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