chaotic moments

Last few weeks the running gov has given some stupid examples of a really needed action. Triggered by two of much respected ministers using their pvt assets to live their way, the austerity drive has resulted in actions which are nothing but laughing stock. Some of them are worth making note of … like the cattle class journey of RG creating real hassle for the cattle of the country … the hassle created by the security personnel limiting passengers to even move around (which is a much required activity in a sitting journey) … the cattle class debate on the holy cow …

I think it’s a needed step but requires little more than just travelling economy. I am sure the fin min must have dug out on expenses list of mins … and travel, phone, electricity/ utilities, etc. bills would have been very high … which could have resulted in some strictness. Little planning in execution of such kind of actions would result in better response.

For example travel …

• Pvt / charter copters are absolutely not required for politicians (barring emergencies) …
• Personal phone bills limited per month … use of telephone (with ISD barred) … would also result in ministers be in office for some time.
• Reduction in personal security levels … they are elected by people… what are they scared of!
• Use of smaller / desi cars for commutation (like maruti and tata) … why so many SUVs (that too international brands) … and even of SUV is required … why the expensive ones …
• Limited expenditure on political travel … no extra reimbursements on supporting staff… like food and drinks bill …
• Residential access… to be vacated timely by the ex-ministers so those incoming ministers do not waste on their out of ordinary stays …
• Penalties to be laid on non-follow up of norms …
• Accountability of every penny earned and spent …

I firmly believe some of these actions would certainly result in more transparency and reduction in extravagant atrocities …