MEMO FROM NARA

2011 has passed away and 2012 has stepped in. Many good things happened and also many bad things happened during the past year. Yet NARA’S NOTEPAD kept its schedule and brought 12 uninterrupted issues most successfully for its readers. Good things are bound to happen when people dedicate themselves for the progress of the country. In every field we had achievements as well as failures. We are proud of our achievements whereas we are ashamed of our failures. A country with so much of diversity in human population, we are bound to meet some failures. As our need and aspirations augment, we have to meet the failures which are indeed the challenges we face in order to achieve better health and happiness for our people.

Some events worth remembering are: India won the Cricket World Cup 2011. West Bengal got a woman-Chief Minister overthrowing the CPI(M). Osama Bin Laden was assassinated by the Americans. The natural disaster of earthquake / tsunami swallowed so many lives in Japan. Mubarik of Egypt was overthrown by the Egyptian people and the Libyan President was mercilessly killed by his own people after bloody rebellions. Hospital fire and illicit liquor death in West Bengal are ever green in our memory. Royal wedding in UK and Bhutan took place with great joy. At the same time we cannot forget that India lost a number of artists, politicians and other veterans. In fact, we had sad news to feel bad and at the same time some good evens to feel proud.

Since we adopt a policy of democracy, everyone is free to talk and do whatever he or she wishes. Sometimes such wishes become detrimental to the governance. In the name of democracy, we form innumerable political parties, NGOs and civil societies. Today such organizations are not disciplined and fail to follow certain regulations to facilitate the State to function freely.

People in the helm of affairs, like ministers are involved in corruption cases, jailed and  attending court cases. Opposition parties are not    cooperating with the ruling party. They want to put stumbling blocks every time and everywhere. Majority rules. But minority takes the upper hand and thrusts their views by not allowing the majority to function. Such an altitude is not desirable in a democracy. Is it not true that India is undergoing a testing time – politically, economically and socially?

The Lok Pal bill, nuclear power plant shut down, Mullaperiyar dam issue, 2G scam, price rise, Foreign Direct Investment, elections in five states and many more are problems for the Central Government. Of course, every problem has its own solution! Only 2012 has to tell us. Let us hope the new year bring peace and happiness in the minds of all Indians belonging to various States.