Manmohan Singh was considered just a decent economist. His handling of negotiations with the shrewd Gen Musharaf and coming out without blemish was no flash in the pan when we see his performance in economic diplomacy with Japan, Russia, US and China. Even his detractors will acknowledge the fine work done in the international arena.
Handling of tragedy caused by the Tsunami has drawn India international acclaim.
The firm stand taken by PM in support of the Election commission stands out against an attempt to drag the EC to the supreme court by the NDA since they were unwilling to respect the EC's judgement on the ability to conduct free and fair elections in Gujarat.
The PM was unwilling to bait the SC even on a prima facie incorrect directive to the Jharkhand assembly on how it should conduct its affairs. Institutions the pillars of democratic India have been supported by Mr Singh.
VAT one of the few pieces of decent legislation moved by NDA and which can help reduce fiscal deficit and prevent tax evasion was taken to its logical conclusion, only to find not the hated Marxists but the Pseudo nationalists refusing to implement it as part of thier 'good governance'
Foreign affairs so far well handled by - Sh.Manmohan Singh
by Gauzbig on May 23, 2005 09:04 PM Permalink
Musharaf has acknowledged India's firm stance against redrawing borders and is willing to work with the soft borders approach (where by borders cease to be a bone of division and contention). Concept of soft borders mooted by PM has been radical in foreign affairs i.e linking Kahmiris and removing barriers for people to people contact(This has never been part of NDA focus).Innovative solution to vexed issue of travel documents worked!
Musharraf is willing to recognise India under UPA is a secular dispensation (de facto and de jure) and hence attempting to solve the Kashmir issue on communal lines with this Government is a non starter.No need to remind anyone about attempts by 'responsible' parties (including fighting last elections on the basis of dividing J&K on communal lines)
Musharaf has acknowledged that violence cannot end the continuing strife in Kashmir. He has expressed commitment to dialogue and willingness to join India in curbing extremism in the valley. How far this will succeed however remains to be seen.
Musharaf has forced (Mirwaiz) and his faction of the moderate Hurriyat towards the negotiating table and openly reprimanded hardliners(a good begining)
RE:Positive achievements of Manmohan Singh
by Gauzbig on May 29, 2005 12:06 PM Permalink
We did not have soft borders. We had nuclear weapons. We had a process of border fencing that was being carried out. We stationed the army on the border. Did all of this stop Kargil or terrorism or did it even reduce it ?
The imposter Sardar Patel hot air balloon talked of hot pursuit....When it came to the infiltrators in Kargil, responsible for the loss of so many Indian lives and crores of Rupees, the hot pursuit men looked the other way as the infiltrators walked back.
The point is soft or hard borders or even the equivalent of a Berlin wall will not bring about peace with hair brained policies.
So then, the question is what are the policies that are followed by the UPA together with the soft borders that are wrong? Pl point them out.
I say the attempts to encourage people to people contact through the Kashmir bus is a good beginning. Prove me wrong !
RE:Positive achievements of Manmohan Singh
by Kaushik Das on May 27, 2005 12:41 PM Permalink
He has become a stooge of the US. He needed to take a firm stand to save himself from embarassment in the EC issue. The NDA castigated the EC at the time because Mr. Lyngdoh thought that the situation in Kashmir, the most insecure state of India, was good enough for elections while that in Gujarat, the most secure state in India (except for terrorosts and fightmongers), wasn't. So, you see, calling a spade a spade is not wrong or bad.
RE:Positive achievements of Manmohan Singh
by Mahesh Jagga on May 23, 2005 04:48 PM Permalink
Can you please remind me as to what did Manmohan negotiate with Musharraf?
He accepted Kashmir as an issue to be resolved and forgot terrorism?
RE:Positive achievements of Manmohan Singh
by Kaushik Das on May 27, 2005 12:46 PM Permalink
Do you understand what risks SOFT-BORDERS carry? Especially when we are not able to control terrorism with hard borders themselves? What is hurriyat? Their only claim to fame is terrorism. So, for a common man, hurriyat = terrorists. So, obviously, musharraf is doing his best to push terrorists to the frontline to divide India. Is that a success or failure of manmohan?
