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India is a big nation with its billion plus population in different and often competing socio-economic and cultural-psychological consciousness. That is why, there is a never a consensus over a common national agenda for all political parties. Political parties cannot be entirely blamed for populism and vague politics, as they have to face the competing agendas of different demographic layers.
However, as a nation, we surely have a ‘common agenda’, as this agenda works good and well for all of us, irrespective of difference of ideas and needs. This agenda has the following issues, which any political party should follow, when it comes to power: -
1. A definitive and strong population policy, which is largely deterrent in nature as compliance to it shall be ensured by withdrawing government facilities, tax benefits and subsidies. In some cases, there may be some fines.
2. Decision on quantum and procedures of reforms in the following sectors:
a. Electoral
b. Police and bureaucracy
c. Economy and markets
d. Taxation regime

3. Zero tolerance policy on culture of societal and community violence.
4. Major improvement and investment in education and health sector infrastructures. These two sectors have virtually made life hell for average citizen. Investments in infrastructures cannot be compromised.
5. Major improvement in justice dispensation system and gradual but definitive decentralization of governance.
This agenda has everything, which a vibrant India needs. Surely, some better ideas can be added and modus operandi can be debated. India needs to debate over a common agenda for all, as one nation. Populist agenda so far has troubled the nation a lot. We as citizens can do a lot to put this agenda of one nation ahead.
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