The Prime Minister has sought to invert the relationship between citizens and our elected representatives, by reminding us of our duties, rather than renewing his pledge to ensure our democratic rights.
Sir, we are definitely not wasting our time reading this.
And I am also not sure, if we can ever repay you for the time you are spending writing this newsletter. I really enjoy reading your newsletter. Thank you very much 😄
" let’s not lose sight of the fact that two-wheelers account for 88% of vehicular traffic on Indian roads, and they have seat belts, neither in the back seats, nor in the front. Few of the buses operated by our state transport corporations are kitted out with seatbelts, nor are the trucks and tractor trollies that often double as people movers, on highways, or off. None of these road users will be protected by a seatbelt laws for cars, which account for only 15% of deaths on Indian roads."
Sums up everything one needs to know about how the Indian government (of any party) values Indian lives.
I have never been able to generate adequate returns as a matter of Kartavya - often reasoning that I am not Kartavya bound to leave a bundle behind! Let's hope our governments are a little more serious than that
No obligations...our kids (I have only 1) have definitely got a huge headstart in life, with good healthcare, nutrition, and education. A nestegg as well is the cherry on the cake, but must not be mistaken for the cake.
Sir, we are definitely not wasting our time reading this.
And I am also not sure, if we can ever repay you for the time you are spending writing this newsletter. I really enjoy reading your newsletter. Thank you very much 😄
You are always so gracious, Ritwik!
Thank you sir. That is too kind of you.
" let’s not lose sight of the fact that two-wheelers account for 88% of vehicular traffic on Indian roads, and they have seat belts, neither in the back seats, nor in the front. Few of the buses operated by our state transport corporations are kitted out with seatbelts, nor are the trucks and tractor trollies that often double as people movers, on highways, or off. None of these road users will be protected by a seatbelt laws for cars, which account for only 15% of deaths on Indian roads."
Sums up everything one needs to know about how the Indian government (of any party) values Indian lives.
None of this was about lives, Arun - it was about a reaction to a negative PR moment.
Brilliant as usual!
I have never been able to generate adequate returns as a matter of Kartavya - often reasoning that I am not Kartavya bound to leave a bundle behind! Let's hope our governments are a little more serious than that
No obligations...our kids (I have only 1) have definitely got a huge headstart in life, with good healthcare, nutrition, and education. A nestegg as well is the cherry on the cake, but must not be mistaken for the cake.