Does POLITICAL MANIFESTOS CONFORM TO CONSTITUTION OF INDIA? -- I Reproduced hereunder is the Article 39 of the constitution of India: Principles of policy to be followed by the State are: The State shall, in particular, direct its policy towards securing. [let us verify if any of the party manifestos deny or delay delivery of justice provided by the supreme law ie. constitution of India] (a) that the citizens, men and women equally, have the right to an adequate means to livelihood; [Advice of some leaders to girls limit their choice of jobs; traditional apathy to women working freely as steps to ensure working women’s safety] (b) that the ownership and control of the material resources of the community are so distributed as best to sub- serve the common good; [The preparation of govt. rules in the case of extraction of natural resources & common property for individual profiteering or to the advantage of some individuals could be deemed extra-constitutional] (c) that the operation of the economic system does not result in the concentration of wealth and means of production to the common detriment; [Acquiring agriculture and rich wetland (natural) to be converted into Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in the name of value addition and job opportunity without estimating the loss to air, land, water and energy] (d) that there is equal pay for equal work for both men and women; [Advice of some leaders to girls limit their choice of jobs; On the plea of ensuring working women’s safety limit their freedom with a traditional apathy to women working freely] (e) that the health and strength of workers, men and women, and the tender age of children are not abused and that citizens are not forced by economic necessity to enter avocations unsuited to their age or strength; [child labor and bonded labor is some states and the disadvantage to unorganized labor force must receive attention on priority] (f) that children are given opportunities and facilities to develop in a healthy manner and in conditions of freedom and dignity and that childhood and youth are protected against exploitation and against moral and material abandonment. [food subsidies are limited to some know ledged/ organized section of the public with justice yet to reach those who live in the back of beyond. 42% children continue to suffer malnutrition though the country is focusing on producing food grains without prioritizing staple food and local production of staple food materials, safe water and sustainable waste management The present septic tank system can seriously backfire in states with dense population. We have to prioritize ensuring health than treating disease. Fluoride content of tap water is a major setback to child health making use of tonics like iron and folic acid ineffective.]
Posted on: Sun, 16 Mar 2014 07:18:17 +0000
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