Doctors and students protesting against the proposed caste-based quota in institutions of higher learning have rejected the appeal made by PM to call off their agitation. They have instead called for nationwide blackout for 15 minutes on Monday evening. They have asked all citizens to switch off their TV sets and lights between 8 and 8.15 PM on Monday.
The appeal was totally immature and in all probability meant to be rejected. Let us see what one AIIMS doctor said “While giving an impression that they are for negotiations on one hand, the government is planning to break the back of our movement by threatening to terminate contracts”. This dual policy is one of the reasons, which has forced the protestors to harden their stand. Another reason is that PM had nothing concrete to offer. The seat increase lollipop is nothing but a dirty gimmick against the demands of the protesters. PM had not addressed any of their demands in his appeal – rollback of proposed OBC quotas, review of existing reservation policy by a non-political committee and a concrete statement by the PM on the issue of reservation.
Now before making an appeal for calling off the agitation PM should have something to show about his sincerity, transparency and governance with a human face.
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You are right that PM should not have made immature appeals. He should have reviewed his own position in the government whether he enjoys any power and respect in the cabinet and whether his ministers will honour his promises. He made some promises which have now been discarded by his health minister. "No punitive action against doctors" he said. Now Ramadoss has deducted doctors' salary.
Arjun Singh does not listen to him in matters related to HRD. Meira Kumar has her own views in matters related to social justice and empowerment and ignores any suggestion made by PMO. Ramadoss is least bothered about his promises made to striking doctors.He has become a victim of his own compulsions.
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