Jago.in - The next wave of Mutiny in India?

Is India rising? Yes I think. The 1857 mutiny was India’s first rising against the oppression of the British. In the 21st Century I think India is rising again. Not with a big bang. Not with an armed rebellion, but trust me when I say this, India is awakeining.

And this time it’s not religious apprehensions of biting off cartridges laced with cow or pig fat. This one is all about feelings of nationality. Feelings of being a proud Indian. An overwhelming desire to make India a better place to live in is what is driving this second wave of “mutiny”. And a huge part of it is happening here, our very own solace - The Internet.

Browsing certain articles on Google, I came across this political party called “Jago”. The party has been started by people by a group of people with non political background. Businessmen, Lawyers and ex-IAS officers have come together to make “Jago”, the existence of which is purely for the purpose of making India better.

The mission of the party is to make India a very safe, strong and rich country.  The party has a great online presence. A slick website that clearly lists it’s mission / manifesto, links for citizens to post incidents of corruption, gives details of the RTI act and how it can be used and an appeal to join
either for active or passive membership. It’s no wonder that 200,000 people have already signed up.

Jago’s manifesto:

1. Reservation for none, jobs for everyone through free english education
2. Improvement in Law and Order
3. Elimination of Corruption
4. Financial Aid of Rs 600 to every voter per month
5. Creation of Wealth
6. Checking Population Growth
7. Reducing Pollution
8. Strenthening Secularism
9. Strengthening Democracy
10. Promoting Individual Freedom
11. Human Rights across the world

Most of their maniufesto items are applaudable. However there were a few of them which I was a little apprehensive about. I am not sure what the Rs 600 will achieve? Sounds like a bribe to voters to vote? Also I was a little apprehensive about the “creation of wealth bit”. Though I am not a communist, the party does seem to lean a wee bit towards capitalism.

Doubts aside, I appreciate their effort and and I think in a small but significant way the Jago Party doing it’s bit in bringing about the next wave of Mutiny in India. Check them out at http://jago.in 

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