Letter

Letter Published in The National UAE on 7June 18 The Indian government should prioritise its people  I am neither a political expert nor an economist but I have formulated my own impressions of democracy. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was given a big mandate in 2014 but his BJP party has since lost a string of by-elections and its support has decreased. Yet overall Mr Modi has created a good name for India abroad. India’s unemployment problem was there before, while he has tackled the informal economy to an extent.India is a vast country, comprising many states, religions, languages and parties. I am sure the BJP will take a moment to ponder the recent defeats and take steps to restore its majority in 2019. It is up to us, the voters, to send the best administrator into office next year. Whoever comes into power should work in the interest of the people by fostering development, eradicating illiteracy, caring for the impoverished and ensuring women and children are safe from abuse. As an Indian myself, these are my wishes for next year’s elections and I hope the BJP will deliver them.K Ragavan, Denver