Here are some thoughts where "India First" is taking a dent in the current national policy scenario:
1. GST is supposed to be the game changer for Indian economy, but it's been blocked in Parliament for long. It was BJP who kept opposing, and now Congress. If its good for the country, why is it being delayed?
2. OROP , in principle both Congress and BJP agree on it's implementation, and our Jawans deserves it, and country needs them the most, why not a time bound solution. Agree, it could complex , but why then false promises?
3. Washing out of parliament sessions. BJP played its part in 2012/13, and now congress. Where is country first approach here? Is stopping parliament is the way ahead?
4. The pseudo fight in Delhi between LG and CM, and subsequently larger political games. National advertisement for state govt. Didn't understand how country's/state's progress is made by that, where other departments are crying for funds. "India Shining" was such a campaign in 2004.
5. No unique voice in the matter of national security and particularly policy with Pakistan. Watch any TV debate, the fault lines are clear. Should not there be consensus in the matter of internal security and policies? If country first is the approach for both national parties, why not all parties meet to conclude Indian stand on critical and strategic issues? Let there be a unique stand - Indian Stand.
6. Every Govt. Follows spoiler system for appointment into institute of national importance. Then it was Congress, and now BJP. Are they following the criteria of BEST choice for the political appointments? Censor board, FTTI and Delhi commission of women are a few that created furor. Is country first is the criteria here?
7. Land bill - why not political consensus on what good for the country, discuss on Parliament rather push it through ordinance. Is the long term view of the policies are taken into account. I agree, its a complex issue and needs detailed deliberations to push economic agenda and safeguard the poor. But sure, if every party thinks country first, we will have a more agreeable one.
I stand corrected, and any suggestions or new instances may be added.
