At first glance, many government policies in india appear ambitious, progressive, and designed with public interest in mind. But scratch the surface, and a different pattern emerges—one that suggests most initiatives are tailored either to secure vote banks during elections or to benefit a select few behind closed doors. 

The ethanol blending policy is just the latest example. Touted as a green, energy-efficient reform, it conveniently ignores consumer choice, vehicle compatibility, and price relief, while quietly enabling large-scale contracts and procurement deals that lack transparency. Citizens are increasingly questioning whether these policies serve the people—or political agendas.

The irony is stark when we remember that prime minister Narendra Modi rose to power on a strong anti-corruption plank. Back in 2014, his campaign promised to bring back black money, usher in economic reforms, and rid the system of entrenched corruption. It was a promise that resonated deeply with a nation tired of scams and favoritism. Yet, two full terms with an absolute majority later, many argue that the problem has not just persisted—it has become more sophisticated. From electoral bonds and opaque government tenders to favoritism in large industrial deals, corruption today appears less visible, but more institutionalized and protected by legal grey areas.

What’s more disheartening is the growing public cynicism, as citizens begin to feel that corruption is no longer an exception but a built-in feature of governance. For a leader who claimed he’d bring transformational change, Modi’s silence on mounting allegations, combined with aggressive PR machinery, fuels the perception that all is optics, and little is substance. Policies that should benefit citizens—like fuel reforms, housing schemes, or welfare subsidies—often seem engineered more for political mileage than real impact. people aren't just frustrated at what hasn’t changed; they’re angry at the feeling of betrayal from a government that promised so much, yet delivered more of the same behind a polished facade.
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SIBY JEYYA

05/08/2025 08:47 AM