Steps to restore faith in govt - Anshuman Goenka
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Thursday, December 04, 2008 2:57 PM
We need restored confidence in the government, now.
First, induct tested domain experts in top government. In 1991, this worked for our finances. Bring a top policeman (eg KPS Gill) and a foreign affairs expert (eg Shashi Tharoor) in the North & South Blocks.
Second, raise public opinion in the Islamic world to focus on getting only India’s two most wanted: Dawood Ibrahim & Masood Azhar.
Third, seek special, final courts to complete the judicial process on terror under-trials within 6 months, including Abu Salem & Afzal Guru.
Fourth, work with the Opposition and remove legislators with criminal records. Starve terrorists the support of crime, illicit funding & politics. Attack key Naxal hideouts to prevent internal security risks.
Fifth, work with large business to ensure no lay-offs for 18 months: economic insecurity should not compound the fear of terror. Enable this with monetary & fiscal support.