The UPA 11 which is basically dominated by the policies of Congress and its policies. This party has not more than a little over 200 members in Lok Sabha but it has been virtually running a dictatorship riding on the shoulders of smaller parties ignoring their views on vital issues like bringing in foreign capital in Retail trade, ridiculously cutting down on LPG entitlements and promises to bring more misery to the common people of India. My humble question is if Dr. Singh's government has any democratic mandate to preach and practise his brand of economics of misery!!!

The UPA 11 which is basically dominated by the policies of Congress and its policies. This party has not more than a little over 200 members in Lok Sabha but it has been virtually running a dictatorship riding on the shoulders of smaller parties ignoring their views on vital issues like bringing in foreign capital in Retail trade, ridiculously cutting down on LPG entitlements and promises to bring more misery to the common people of India. My humble question is if Dr. Singh's government has any democratic mandate to preach and practise his brand of economics of misery!!!

As of now the UPA is struggling to survive and doesn't really matter to them how they do it. It is more Sonia's government than Dr Singhs, he is there only as the figure head ...But I feel that this the trend that is going to continue since we will keep getting a fractured mandate and parties will come together in different combinations each one looking after their own interest.Quite a bleak future ! If not UPA it will be NDA which too will be the same, I doubt if they could perform better

Manmohan singh government has clearly not a clear and convincing mandate to rule. But this is not his fault. Congress is the largest single party and the burden of management of national affairs is on this party. Congress has to care for short term and long term needs and issues of the nation. Sometimes, it is necessary to take even unpleasant measures in national interest. But the government should come forward to explain all issues and compulsion to people.

The UPA 11 which is basically dominated by the policies of Congress and its policies. This party has not more than a little over 200 members in Lok Sabha but it has been virtually running a dictatorship riding on the shoulders of smaller parties ignoring their views on vital issues like bringing in foreign capital in Retail trade, ridiculously cutting down on LPG entitlements and promises to bring more misery to the common people of India. My humble question is if Dr. Singh's government has any democratic mandate to preach and practise his brand of economics of misery!!!

As of now the UPA is struggling to survive and doesn't really matter to them how they do it. It is more Sonia's government than Dr Singhs, he is there only as the figure head ...But I feel that this the trend that is going to continue since we will keep getting a fractured mandate and parties will come together in different combinations each one looking after their own interest.Quite a bleak future ! If not UPA it will be NDA which too will be the same, I doubt if they could perform better

It is indeed a bleak future for everyone! The phrase 'fractured mandate' fits perfectly well. As far as his Dr. Singh's economic knowledge and expertise is concerned, it hardly has helped India in any manner so far since he has taken over as the Prime Minister!

Manmohan singh government has clearly not a clear and convincing mandate to rule. But this is not his fault. Congress is the largest single party and the burden of management of national affairs is on this party. Congress has to care for short term and long term needs and issues of the nation. Sometimes, it is necessary to take even unpleasant measures in national interest. But the government should come forward to explain all issues and compulsion to people.

Agreed it is in the national interest, but the prices that have been raised should have been gradual and not sudden, it has broken the backs of many. Also, as far as the policy decisions have been made in the recent past, it is very clear that they are all to satisfy short term goals rather than long term benefits of the country! A cylinder that normally cost 450 is suddenly raised to 950 rupees is way too much and does not bode well.