We need to read the ‘fine print’
When one wants to buy something of high value
(especially a machine), we look through a catalogue or a manual. Many ordinary
mortals often skim through these without reading the fine print. We are often
attracted to jingles in a commercial, the curvaceous figures that attempt to
sell a car or by the sheer gloss or hype of the advertisement. It is a human
frailty and one cannot be faulted for this!
The same holds good for the so called ‘vibrant’ Gujarat; myths, lies, half-truths and glossy ads try to proclaim that ‘all is well’. But let’s attempt to read the fine print. An application regarding Chief Minister Narendra Modi’s Sadbhavna Mission filed under the Right to Information revealed that the Navsari Collectorate had purchased 28,000 skull caps (normally worn by Muslims) and distributed among Hindus to give an
Meanwhile, the much-hyped Nano project which made heads turn some years ago has apparently gone sour. Only time will tell the extent of damage caused by the project to taxpayers in Gujarat because of this project. Gujarat Housing Board’s callousness has cost the state over Rs 600 crore; Gujarat Governor has sanctioned the prosecution of a key
It is also common knowledge that hardly 25 per cent of the MoUs made during Vibrant Gujarat jamborees have been realised these past years. The total public debt of Gujarat in 2012 has risen to Rs 1,34,000 crore from a measly Rs 32,000 crore in 2001.
Plenty of money is being spent on big hoardings,
Gujarat EDN
AM 24AUG2012
