Reinforcing Institutions of Governance

By : P.P. Rao

Page No: 204-217

Abstract
In this article,# the author states that though India is a country with tremendous potential and immense natural and human resources, due to certain constraints we are not able to fulfill the dreams of the Founding Fathers of the nation. The author argues how ethics in politics are declining and the integrity of legislatures is being questioned. The author also explains how linguistic chauvinism is engulfing the political arena of the nation and is posing a challenge to the integration of the country. Commending the work of the Election Commission, the author explains how the Commission needs to be strengthened to counter such political scenarios. The author also critically examines the working of the other institutions of governance like governor, civil services, public service commission/s, and judiciary and points out the issues pertinent to them which need to be resolved for the betterment of the nation. The author also makes some suggestions to strengthen these institutions to march ahead with renewed determination towards the goals of unity and integrity of India. The author also discusses required amendments in the Constitution of India to make the institutions of governance effective and deliver.

Author :
P.P. Rao : The then Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India.