
Making his appearance with a Gandhi cap, the erstwhile Team Anna's key player, Arvind Kejriwal, on Gandhi Jayanti has announced his party, though it is yet to be named. The words "Main hoon aam admi, mujhe chahiye Jan Lokpal" (I am a common man, I want Jan Lokpal) were printed on his cap. Arvind Kejriwal said that the name would be officially unveiled on November 26.
After meeting up with his mentor, anti-corruption crusader and Gandhian Anna Hazare, the rumors that they both were separated by a rift were put to rest.
Talking about his party he said: "People will give us money - they will campaign, they will fight the elections." He confirmed that the party would fight the assembly elections next year.
Answering to a question on Hazare supporting the outfit, Kejriwal said: "It is a test for us. If we put up good candidates, Anna will support us."
BJP has welcomed the new political party decision, saying all Indians had the right to contest elections.
The vision document of Kejriwal's party highlights 12 major points as their agenda.
1.Lokpal Bill will be brought in within 10 days of the party being voted to power.
2. People will decide the price of essential commodities.
3. Any person can lodge a complaint against any leader with the Lokpal.
4. No beacons on cars of any MPs or MLAs.
5. All expenditure and fund details to be posted on the party's website.
6. All colonial laws on land acquisition to be abolished.
7. Right to Reject and Right to Recall.
8. A maximum of 2 years to act on any case of corruption.
9. Everyone will be provided with good education and good healthcare services.
10. Farmers will be given good price for their produce.
11. People will have the right to participate in the formulation of laws and government's policies.
12. No government money will be used in any area without the will of the people
Humble opinion of the writer: Though the party aims lofty, it seems that Kejriwal is definitely trying for a positive change the country needs. Focusing on the backbone of the nation, agriculture, and eliminating the corruption at different levels is what the nation wants today. Hope he remains true to his cause and may he be the leader, not politician, we need.
(AW- Anil)