Jago Party
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Trivate enterprises through tax reforms and simplified government procedures.
5. No income tax up to Rs Four Lakh; reduction in the number and rates of taxes.
Jago Party has been initiated by businessmen, former bureaucrats, advocates, former army officers, doctors, engineers, IT and software professionals. They felt the need to enter politics because all the existing political parties lack a nationalist vision and outlook, and rely on caste, religion, language, region/province etc. for their votes.
They have declared that they will not give tickets to anyone with criminal cases pending in courts or anyone who has already contested election from any other political party
- Decentralizing governance & bring power to the hands of people.
- Making corruption an unpardonable offense.
- 100% transparent governance through IT.
- Human life is valuable and take all actions to safeguard it.
- Forming a society that is terror free, peaceful & growth oriented.
- Catapult economic growth & self dependence.
- Politics should regain its respect.
"Right now, India is not a safe country: terrorism
has launched an undeclared war against India. Blasts after blasts are taking place in the country, but state and central governments are busy blaming each other. There is a crime everywhere. No person in this country feels secure. Our neighboring countries are engaged in subversion within our country, and the present government is watching this helplessly.
"Economically, even after liberalizations made in 1991, India is still a government-dominated economy where the underlying vision is: “the rich are “exploiters” of the poor, tax them as much as you can and transfer the tax money to the poor through government schemes. Let government do business in maximum possible areas to “save the interests of the poor”. Reserve maximum government jobs and facilities for socially and economically backward classes to help the poor further.”
"All major political parties are supporting this policy. Such a distorted vision has led the country to the mire of corruption, inefficiency, neglect of customers’ needs, neglect of merit, unemployment, poverty and so on.
"Jago Party strongly disagrees with this vision.
"We believe that the rich and entrepreneurs are not exploiters of the poor, but creators of wealth through industries and commerce where people gain productive employment; where consumers get better products at lower prices; where there is a constant improvement in productivity and where anybody can become rich by making right kind of efforts and acquiring right type of skills.
"The exploitation theory on which communism
and socialism
are based and on which Nehruvian variety of “welfare” state in India was structured and still being pursued by all Indian political parties has proved to be totally false."
1. Primary Membership:
Any person who is a citizen of India, has attained the age of 18, accepts the Constitution and ideology of the Party, and is not a member of any other political organization can become a primary member of the Jago Party. No one with prior record of criminal, corrupt and/or morally reprehensible behaviour will be eligible to be primary member of the party.
No membership fee on enrollment as primary member.
2. Active Membership:
Every Active Member will have to fulfill the following conditions:
2. The local organization of the Jago Party includes:
3. The primary unit of the Party is the District Executive Committee.
in 2008 on 26 seats, although no candidate won the election Jago Party was ahead of almost all smaller parties in most of the 26 constituencies it contested, but behind Bharatiya Janata Party
(BJP), Indian National Congress
and SP. Jago Party was ahead of Bahujan Samaj Party
(BSP) in two constituencies and placed at no. 3 there among all political parties. The Party would lose in the elections was expected but what was unexpected was the votes received even in a state where reservation
is a major issue.
) are finding party's policies and proposals relevant but a great many people in India are skeptic about these policies and the harsh methods prophesied.
5. No income tax up to Rs Four Lakh; reduction in the number and rates of taxes.
History
The party was founded in August 2007 by a group of motivated and non-political Indians and it got registered with Election Commission of India in January 2008.Jago Party has been initiated by businessmen, former bureaucrats, advocates, former army officers, doctors, engineers, IT and software professionals. They felt the need to enter politics because all the existing political parties lack a nationalist vision and outlook, and rely on caste, religion, language, region/province etc. for their votes.
They have declared that they will not give tickets to anyone with criminal cases pending in courts or anyone who has already contested election from any other political party
Vision
- An equal society where there is no discrimination by birth & the caste systems will not exist.- Decentralizing governance & bring power to the hands of people.
- Making corruption an unpardonable offense.
- 100% transparent governance through IT.
- Human life is valuable and take all actions to safeguard it.
- Forming a society that is terror free, peaceful & growth oriented.
- Catapult economic growth & self dependence.
- Politics should regain its respect.
Mission
"The mission of Jago Party is to make India a very safe, strong and rich country.We want to achieve our goal by using and strengthening democratic institutions."Right now, India is not a safe country: terrorism
Terrorism in India
Terrorism in India is primarily attributable to religious communities and Naxalite radical movements.The regions with long term terrorist activities today are Jammu and Kashmir, Mumbai, Central India and the Seven Sister States...
has launched an undeclared war against India. Blasts after blasts are taking place in the country, but state and central governments are busy blaming each other. There is a crime everywhere. No person in this country feels secure. Our neighboring countries are engaged in subversion within our country, and the present government is watching this helplessly.
"Economically, even after liberalizations made in 1991, India is still a government-dominated economy where the underlying vision is: “the rich are “exploiters” of the poor, tax them as much as you can and transfer the tax money to the poor through government schemes. Let government do business in maximum possible areas to “save the interests of the poor”. Reserve maximum government jobs and facilities for socially and economically backward classes to help the poor further.”
"All major political parties are supporting this policy. Such a distorted vision has led the country to the mire of corruption, inefficiency, neglect of customers’ needs, neglect of merit, unemployment, poverty and so on.
"Jago Party strongly disagrees with this vision.
"We believe that the rich and entrepreneurs are not exploiters of the poor, but creators of wealth through industries and commerce where people gain productive employment; where consumers get better products at lower prices; where there is a constant improvement in productivity and where anybody can become rich by making right kind of efforts and acquiring right type of skills.
"The exploitation theory on which communism
Communism
Communism is a social, political and economic ideology that aims at the establishment of a classless, moneyless, revolutionary and stateless socialist society structured upon common ownership of the means of production...
and socialism
Socialism
Socialism is an economic system characterized by social ownership of the means of production and cooperative management of the economy; or a political philosophy advocating such a system. "Social ownership" may refer to any one of, or a combination of, the following: cooperative enterprises,...
are based and on which Nehruvian variety of “welfare” state in India was structured and still being pursued by all Indian political parties has proved to be totally false."
Membership
The Party has two categories of members:1. Primary Membership:
Any person who is a citizen of India, has attained the age of 18, accepts the Constitution and ideology of the Party, and is not a member of any other political organization can become a primary member of the Jago Party. No one with prior record of criminal, corrupt and/or morally reprehensible behaviour will be eligible to be primary member of the party.
No membership fee on enrollment as primary member.
2. Active Membership:
- a. Automatic Active Membership:
-
- i. Any person who has been a primary member for three consecutive years;
-
- ii. Any other person as approved by the National President.
- b. Direct Membership Eligibility Criteria:
Every Active Member will have to fulfill the following conditions:
- He/ She is of the age of 18 and over;
- He/ She should pay the membership fee of Rs.100/-
- He/ She believes in an integrated society without distinction of religion or caste;
- Undertakes to perform minimum tasks including manual labour as may be prescribed by the Central Exe
- a. Central General Council.
- b. Central Executive Committee.
2. The local organization of the Jago Party includes:
- a. A State/UT General Council for each State/UT.
- b. A State/UT Executive Committee.
- c. A District General Council for each District.
- d. A District Executive Committee for each district.
3. The primary unit of the Party is the District Executive Committee.
2008 Rajasthan Assembly elections
Jago Party contested Assembly election in RajasthanRajasthan
Rājasthān the land of Rajasthanis, , is the largest state of the Republic of India by area. It is located in the northwest of India. It encompasses most of the area of the large, inhospitable Great Indian Desert , which has an edge paralleling the Sutlej-Indus river valley along its border with...
in 2008 on 26 seats, although no candidate won the election Jago Party was ahead of almost all smaller parties in most of the 26 constituencies it contested, but behind Bharatiya Janata Party
Bharatiya Janata Party
The Bharatiya Janata Party ,; translation: Indian People's Party) is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Indian National Congress. Established in 1980, it is India's second largest political party in terms of representation in the parliament...
(BJP), Indian National Congress
Indian National Congress
The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian...
and SP. Jago Party was ahead of Bahujan Samaj Party
Bahujan Samaj Party
The Bahujan Samaj Party is a centrist national political party in India with socialist leanings. It was formed to chiefly represent Bahujans , referring to people from the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Castes as well as Buddhists. The party claims to be inspired by the...
(BSP) in two constituencies and placed at no. 3 there among all political parties. The Party would lose in the elections was expected but what was unexpected was the votes received even in a state where reservation
Reservation in India
Reservation in India is a form of affirmative action designed to improve the well being of socially backward and underrepresented communities of citizens in India. There are laws in place, wherein a certain percentage of total available slots in Jobs and Education are set aside for people from...
is a major issue.
Plans
"The candidates are full of zest and they are ready to contest next elections of Lok Sabha and municipal corporations", the party website said. The people are not aware about the existence of the party, the moment people come to know they become fans. The Party President emphasized the importance of joining NATO in a press conference. Even in America Indians (NRIsNon-resident Indian and Person of Indian Origin
A Non-Resident Indian is an Indian citizen who has migrated to another country, a person of Indian origin who is born outside India, or a person of Indian origin who resides permanently outside India. Other terms with the same meaning are overseas Indian and expatriate Indian...
) are finding party's policies and proposals relevant but a great many people in India are skeptic about these policies and the harsh methods prophesied.
See also
- Terrorism in IndiaTerrorism in IndiaTerrorism in India is primarily attributable to religious communities and Naxalite radical movements.The regions with long term terrorist activities today are Jammu and Kashmir, Mumbai, Central India and the Seven Sister States...
- Politics of IndiaPolitics of IndiaThe politics of India takes place within the framework of a federal constitutional republic, in which the President of India is head of state and the Prime Minister of India is the head of government. Executive power is exercised by the President and is independent of the legislature...
- Caste politics in IndiaCaste politics in IndiaThe politics of India, in various levels, has been influenced by the prevailing caste system in the country. The caste system is essentially a five-tier social standing apparatus that comes from Hindu culture. At the top of the social hierarchy are the Brahmins, who are typically priests. At the...
- Reservation in IndiaReservation in IndiaReservation in India is a form of affirmative action designed to improve the well being of socially backward and underrepresented communities of citizens in India. There are laws in place, wherein a certain percentage of total available slots in Jobs and Education are set aside for people from...
- List of political parties in India
- Communalism (South Asia)Communalism (South Asia)This article deals with the use of the word communalism in South Asia, as a name for a force separating different communities based on some form of social or sectarian discrimination...
External links
- Official Website of Jago Party
- Jago Party Mumbai Chapter
- Jago Party Bhopal Chapter
- Jago Party on Orkut
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