There is a famous fictional quote attributed to Mary Antoinette, the erstwhile queen of France. Upon hearing that the people had no bread to eat, she remarked, “Let them eat cake.” The hapless queen along with her husband was guillotined in 1793.But surely, history does have a tendency to repeat itself, judging by the remarks of AP CM, Chandrababu Naidu.
He directed the officials to speed up the process to provide internet, telephone and television services to every home in Andhra Pradesh by March next year. It would have pleased the people of the State more if he were to direct officials to ensure that everyone in the state first had access to food, clothing and shelter.
Or if he had given the command to expedite the fulfillment of his election promises like loan waiver for farmers (which has turned out to be a total sham), unemployment fund for graduates etc. What would a farmer deprived of his land and livelihood and facing pressure from the banks do with an internet connection? Or how is television going to help an unemployed graduate?
Get your priorities right Mr. Naidu! People expect you to deliver on your election promises. Fulfill at least 10% of those and the state will be better off.