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‘Obama killed Osama: Say-Do Ratio’

Obama killed Osama? Or something else? Since Osama was the most sought after fugitive by the world's most powerful nation, his killing was not less than a sequel of any Hollywood action movie. 'Justice is done' is what Obama said after the successful operation. Was the statement of the US President an indication of relief on Osama's death OR coupled with pride too on doing what was said and promised to the nation? It appeared it was both, with the needle tilting more towards the later. He achieved a 100% Say-Do ratio (SDR) in this case. Can Indian leaders deliver it that precisely? Even if not a perfect, but tending towards the magical percent number of 100! So far, it has been really questionable. Manifestos are meant to communicate what the political parties and leaders intend to deliver, say or promise. But does anyone of us really go through the manifesto even once during the reign. May be we can say we are short of time! Yes, I do agree that searching manifestos are not our primary job, and since we are too much engrossed in slogging for our daily bread and butter, it doesn't make any sense for us to spend time on the evaluation. Then how do we go about it? How can we really gauge that what had been promised has been delivered or will be really delivered. Who would provide us with the much-required trust on our security and well-being? Political parties and leaders must take it up as their duty and citizen's rights. They must plan and schedule a forum where they disclose their activities and let the citizens know if the plans are on track or not. As each year and quarter, firms disclose their financial performance (as they are meant to make profits), so should the leaders and political parties must disclose their financial and operational achievements including shortfall on a periodic basis. It must be broadcasted and published in every media for each citizen to view and evaluate. It is the primary job of the political leaders and parties to run the nation, and so they must be accountable to the country at large by disclosing their intent and performance in a phased and organized manner. We can have several other measurement methods to gauge the governance's performance, and more importantly, should be available to the public at large. To implement this, judiciary must play a crucial role as they are one of the major pillars of a democracy and have been instrumental in keeping pace with the change and requirements of time. How will it help us? The periodic measurements of the promised deliverables shall help the political parties replan, reprioritize, reschedule their list of action items they intend to deliver. Disclosing it to the mass at large shall make them feel accountable and vulnerable to scrutiny from the citizens. After all they are the ultimate beneficiary of any government plans and schedules. A SDR can go a long way in determining the capabilities and worth of any political leader and party to restore power in the next election. It is not sane to go by the hype, but by the real scenarios on the ground to vote for the preferred candidate. Plastic smile candidates with plastic money, plastic face and plastic courage needs to be cordoned off. It is high time we demand what we should have done many years back—accountability and transparency. Anna has started a movement on similar lines that needs to be seen how far it goes; moreover how effective it can be. We definitely require many like him to spearhead the demand. We as a responsible citizen have onus to deliver the world to our kids that everyone aspires to live in. US Leaders deliver what they promise to their nation. It gives a sense of confidence, security and pride to the citizens in the country they live in. Citizens know that wherever they go within their country or any other country for that matter, their pride and self-esteem would be held high by the political leadership back home. They feel contended that their education, medical, and other infrastructural requirements is being taken care by their leadership. They shop without fear; they party without any hesitation; they enjoy their country's landscapes; and they nurture their kids in the best possible way they can---it's all because they believe whatever has been 'Said' would be one day 'Delivered'. VIDEO WATCH Honesty