Modi 3.0

Headlines in today’s national dailies are replete with formation of new government headed by Mr Narendra Modi, giving this government nomenclature of Modi 3.0. The following random thoughts immediately come to my mind at this subscript of 3.0 being attached to the name of the Prime Minister to describe this government:

(1) Generally, subscripts 2.0, 3.0 etc are used to represent the new or revised version, more so of a software. To that extent, the use of subscript is most appropriate as it’s  indeed the third time a government headed by PM has assumed office. 

(2) It can also be representative of a famous adage, “ third time lucky.” Let’s hope that this government is able to resolve the long pending cantankerous issues of disputes with neighbours, naxalism, terrorism, inflation, global warming etc.

(3) It can also mean the government working in third gear to implement reforms such as privatisation, asset monetisation, consolidation of banking sector, further fiscal  and monetary reforms etc at fast pace.

(4) Unfortunately, in the parlance of a race, no.3 is representative of “ also ran” or laggard, an eventuality that we all wish should never be a possibly outcome.

Let’s hope and pray for the success of the endeavours of the new government for the benefit of our nation and its citizenry. Let it be one out of the above 3 points or at best all the three, but never the fourth! Let’s wish the new cabinet all the best!