Foundation for Democratic Reforms

Happy New Year to everybody! May the year 2026 bring stability in place of turbulence, peace in place of war, harmony in place of conflict, and above all, prosperity that includes all Indians irrespective of the accident of birth.

It's not perfect, but democracy is the best instrument we have | 4th November 2024 | The Road Ahead | Free Press Journal

FDR is organising a Town Hall Discussion with Dr. JP on 29th June 2024 at Hyderabad | Click on the link to apply - forms.gle/Z12yHAXiZo4koQ…

Despite differences, there is more that unites us | 3rd June 2024 | Free Press Journal

Need to restructure government, not bankrupt it | Free Press Journal | 15th January 2024

Electoral Bonds Case: Pyrrhic victory or harbinger of reform? | Free Press Journal | 25th March 2024 #ElectoralBonds

Who are the people attracted to public office? | 20th May 2024 | Free Press Journal

The vast improvement in PSB performance in the last ten years is indeed remarkable. NPAs fell from a high of >12% to a very low of about 2%. Banks' profits are at record levels. Prudent management of money - by the government and the banks - matters a great deal for our collective future. All parties should embrace the path of fiscal prudence and economic growth.

The power of government grows ever stronger with each passing year

Politics is tribal, rather than logical

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Have you filled it yet - forms.gle/17HGjTkCo2QwMM… We at FDR wish to impart our core philosophy & extensive subject knowledge to thoughtful & committed citizens via a training programme in pursuit of our mission to make our democracy deliver better. Help us design it better!

The announcement of Bharat Ratna awards posthumously to three great Indians is a welcome recognition of their contribution to post-independence India. Sri PVN steered the ship of state with great clarity, deftness and sense of purpose converting a crisis into an opportunity. Dr MSS played a vital role in transforming our agriculture and achieving self-sufficiency in food grains from the perilous ship-to-mouth condition. Chowdhury Charan Singh abolished zamindari system in UP liberating millions of farmers from bondage, and steadfastly stood for farmers'welfare, integrity in public life and political competition and choice to voters. We should all celebrate their services to the nation. A nation that gratefully remembers the contribution of its true heroes will continue to inspire future generations. 🙏🙏🙏

Watch Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan's address at the 13th Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad 2024 | Here - youtu.be/RvUtSgBZ4b0?si… #Politics #education #healthcare #swamivivekananda

🎉On 9 & 10 December 2023, CCS, in collaboration with @FDR_INDIA organised iPolicy workshop in #Hyderabad . The cohort was a mixed batch of 22 enthusiastic learners from several fields including engineering, law, economics, advertising, management and other disciplines.

Congratulations to all the newly elected representatives in the four major states. Free and fair elections, genuine competition, clear verdicts and peaceful transfer of power are a tribute to the strength of our democracy. While local factors vary, there are clear signals from voters in all states: 1. People want multiple, authentic leaders who rise from all sections. not monarchic style and excessive centralisation. 2. Voters want a sensible balance between short-term individual welfare programmes and long-term investment, infrastructure and growth. 3. Reckless, unsustainable, fiscally disastrous policy of unfunded OPS for 3% government employees at the cost of 97% workers is a bankrupt policy not acceptable to voters. 4. There is no real appetite for genuine political reforms - decentralisation, rule of law reform and electoral reforms. 5. Quality education for all children with assured outcomes irrespective of birth, and quality healthcare for all without out-of-pocket expenditure are not yet mainstream agendas. Our democracy is a work in progress. With a bit of wisdom and foresight we can sustain 7% growth rate for three decades; that is the greatest anti-poverty and social justice measure. People increasingly recognise benefits of inclusive economic growth. If major parties come together on growth and fiscal responsibility, we will have a great future as a country. Meanwhile we need to focus on genuine decentralisation, rule of law and electoral reform to strengthen our democracy.

Hearty congratulations to Sri Revanth Reddy and the other members of the Council of Ministers on their assumption of office. Growth with welfare, fiscal discipline, rule of law, decentralisation of power, in-situ urbanisation through development of small towns, quality education with outcomes, family physician-led healthcare with choice of doctor, investment promotion and labour-intensive industry are the key challenges. May all parties and civil society work together constructively to build a better future for our people.

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Directing significant resources towards unfunded #OPS will limit funding for essential services, impacting every aspect of our lives. Act now to prevent this from unfolding - say NO to OPS! Learn more & cast your vote against OPS at - refuseops.in #saynotoops #refuseitdefuseit #oldpensionscheme

#OPS is a ticking time bomb, posing a multifaceted threat to our country’s stability and impacting every aspect of our lives. Every vote against OPS counts towards defusing this eminent threat.. Act now and safeguard the future. Link in bio for more.

#OPS is a looming economic disaster for our nation. Understanding its impact on our lives and the country is crucial. Cast your vote against OPS today to safeguard your future! Click the link in bio for more details. #refuseitdefuseit #jayaprakashnarayan #SayNoToOPS #pension