Austerity drive by the Ministers

The austerity measures suggested by Mr. Prananb Mukherjee should not end as publicity stunt of the political dynasty. Austerity drive should start from top level rather than from the base. Most of the politicians are still clinging to the power to enjoy the comforts in life at the cost of the public. We cannot simply say that austerity is implemented by asking some of the Ministers or leaders fly in economy class. Rather stop ministers from going abroad for medical check ups or treatment, allotting official vehicles for the use of their family members, renovating or refurnishing  their villas or accompanying fleet of vehicles as part of the security etc.. Whether the austerity drive will end up as a political fashion show or a publicity stunt of the UPA government, the fact to be remembered is that each penny they are using is paid by the commoner or the public and it is the hard earned  money by sweating the blood and should be priced high.

What is austerity?

It is the reduced availability of luxuries. It is a kind of strict discipline on the financial expenditure. Normally implemented during the rigid financial crisis. The concept is very glamorous in the present scenario of economic recession.

If the austerity drive is successfully followed by all, it saves crores of the Government expenditure.