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RESOLUTION (draft Version 1)
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Agreement on basic principles
We resolve to adopt the document entitled, “Basic
assumptions of a liberal, Version 1”.
Over the course of time this document will be expanded and even modified
where necessary. We recognise the need for India to move forward into the future based on principles of liberalism. These
principles insist on tolerance, mutual respect, the need for government that
enforces the rule of law and protects the individual,
and minimal interference by government in the affairs of the citizen.
Need for a
liberal alternative
For over 50 years now, India has had governments that do not respect the rule of law, interfere in
the ordinary economic affairs of citizens, or impose religious principles or
opinions on matters historical or current. Consequently, India has severely underperformed in comparison to its potential, at great
loss to its citizens. Liberal principles and policies are the need of the
hour as only they can lead India out of this unfortunate state of affairs. Existing political platforms
have reached a serious point of breakdown of ethics and principles of welfare.
Very few good people now join politics, which requires men and women who have
attained the highest state of wisdom and integrity and are thus capable of ordering
an entire society. In the absence of a complete absence of platforms for men and
women of integrity and sound political and economic principles, is necessary
that an alternative platform be created
where such good men and women can work together for the transformation of India.
Need for liberals
to work together
We resolve to work together as a team to examine,
motivate, and put into place a liberal platform that would be robust in terms
of quality and integrity, and durable in terms of longevity. Our Vision, Mission, Values, Goals, Objectives and
defined in the document entitled, “India's
Liberal Political Strategy: 2004 and beyond”.
Design principles
of a political alternative
As a first take on the requirements for provision
of such an alternative, we adopt the document entitled, “Design principles of a liberal political
platform, Version 1”. This document will be further improved
and used in the design of a Constitution of an alternative
liberal platform.
Action plan for
2004
In pursuance of the resolve to work together, we adopt
and commit to implement the document entitled, "Liberal Action Plan 2004”.
Decision to meet
again in a year’s time
We resolve to meet again in a
year's time under the banner of the India Policy Institute.
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