POLITICAL LYING LIARS V/S OUR NATION YOUTH - L'Express Weekly 25/03/2011

POLITICAL LYING LIARS V/S OUR NATION YOUTH - L'Express Weekly 25/03/2011

During the last dreadful general election in May 2010, where a combination of the power of money and the evil known as ‘communalism’ reigned over the determination for a better Mauritius, many politicians who are sitting in the government side of the parliament, have promised to “lead us into the future.” I can hardly imagine of a worse fate for any society than to be led into the future by a government consisting of Minotaurs, Cyclopes, Cerberus and Medusas. Lord Voldemort could easily be one of them. Surely not all of them but some. Even the most honest and well-intended, if any, among them are powerless to improve the country in any way.


Ultimately, more than eight months after the election, the population of our beloved country are gradually noticing that the politicians from the PTR-MSM-PMSD coalition are no more than subterfuges. When they start talking, we should already have our guard up and get ready to become a filter, because there’s a big difference between what they say and what they mean. When asked questions, they try to redirect any conversation or do what they do best, ‘cassiete emba jupe icac’.

Mauritius has a complex and matured political background. Several political parties have different agendas. Many politicians forming the government take advantage of their power and apply it for their own interest. A wave of corruption, deep rooted in the origin of that governmental coalition, keeps on growing as shown by the Medpoint scandal. The ultimate victims are the mass population. The so-called political heroes are unqualified to meet the trust of the common man in Mauritius. But this is the time to bring change. A nation needs an aimed and strategic direction to attain and sustain its growth. Mauritius also should not be behind in this race.

Mauritius youth
Young and educated people form the backbone of a growing nation. Since they are young, their minds are fresh and innovative. They are more prone to take risk and accept challenges. They are less vulnerable to corruption. Therefore their work is inevitable for the growth of a nation. Their spirit and courage can contribute to the development of the society. Today, Mauritius needs this youth force to come into politics and take this as an opportunity to work for the system. Mauritius needs its fresh and young educated minds to come forward.

Mauritius needs both experienced and young talent to work together towards socio-economic development. In the recent general election, we have seen the trend of involving more and more young minds in the party, especially the MMM, under the leadership of Paul Berenger, who has motivated a pool of young and educated people to join politics and work for the benefit of this nation. Youth constitutes a large portion of the Mauritian population, and if Mauritian political parties can inspire this talented pool of resources in the right direction, the world will see a new Mauritius.

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If the Mauritian youth get united with the working class then the entire political scenario of the nation can be changed. Although, it doesn’t mean that the political power should be given to people in the age group of 20-25 years, but it should be given to those who have experience, will as well as energy and enthusiasm. The older players should not be entirely thrown off either, they have the experience, tips and advice for their younger counterparts. The team being led by the historical MMM leader does fit that description.

We can also hope that the leadership of the young people will be more democratic and secular in nature. They are more contemporary and modern in their thinking. They are not part of the corrupt system, so we can expect that they can provide a new direction to the nation, and defend the political values inherent in a democracy. I hope and pray the youths of Mauritius are able to rise up to the occasion and bring about a turnaround for our great country. Always remember the words of John Kennedy - “If not us, who? If not now, when?”

Krishna Jadunundun
On behalf of MMM Youth Wing