Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit - Consultancy for liberal reform party in India [Druckversion]
Consultancy for liberal reform party in India
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Lok Satta means People's Power. This is the name of the still very young regional political party from Andhra Pradesh, which can be located in the spectrum of political liberalism. The party, especially its head Dr. J.P Narayan, has been in good contact with the Delhi office of Friedrich Naumann – Stiftung für die Freiheit. Dr. Rolf Steltemeier, a consultant of the Foundation, conducted a consultancy from 29.-31.8.2007 on the topic "Party organisation, Communication, Strategic planning". The party has a people centric democratic polity. Their main aims are freedom to self empowerment, anti-discrimination (especially due to caste and gender), education for all and the integration of the most neglected village population (approx. 75% total Indian Population!) into a modern way of life.
From left, Dr. René Klaff, Dr. J.P.Narayan, Dr. R. Steltemeir
Two further aspects, which differentiate them from others: Lok Satta wants to integrate the youth of this country in the political process, which is also reflected in their motto "A New Party for a New Generation". And: Internal party democracy on all levels – a classical weakness of Indian parties – has been highlighted.
Lok Satta has ambitious political plans. They aspire to win 15-25% of the total votes and 70 out of 300 seats in the 2009 assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh. The current status: 11 months after the inception of the party they have a base of approx. 250.000 members! The voter’s surveys already rate them as the 3rd force along with Congress and the regional party TDP. A good response in Andhra Pradesh should help them to spread their wings in the national level politics.
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