I recall long back the Supreme Court had reportedly stayed construction of the Central Vista project and the government said okay but only sought permission to lay the foundation stone.
Immediately this was propagated as SC-okayed project. Thereafter I perused many debates on media with eminent architects and respected citizens complaining of no consultations or information made public and the Opposition also not aware of any details.
Now this is declared as an urgent project vital and essential in national interest with hectic work going on! For a national project there has been no national consultation and discussion with not much transparency.
The Delhi High Court has fined petitioners Rs 1 lakh in a PIL to stop the project due pandemic priorities as "motivated plea" dismissing it.
Nobody can fault the government on grounds of religion and national pride! By the way though unrelated, I may mention so also is the construction of the Ram Temple in full swing. Why bring religion into this? Because that is the narrative and what is pedalled openly at elections and governance.
The SC has reportedly told the government rather late regarding vaccine procurement and distribution muddle that "other voices must be heard". Hence my submission!
