MY DREAM

India is one of the ancient civilizations in the world. It is the seventh largest in area and it accounts for 2.4 per cent of the total geographical area of the world. It is the second most populous country in the world with around 1.271 billion people (2015), which is more than one sixth, (17.5%), of the world population. India is a leading supplier of human resources to the world. India is the largest secular democracy in the world. It has made versatile socio-economic progress after independence; commendable achievements have been made in the field of agriculture, animal husbandry, industry and technology. India is one of the top producers of milk in the world. India is second in wheat and rice production. India is the second largest producer of fruits and vegetables and it contributes 32% of the total fruit production in the world. It is one of the twelve mega biodiversity countries of the world and is rich in varied wildlife species. Moreover, it is also home to a number of brilliant scientists who are capable of producing ingenious inventions economically. India is first in remote sensing satellites.  Following the successful demonstration flights of Bhaskara 1 and Bhaskara II launched in 1979 and 1981, respectively, India began development of an indigenous IRS (Indian Remote Sensing Satellite) program to support the national economy in the areas of "agriculture, water resources, forestry, and ecology, geology, water sheds, marine fisheries and coastal management." The Indian Remote Sensing Satellites are the main-stay of National Natural Resources Management System (NNRMS), for which Department of Space (DOS) is the nodal agency, providing operational remote sensing data services. Data from the IRS satellites is received and disseminated by several countries all over the world. With the advent of high resolution satellites, new applications in the areas of urban sprawl, infrastructure planning and other large scale applications for mapping have been initiated. India is the fourth largest military power in the world. India is a force to be reckoned with. It is, therefore, significant to give weight to India’s voice. It is high time that India is given a permanent seat in the Security Council of the United Nations. India, no doubt, can contribute immensely to the peace, progress and prosperity of all countries.

I always cherished a world under one flag without any borders or barriers; a common currency; a right to move freely anywhere in the world without any restriction or hindrance and to carry on any occupation or profession of one’s choice. Freedom of speech and expression is vital. Justice, Equality, Liberty and Fraternity, the great pillars of a secular democratic republic, assuring the dignity of the individual, subject to reasonable restrictions by the State, are significant. Bonded labour and other exploitation of human beings should cease. Every human being has the freedom to profess, practice and propagate any religion of his choice. But the individuals with troubled, turbulent mind and blind faith should not be subjected to exploitation by religious priests. There should not be any oppression or persecution of the minorities. These principles are enshrined in Chapter III of the Constitution of India and fundamental documents of other secular democracies in the world, and these basic principles shall be a reality for all people in the world. It is the sovereignty of the people that is paramount and which in a democratic State can only be asserted through a vote in Parliament or a directly elected body of the people. Presently a big portion of the world happens to be under democratic system of Government. Theoretically, this system stands out to be the best up to now. But corruption, nepotism, terrorism, communalism, regionalism and problems relating to languages are the weaknesses found in a democratic system, which divided human society. The welfare of the people is often neglected. Moreover, the ethical and moral degradation is being observed constantly in public life.

No religion could hold people or nations together; and therefore, they should not interfere in politics. Nation/s should not directly or indirectly sponsor or support terrorism. Rebels and fanatics should resort to dialogues to sort out issues, and the concerned nation/s should heed to their reasonable demands. We should put an end to war and persistent terrorism that are threatening international peace, security and progress. All the “-isms” such as patriotism, communalism, nationalism, regionalism, fascism, capitalism, communism and religious imperialism that divide mankind should vanish. I always dream of an idyllic and just world of peace, non-violence, prosperity, happiness and wellbeing without any arms, ammunitions and unhealthy competitions. Mutual respect and non-interference in other’s affairs is vital. The gulf that exists between the rich and the poor should be minimized as much as possible and that should become a reality for all. Every being should be assured of   means for a decent living. I would like to advocate the message of love and self-sacrifice to all beings, a common philosophy of life to bind the people and the nations as one, overcoming the pettiness of race, boundaries and religion. 

We should stop manufacturing weapons and ammunitions with devastating powers. United Nations is making significant contributions for disarmament, which is inevitable to avert the threat to international peace and security. Nations should voluntarily reduce the stockpile of weapons of mass destruction in their arsenal to reduce tension in the world. The amounts spent on weapons, war and conflicts could create hatred and bloodshed. This could instead be utilized productively, for feeding, clothing, sheltering and educating the socially, culturally, educationally backward people around the world.

The developments in science and technology especially the modern methods of communication has made the world smaller and smaller, and has destroyed natural frontiers and helped in the development and growth of trade and commerce. The economic and political compulsions have started to bind the nations together. I staunchly believe that “Globalization” is the first milestone to attain this goal. I would like to appreciate the earnest efforts of the United Nations for the common good of its members like drawing up the international air routes and the navigation routes. The Universal Postal Union introducing postal pin codes and the uniform international   terms for conducting international postal duties are all commendable. United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which seeks to create gender equality in law and in social situations, such as democratic activities and securing equal pay for equal work is praiseworthy. Streamlining uniform educational and health standards and child welfare are also to be recognized as this would help greatly in the formation of a world government.

There should be a strong and stable central government with minimum powers; with a common set of minimum laws and a common penal code. The right to patents, copy rights and trademarks and branding should not be a tool to exploit the masses; these should be limited to a maximum of ten years only and the advancement in science and the latest technology should be made available to all who would yearn for it and they should be given the advantage of the cheaper price.

Preserve all the cultural heritages, and promote cultural cooperation for better understanding and friendship among people and nations. Promote people-to-people exchange involving, among others, parliamentarians, youth, artists, sportspersons and representatives from business, industry, media, academic and think-tank institutions.

Inter-racial and inter-religious marriages should also be encouraged to reduce tension and racism. The theory of both superiority and inferiority complex is based on aversion to strangers and is used as propaganda to promote conquest and domination of other people. Inter-racial marriages would help in producing better breed and class of human beings. We need to help one another and grow together; we should create a world free from resentments, anger and frustrations.  In this state we would achieve our goal of universal love, peace, happiness and prosperity.

Socialism is the only alternative to the Capitalist system, in which production will be for use, not profit; people will have free access to wealth in accordance with their self-determined needs, not in accordance with their ability to pay; members of society will administer their affairs democratically and humanely, not according to the dictates of profits and power. The Socialist Party in the whole world stands solely for the abolition of Capitalism and the establishment of Socialism, where the means of wealth production and distribution are commonly owned and democratically controlled by all the people.

The wages system only exists as long as labour power is a commodity. When commodity production for sale with a view to profit is replaced with the production of useful goods and services for human need, prices, including wages, will no longer be necessary.

 Socialism will be a world-wide society in which the means of wealth production and distribution are commonly owned and democratically controlled by all the people, without distinction of race or sex. Production and distribution will be democratically planned, with the sole purpose of providing comfort and happiness for the inhabitants of the earth. Some of the mechanisms for world planning are already in existence, such as the United Nations Food and Health Organization which compiles statistics about resources, and the various scientific research bodies which are presently aware of the solutions to many economic problems; but these cannot be implemented under Capitalism. The talents and aspirations of men and women will be fully utilized in a socialist society, and much of the unpleasant or boring work will be done by machines.

Socialism will combine productive efficiency with social pleasure. The relationship between work and leisure will disappear. Instead of being alienated from real power, people will have reason to cooperate harmoniously. No longer a worker, relying on a wage in order to live; no longer one of those cogs in a machine, spending a lifetime in drudgery and useless toil. You, with a creative ability that is distinctive to human beings, will be in a position to use your potential and hitherto hidden and frustrated talents for your own benefit and that of the whole of humanity: no longer living in a nightmare world of inflation, unemployment, war and other problems. Instead, society's ingenuity will be harnessed for a common purpose. You will play your part; you will accept the responsibilities of working and co-operating with others to ensure a full and happy life. There will be problems to solve; but Socialism will have harmonious foundations from which we will go forth. Let your imagination play for a moment or two on the boundless possibilities that will open up.

It is neither fanciful nor idealistic to envisage a society without war, poverty, starvation, unemployment and wage labour. Only such a society can put an end to the rat-race in which the working class can never hope for security. With the strength of understanding of the world around us, the motivation of desire for a new social order, and the united efforts of millions of class-conscious men and women, there is no force which can stand in the way of the establishment of Socialism.

Excerpts from

MEMOIRS

An autobiography

by

Joseph J. Thayamkeril

Lawyer, Kochi, Kerala, India.

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