Amid raging coronavirus crisis, reckless spree of privatization is being carried out by the union government.
Many sociologists and social scientists feel that mass privatization would be devastating for a poor nation like India which requires more of public welfare activities.
Even in education, the public sector participation is shrinking and private education is being promoted. Many fear that the government schools may be put 'on sale' for private players soon.
Here is a limerick that explains the possible fallout of mass privatization being indulged in presently.
LIMERICK
Government will now outsource its most functions
Except that of policing, imprisoning 'n taxation
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Franchise governance to for-profit private players
Welfare devoid economic shock'll kill poor taxpayers
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Police Raj for private profits will be New Norm of Nation
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