PM’s thought-provoking statement!

This is Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s very thought-provoking statement that he will not do what is popular;he will do what is right.

This is a statesmanlike message; because the main responsibility of leadership is not only to follow public opinion, but also to guide the people on the right path.

Many successful statesmen in history have prioritised long-term national interests over temporary popularity. We learn this from different countries around the world.

For example, during the disaster of World War II, Winston Churchill did not give the British people easy assurances; rather, he called for them to face the harsh realities.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman also called for ‘preparation for difficult times’ in his various speeches.

All these examples prove that no matter how deep the crisis, the right leadership can lead the nation on the path of recovery.

Even before the wounds of the Corona pandemic had healed, when the Ukraine war and the Middle East instability were burning social life, the entire world was caught in the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel.

The world’s gasping for breath is now crying out the same cry – when will peace return to society? At such a critical moment, not only statements are important on the question of leadership, but also a consistent policy stance.

In recent times, the need for economic discipline, corruption control, investment climate development, and employment generation has been repeatedly emphasized by various levels of government.

In particular, the approach of prioritizing long-term national interests over popularity in state governance, which is reflected in the statements of the Prime Minister, is undoubtedly positive.

Because, in times of economic crisis, the state’s responsibility is not just to provide immediate relief; but rather to build a foundation on which future generations can build a stable economy.

When economic stress is prolonged, its social repercussions also become visible.

This impact is even more profound in developing countries. When the balance between income and expenditure is disrupted, frustration, anger and unrest increase among the people.

Leadership is undoubtedly of the utmost importance in such times. It is in times of crisis that the true capacity, foresight and courage of a statesman are tested.

In normal times, it is easy to make popular decisions; but in difficult times, prudent and responsible decisions are needed to protect the long-term interests.

Sometimes those decisions may not be immediately popular; but they point the right path for the future.

People ultimately want to see the reflection of actions rather than words.Scholars believe that it is better for state leaders to do what is ‘right’ rather than ‘popular’ or populist.