The Sacred Experiment
PRAYOG: A 100-Day Democratic Innovation
Can citizens of West Bengal prove that minister-centric voting creates better governance? Join the sacred experiment that could transform India's democracy.
The Prayog
A Sacred Experiment in Democracy
Prayog (प्रयोग/প্রয়োগ) means 'experiment' or 'application' - the practical test of an idea
For the first time in Indian democratic history, we're testing a revolutionary hypothesis: What if voters evaluated candidates as potential ministers, not as party representatives?
The Hypothesis
When voters understand that their MLA could become one of 54 ministers who run the state, they will give their party the best hands to serve them.
The Experiment
100 days of mass education across West Bengal, teaching citizens how governance actually works and empowering them to evaluate candidates as future ministers.
The Three Pillars
Manthan
The Churning
Deep discussions and debates about governance, ministries, and candidate evaluation. Like the mythological churning of the ocean, this brings hidden truths to surface.
Prayogshala
The Laboratory
Constituency-level experiments where citizens practice evaluating candidates using ministry scorecards and competency frameworks.
Parishad
The Council
Networks of informed citizens who commit to minister-centric voting and help spread awareness in their communities.
The 12 Minister Goal
Our sacred mission for Bengal 2026
If this prayog succeeds, West Bengal will elect at least 12 ministers based on competence and character rather than just party loyalty.
Current Progress
The Reality
Become a Minister-Candidate
The first step to better governance
Don't just vote - step up to be evaluated. If you believe you have the competence and character to serve as a minister, let your constituency know.
Why Become a Minister-Candidate?
- 1Be evaluated on merit, not party ticket
- 2Build direct connection with informed voters
- 3Demonstrate ministerial competence publicly
- 4Be part of the democratic innovation
Register Your Interest
This is not a political party. We help citizens evaluate candidates across all parties.
Join the Parishad
The Council of Informed Citizens
The Parishad is a network of citizens who commit to minister-centric voting and actively spread awareness in their communities.
The Parishad Pledge
"I pledge to evaluate all candidates as potential ministers, judge them on competence and character, and help my community understand how governance truly works."
As a Parishad Member
- Access exclusive Manthan sessions with governance experts
- Receive constituency-specific candidate evaluation tools
- Connect with other informed voters in your area
- Be part of historical democratic change
Our Mission
Our three core objectives
Educate
Teach voters about the actual governance structure: 294 MLAs elect a Council of Ministers who RUN the state
Inform
Explain each ministry's role, responsibilities, budget allocations, and performance metrics
Empower
Enable voters to evaluate candidates based on competence and character, not just party symbols
Know Your Ministries
The Council of Ministers controls everything from your child's education to the roads you travel. Learn what each ministry does.
Health & Family Welfare
School Education
Home & Hill Affairs
Public Works (PWD)
Panchayat & Rural Development
Urban Development
Agriculture
Food & Supplies
Power & Energy
Transport
Give your Party the best hands to serve you.
— Mahacharya Sourabh J Sarkar