It is not nice to break a promise and I hate to be the one doing so! I had thought of keeping mum on the shortcut politician-Varun G. But I am driven to despair. I am distraught at the turn of events as I see a gloating galaxy of the saffron brigade throttle the essence of democracy and ethics . And Ravi Shankar has the audacity to call this as the “noise of democracy”! Indeed, when we slit the jugular vein of democracy, there has to be at least the noise! Give me a break! What we see on the 28th of March is a blatant throat slitting of our very fabric of existence-undiluted and pure democracy. And who is to blame??
It is pathetic to see how sectarian hatred is being cradled by the crass politicians. Senior politicians were rushed to Pilibhit to ensure a huge crowd prior to the arrival of the Prince of Hindutva. Efforts were made to ensure that the whole scenario is like the home coming of the chivalrous son! The son who has conquered the demon that threatened the entire humanity.
Political parties that indulge in such ventures should be damned by the voter. We live in the Modern era of progress and development. We nurture dreams of being a super power. We challenge others to debates like the US. Our new generation aspires to conquer the world. But nothing of this is going to happen till as long as politicians continue to thrive on human divide based on caste, religion,region or language. Honestly speaking, our dreams will remain a dream because we are not in charge of our own destiny. We have given it in the hands of those who live for themselves. We are naïve to think that we can scale the Mount Everst when we cannot even cross the road for ourselves. We the People, are incompetent, incapable and devoid of zest and spirit to achieve. We the people, are in our Child stage and show no signs of going into the Adult stage. We allow thugs to prosper and then cry , “Bachao..Bachao”. what an Irony!! So near and yet so far! India has the potential but the one billion strong people of India have been made to grovel by a few!! Not a single Obama amongst the Billion??Search…my dear..search yourself.
Ah! Let me dry my tears and come back to the reality of the day. I read somewhere that Varun G says, “ I will not compromise on my principles” Bally ho! The world today has changed no doubt and so has the dictionary. Principles…what does it mean today? Certainly not Morality, ideology, ethics, values, integrity, virtue or honour!!
And coming back to the young politician in a hurry, if my memory serves me right, I remember that the young hate spewing fella has earlier denied that the voice was his. Correct me if my memory fails me for I think he said on various platforms that the CD was doctored? Right? Well, now, please tell me what is his stand? Does he claim that what were being shown on the CD are not his thoughts and words? If that is true, then why all this drama about principles? Utter rubbish! If what he said in the CD is said by him and he accepts it, then yes, we could say that the fella has stuck to his guns!! The irony is that on one hand he DENIES any hate speech and at the same time wants the poor, ignorant, gullible Indian voter to believe that he ACTUALLY said it! Double game…Double dealing and looking for a Double Whammy!! Got me?
The Party and the fellow are both cahoots in this nefarious game that could spell disaster and innocent lives will be sacrificed. We need to contain before the rot sets in. The hydra headed monster of communal divide is capable of latching on like a leech. It will suck and gnaw at the vitals of our thriving secular ideals. We the Indians, shall hang our heads in shame as nations will speed past us in the race for a super power. The monster should be contained by We the people- We the Indians. If blood spills over in the streets of Pilibhit or elsewhere…WHO will be responsible?? If even a single innocent life is sacrificed…whose conscience will we appeal to? And all for what? To get one guy into the parliament?
We the people need to rise. We the Indians need to Act. Today. Tomorrow may be too late. And yes, this is not about any single individual or a single party. This is against those , regardless of caste, colour, creed or religion, region, who attempt to trample our nation- Mera Bharat Mahaan.
I wonder if Mayawati , Mulayam and Sonia Gandhi could reverse the dice? Le them field a SINGLE candidate against Varun. And then let him have it!!
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Nip the monster in the bud!
It runs in the blood. It is the upbringing. Deadly combo of genetics and environment.
Seems easy to sum it up when it comes to describe the recent hate spitting attitude of Varun Gandhi. I would say unequivocally that the problem lies in the mother. Yes, Menaka Gandhi probably lost out when the little fellow was still in his short pants.
Dad Sanjay was no saint. On the contrary, he was seen closer to the devil than to Mother Teresa. And his escapades are all too well documented and preserved. The lad has probably inherited some of the genes-some visible now…more at a later stage!!. Rest added by the environment.
The speech delivered by Varun reflects poorly not only on the guy but his family. One learns the basic lessons of etiquette from the family. The public picture is a reflection of ones personal basics. Ma Baker…oops sorry..Ma Menaka should have drilled some fundamental truths in the young man before he started venturing outside his house. Once outside, the Satan took over. Varun needs to be told clearly that that is not expected of the great grandson of Jawahar Lal Nehru. His rich heritage has taken a bashing today.
Varun is a spoilt brat, we all knew that. But when his Mama(uncle) confirmed it, it was sad. According to the Mama, the guy has been targeting not only the Muslims but the Sikhs also!! And why when his mother is one?? He feels that since his grandma was shot by the Sikhs , all Sikhs need to be hated and picked upon. Indeed a pity.
And look at the damage one irresponsible speech of his has done? The nation could face a situation where lines could be drawn on communal lines. An immature 29 year old foolish and impetuous character could be opening another box of hate and venom. And for what? What does he gain? A possible seat in the parliament? He needs to be told that the route he is opting for is treacherous and risky and could even lead him into political wilderness rather than the parliament. As he said, “ I am a Gandhi, a Hindu and an Indian- in equal measure”. Why the need to stress the triangle? Saying that I am an Indian would have been good enough. But his inclusion of Gandhi and a Hindu first belies that he is Indian the last!! So much for patriotism!! By including Hindu in his statement he proved that he is on the hindutva agenda. Normally, I would not even notice the tilak on the forehead- it a sign of sagacity . But after hearing his poisonous, venomous, malicious and noxious outburst, suddenly the screaming tilak became a very integral part of the whole scheme. Aggressive , no holds barred Hindutva.
And the Election Commission needs to act. Not just bark. But bite too. Send a clear message to one and all. India does not tolerate those who sow the seeds of hatred and division. Yes, irrespective of lineage and/or party. Even the political parties should set their own moral and ethical codes. No party should allow politics of hate, division. Nation comes first. Candidates can spar with their opponents, their parties. Expose their incompetence. But we stop when national honour comes in. Nation division not allowed at all.
The citizens of India need to dump such characters without any emotions. And the press and TV channels need to do the same. No footage at all. Blank out such people who dare to split and maul our Mother India. They feel like national personalities….all over the headlines!! This brings pleasure to them. Let us stop giving them satisfaction.
The voters should trample all those who fight the ugly way. The lava of hatred should be returned back to the sender. Let him burn in his own doings. Indian voter needs to wake up to those creepy characters who are bereft of values, principles and values. The voter should punish such people by exposing them in totality. They should not only ensure their defeat at the hustings but the margin of defeat should make them bow their heads in shame.
And yes, God willing, this will be my first and the last piece on the son of Sanjay and Menaka Gandhi
Seems easy to sum it up when it comes to describe the recent hate spitting attitude of Varun Gandhi. I would say unequivocally that the problem lies in the mother. Yes, Menaka Gandhi probably lost out when the little fellow was still in his short pants.
Dad Sanjay was no saint. On the contrary, he was seen closer to the devil than to Mother Teresa. And his escapades are all too well documented and preserved. The lad has probably inherited some of the genes-some visible now…more at a later stage!!. Rest added by the environment.
The speech delivered by Varun reflects poorly not only on the guy but his family. One learns the basic lessons of etiquette from the family. The public picture is a reflection of ones personal basics. Ma Baker…oops sorry..Ma Menaka should have drilled some fundamental truths in the young man before he started venturing outside his house. Once outside, the Satan took over. Varun needs to be told clearly that that is not expected of the great grandson of Jawahar Lal Nehru. His rich heritage has taken a bashing today.
Varun is a spoilt brat, we all knew that. But when his Mama(uncle) confirmed it, it was sad. According to the Mama, the guy has been targeting not only the Muslims but the Sikhs also!! And why when his mother is one?? He feels that since his grandma was shot by the Sikhs , all Sikhs need to be hated and picked upon. Indeed a pity.
And look at the damage one irresponsible speech of his has done? The nation could face a situation where lines could be drawn on communal lines. An immature 29 year old foolish and impetuous character could be opening another box of hate and venom. And for what? What does he gain? A possible seat in the parliament? He needs to be told that the route he is opting for is treacherous and risky and could even lead him into political wilderness rather than the parliament. As he said, “ I am a Gandhi, a Hindu and an Indian- in equal measure”. Why the need to stress the triangle? Saying that I am an Indian would have been good enough. But his inclusion of Gandhi and a Hindu first belies that he is Indian the last!! So much for patriotism!! By including Hindu in his statement he proved that he is on the hindutva agenda. Normally, I would not even notice the tilak on the forehead- it a sign of sagacity . But after hearing his poisonous, venomous, malicious and noxious outburst, suddenly the screaming tilak became a very integral part of the whole scheme. Aggressive , no holds barred Hindutva.
And the Election Commission needs to act. Not just bark. But bite too. Send a clear message to one and all. India does not tolerate those who sow the seeds of hatred and division. Yes, irrespective of lineage and/or party. Even the political parties should set their own moral and ethical codes. No party should allow politics of hate, division. Nation comes first. Candidates can spar with their opponents, their parties. Expose their incompetence. But we stop when national honour comes in. Nation division not allowed at all.
The citizens of India need to dump such characters without any emotions. And the press and TV channels need to do the same. No footage at all. Blank out such people who dare to split and maul our Mother India. They feel like national personalities….all over the headlines!! This brings pleasure to them. Let us stop giving them satisfaction.
The voters should trample all those who fight the ugly way. The lava of hatred should be returned back to the sender. Let him burn in his own doings. Indian voter needs to wake up to those creepy characters who are bereft of values, principles and values. The voter should punish such people by exposing them in totality. They should not only ensure their defeat at the hustings but the margin of defeat should make them bow their heads in shame.
And yes, God willing, this will be my first and the last piece on the son of Sanjay and Menaka Gandhi
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Jago bharat waseeyon-Vote intelligently and honestly
Jago bharat waseeyon
The elections bugle has been blown. General elections will be the focus in almost all walks of life…from the politician to the common man in a dhaba…all will be airing their expert opinions as what shall be the post elections scenario!! That, my dear, is typically India.
It is time that the voter gives a serious thought to the elections. It should not be considered just an exercise of a right to vote. We should go well beyond that and look at it as a responsibility to elect our representatives who will not behave like ruffians in the parliament, but like those who will be gifted with some integrity and honesty with and dash of competence.
What we must be fully aware of is that each political party is there to scavenge any advantage that they can. Ruthless are they-All. They are with a single agenda and that is self fulfillment. Today we are loaded with the stark reality that politicians and their parties are very fickle minded and are prepared to select partners as selectively as a sex worker-usher in one who pays…..
Be it the big political parties or the smaller regional parties, they are all devoid of principles and values. They have no compunctions in dropping or picking alliances. All the while, the interest of the nation is placed on the back burner. You and me, the voters, have to wake up. We have to become mature and discerning. We should convert the whole game into a game where the voter actually decides. Get me? We must stop behaving like puppets who go and vote for whomsoever we are told. And we should also not be sold. Petty amounts have bought our right of responsibility.
And yes, do look at the role at the centre played by the regional parties in the past. Have they been an asset or a hurdle? Each demanding their own pound of flesh at just the wrong time. Would it be better to have a single large party in the center or a coalition of just two or three…a badly fractured mandate normally ushers instability. Let us avoid this at all costs. We all know if multiple parties are involved in government formation, then decision making is hampered and is of poor quality. We should have distinct benchmarks for legislative and parliament elections. We should not be averse to vote for one party at the centre and another in the state.
Jago bharat waseeyon. Do not waste your franchise. Be judicious. Spend time with your friends, family and deliberate. Le there be a calculated decision when you vote. Judge the party, judge the candidate, judge his past and project his future. Refuse to be carried away by emotions and airy fairy promises. When one goes to marry his daughter, he looks at so many aspects before a decision is made. Afterall, the daughter’s future is at stake. Our nation demands the same attitude when we vote.
Remember, the Parliament is a sacred institution. Send only those who deserve. They will build our India of tomorrow.
You, will be responsible for a what befalls upon us in the days to come.
Let us follow the following:
• Study the candidate
• Study the Party
• Evaluate
• Decide
• Vote
The elections bugle has been blown. General elections will be the focus in almost all walks of life…from the politician to the common man in a dhaba…all will be airing their expert opinions as what shall be the post elections scenario!! That, my dear, is typically India.
It is time that the voter gives a serious thought to the elections. It should not be considered just an exercise of a right to vote. We should go well beyond that and look at it as a responsibility to elect our representatives who will not behave like ruffians in the parliament, but like those who will be gifted with some integrity and honesty with and dash of competence.
What we must be fully aware of is that each political party is there to scavenge any advantage that they can. Ruthless are they-All. They are with a single agenda and that is self fulfillment. Today we are loaded with the stark reality that politicians and their parties are very fickle minded and are prepared to select partners as selectively as a sex worker-usher in one who pays…..
Be it the big political parties or the smaller regional parties, they are all devoid of principles and values. They have no compunctions in dropping or picking alliances. All the while, the interest of the nation is placed on the back burner. You and me, the voters, have to wake up. We have to become mature and discerning. We should convert the whole game into a game where the voter actually decides. Get me? We must stop behaving like puppets who go and vote for whomsoever we are told. And we should also not be sold. Petty amounts have bought our right of responsibility.
And yes, do look at the role at the centre played by the regional parties in the past. Have they been an asset or a hurdle? Each demanding their own pound of flesh at just the wrong time. Would it be better to have a single large party in the center or a coalition of just two or three…a badly fractured mandate normally ushers instability. Let us avoid this at all costs. We all know if multiple parties are involved in government formation, then decision making is hampered and is of poor quality. We should have distinct benchmarks for legislative and parliament elections. We should not be averse to vote for one party at the centre and another in the state.
Jago bharat waseeyon. Do not waste your franchise. Be judicious. Spend time with your friends, family and deliberate. Le there be a calculated decision when you vote. Judge the party, judge the candidate, judge his past and project his future. Refuse to be carried away by emotions and airy fairy promises. When one goes to marry his daughter, he looks at so many aspects before a decision is made. Afterall, the daughter’s future is at stake. Our nation demands the same attitude when we vote.
Remember, the Parliament is a sacred institution. Send only those who deserve. They will build our India of tomorrow.
You, will be responsible for a what befalls upon us in the days to come.
Let us follow the following:
• Study the candidate
• Study the Party
• Evaluate
• Decide
• Vote
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