Congress Exposed!

The scramble for power has begun. The election results are due tomorrow on 16th May 2009. The powers that be are in the overdrive. They want power at any cost. At any cost. Nothing matters more. They want power. Remember Kissa Kursi Ka?

What is shocking in this cacophony is the stand and stance of the Congress. Has Congress fooled the country all these years? The Congress has always called BJP a communal party. There are many Parties and leaders who have been with the BJP in power in the past. If BJP is communal, what is the status of these friends of BJP? From the Congress perspective, they should be communal too. That is what the Congress and the Left has been crying all these years.

What is happening today? The Congress cannot get more than 100 seats. But they want power at any cost. Under the circumstances, a new formula has emerged. The formula is that we are ready to please anyone who will help us retain the power, the only exceptions are BJP and Shiv Sena. So what happens to the friends of BJP? No, they are not communal!. They are the Passport for Congress to grab the Kursi, yet again.

In the madness to power, the Congress is forgetting that Jayalalitha openly supports the Ram Temple and Ram Setu issues. But the Congress is ready to ditch the DMK, which helped in getting the Kursi last time, and is reaching all out to rope in Amma because she will get 25 seats. So what if she is communal? So what if the DMK government will fall in Tamil Nadu? So what if Laalu and Paswan have to be ditched and a friend of BJP Nitish Kumar has to be chased? So what if Amar Singh and Mulayam Singh have to be buttered? So what if Naveen Patnaik has to be pleased?

So what if the whole Nation is being fooled? Who cares? Our only aim is Kursi at any cost. We have 'our' President who will invite us to form the government. So what if the BJP has taken a principled stand that the President should invite the biggest pre-poll formation to form the government?

The Congress is collecting the letters of support, the letters you know will be 'bought' at very high costs to the country. Who cares about the country? Narashima Rao had taught us how to 'buy' (remember JMM?), we survived the last five years by buying so many? So nothing matters now, only power to Congress!

As a citizen of India, a voter, someone proud of his country, I can only say Shame to you Congress. For me this is a national tragedy being performed in full public glare!

Mera Bharat Mahan. Bharat Mata Ki Jai!

BigB Sent Me A Birthday Present!

Friends did you hear? BigB sent me a birthday present today, 8 April 2009. Unbelievable? I know. Let me tell you this story and pass on to you the baton – the hope and the wisdom.

I was feeling very low on my birthday today. So when the Day 349 unfolded on BigB’s blog, I wrote a short note in the comments. The tone said all, although the words did not. And then the God intervened. In no time, in a matter of minutes, BigB posted his second post on this great day, 8 April 2009. And there was my birthday present! The God, through BigB, sent a beautiful message for me!

I will reproduce here the thanks I wrote to BigB in the comments. To read the other part, namely the wisdom of BigB, please refer to his blog, bigb.bigadda.com, day 350, “The fern and the Bamboo”.

Amit ji,

I wrote today in the earlier edition (7-8 April), that it’s my birthday! Since there is now this edition, 8 April – I again mention, today it’s my birthday!

I was feeling very low, the tone can be seen in the earlier short note of mine. The God, all-knowing, omnipresent and omnipotent, has His ways. As you mention here, He won’t give up on me. That is why you posted for the second time today and sent me this beautiful birthday gift – the best so far in my 45 years – “The Fern and The Bamboo”!

From now on – never to regret a day in life, especially 8 April. There’s not a challenge I could not handle. I understand that the roots, the foundations have grown strong, all along. I will not compare myself with others, for I have a different purpose, and a higher one at that. My time will come, and I will rise high. Very high, very very high, very very very high…….

“Give me glory by rising as high as you can”, God and You urge me to move on and beyond. I have my share of happiness and experience.

Thank you very much for such a beautiful gift, an eternal gift on my birthday.

Why Not NSA against Laalu?

And now Laalu Prasad Yadav? The Cabinet Minister of India?

Yesterday he was bragging at a public meeting that had he been the Home Minister, he would have crushed Varun Gandhi under a road roller!

A responsible Cabinet Minister of UPA Government? This is the true face of the present government. No surprises, when the criminals and the corrupt like Laalus occupy the highest positions in this land of Mahatama Gandhi, the wisdom and governance will be at their nadir.

Now the million dollar question - will NSA be invoked against Laalu? What is the difference between what Varun Gandhi and Laalu spoke in public? They both spoke foul, both are inciting voilence, both have shown their criminal intentions. The Laalu's words are more disturbing because he is part of the present government, his duty is very opposite to what he is doing.

Look at the property and assets of Laalu and Rabri and their children? Where has all this money come from? Laalu is a corrupt man. He needs to be put behind bars.

Is anyone listening? The government? The Home Minister? The Voters of India?

Make your choice?!

Mera Bharat Mahaan. Bharat Mata Ki Jai.

Transform India 360 Degrees

Friends,

The General Elections are here. Believe me, this election is not 'General'. It's special, very special. This election will decide where the country is headed for, and in turn where you are headed for.

Today, India has the foundations. Be it the economy, scientific endevour, IT, cricket, movies..... Herein lies the dilemma. Do we want the status-quo? Stagnation? Or do we want to move on and beyond? The change for the good is and always is desirable. Today you decide your future. 

For me, it has to be Lal Krishan Advani leading my country. I say this, because I'm impressed with what  Advani ji and his team have - they have a DREAM. It sure is my dream for my country and my dream for me. Advani ji has a positive agenda for governance, for taking the country forward.

Consider this:

Information Technology document, IT Vision, put forward by the BJP is by far the best blueprint for the development of the country and for ensuring that the development reaches the poor, the villages, the farms, the women, the rural schools, the defence personnel, the retired citizen and the middle class. I am amazed at the idea of IT being utilized in practically every field and creating jobs, 1.2 crore rural jobs! This will modernise our Nation, empower the common man, lessen the corruption and reduce the inequitable distribution of wealth.

The Advani team is committed to give our country a strong administration. Tougher laws to tackle law and order and terrorism. It is high time somebody did something about Terror. 

The status-quo will keep the things as they are! If you do not want things to improve in your country, please do not support and vote Advani.

For the farmers and students, loans at 4% interest rate! Loan waivers for the  farmers. No more farmer suicides in India. Debts off and cheapest credit, nothing more a farmer can dream of. 

Then the poor will get support and reservation and social security - the economic poor and not the caste based system of today. The IT to create 1.2 crore jobs. Cheap food.

A connectivity revolution is promised, broadband to every village with unlimited download at cable prices. The students are promised one crore laptops for Rs. 10,000. And interest free loans for a laptop. All schools to have internet enabled education.

For the girl child, Ladli Lakshmi Yojana. Every school going girl will have a balance of upwards of Rs. 1 lakh by the time she turns 18 years of age. No more infanticides, school drop-outs and dowry deaths.

Income Tax exemption till Rs. 3 lakhs. No Income Tax for retired employees and armed forces and para military forces. A seperate Pay Commission for the Armed Forces.

The BPL families to get smart mobile phones free.

Health insurance for all, cashless hospitalisation. Every PHC to be linked to National Telemedicine Service Network.

"E-Gram, Vishwa Gram" to computerise every govt. office right upto panchayat level. National 'Digital' Highways to revolutionalise connectivity.

 A toll free number to contact your MP anytime.

 "BJP Ka Vaada : Sabhi Ka IT Se Naata

  Har Hindustani Ka Bank Khata,

  Har BPL Parivar Ko Mobile Phone,

  Har Gaon Mein Broadband Suvidha,

  Har School Mein Internet Suvidha"

The IT is envisioned to Transform India 360 Degrees. India will move forward. You will move forward. Life will be better for you. Corruption will abate. More accounable leadership.

What do you want?

Make a choice.

The right choice.

Mera Bharat Mahaan. Bharat Mata Ki Jai.

Get Aside Shahrukh Khan

This is not cricket!

The darling of yesteryears, the legendary Sunil Gavaskar 'Sunny', certainly does not deserve the tongue lashing meted out to him by Shahrukh Khan. Sunil Gavaskar had some valid remarks against Shahrukh's team coach Buchanan. Gavaskar is justified to do that, that's his observation. But look, what Shahrukh did. He questioned the very legend, negating Gavaskar's achievements, knowledge and experience. Shahruk Apne Paise Ke Zor Par Gavaskar Ko Neecha Dikhana Chahta Hai.

I ask of Shahrukh Khan, who are you? Does throwing in money,  make you the boss of Indian cricket? That's what you were bragging about in your silly press conference. People love you as an actor, that's the end of the story. We love cricket and we love our cricketers. How dare you challenge Sunil Gavaskar to put up a team? Money has really gone to your head. Money brings ego, and one's downfall. That's what happening to you. Learn a lesson or two in humility from the more famous and the legend Amitabh Bachchan.

Having money, does not qualify Shahrukh Khan to abuse the cricketing legends - they are National Heroes and National Wealth. They have toiled for the country and they have made us proud as Indians. I am totally against this system of cricket and sports where money matters more than the sportsmen themselves. The BCCI should look into this dangerous trend emerging from the IPL format. Tommorow another silly, moneyed, egoistic can challenge the Sachins and Dhonis!? I know cricket is driven by money and cricket brings in still more money. But why should people like Shahrukh rule over the Indian cricket? Why not people like Gavaskar, Kapil Dev and the other greats?

I'm going to hoot against your team Shahrukh. I have lost respect for you. The people of India are not going to forget this insult of their hero, Sunil Gavaskar, the greatest of all cricketers India has produced.

Mera Bharat Mahaan. Bharat Mata Ki Jai.

Silent Eloquence

    A Picture Says More Than A Thousand Words! 

The Chopper - Ghasigaon Helipad

Sai Anant - The Paradise - my farmhouse in Kotkhai

The Family

Saviours Who? - 3

The Varun Gandhi controversy won't die down! Mayawati slapping the NSA against Varun Gandhi for his infamous utterings. Why the NSA? Are we in a democratic and free India? Will NSA be invoked against me for writing this?

This is a thumbs down for Mayawati. To speak the truth, Mayawati has spoken dirtier things. Her brand of politics thrives on the foundation of hate and divisiveness. She has overtaken the corrupt among the political leaders. And now she has overtaken the criminals and the like who have no respect for the law of the land.

India needs a mechanism to check such misuse of powers by the powers that be. The Saviours of the Constitution turn villains, in pursuit of  their selfish ends. What message is Mayawati sending to the Nation? Has she enacted NSA against her Ministers, MPs and MLAs with criminal background?

It is not a question of  Varun Gandhi, the disturbing part is that of the saviours turning tormentors. Omar Abdullah spoke from the heart when he said that Mayawati was wrong in imposing NSA. Other laws were sufficient in this case. This is the kind of morality and convictions we need in the political land scape. Three cheers for Omar Abdullah. 

Are others listening? Omar's new found friends - the congress party - were irresponsible and stupid in keeping silent and then saying that the NSA has been invoked by the State government. It is not the question of what suits the Congress but the question is what suits India? And do they have a view on AR Antulay? On Mohd. Azharudin (Azhar)?

Wrong doings in the Indian democracy, the assaults on the Constitution and on the other foundations of the Indian conscience, have never been tolerated by the countrymen. Not even Indira Gandhi was spared after the Emergency. This wrongful invoking of NSA in Varun Gandhi's case will only make a hero out of him, generate sympathy for him.

In prison, may Varun realise his folly and understand the Indian ethos - unity in diversity, tolerance, sarva dharma sambhav - coexistence of different religions, and above all the great Indian Constitution with all the attendant freedoms and responsibilities.

Till then may god help Maneka Gandhi, the mother.

Mera Bharat Mahaan. Bharat Mata Ki Jai.

Saviours Who? - 2

Controversies galore! Controversies never seem to end. And now its Varun Gandhi and the Election Commission of India.

What I saw on TV is blatantly shameful, mischievous, ugly, un-Indian. I think, being a big fan of Varun Gandhi, he has let me down. He has let his family down. He has let his party down. He has let India down. 

I see it as an 'opportunity lost'. How many people in the country can boast of such a head start in life? Varuns and Rahuls and Priyankas and others are lucky. They are blessed to have taken birth into these families. The pinnacle where an ordinary citizen ends up after a successful lifetime, these blessed youngesters get a 'free' start at this 'pinnacle'. I often wonder, do these guys deserve this? And then they mess up? Perhaps they have not earned it! They have not sweat for it. No pains, yet they have the gains. Am I jealous? Perhaps at times.

The Election Commission. I have always had the respect for this institution. Thanks to the 'Sheshan Effect'. I saw, for the first time, the Indian political landscape afraid of someone. The EC has done a great job of conducting  elections. I have always asked myself, when will Indian elections be 'clean'? You have all sorts of criminals fighting and winning elections. You have politicians shielding such criminals. Criminals become ministers. God save my country!? Can somebody do anything about it? This was one of my reasons to join as an active member of the BJP. I want to contribute my small bit. As Advaniji exhorts, Ek Kaam Desh Ke Naam.

Today I am pained to see the EC in shambles. What is happening? Varun Gandhi did something nasty. EC was quick in decision - guilty, moral policing the BJP. Why single out Varun Gandhi? Does the EC has some personal scores to settle - with - Varun Gandhi, or his mother Mrs. Maneka Gandhi, or even his late father Sh. Sanjay Gandhi, or the BJP itself? If not, then why single out Varun Gandhi? I am not defending what Varun did. I have already spoken on that in the beginning.

The EC should have the guts to take on the history sheeters, the convicted, the under trials, the Mayawatis, the Azharuddins, the Laalus, the Mulayams, the Jayalalitas, the Jogis, the Sukh Rams, the Singhi Rams, -------------. Are you listening, EC? If Varun comes into your domain, then surely the 'others' should too. In Varun's case You (EC) moved in a matter of hours! (independently?) and for the 'others', you are in the Kumbhakarana State of eternal sleep. Why do you have a blind eye for something that is damaging the country, my India? Is this not the Constitutional Responsibility of the EC?

The whole Nation saw the 'Kissa Kursi Ka'.! This is as 'shameful' as Varun Gandhi's fiasco. You are acting on Varun Gandhi, who will act on you? The EC should be and has to look neutral and independent. This is what India needs. The referee should be neutral and impartial.

Mera Bharat Mahaan. Bharat Mata Ki Jai.