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Do Award Givers Actually Know Whom to Select – Former Militant Gets Padma Shri

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Obama was awarded the Nobel peace prize, probably because America didn’t wage any war against any nation that year. Awarding a Padmashree to a former militant is however not bearable in any case. The alleged former Kashmir militant Ghulam Muhammad Mir has been charged of murder and rape as well. His credentials are under serious suspicions.

Well one man’s terror is other’s freedom fight is an old maxim. But the novelty in this case is that Indian Home Ministry feels Mr. Mir to be a freedom fighter and not a militant. According to the home ministry report, Mir was recommended for Padmashree by Central Information Commissioner Wajahat Habibullah and Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Farooq Abdullah. However, Omar Abdullah the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir has denied the state’s recommendation for the same.

After the event there have been a series of comments from eminent political personalities where Home Secretary G.K. Pillai said “Counter insurgent Mir did great service to the nation,” Mehbooba Mufti Sayeed called the award unfortunate and insult to those who recieved it in past. Mir himself denied the allegations of being a militant and said that he was a civilian carrying his own business. He denied the charges of rape and murder as well.

It is strange that a criminal  who has surrendered is honoured with the title and hundreds of jawans, army officers, police officers and other unseen heroes are not even considered. So when a militant rapes or kills people and eventually surrenders he becomes a hero but those who fight him with their blood and sweat are ignored entities.

New Delhi thinks he has done national service. Lets assume he did. But is it necessary to award him the title with all the controversies and cases against him? Can’t we find a bunch of people with clean image in a country with population of hundred crores? On an optimistic note it may be said that a FORMER MILITANT who reformed himself should be encouraged to set an example for others. But aren’t the stakes to high? Honouring with the most prestigious award is no solution to promote gandhism. It may influence some misguided people but what about the faith of the masses? A Border Security Officer risks his life to fight these militants once they surrender they get awards whereas the former has to be satisfied with the bare minimum perks given to him.

Tolerance is good trait but excessive tolerance is akin to cowardliness. If Kasab confesses may be in due course of time he would be appointed as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra itself.

This has definitely happened in past and may be repeated in future. Phoolan Devi (the bandit queen) who was an infamous dacoit had also acquired a Lok Sabha representative from Samajwadi party after her release on parole. At times her case is considered exceptional as she faced many atrocities. But I’m sure no one would have compelled our tainted ministers to rape or murder someone. The list is long the infamous ministers from Congress are Subodh Kant Sahay, Mukul Wasnik, Ajay Maken, Harish Rawat, Arun Yadav, Pratik Prakashbapu Patil and Pradeep Jain, while Sisir Adhikari (TMC) and Gandhiselvan from DMK have been appointed. I’m sure I must be missing some of the eminent personalities who have done great harm to the country.

It is often contended that law presumes innocence until proved guilty. Well the premise is well argued but can we risk the fate of the seventh largest country in the world just because there is a probability that they may be innocent. I agree Lalu Prasad Yadav transformed the Indian railways completely but did he deserve a chance after the Chara Ghotala? What if the next government discovers that there was a Chai Ghotala in railways? Who would take the responsibility then? And who would defend Shibu Soren’s controvertial appointment? How many of us actually think that Sidhu deserved to stand for elections or how many us support Sanjay Dutt’s arrival in politics?

May be the majority would say I do. This is because we have such ministers and politicians. If they really intend to serve the nation they need not take any post. Gandhi was never our prime minister but he is certainly our father of nation.

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A Raging Cold War between China and United States – Two of World’s Biggest Diplomats

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China US Cold War - World's DiplomatsThe prospective meeting of two Nobel peace prize laureate has threatened the China’s peace of mind. Where the meeting of US president Obama and Dalai Lama has brought a ray of hope for Tibetians, the Chinese have taken it as a sign of interference. U.S. has been warned that their association with the Buddhist monk would “seriously undermine the political foundation of Sino-US relations” and “it will certainly threaten trust and cooperation between China and the United States”.

The starting of 2010 also witnessed the Google controversy in China. Google declared that it was no longer willing to continue censoring its results on Google.cn. It was also alleged that the Chinese government might have used Google to spy on human rights activist.  China responded to the controversy saying that the acquisitions are baseless and the foreign companies are required to follow the local laws. Whether or not Google would cease to operate in China is not yet decided but it surely strained the relation between the two countries.

Like Tibet, Taiwan has also been declared an autonomous entity within China itself. However, the independence enjoyed by them is only nominal. Japan and US support complete independence of Taiwan which is considered a threat to national integrity and sovereignty by China.

In 2008 US expected to sale Taiwan Black Hawk helicopters and anti-missile batteries which had created tension between the two. Moreover USA support to Human Rights in China is also considered interference in the internal affairs of the country by the latter. Not only this the trade and economic relationship is also strained between the two. There have been disputes related to tires, steel pipes and even over valuation of Chinese currency.

US owes nearly a trillion-dollar debt to China. One of the major reasons for the Copenhagen deal failure was that a junior official was send to a meeting with Obama in place of Hu Jintao, China’s president. The conflict is not only on political front but also ideological, where one is a strong protagonist of communism the other supports consumerism. In one country the press is given absolute freedom but in other media censorship laws are very stringent.

But in spite of these differences both are diplomatic friends on the world forum. USA is being continuously pressurized by its Asian partner. Its not only because of debt but also because a majority of its population is dependent on cheap Chinese goods. China has emerged a strong nation in due course of time and USA’s current economic condition would make it difficult for US to wage a war against it.

Ironically all prospective candidates for presidents post in the country wanted to be ‘tough on China’ on election but rather it is seen that both Helary Clinton and Obama both have amenable attitude towards China. Not only this Obama was also criticized for avoiding a meeting with Dalai Lama on his China visit. Now if Obama meets his holiness in spite of China’s warning the rift between the two nations would widen. Where his holiness expects support from US in his middle way approach, Chinese want non-interference

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United States of India (USI) – Its Happening Soon ! Telangana Carved Out of Andhra Pradesh

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Bharat or India was not a united country before independence. The whole territory was divided into British India and independently controlled Princely states. As India constituted 550 princely states and since the adminstration of the same was a difficult task, many of them were merged into larger pronvinces and states.

It was after independence and parition of India, that the India became a country and not mere union of states. Andra Pradesh, Gujrat, Maharashtra, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Haryana and others were carved out of the existing state structures of the basis of ethenity, culture and local needs of the people. The states got divided on linguistic basis as recommented by the States  Reorganization Commission to Mr.Jawahar Lal Nehru in 1956.

Article 3 and 4 empower the Parliament to alter the state boundaries with simple majority. Therefore the Parliament can change,create, name and merge any state. The very existence of the state depends upon the sweet will of the central government.

It is generally argued that in smaller states, the local needs of the people can be addressed in a better way. Moreover it is contended that such states are easier to administer.

Presently there are extensive demands of formation of new states like Vidarbha (out of Maharashta), Harit Pradesh (out of UP), Poorvanchal, Bundelkhand (out of UP and MP), Kosala (out of Orissa) and Gorkhaland (out of West Bengal). Now as the Central Government has agreed to separate Telangana from Andra Pradesh, such state demands have also gained momentum.

The question appears whether the country requires formation of new states or not? Should reasons like better administration and social tensions be the sole criteria of adjudging whether a state has to be formed or not.  Why is the nation being spilt in the name of development.

From my perspective, the political needs of one should not determine the social needs of others. One fast by Potti Sreeramulu carved the state of Andra Pradesh other by K. Chandershekhar Rao has led to the formation of Telangana.

Many people who have been fighting for Telangana might not agree with my statements as their fight for education and better livelihood have always been ignored by the government. But it is not Telangana that I’m talking in particular, it is the whole country for which I am concerned about. Wherever there is socio-economic injustice, people feel that there should be a new state.

It is very certain that Mr. Rao would become the first Chief Minister of the state but it is no guarantee that such a state would progress. Again it is seen that most of these demands are political in nature and public sentiments are often ignored.

Is spliting India into tits and bits the only restort to attain progress. Our freedom fighters faught to unite the country and we are fighting to divide it. The politicians have manupilated innocent youth and have convinced them that division is the ailment to their problems. If new states are formed then their political and financial interests are served.

It is strange that a fast by one politician can change the entire map of the country on the other hand there are hundreds of people who die daily out of hunger and the government is least bothered.

In the present Lok Sabha elections TRS secured only two seats. Isn’t the will of the people clear to Mr. Rao?

One of my friends rightly pointed out that if the situation continues then we would be the United States of India and not India.

The Constitution of India declares  India a sovereign, democratic republic, and a union of states (replacing provinces) and territories. The states would have extensive autonomy and complete democracy in the Union, while the Union territories would be administered by the Government of India.

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Should Terrorists Like Ajmal Kasab Allowed to Fight for their Fundamental Rights

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26 November the law day of the country can no longer be celebrated in its true spirit. Last year on this day the nation witnessed some horrifying events.

The terrorist targeted the finance capital of the country Mumbai.

There were  Eight  attacks in  South Mumbai: at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, the Oberoi Trident, The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Leopold Cafe, Cama Hospital, the Orthodox Jewish-owned Nariman House, the Metro Cinema, and a lane behind the Times of India building and St. Xavier’s College. There was also an explosion at Mazagaon, in Mumbai’s port area, and in a taxi at Vile Parle.

Everyone is aware of these facts but we still know little about the reality. What happened in Mumbai was an unfortunate incident but what can happen is even more dangerous. It has been a year but the victims have not got any substantial resort to their miseries.

There are Human Rights Commissions who are fighting for the rights of Ajmal Kasab, the only terrorist who was caught alive. They believe that he should not be awarded with capital punishment because it would be against the principles of human rights. But unfortunately in their benevolent approach they forget that criminals like Kasab never considered their victims as humans. The victims were the toys used and shattered by the players (terrorists) in the destructible game of terrorism. They never bothered to even remotely consider the interests of their victims. They have and always will fight for land. But what https://healthblog247.com/using-phentermine-weight-loss/ about the people that live on that land? Shall they be considered mere ants in this disgusting fight of terror and peace.

Terrorist have always taken advantage of our democratic setup. In a democracy everyone has a voice, even a terrorist. Those are alien to our nation get the privilege to destroy it because of our laid back approach. We light candles, wear black bands and write blogs but how many of us would constantly work against terrorism. May be only a few.

Terrorism a disease caused by the parasitic monsters called terrorist. I agree that the motive of criminal jurisprudence is to punish the act and not the actor. But sometimes law has to act retributively to ensure the faith of masses. In this process the innocent are sometimes framed and victimized but this defect of the system can be cured by appropriate legislation and scrutiny.

In the above case of Kasab it is proved beyond reasonable doubt that he was involved in the attacks.  Therefore he should not be given any benefit of doubt. Human rights are for humans there is alot of difference between MANAV ADHIKAR AND DANAV ADHIKAR. We cannot let criminals take advantage of our gracious legal system

On 26 November, the law day of the country, we should pledge to make our legal system strong so that people like Kasab, Manu Sharma, Sanjeev Nanda or Santosh Kumar Singh can not take advantage of it. If all criminals are acquitted then every other man in the street would resort to Kangaroo Justice.

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Babri Mazid Demolition Still Awaits a Decision – Some Cases are Forever

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A View of Babri Mazid, Ayodhya (Pre 1992) - Wikipedia

“Justice delayed is justice denied“, is an old maxim which has still not turned into a cliche. Indian Legal System  incorporates rights of both the accused as well as the victims, but unfortunately this liberal approach comes with heavy penalties. Most of the times in order to do complete justice no justice is done at all. The victims are left on the mercy of the system.

A massacre or riot  gives birth to a commission which is headed by eminent judges. The commission is given directions to present a report at the earliest but since the time is not specified even a span of 17 years may not be enough for it. The Liberhan report is evident example of the same. The demolition of Babri Mazid took place in 1992 but the report was handed over in 2009. This is nothing but a mockery of the Indian Legal System.

The findings of the Liberhan Commission have indicated that senior BJP leaders like L.K. Advani, Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Murli Manohar Joshi were one of the prime promoters in the demolition of the Mazid. Any prudent person can understand that if the commission took 17 years to indicate the names of the culprits involved, it might just take another 25 years for our judiciary to hold them liable.

Since those who are being mentioned in the report belong to the opposition, the defence of fabrication is always available to them. Even the ruling party would not like to lose its Hindu votes while delivering  justice to the minorities.

Babri Mazid is a forgotten past for many people. Some of them never bothered and others believe that justice to some may result in subsequent injustice of riots to others.

In India there is unity in diversity and I am convinced that most of Indians have secular ideologies. The politicians however have always infuriated the communal sentiments. Take for example if a Leader of a political party is hanged for creating communal havoc, it would not effect me in any way but if he is portrayed as a religious leader who is sacrificing his life for rest of the Hindus, I might sympathize with him.

The reason why the report took so long was because of popular public sympathy with these leaders. The controversy invoved high profile leaders and taking any stand against them could have infuriated the people easily. The people believed that they selflessly risked their careers for hinduism but  I am pretty sure that everyone of us would have been more proud if they would have risked their lives for the nation.

Our nation would be purely secular only when notions of Hindustan will surpass the notion of Hinduism. We will be true Hindustani then and not just Hindus. We should look for  the leaders who don’t preach rights for majority or minority but those who preach for the Rights of Indians. I’m sure it would never result in riots but harmony, peace and progress instead.

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