News and media reports indicate spate of incidents against the
minorities in India since the BJP led NDA government has come to power
in Delhi. That has led to widespread resentment among major sections of
society including writers, actors, artists and intellectuals .
Many
writers and intellectuals in India have returned their prestigious
awards like Sahitya academy awards. The list is growing by the day.
There has been huge debate going on for several months regarding violent
activities carried about by Right-Wing organizations. There has been
accusations and counter accusations regarding the situation.
Notable
among the authors returning award was Jawaharlal Nehru's niece
Nayantara sehgal, who criticised the government's inaction and apt
silence against groups perpetuating the situation at hand and often
committing violent crimes including murder, arson, manhandling and
threats.
Several rationalists namely Govind Pansare,
Kalburgi etc., have been murdered after threats, investigations are not
conclusive yet. Run up to the elections in Bihar, the northern Indian
state bordering Nepal, heightened the tensions between large sections of
society.
Actors like Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan,
and several other Bollywood personalities have come under sharp
criticism from Right leaning Politicians, actors, and organizations for
speaking out their mind and how they feel about the atmosphere in the
country.
India is known for it's religious violence
since the demolition of Babri Mosque in 1992, there has been retaliatory
violence committed by the extremists in which hundreds of innocent
people died. Mumbai the financial hub was attacked in serial bombings .
Mumbai riots followed.
Almost after two decades of
see-saw politics between the right wingers, the nation has been left
scarfaced, particularly after the Gujarat riots, which brought visa
restriction regime against the then Gujarat Chief Minister and Present
Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Arundhati Roy, notable
activist and author, the Bookers Prize winner, has again reiterated the
same position voiced by several other luminaries who are protesting
silently against the Government and it's policies. She said
'intorelance' is an inadequate word to describe the fear and violence
under which the minorities are living in India.
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Showing posts with label Politics. Show all posts
Nov 29, 2015
Dec 20, 2014
If India is to become superpower it must uphold it's secular credentials.
The ongoing conversion row coupled with controversial statements by the ruling party Members of Parliament is drawing the world to take attention at the kind of politics being played in India.
India is not new to religious based politics, it's been the trend ever since the political parties latched on to the Babri Masjid-Ram Janam Bhoomi issue, which is purely politically motivated.
When the administrators and politicians failed miserably to solve the people's issues at hand, they mischievously generated the idea of creating a communal rift and capture power taking the country downhill on the road towards obscurantism and no performance.
Majority Indians are gullible to these type of tactics, where the so called secular parties are lagging far behind with their corrupt and inept under bellies of factionalism and favoritism.
Actually in India, politicians are the most happiest people courtesy the hapless and helpless poverty ridden, slum dwellers which comprise the large sections of society and that do not have any voice.
How can you lead a society out of poverty and helplessness, when the same politicians practice caste and religious based politics which are against the very nature of the constitution of the nation.
The same members who take oath of the constitution are themselves the first one's to break that oath and divide the community on the basis of caste, creed, sex and religion. Isn't the right to equality article 21 of the constitution of our country guarantees equal rights to all.
Though we have a secular constitution, but we lack the wherewithal to deliver the justice to the citizens.
What use of development when the nation is plagued by serious problems of corruption, corporate mis-governance, malnutrition and religion based politics.
History has shown us that divisive and communal based politics is detriment to a secular society.
Though there are aspirations by both the majorities and the minorities of religious fulfillment, but those aspirations cannot supersede the secular nature of our constitution.
In these circumstances religious authorities should exercise their freedom with in the ambit of the four walls of our constitution.
Valleyz.Blog
India is not new to religious based politics, it's been the trend ever since the political parties latched on to the Babri Masjid-Ram Janam Bhoomi issue, which is purely politically motivated.
When the administrators and politicians failed miserably to solve the people's issues at hand, they mischievously generated the idea of creating a communal rift and capture power taking the country downhill on the road towards obscurantism and no performance.
Majority Indians are gullible to these type of tactics, where the so called secular parties are lagging far behind with their corrupt and inept under bellies of factionalism and favoritism.
Actually in India, politicians are the most happiest people courtesy the hapless and helpless poverty ridden, slum dwellers which comprise the large sections of society and that do not have any voice.
How can you lead a society out of poverty and helplessness, when the same politicians practice caste and religious based politics which are against the very nature of the constitution of the nation.
The same members who take oath of the constitution are themselves the first one's to break that oath and divide the community on the basis of caste, creed, sex and religion. Isn't the right to equality article 21 of the constitution of our country guarantees equal rights to all.
Though we have a secular constitution, but we lack the wherewithal to deliver the justice to the citizens.
What use of development when the nation is plagued by serious problems of corruption, corporate mis-governance, malnutrition and religion based politics.
History has shown us that divisive and communal based politics is detriment to a secular society.
Though there are aspirations by both the majorities and the minorities of religious fulfillment, but those aspirations cannot supersede the secular nature of our constitution.
In these circumstances religious authorities should exercise their freedom with in the ambit of the four walls of our constitution.
Valleyz.Blog
Oct 7, 2013
Southern state of India turns into a political hot potato resulting in Power cuts
The
South central Indian region continues to be on the boil over the bifurcation
of the Andhra Pradesh state into two new parts namely Telangana and
Seema Andhra by the Government of India.
The four year old Telangana agitation resulted in Indian Government led by Congress party in New Delhi announcing separate Telangana state on July 30, 2013.
The contentious issue is now of the city of Hyderabad formerly known as Hyderabad Deccan.
It is planned, that the city of Hyderabad which was the capital of Andhra Pradesh state, will now be the joint capital of both newly formed Telangana and Seema Andhra regions for a period of 10 years.
During this period, a new capital is to be developed for Seema Andhra region.
Hyderabad state which was established by Quli Qutb Shah rules in 16th Century, is a regional Information Technology hub and a popular tourist destination.
Known for it's distinct tourism attractions like Charminar and Mecca Masjid.
The city is popular for it's rich cuisine.
In the recent decades the city attracted major investments both foreign and domestic sector in the Information Technology sector, particularly after India's liberalisation policy inviting foreign investments.
The political landscape of the city changed quickly with International Heritage city of Hyderabad developing into an IT magnate in the 90's, and broke onto the International Scene. All the major IT companies including Microsoft and Google have regional presence in South Asia.
With city's growing stature internationally, the domestic political landscape quickly changed.
The historic ethnic differences of the people of the region resulted in divisive politics resulting in this situation.
With Telangana region visibly remained backward since the formation of state in 1956.
People of the Andhra region which were formerly under British colonial rule were able to lead educational as well as Agriculture development of the region while investing in the city of Hyderabad simultaneously.
This resulted in biased Seema Andhra Politics being played in the state capital.
Telangana remained backward all during this period with hardly any development and without any political space to manouvre.
Comparatively Andhra region prospered, this resulted in the situation now escalating into a free for all.
Major strikes by employees of Seema Andhra region has now resulted in complete failure of administration in the region.
Several trains passing through the region are cancelled due to the power failure due to shutting down of Power stations.
This cascading effect also resulted in power cuts in the city of Hyderabad.
Valleyz.Blog
The four year old Telangana agitation resulted in Indian Government led by Congress party in New Delhi announcing separate Telangana state on July 30, 2013.
The contentious issue is now of the city of Hyderabad formerly known as Hyderabad Deccan.
It is planned, that the city of Hyderabad which was the capital of Andhra Pradesh state, will now be the joint capital of both newly formed Telangana and Seema Andhra regions for a period of 10 years.
During this period, a new capital is to be developed for Seema Andhra region.
Hyderabad state which was established by Quli Qutb Shah rules in 16th Century, is a regional Information Technology hub and a popular tourist destination.
Known for it's distinct tourism attractions like Charminar and Mecca Masjid.
The city is popular for it's rich cuisine.
In the recent decades the city attracted major investments both foreign and domestic sector in the Information Technology sector, particularly after India's liberalisation policy inviting foreign investments.
The political landscape of the city changed quickly with International Heritage city of Hyderabad developing into an IT magnate in the 90's, and broke onto the International Scene. All the major IT companies including Microsoft and Google have regional presence in South Asia.
With city's growing stature internationally, the domestic political landscape quickly changed.
The historic ethnic differences of the people of the region resulted in divisive politics resulting in this situation.
With Telangana region visibly remained backward since the formation of state in 1956.
People of the Andhra region which were formerly under British colonial rule were able to lead educational as well as Agriculture development of the region while investing in the city of Hyderabad simultaneously.
This resulted in biased Seema Andhra Politics being played in the state capital.
Telangana remained backward all during this period with hardly any development and without any political space to manouvre.
Comparatively Andhra region prospered, this resulted in the situation now escalating into a free for all.
Major strikes by employees of Seema Andhra region has now resulted in complete failure of administration in the region.
Several trains passing through the region are cancelled due to the power failure due to shutting down of Power stations.
This cascading effect also resulted in power cuts in the city of Hyderabad.
Valleyz.Blog
Sep 28, 2013
Rahul Gandhi Outburst Against the Ordinance, a Rarity in Policy matters of the Congress.
Rahul Gandhi's rejection of the ordinance promulgated by the Core Committee of the Congress and the cabinet which includes Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and the other very senior leaders, that criminal politicians cannot be thrown out of the elected representative ship, shows a rarity on policy thinking on the part of Congress's scion.
It is a welcome sign in the congress circle's as they were constantly looking towards Rahul take guard at the helm of affairs since he has been elevated as the Vice President of the Congress. Prime Minister himself has many a times repeated this in his interactions with the media, that Rahul Gandhi should now shoulder responsibilities, and the party is wholeheartedly behind him.
Since now he has taken a stand Ajay Maken, Congress leader and Minister, quickly backed Rahul's views on the subject and many more leaders like Shashi Tharoor, former UN Under Secretary General and Minister in the Congress Government at the centre echoed his views.
As elections are drawing near, it is perfectly the right time for the congress party to rejuvenate it's cadres who are reeling under accusations of corruption in UPA2's tenure. If a young leader like Rahul Gandhi could show the way to the party, then it will be a huge booster for the congress party in the coming elections in 2014.
But the larger question will be whether it was a momentary outburst or well thought out response by Congress Vice President remains to be seen and could he resist the pressure from within remains to be seen. What changes he might bring to the Indian politics people would be closely watching him.
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It is a welcome sign in the congress circle's as they were constantly looking towards Rahul take guard at the helm of affairs since he has been elevated as the Vice President of the Congress. Prime Minister himself has many a times repeated this in his interactions with the media, that Rahul Gandhi should now shoulder responsibilities, and the party is wholeheartedly behind him.
Since now he has taken a stand Ajay Maken, Congress leader and Minister, quickly backed Rahul's views on the subject and many more leaders like Shashi Tharoor, former UN Under Secretary General and Minister in the Congress Government at the centre echoed his views.
As elections are drawing near, it is perfectly the right time for the congress party to rejuvenate it's cadres who are reeling under accusations of corruption in UPA2's tenure. If a young leader like Rahul Gandhi could show the way to the party, then it will be a huge booster for the congress party in the coming elections in 2014.
But the larger question will be whether it was a momentary outburst or well thought out response by Congress Vice President remains to be seen and could he resist the pressure from within remains to be seen. What changes he might bring to the Indian politics people would be closely watching him.
Valleyz. The Blog
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