November 13, 2011
Uthapuram Dalits enter temple - The Hindu November 11, 2011
Its an irony that even after 75 years of temple entry proclamation of Travancore, dalits still face discrimination. But it was a reassuring to read about Uthapuram temple entry that change is possible. The preservers of Hindu religion should realize that such discrimination will eventually kill Hinduism in this land. Temples should be opened to not just dalits but to people of all faiths. Such a step will be realistically possible avoiding the extreme opinions of Gandhi who prefers to reason caste system and Ambedkar who encourages quitting hinduism. Ambedkar’s advice of inter-caste marriages should be encouraged to permanently bridge the divide. For the sake of its existence, hindu religion needs dalits more than dalits need hindu religion. Every dalit spurned from temple entry can be a hater of Hinduism.
January 10, 2011
SriKrishna report
After the six options, the situation is no better than it was a year ago. As predicted by some parties, the committee turned out to be only a way a buying time. The Centre should now decide over this f/pestering issue. It seems to be the Congress style not to solve any issue unless it assumes enormous proportions and a significant loss; both material and human is suffered. The problem of Bhindranwale, the issue of Mizoram are examples. The Centre is prepared to invite and talk to groups which took to violence and secessionism (read ULFA and Hurriyat) but it just can not solve the six decade old Telangana issue.
On the editorial in Times of India - Tread cautiously
The editorial sounds like an armchair analyst’s snobbish account of a misguided agitation by unruly mobs. The historic six decade struggle for separation is totally forgotten, the deaths of hundreds of agitators in 1969 and in 2009 are ignored and more than anything else, the unprecedented support of the people for separation is not considered. The editorial questions the basis for formation of Telangana. There is not one but multiple bases. Be it history, culture, language, development, self-rule; each one of them merits separation. Though Sri Krishna report does not say Telangana is the most backward region, the recent revelation in parliament on 9th Aug 2010, says that out of the 13 identified backward districts in AP, 9 districts are in Telangana. Also, linking the Telangana issue with other demands is just not logical. Each struggle has its own history, character and aspirations. Telangana is not a border state, it neither harbors secessionism nor the basis is religion. It is the most democratic demand of 4 crore people in the present time. The editor suggests for more devolution of powers and constitutional safeguards. One should only read the history of this struggle which is rooted in the failure of these very guarantees given in the past in the form of Gentlemen’s agreement, six-point formula etc. Accepting such guarantees again would not just be a mistake but a sin.
On the editorial in The Hindu - Sagacious prescription
The committee feels the separation of Telangana with Hyderabad as capital, amicably, is a tall order, but what makes the committee think that the people of Telangana can be persuaded to accept a set of guarantees again? This betrays the feeling that Andhras shall not yield and it is the Telangana people who should always compromise. The people of Telangana will not walk into this trap of regional boards, constitutional safeguards etc. People trusted such guarantees in the past, only to be taken for a ride. The Mulki rules were upheld as legal and valid by the Supreme Court. To this, the Jai Andhra movement arose to ensure that either the Mulki rules were scrapped or Andhra was separated. The Govt of India was forced to enact a legislation nullifying all the safeguards given to the people of Telangana. The struggle itself is rooted in the failure of these very guarantees given in the past in the form of Gentlemen’s agreement, six-point formula etc. People of Telangana are gullible but not so foolish to trust such promises again. Neither one should expect that such an option will solve the issue nor the people of Telangana shall buy it.
On the editorial in Times of India - Tread cautiously
The editorial sounds like an armchair analyst’s snobbish account of a misguided agitation by unruly mobs. The historic six decade struggle for separation is totally forgotten, the deaths of hundreds of agitators in 1969 and in 2009 are ignored and more than anything else, the unprecedented support of the people for separation is not considered. The editorial questions the basis for formation of Telangana. There is not one but multiple bases. Be it history, culture, language, development, self-rule; each one of them merits separation. Though Sri Krishna report does not say Telangana is the most backward region, the recent revelation in parliament on 9th Aug 2010, says that out of the 13 identified backward districts in AP, 9 districts are in Telangana. Also, linking the Telangana issue with other demands is just not logical. Each struggle has its own history, character and aspirations. Telangana is not a border state, it neither harbors secessionism nor the basis is religion. It is the most democratic demand of 4 crore people in the present time. The editor suggests for more devolution of powers and constitutional safeguards. One should only read the history of this struggle which is rooted in the failure of these very guarantees given in the past in the form of Gentlemen’s agreement, six-point formula etc. Accepting such guarantees again would not just be a mistake but a sin.
On the editorial in The Hindu - Sagacious prescription
The committee feels the separation of Telangana with Hyderabad as capital, amicably, is a tall order, but what makes the committee think that the people of Telangana can be persuaded to accept a set of guarantees again? This betrays the feeling that Andhras shall not yield and it is the Telangana people who should always compromise. The people of Telangana will not walk into this trap of regional boards, constitutional safeguards etc. People trusted such guarantees in the past, only to be taken for a ride. The Mulki rules were upheld as legal and valid by the Supreme Court. To this, the Jai Andhra movement arose to ensure that either the Mulki rules were scrapped or Andhra was separated. The Govt of India was forced to enact a legislation nullifying all the safeguards given to the people of Telangana. The struggle itself is rooted in the failure of these very guarantees given in the past in the form of Gentlemen’s agreement, six-point formula etc. People of Telangana are gullible but not so foolish to trust such promises again. Neither one should expect that such an option will solve the issue nor the people of Telangana shall buy it.
January 08, 2011
December 20, 2010
Rahuls remarks
Calling the Saffron linked terror dangerous is obviously correct. But calling it more dangerous than the LeT, Al-Qaida etc is absolutely out of perspective. Can the numbers on record in terms of incidents, casualties, spread, etc explain Rahul Ji’s assertion? Calling a spade a spade is courageous but calling a spade more dangerous than an AK-47 should have other motives. Pakistan is already using the Sachar committee report to imply that the 26/11 could have local muslim support. With such comments by Rahul baba, all the efforts of India in tackling the various terror groups will be diluted.
Scams and new meanings
UPA II is giving new meanings to many things. Scheme should be understood as scheming against people. A Prime Ministerial govt no longer has the PM as the centre piece. Cabinet responsibility does not mean sinking or sailing together. It’s alright to have an allegedly corrupt officer as CVC. Portfolio allocation includes the influence of the rich and famous. And finally, ‘the buck stops here’, might mean that the money filled bags stop at his/her table.
Bihar verdict
Democracy is not a destination, it’s a journey. In India, Democracy is a churning in which many undesirable elements emerge before the nectar. This was proved in the Bihar elections. There was a phase when the caste groups supported only their candidates. The fact that the top post was occupied by their caste man kept people happy. But after that, people wanted more than caste politics. They want development to be done beyond just caste representation. Lalu could not pass the second phase.
26/11...two years
26/11: two years passed without Kasab being hanged. How ridiculous! India is unhappy that Pak is not doing enough to bring the perpetrators to justice. India should first hang Kasab before lecturing any other nation. It’s unfortunate that substantial human rights are being extended to the enemy of the state whereas for the common man, no human right is guaranteed.
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