Why Should History Be Kinder To You Mr. PM?

History will be kinder to me than the media, says Manmohan Singh, our existing Prime Minister of India.

I don’t know what made him derive this conclusion.

Given his qualification, a bachelor and Masters in Economics from Punjab University, Economic Tripos from University of Cambridge and a D.Phil from Oxford University, he as a Prime Minister only strengthened my faith in hollowness of educational qualification.

He has held many important posts in Indian government. He also became the Finance Minster in June 1991, during Narshimha Rao regime.

In Manmohan Singh’s own words about his debut in politics, he once told BBC journalist Mark Tulip,” On the day (Rao) was formulating his cabinet, he sent his Principal Secretary to me saying, `The PM would like you to become the Minister of Finance’. I didn’t take it seriously. He eventually tracked me down the next morning, rather angry, and demanded that I get dressed up and come to Rashtrapati Bhavan for the swearing in. So that’s how I started in politics”.

Indeed by his own admission he became the Finance Minister by chance, and yes we are a democracy. He could have been made the principal advisor to finance minister or could have been bestowed with any such apolitical post but no that’s how in India a major political post is passed on to a person who’s only tryst with an election was voting(most probably he at least voted).

Nevertheless I always supposed there was a barrier between bureaucracy and the political class.

I am though appreciable about this elevation as he gradually became the architect of a liberal economy in a globalized world. That’s the last good word I can have about him.

My biggest grudge against him is that he has never won an election and heads the Biggest Democratic Government of the World. It’s not too hard to sniff an irony over here.

He once contested for Lok Sabha in 1999 from South Delhi and lost it. The man whom people never deemed fit to represent even an assembly area was unceremoniously (Yes, Sonia Gandhi emerging from her bunglow in Hands with a less known person who didn’t even contested the election, nominating him as a PM is hardly a ceremony in a democratic nation) chosen as to head the central government.

Manmohan Singh became the Prime Minister in 2004 after Sonia Gandhi’s Italian origins barred her from claiming the post. I strongly feel it was her way of taking the revenge.

An honest, disillusioned face was chosen as the barrier for an ecstatic corrupt government.

Manmohan Singh now saying that History will be kinder to him just shows nothing other than his lack of vision.

Like that’s some kind of confidence he ever had for the first time in past 10 years. Even yesterday while saying that corruption would be checked and economic will boost back his usual hopelessness was on clear display. Even the “Rahul G has all credential for becoming the PM” remark didn’t have any display of emotion or trust at all.

Why this man does thinks history to be unwary of all his deeds.

Why should be history kind to you at all?

For heading the most corrupt government of all times or for never taking the moral responsibility of the deeds of your corrupted colleagues?

Or it would be kind to you because you always preferred populist schemes over the real ones and the country went through an economic turmoil, yes you were the Expert economist weren’t you?

Or would it be kind for being at the pinnacle of the spineless government that tolerated everything from Pakistani Ceasefire to Italian Marines shooting Fishermen.

China intruded our territories, illegal immigrants from Bangladesh wreaked havoc, even Myanammar set up camps on Indian Soil. What Kind of Praise are you expecting in history for all this Mr. PM?

If you are you expecting some praise for being the First Family’s loyal assistant, let me tell you they don’t write or publish History books, I even doubt the dear Prince, for whom you always played the night batsmen, has even ever read one.

 The puppets and slaves go unnamed in history.

Neither your silence on issues of national or international importance deserved to be praised nor for those customary reproof for terrorist attack.

History will remember that India is an independent country and you were the one most devoid of any Independence as its PM. History will remember how constitutional authority of such an important post was diminished badly just for the sake of sycophancy. History will remember having two power centres in India. History will remember PM post becoming symbolic.

Don’t expect any kindness, though there could be a little pity.

While tying that turban every day I don’t know how such an educated, remarkable, honest individual faces itself in mirror after this disgraceful journey of 9 years.

He had much but he lost much more!!!

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Why Congress Has to Go?

Part-1

Today I would like to pour my heart out as a common Indian. It’s hard for me to control my feelings, I am just too happy, too Hopeful, I love this country and its people more than ever before. I Knew we can do it, I knew we will do it, But Yes We did it is a feeling that’s amazing in its own ways.

When I was in school, one of the subjects that I personally didn't like much was History and Civics. In history, there were stories of someone defeating, another someone, about a thousand years ago and we were supposed to know all about it. We mugged up these and passed exams. Then there was civics, it told us our rights and duties, actually being born in an Independent India almost all these things were what we always used to take for granted.

But a thing that we all always learnt, were aware of and believed in is- India being a Democracy. We loved this thing about our country a bit too much. We would quote this line in almost all the debates, whether formal or informal. We spoke this line when we opposed some consensus decision among our friends. It was a part of our life; it was part of our living.

Like everyone else, I also grew up. Got interested in politics. Started reading newspapers, articles, editorials. The moment I started doing these was a comparative high face of India. Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee was at the helm of the government, and India was doing well enough for my expectations. Then came the time when Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam became the president, and our generation got its new hero. A person so great, so humble and so simple. Almost every one of us specially the children community and the young ones, were all personally proud of him being our president.

Time moved and came 2004. The NDA government lost and UPA came in to existence. This was the day when my notions about India, its democracy and we the people started changing. I exactly remember the drama that unfolded after formation of UPA. One lady was deemed to be the PM, another one of similar influence warned to shove-off her Head if that happens. Someone else was brought in to picture. Not to forget the constitutional obligations that forced this transition.

This someone else was a person who was extensively popularized at that time as a man of unquestionable integrity. To be frank enough I didn't knew this guy till then. When he did some magic with our economy I was just 2-3 years old. The chapters that I read about globalization and liberalization didn't include any names. So after closely following an election here I was exposed to someone becoming the PM whom I didn't even know. My interest in politics was unparalleled. I was as interested in politics as other boys my age were in cricket. And this incident was like the induction of Duck-worth louis in cricket, I thought I knew a lot but was still unable to fathom anything at all.

I also came in possession of the three-page impressive CV of Dr. Manmohan Singh that was doing rounds those days in emails. I somehow felt good about the guy, but my understanding of the democracy lessons still didn't came well in terms with it. I was not ready to accept him as my PM, but then as a 15 year old boy I wasn’t in a position to even induce a decision of changing the Television-set in my house, let alone the PM.

So obviously unable to do anything else I thought to give him a chance and decided to stay interested in politics as always.

The first term from 2004 to 2009 was fine. We became accustomed to a PM who had a mysterious wind around him. He didn't speak much; I always believed this was because he knew his opinion never mattered. It was always someone else taking the decisions, right!

I hated this part of it. For me believing that the most powerful post of our country would become so insignificant is what marks the start of my journey to hate this government and party.

Then came the second term and all hell broke loose. There was a CWG in which even an Umbrella was purchased for 18,000 rupees and finally it was the army that had to be roped in at the last moment to save country’s pride. Everything from a toilet paper to treadmill was purchased in never heard before prices. It was one of the many scams that followed.

We got to knew about a 2G scam, Coal Scam, Chopper Scam, Tatra Truck Scam, Cash-for-Vote Scam, Adarsh Scam etc...etc.

The list was so huge; it looked like every other guy in the government was having an exclusive scam for himself. The amounts involved were huge. If one starts writing them in numerals the number of zeros would go from one end of page to another.

I was bewildered, agitated. There was certainly zero accountability. Scams were happening, blame games were on, court cases were dragging, but no one in particular was ashamed. Even the guy of unquestionable integrity had by now learned the tricks of the dirty politics.

In this government the buck never stopped anywhere. No one was responsible for anything bad. All good things were credited to a holier-than-thou first family. The brains deciding about the policies and the mouth announcing it were all different. No one cared for common people at all. Corruption was in mainstream, accountability had become completely outdated.  This wasn't the idea of democracy that was cultivated in my mind.  I hated it to the core.

Nevertheless, this isn't all of the story. Their is a lot more to it. There are endless tales of sycophancy, promotions for being incapable, grave mishandling of economy as well as no desire to take any responsibility for anything at all. I will discuss that some other day.

But for now, Thank You India, you restored my faith in democracy. Yes we don’t need a dictator. We don’t need a monarch. My country doesn't need someone who wants to operate from some closely guarded shell.

The first lesson is taught, though the final one is indispensable. No volume of punishment is much enough for marring the structure of a Democracy. Let’s ensure they are out of it. 

Let’s ensure those who don’t believe in the idea of constructive and all inclusive democracy don’t get any chance to cast their shadow on its soul.

Yes it’s imperative for our democracy now, and we will together do it for sure.

Finally, I would also like to utilize this opportunity to wish Mrs. Sonia Gandhi, a Happy Birthday today.
Indeed Power is Poison and I assure you ma"am we will try our best to keep this poison away from you. And yes your creative son's contribution in this regard is really noteworthy. Anyways Happy Birthday Once again.

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Narendra Modi or Rahul Gandhi, Who is better?

India today is bewildered with a choice. And actually it is a very tough one to choose best candidate for the prime position in India. Though from the hoards of leaders of the third front group to an old Zinnah praising patriarch, there are a lot many people carving out to have a taste of the most powerful seat in India, but the revered honour is not so easy to get. Indeed practically the fight is confined to only two people.

On one hand we have a democratically chosen three term CM roaring like a lion demanding votes on a record of development whereas on the other a born-with-silver-spoon, very young at 43 many times clueless scion of oldest political party of India.

Let us start with a brief introduction of the two.

To begin with let us talk about Modi. His journey started even before the days of emergency and from a humble position of a karykarta. He became the CM of Gujarat in 2001 by replacing Keshubhai Patel who was cornered due to incompetency in dealing with Gujarat earthquakes.  Thereafter he has always been elected with complete majority for two more consecutive terms and proudly endorses his achievements of proficiently developing Gujarat everywhere. 

Secondly comes Rahul Gandhi, he owns the title of future prime minister of India from the day he was born. He has served at various posts in INC. Obviously enough; his journey has been too swift and fast. In 2004 Gandhi entered public life; he ran for and won his father's old seat of Amethi. Soon enough in 2007, he was elected as the General Secretary of the Congress party, a previously executive post held by his father, and by his great-grandfather, Jawaharlal Nehru. Amidst calls from Congress party veterans for his greater involvement in party politics and national government, Gandhi was elected Congress Vice President in 2013. Choose to call it inspiring or full of struggle but this is the actual story of the youth icon’s 9 year long journey to the top.

But when we do comparative study, we find that:

Modi has the charm to mesmerize people with his enthralling speeches; he keeps people spellbound where as Rahul lacks the aura of a leader, reading speeches maybe termed ok but at least then it should make some sense. He sounds very unconvincing and at times too naive to be in this competition.

Modi talks about developments he has done, makes fearless remarks over misuse of CBI and bluntly refuses to bow down to any conspiracies and allegations.

 Rahul tells us about the escape velocity of Jupiter, recites the story of his friends killing his grandmother and shamelessly gives a discourse on problems his very own party has created.

Also thumping Crowds at the rallies of Modi is engrossing and increasing day by day contrary to the sights of thinning crowds at Rahul’s rally. After all if congress remembers India is a democracy and head count matters!

Frankly enough if the circle he stays in would have had little less sycophants’ maybe Mr.Gandhi would have a faceoff with reality and he would have become of some real use.

UPA has now ruled us for more than 9 years and has literally jeopardized economy. Price rise, unemployment, poverty had all made new records. Now scams are happening in amounts having innumerable zeros after some random digit.

I don’t say modi would bring with him some magic wand and change everything overnight but at least we have enough reasons to rely on him to hand over our nation to his proficient leadership. On a lighter note, he even doesn’t have a son-in-law to whom he could gift some millennium city.

The thing is I would never give the keys to my home to a robber who has been robbing my house since long time.
 The Key is your vote, the house is your country and else you know who is who!!! 
Decide well and do vote. 

The Point is very simple and straight- At the end it is your country you will vote for and it’s high time to choose whether you want to pay for your vote or get rewarded for it.

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Modi Is the Hope of New Emergent India!

India is a developing country and now sees its power in the large amount of young people it has. Going by the fact that more than 64% of India’s 1.2billion plus population is below 40, we should be more focused on utilizing this workforce rather than divulging in to some pity political gimmick. We need to change our mindset to say the least.

And the change is about to come with the help of these huge amounts of youngsters in this thriving country. They no more feel connected (considering the fact they once did, though I doubt) to proclaimed 47 years old youth icon of the congress party, who for them symbolizes none other than a born with silver spoon prince. Although this generation is good enough to understand the difference between a monarchy and a democracy and want later to flourish.

No matter how hard the main stream media tries to call Modi with various deadly epitomes and present him as the true and only villain in the Indian politics, his popularity on various social media platforms is unhampered. He is no more a divisive figure but a figure symbolizing good governance and accountability.

People have had enough of Temple-Mosque truce and are no more interested to be fooled again. They want employment, education, better infrastructure and if not completely finished then at least lowered corruption. And they only see one man fit the bill- Modi.  Moreover, the business class and growing breed of entrepreneurs’ looks in to him a savior of the sinking economy of the country.

Barring Nehru and Atal Bihari India ironically not had chance of getting many good speakers as PM. Indira and Rajiv though were good crowd pullers but failed to impress with their speeches. Modi on the other hand is an orator of a kind. He understands his audience very well, speaks what they want to hear and fill with anecdotes and imagery immediately strike a chord with his listeners.

His vigorous campaigning and development focused speeches has garnered very good responses from varied parts of the country. One may like him or hate him but the man has truly become impossible to ignore.

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