Month / July 2014

by Manmohan Dhar

Freedom Struggle

Mangal Pandey,the first freedom fighter, who fought against the aggression,oppression and suppression of British, in 1857, ignited the flame of freedom in hearts of millions.

Though the struggle against the East India Company had already gained momentum, during last mughal emperor, Bahadur shah Zafar’s rule, in1847.Mangal pandey turned rebellion against the British forces, of which he was a part,in1857.

Mangal pandey,the pioneer of Indian freedom struggle, will always be held in high esteem. We salute his revolutionary incarnation.

JAI HIND

by Manmohan Dhar

Indian Politician

Being a politician is not a big deal nowadays, if you come from a well to do family.No matter what your qualifications are,and what moral character you bear. You may not even be popular among your voters.But you are still,all set, to hit the jackpot, in the name of your party.

We,as common Indian citizens,would like to have a much better system and solid basis, required, to be eligible for entering the Indian political arena. Some foolproof modus operandi, which would keep the criminals and anti social elements, far from, even reaching the political threshold.But anyways,let us leave it to the political giants, to decide for themselves, as to who is fit, and who is not.

The only thing that we want, as prudent,responsible and enlightened citizens of India, is that the politicians, don’t let the pride of the country, be at stake,by virtue of their misdoings and unlawful activities.

Politics is not the gateway or a free pass, to a dirty world,(as the politicians have made it so), for minting money, amassing wealth and making fortunes,by indulging in corrupt & unethical practices.It,in fact, is a beginning of a new era, in your life.Where you make a sincere pledge to serve the nation with utmost prudence,skillfulness,and allegiance.With true faith in the constitution of India.

A common man votes you to power. He votes you to serve him better. But,in turn, what does he get?Betrayal…

Let the politics be given, a new name, a new direction, a new meaning,so that the fate of a common man changes and the country gets a fresh breather. It is up to the politicians.They can do it.

Diverging from an established route,and combating die- hard habits, is quite an uphill task, but politicians have to do it. Because it is”RIPE TIME”now,that they put their act together.

We don’t say, that all politicians are, the same.But those,who are,they will have to change. As India is changing,and changing fast.

THE WHOLE WORLD KNOWS IT,AND ACKNOWLEDGES IT TOO!

JAI HIND

by Manmohan Dhar

Youth

YOUTH,I think is the most agile, ambitious, colorful, caring, enterprising, Intelligent,promising,social, vibrant and most importantly virtuous, section of the society, in the contemporary world.

youth carries with him, the colors,which,when together,give rise to a color of oneness. A color of Unity.

A STRONG FEELING OF SOLIDARITY.That is …YOUTH.

by Manmohan Dhar

Journalism Now


Sometimes it becomes very very difficult to ascertain,as to which journalism,are we talking about?On the one hand we proclaim to be the most able,sincere, honest and more importantly,the most impartial and free journalists,in the Indian journalist fraternity,and on the other hand we question,the very freedom of journalists.The freedom, which a journalist is entitled to exercise in the process of rendering his or her journalistic services.

If we advocate freedom of media, what does that mean? It means media to be free from all pressures and constraints coming from the government, the political parties and all other sections of the society, so that media can render its services effectively and efficiently, without any bias.

Media circles have been time and again advocating the freedom of Doordarshan. Why?Because they think government should not, in any way, hamper the freedom of the Media.

So, as a journalist one should be free to interview any person to the extent that it does not tarnish the very essence of right to freedom and healthy journalism.

Yes Hafiz sayeed is on the most wanted list of Government of India. And yes he posses a constant threat to the unity and integrity of India.Yes that he is to be nabbed and tried in the Indian court of law.we want it.every Indian wants it.True,but, it is the Indian government to take care of that. And moreover journalists and media institutions are not the parallel governments, so to say, to indulge in activities that are far beyond their jurisdiction. Let government do its part and the journalists do theirs.

And in Mr.Vedic’s case government also does away with it, simply saying that whatever Mr.Vedic has done,he has done it,on his own and government has nothing to do with it.So whatever Mr.Vedic did,let government deal with it.

Further, news anchors are presumed to be civilized, gallant and chivalrous with a considerate behavior,and with a limitless capacity to listen. Words like,”What rubbish,mind your language, don’t raise your voice,keep quite etc. ought to be avoided.

And moreover when a journalist,anchors a program, it is not,his program, it is the peoples program, which has been entrusted to him, to anchor, that is all. And at the same time he is also expected to do it,without bringing a bad name to that media house.

Media houses invite panelists from different countries, and sometimes, some of them spit venom against us.and we listen to them,though it hurts us.we react also.and the shoe ends without conclusion.that is all.It does ,in no way affect the political health of India. And if at all it would have been so, then no government would allow any media house to invite such people from other countries again and again,on their shows.But for a government it is just,a mere interview, nothing more than that.

We have heard,people from across the border,while on different media shows of India, uttering statements like, rubbing India off the globe.It hurts too.But, well, it is their mindset.And said in an interview. Just an interview. Nothing more than that. If governments would fear such media interviews, then the hundreds of interviews, taken by the journalists, the world over, of the dreaded terrorists and anti social activists,would have never been allowed,to be taken at all.

Journalists work in a prescribed domain, and they should be free to work in that domain.And while doing so, they should exercise utmost restraint,and avoid being inhuman and rude to their panelists, keeping in view their age and seniority,irrespective of the fact, as to how they render their duties,in their respective fields.Because that is for the Govt.,to look into, and take cognizance of. Let law take its own course, in dealing with them.And let government handle it, the way it deems, is fit.

As a journalist,one has to learn,to respect the other journalists.India is a free country and we need to respect the freedom of speech bestowed upon us by our constitution. And above everything, we must live like proud Indians.Envying our counterparts speaks of jealousy, prejudice,hatred,inferiority complex and above all an unwarranted professional rivalry, which can be avoided through a healthy,responsible, dignified,positive and optimistic approach.

JAI HIND.

by Manmohan Dhar

My views on Budget July 2014

A budget, which sets a direction, and a strong commitment, to take India out of a deep rooted economic instability and insecurity.

A budget which assures fiscal consolidation through creation of fiscal space.

A budget which is more reform-oriented.

A budget which eases the individual tax payer despite tremendous financial constraints.

A budget which promises growth in almost all segments.

A budget which atleast tries to explore possibilities of reaching out to middle class by increasing tax exemption limits.

This and much more.

While assessing the approach of the finance minister, we have to keep in mind the budgetary constraints under which he had to formulate a budget of such a magnitude,that too, within a period of three months, of assuming office.We at Solidarity…. Youth for unity,rate this budget as directional, growth-oriented, pro-people, reformative,and above all a courageous budget.

Kudos!

by Manmohan Dhar

Budget July”2014

On one hand congress says that this budget is the biggest joke, it is the most irrelevant and unrealistic budget. And that this budget is not common man friendly. And on the other hand they claim that it is the copy of 90%of their budget. Please judge for yourself as to what they are pointing to.where is the element of joke really…………easy to make out. Isn’t it……….well well well…… There is a limit to every thing…. For god sake.what are these people up to.

by Manmohan Dhar

Rail Budget July’2014,Congress Reacts

Only a few hours, after the presentation of rail budget by the railway minister D V Sadananda Gowda,in the parliament,congress activists ,under the leadership of their elite top brass leaders, took it to the streets and also stopped the motorcade of Mr.Gowda, who was returning to his home for lunch. And it was so unfortunate, ugly and disrespectful on part of these congress leaders to dismantle the name plate of the railway minister, and crush it under their feet. This is the ethics, these people propagate.

And can you believe, this party ruled India for almost 60 years.

My god!!

by Manmohan Dhar

Slow Governance of UPA

Indian polity had come to a standstill during the last ten years of UPA rule. Thanks to the visionary voter of India, we are heading to a bullet-age.

Coming nearer to the requisites for being the super power,India is overwhelmingly getting its act together,and every intellectual, every enterprising economist and above all every sensible citizen of India is bound to acknowledge the farsighted approach of Narinder Modi and his team.

Calling the rail as,not only the mode of transport but a strong medium of global trade,Modi has pronounced it, loud and clear, to his critics that inaction has since gone obsolete,and it is time now to think globally and act pragmatically.

He has asked for some time, to be able to come up to the expectations of the people,I think, that he and his team deserve it.

After all, shortcomings and deficiencies, accumulated during the last one decade of inefficient administration, can in no way be dealt with, within a short period of a month or so.

Budgets are made.Every Government makes budgets. What is needed the most, is the will, determination, dedication and a solid road map for accomplishing the desired goal.And, very frankly speaking, Modi seems to be,”THE MAN” to do it. I wish, him and his team, courage and good luck.

JAI HIND

by Manmohan Dhar

Kashmeer – Fragmentation or Favour

Sometimes, it looks as if kashmeeri pandits of kashmeer are being USED, both, by the Indian self styled saviours of kashmeeri community, and those forces in the valley, who have always professed separatist approach,towards the issue of kashmeeri pandits, returning to their homes and hearths.

well for god’s sake don’t try to break the land of sufis and sants into petty fragments at the altar of age old kashmeeriat. For ages, this incredible doctrine and invaluable philosophy of oneness of the mankind, has guided even the philosophical stalwarts,the world over,in setting the standards of peace, amity and brotherhood.

But…. Yes a big BUT,as we all know, that this doctrine was dashed to ground, and the bond of togetherness, torn to pieces by some vested interests in the valley,with the help of some separatist forces, from across the border.

This led to the mass exodus of the kashmeeri pandit community from their mother land. But that does not mean,at any cost, that they don’t belong to their mother land. And that it should pave the way for an unwanted debate in the media circles.

This is an issue which needs Government of India’s sincere efforts, towards the safe and permanent return of the community, to their homes and hearths.

What should be the modus operandi of the process of return of kashmeeri community to the valley,is something for the government of india to decide.

Ihave always been in favour of, “All Kashmeer for All Kashmeeries”.How this is transformed into reality, only remains to be seen.

Last but not the least, let it be heard, loud and clear, that kashmeeri community in exile is not a commodity, which you can buy and sell, as and when you wish.we are the nationalist community and want to live in peace.

Kindly don’t play with our sentiments.We would like to be left alone, till an amicable, and permanent, solution is sought, by the government of India,which has,at least, made up its mind,to take the issue to its logical end.

JAI HIND