Comments by "" (@kallachi729) on "NDTV" channel.

Sermons are dime a dozen and media houses aplenty. Just saying. Top officials of our own country, INDIA, are saying neutrality is a way forward while condemning violence and calling for peace. India can have a mind of its own and say what it has to say without really saying it. Tail piece: There IS a lesson here - especially for NDTV too - National interest are paramount in any dealings, diplomacy, stand. National interest is paramount for a "leading" news channel of the Country.
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On my way from the airport on 26 Dec 2020, after spending over an in the USA, and seeing the plight of NY area in person, I was appalled by how the people in our country were taking it easy. It was as if nothing had changed since I left India in September 2019. All shops open. 50% were not wearing a mask, 30% were wearing it on their chin. Later in the week, out to buy rations, when I asked my vegetable shop fellow why he was not wearing a mask, he replied “Corona has gone, so why wear a mask?”. It was not as if the administration had said so. Because, on the same day while we were driving in our own vehicle, with closed windows and ac on, my wife and I were fined Rs 350/- for not wearing masks inside the car – I was told that it was mandatory. Tailpiece: The problem in our country is not the rules. It is the implementation of the rules by an inadequate, overworked police and paramilitary on a people whose standards self-discipline is abysmal. Let us admit it and strive to improve. I request the media too to highlight this aspect. This is not a cricket match; statistics in a pandemic are just that; just some numbers. Get real
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The incident in Mon, is unfortunate and regrettable. The families of the victims should be cared for. The inquiry should not stop with the elite Army Unit, which has an exemplary record of operations and can’t be expected to kill civilians on purpose. Let me explain. The issue is more than that meets the eye. It has been more than seven decades since India is an independent Nation. In many areas in the North and North East the Indian Army has been entrusted with the responsibility of containing the insurgents. An unacceptable situation in a democracy, which clearly indicates that the democratic and diplomatic processes have not been employed efficiently by the elected Governments. The Nation can’t expect the Armed Forces to do that job ad nauseum. The responsibility for this unfortunate and regrettable incident lies even outside of the Army unit. Tail piece: While we have a bureaucracy with immense authority and no responsibility, we expect the Armed Forces to be responsible without authority. Let us accept that AFSPA is a sham as it provides no authority and very little protection to Armed Forces – remember they are dealing with their own country men as opposed to what they are trained to do on the battlefield.
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The very reason a number of political parties of various hues and flavor have sprouted in India is because all of them felt they had nothing in common with the other parties as parochial interests and thirst for power divided them…. Divisive politics I must say. I wonder when such a disparate set of parties come together to just unsurp power, talking abstract subjects like ideology , secularism etc (because of which each went their own way in the fist place as they could not tolerate each other etc…), where does it place the Nation? Just asking. Tailpiece: I wish these parties come up with more tangible arguments for the Nation to have a disparate alliance for Government….when India can’t take their foot away from the accelerator of development and progress
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Agnipath. A unknown territory. We the people of India hope that the decision for “tour of duty” is deliberate with extensive brainstorming and active study by the Services HQ. We are a democracy and the elected Government has the right to shape the Armed Forces. We are here wading into unchartered waters which will have far reaching consequences for the sovereignty of India. Efficiency of the Armed Forces is not measured by pension bills; all the more so when Defence civilians take away more than 50% of the Defence pension outlay for less than 50% of veterans. Tailpiece: Does the Nation Nation have a right to the study after which this decision has been arrived. That, I suppose is an obligation by the Government to the people and a right of the electo
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This is a uncalled for comparison. Under N Rao, MM had a free run. He excelled. Under UPA, MM was a dummy PM. Unfortunate.
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Agnipath. A unknown territory. We the people of India hope that the decision for “tour of duty” is deliberate with extensive brainstorming and active study by the Services HQ. We are a democracy and the elected Government has the right to shape the Armed Forces. We are here wading into unchartered waters which will have far reaching consequences for the sovereignty of India. Efficiency of the Armed Forces is not measured by pension bills; all the more so when Defence civilians take away more than 50% of the Defence pension outlay for a strength less than 50% of veterans. Tailpiece: Does the Nation Nation have a right to the study after which this decision has been arrived. That, I suppose is an obligation by the Government to the people and a right of the electo
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@ht5389 i respect your views. But disagree. I suppose, you have no way of knowing how I firm my views. Thar is an un-called for and ignorant comment. Enjoy , Stay safe..
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But unfortunately a poor performer as a PM, an “appointment” he should have rejected.
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Great economist , yes definitely. Unfortunately , he did not have any freedom as PM (well known). He did not have the freedom to even "advice " the UPA. Narasimha Rao gave him freedom and he excelled. But... M
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Please do not decry democracy and attribute political motive to an investigation without sufficient reasons. An extract from the judgement in Disha Ravi’s (DR) case as published in sections of media… “…It is not mere engagement with persons of dubious credentials which is indictable rather it is the purpose of engagement which is relevant for the purpose of deciding culpability…” When there is a suspicion, as in this case where DR contacted persons of dubious credentials ( as established by the state) and tried to conceal her identity, there is always a case for investigation as to the purpose. We can’t say that such matters should not be investigated. In this case democratic ways as laid down was followed in the investigation. Taking into custody, the courts, bail etc. is a process of investigation in a real democracy. So once again, please do not decry our democracy. Also note that there have been hundreds of thousands of supporters in social media and such platforms Disclaimer: I believe in the innocence of Disha Ravi. But more than that I believe in the process of investigation, which is absolutely necessary here, as a democratic process. Tail piece: I want to believe Justice will prevail. When one attempts the extraordinary, it is but natural to encounter the extraordinary.
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@sanjaysable2006 The decision is within the authority of the Cabinet…no issue there. The problem is that reducing the pension bill (and not improving the Defence capability) is the reason is a bit disconcerting; more so because more than 50% of the Defence pension outlay goes to Defence civilians, whose strength is only about 20% of the veterans. Here, we are inclined to think, restructuring this Defence civilian organization may have been a better approach.
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@sanjaysable2006 Sanjay.... I am talking of post event dissemination which was done post demonetisation too. The Govt need not have to go to the people for taking every decision. But they should infirm the people of the benefits etc if decision. Govts are not enemies of the people, unless you mean to make political comments. Enjoy.
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Over thirty top companies of the World with a net value of over a trillion dolars are led by Infdian origin CEOs. Given the circustance, capabilities of Indians to achieve is beyond doubt. India is changing fast these days, WITH SUCH OPPORTUNITIES hopefully being facilitated in our country after many decades of decadence. My appeal to the Indian “Opposition” political parties is that for your dynastic, sectorial, parochial, power mongering agenda, do not muddy the waters with a “fight” against nonexistent apparitions of ideology and “threat to democracy”. We Indians are aware that you are aware , but are blinded by lust for power. Do not upset the banana cart – be more erudite and fight on the platform of development and progress. Tailpiece: Humanity has tried for millennia and failed to serve the right food for the soul of the people through religions etc…. concentrate on getting the food on the dinner table. With governments in more than half the federal states from parties other than one in the centre, democracy in India is flourishing. Your (opposition) recent meet is another instance of free speech and expression.
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Right. You ask Q when an answer is required. When a Q is asked assuming you know the answer it is that shows ignorance. Tailpiece: I would urge all reporters (especially from the “West” to read the 2004 book “Cold Terror” by Stewart Bell
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Has any of the “victims” submitted their phones for forensic examination? They could give it to a court and demand action. At least one of the “eighty” should do it. Let us not have one more cat and mouse game.
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Please remember it is a PANDEMIC All day long the media is only showing--- hospitals full of patients, disadvantaged families, helpless families roaming around, suffering from hunger, dying people, burning pyres etc. This doesn't in any way conceivable help if fighting the Virus. It only creates fear among healthy and willing workers and makes them sick.. We all know that there is a PANDEMIC going on, we also know that it is enough to say that there is no control over the situation - and nobody knows what's the right decision!! NO country in the world small or big have taken correct decisions to fight the virus. The active cases in the USA today are more than in India. Not even Dr. Faucci, who I have been following since March last year (when I was in the USA) knows exactly what will happen. He has said so to the Senate panel in the USA in no unequivocal terms.
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Why not a comparison of usefulness for progress and development…. Why bait the electorate, Media should answer why not discuss development as IMF terms India a star performer in economy front…. Get the point? Be useful to society not useless Tailpiece: It is the media who is divisive…. Not the politicians nor the people….. talk of development and progress not about caste etc…. If the media does not talk on these lines there will be no caste distinctions…
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A déjà vu. In India for decades, we see “raids” on politicians, especially on those who had risen from "humble" beginnings in the party cadre, and seem to have amassed wealth (in their name and the names of their near and dear ones). Nothing much comes out of these “allegations”, as very very unfortunately our judicial procedures give enough elasticity in its procedures and proceedings to take such cases to one’s grave. That such cases are registered with documentary evidence of such wealth is a reality. It is also true, that in a couple three decades these politicians could not have built such wealth from known sources of income. Such wealth will require political influences to raise huge wealth, the secrets of which are openly known but rarely discussed by the media (who may carry their own agenda in such matters). Tail piece: That which is built with political influence will require greater political influence to to be exposed and brought down. Like the straight drive through the V in cricket, in politics too timing is extremely important to beat the defenders and score maximum. And unlike in cricket this stroke need not always be played with a straight bat. Elementary Dr. Watson.
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This discussion on climate change effects and carbon emissions should have started soon after the II world war. All the “energy” spent towards nuclear weapons should have been used for energy generation. All the money spent on ICBMs etc. should have been used for research on generation of clean energy. And so on.. and so forth… Tail piece: Discussion on panels and TV by “experts” now will yield little result. People have to cut down on their wants. Governments, now do not have magic wands for creating solutions in a jiffy. Every citizen of this world will need to sacrifice and contribute towards the efforts.
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In a federal democracy the buck has many stops: Parliament, Judiciary, Government, Opposition, States; In the case of an unprecedented PANDEMIC it also stops at , the scientific and medical fraternity, hospitals and not in the least at "We the people". Tailpiece: Blame game is not the way to go for the opposition. It will be seen as exploiting the people's suffering that goes with any Pandemic.
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Please do not decry democracy without sufficient reason. An extract from the judgement in Disha Ravi’s case as published in sections of media… “…It is not mere engagement with persons of dubious credentials which is indictable rather it is the purpose of engagement which is relevant for the purpose of deciding culpability…” When there is a suspicion, as in this case where DR contacted persons of dubious credentials ( as established by the state) and tried to conceal her identity, there is always a case for investigation as to the purpose. We can’t say that such matters should not be investigated. In this case democratic ways as laid down was followed. Taking into custody, the courts, bail etc. is a process of investigation in a real democracy. So once again, please do not decry our democracy. Disclaimer: I believe in the innocence of Disha Ravi. But more than that I believe in the process of investigation, which is absolutely necessary here, is a democratic process. Tail piece: I want to believe Justice will prevail. When one attempts the extra ordinary, it is but natural to encounter the extra ordinary.
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Please remember it is a PANDEMIC All day long the media is only showing--- hospitals full of patients, disadvantaged families, helpless families roaming around, suffering from hunger, dying people, burning pyres etc. This doesn't in any way conceivable help if fighting the Virus. It only creates fear among healthy and willing workers and makes them sick.. We all know that there is a PANDEMIC going on, we also know that it is enough to say that there is no control over the situation - and nobody knows what's the right decision!! NO country in the world small or big have taken correct decisions to fight the virus. The active cases in the USA today are more than in India. Not even Dr. Faucci, who I have been following since March last year (when I was in the USA) knows exactly what will happen. He has said so to the Senate panel in the USA in no unequivocal terms.
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@aosaeanor soldiering is a bit more complicated than that, Adl. I respect your. views. Enjoy.
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Very briefly and loosely, only as an indicator to channelize your thoughts, who could have done what to prevent a surge in COVID cases? Let us take e brief look. 1. Constitutional authorities could have taken Suo moto cognizance at various stages and ordered a) rescinding polls b) introduction of lockdown c) Cancelling religious congregations d) closure of cinema halls or whatever, if they felt (not as an afterthought) any actions that could have prevented the spread of COVID. 2. Central government could have postponed elections and introduced Governors’ rule in the states due for a change of legislature. (I am not sure how this is possible; may be the parliament could have done it) 3. The oppositions parties could have demanded postponement of elections and introduction of Governors’ rule in the states due for a change of legislature. (I am not sure how this is possible; may be the parliament could have done it) 4. The media could have started a Nationwide discussion on postponement of elections and cancellation of the Kumbh. They did not do it though these were well within their capability and responsibility. 5. The hospitals (hats off to them, they are doing yeomen service) could have foreseen the requirement of remdesivir and oxygen and placed orders accordingly well in advance (say two months back) in their normal supply chain. 6. PILs could have been initiated for all or any of the above and more… 7. So many people could have done so many different things….. But none of these happened. It is a pandemic, not an epidemic or common flu. Things that will move the needle the most—are things that past events give us little to no guide about, when a viral pandemic is mutating fast and tomorrow it may mutate faster than the speed of light (figuratively) and be able to travel in the air. Hopefully it will not come to that and humanity will survive this pandemic. There will be unprecedented events. Their unprecedented nature means we won’t be prepared for them, which is part of what makes them so impactful. The choice is between a rock and a hard place - lives or livelihoods; both are important and both if not saved case destruction. What is your choice? Tailpiece: Anybody can be wise in hindsight. We the people expect maturity, calmness responsible behaviour from the media and all other pillars of democracy.
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On my way from the airport on 26 Dec 2020, after spending over an in the USA, and seeing the plight of NY area in person, I was appalled by how the people in our country were taking it easy. It was as if nothing had changed since I left India in September 2019. All shops open. 50% were not wearing a mask, 30% were wearing it on their chin. Later in the week, out to buy rations, when I asked my vegetable shop fellow why he was not wearing a mask, he replied “Corona has gone, so why wear a mask?”. It was not as if the administration had said so. Because, on the same day while we were driving in our own vehicle, with closed windows and ac on, my wife and I were fined Rs 350/- for not wearing masks inside the car – I was told that it was mandatory. Tailpiece: The problem in our country is not the rules. It is the implementation of the rules by an inadequate, overworked police and paramilitary on a people whose standards self-discipline is abysmal. Let us admit it and strive to improve. I request the media too to highlight this aspect. This is not a cricket match; statistics in a pandemic are just that; just some numbers. Get real
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@aosaeanor adl* That is not the primary issue. The primary issue is the quality and motivation of the soldier to take a bulletin in the chest. If money were the consideration for the Indian soldier to fight, India would have lost more wars than just one (in 1962). Tailpiece: There is a Nation to be defended.
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The incident in Mon, is unfortunate and regrettable. The families of the victims should be cared for. The inquiry should not stop with the elite Army Unit, which has an exemplary record of operations and can’t be expected to kill civilians on purpose. Let me explain. The issue is more than that meets the eye. It has been more than seven decades since India is an independent Nation. In many areas in the North and North East the Indian Army has been entrusted with the responsibility of containing the insurgents. An unacceptable situation in a democracy, which clearly indicates that the democratic and diplomatic processes have not been employed efficiently by the elected Governments. The Nation can’t expect the Armed Forces to do that job ad nauseum. The responsibility for this unfortunate and regrettable incident lies even outside of the Army unit. Tail piece: While we have a bureaucracy with immense authority and no responsibility, we expect the Armed Forces to be responsible without authority. Let us accept that AFSPA is a sham as it provides no authority and very little protection to Armed Forces – remember they are dealing with their own country men as opposed to what they are trained to do on the battlefield.
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We the people send elected members to the parliament to do business on matters of Governance. When they renegade from this constitutional responsibility by walking out of the hallowed Parliament halls or boycott its proceedings, are they not committing an undemocratic act and trampling on the democratic rights of the electorate and the citizens of the Nation? It is time we the people demand real Governance from all our elected representatives. We request the media to highlight this issue.
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I have never seen the following "unbiased" reporting on your channel!!!! On my way from the airport on 26 Dec 2020, after spending over an in the USA, and seeing the plight of NY area in person, I was appalled by how the people in our country were taking it easy. It was as if nothing had changed since I left India in September 2019. All shops open. 50% were not wearing a mask, 30% were wearing it on their chin. Later in the week, out to buy rations, when I asked my vegetable shop fellow why he was not wearing a mask, he replied “Corona has gone, so why wear a mask?”. It was not as if the administration had said so. Because, on the same day while we were driving in our own vehicle, with closed windows and ac on, my wife and I were fined Rs 350/- for not wearing masks inside the car – I was told that it was mandatory. Tailpiece: The problem in our country is not the rules. It is the implementation of the rules by an inadequate, overworked police and paramilitary on a people whose standards self-discipline is abysmal. Let us admit it and strive to improve. I request the media too to highlight this aspect. This is not a cricket match; statistics in a pandemic are just that; just some numbers. Get real
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The ‘hum do, hamare do’ slogan has made a comeback as the country is today run by just four people, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said in the Lok Sabha Thursday.” Not a political comment but simple arithmetic: The situation is four times better than being run by one (wo)man. Infinitely better than being run by a nobody. Tail piece: A view of “We the people”.. Let the parliament discuss the farm laws in the house clause by clause. Invite the farm “leaders” to attend the proceedings from the gallery. Live stream the discussions.
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Know this, the names of parties and politicians do not matter in the least. We will travel a blinkered path as long as long as people who work for a living are outnumbered by those who vote for a living. “We the people” have to get out of this rut. The general perception is that corruption always involves money. Even if all political parties dishonestly take Rs. 10,000 crores per year from the exchequer, it will not make any significant difference in progress or development. What hurts most is that all political parties are ethically corrupt and they carry practice into matters of governance as well. The modus operandi is not important to the point being made here. Also there is not enough place here to discuss the kaleidoscopic overt and covert unethical practices of these parties. The politicians and the media by their utterances channelize our feelings and not our thoughts. This exploitation of feelings may sound the death knell of liberal democracy in India and all over the world. Democracies are but a puppet show where the people are controlled by emotional strings. Feelings are not cosmic powers. They surely do not reflect “free will”. Tailpiece: In the wake of the aforesaid, the role played by the media in democracies is also suspect. You see, Caesar's wife has to be above suspicion. Is SHE?
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The ‘hum do, hamare do’ slogan has made a comeback as the country is today run by just four people, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said in the Lok Sabha Thursday.” Not a political comment but simple arithmetic: The situation is four times better than being run by one (wo)man. Infinitely better than being run by a nobody. Tail piece: A view of “We the people”.. Let the parliament discuss the farm laws in the house clause by clause. Invite the farm “leaders” to attend the proceedings from the gallery. Live stream the discussions.
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Chess Olympiad is being in Chennai these days. It has been organized very well, technically, administratively and efficiently by TN Govt and Govt of India vividly showcasing culture. Chennai, TN and India are on the world stage there. Real federalism. Tailpiece: Now chess is a game of employing tactical moves vide a planned strategy. 32 pieces on 64 squares present immense variations. It seems, going by the moves, the BJP (I am not a member, but a common INDIAN) has learnt to play chess well. It may be well worth for the opposition MPs to visit the Chess Olympiad and learn the moves
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This debate is so widespread today after the black money deals of political parties for over seven decades was stopped the electoral bond scheme. So do not make the EBS the villain of the piece
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@ht5389 HT, you have misunderstood. My point is that you have no information to say that I form my views reading fake media. That I object and call it ignorance. Enjoy.
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@ht5389 Gimme a second please. I get your point. But all the programmes you have cited are welfare schemes and do not relate to bettering the economy. My point is simple. A great bowler like Jasprit Bumrah is made the Captain of the Indian cricket team. While doing that the BCCI tells him “the manger will take all decisions and you will not bowl”. How do we then expect JB to lead the the team and perform? JB will still remain a great bowler. So was MM Singh under UPA. Enjoy.
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@Chris_1979 Sure Darwin. . There is a world of difference between an idea and a deed . And don't ever forget the perpetual red numbers in the OMCs, not reflected in the budget but helped the economy . THAT is no great econimics. Is it?
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@rakesharamaiah2737 uhmmmm... If you say so, Rakesh. Enjoy.
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Please do not decry our democracy and attribute political motive to any and every investigation without sufficient reasons. An extract from the judgement in Disha Ravi’s (DR) case as published in sections of media… “…It is not mere engagement with persons of dubious credentials which is indictable rather it is the purpose of engagement which is relevant for the purpose of deciding culpability…” When there is a suspicion, as in this case where DR contacted persons of dubious credentials ( as established by the state) and tried to conceal her identity, there is always a case for investigation as to the purpose. We can’t say that such matters should not be investigated. In this case democratic ways as laid down was followed in the investigation. Taking into custody, the courts, bail etc. is a process of investigation in a real democracy. So once again, please do not decry our democracy. Also note that there have been hundreds of thousands of supporters for farmer protest etc. in social media and such platforms Disclaimer: I believe in the innocence of Disha Ravi. But more than that I believe in the process of investigation, which is absolutely necessary here, as a democratic process. Tail piece: I want to believe Justice will prevail. When one attempts the extraordinary, it is but natural to encounter the extraordinary.
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@raghuarmani8341 uhmmm…I am not sure “under” UPA. Records say other wise, demonetisation notwithstanding.
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Has any of the “victims” submitted their phones for forensic examination? They could give it to a court and demand action. At least one of the “eighty” should do it. Let us not have one more cat and mouse game.
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Haha! A non statement again from a “leader”. I suppose, Mr. Yogendra, like a universal leader he says he is, should read the riot act to all sections of the society. Tolerance etc. is not a one way street. Tolerating intolerance is not tolerance. Tolerance, for instance is also, respecting the way each prays ( idol or no idol) and proclaim ing it; tolerance is also, for instance, accepting that all Gods are equal and proclaiming it…. Tailpiece. Does NDTV have any comment on my comment. It is not about Muslims. It is about Islam.
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And one more point….. the great thing about the laggard Indian democracy is that for every good leader you get an equally good misleader. Validates Newton’s first law of motion.
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The whole pandemic has nothing whatsoever to do with religion; any congregation is a superspreader including rallies, Kumbh etc... This congregations have more to do with people and liberal democracy than anything else. To put matters in perspective. India is a Nation with a population of 13664 lakhs; USA 3282 lakhs (all 2019 figures given here only for comparison). Per capita GDP (IMF data), USA $68319; India $2191. Total Covid Cases USA: 33,452,985:: India: 22,295,911: Total deaths: USA 595,587 India: 242,398 (COVID info from worldometer.info) I am not even talking percentages here. I wonder what Lancet and experts have to say about the high percentage of infections and deaths in the USA, Europe, UK and such advanced Western countries. As per today’s statistics you are 12.5 times more likely to die living in the USA, Europe or UK than in India. It is but natural to blame the Governments for everything in a democracy. But the nature of the spread of the virus in India really tells another story. Let us not miss the wood for the trees Regards
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The medical fraternity are doing a yeomen service despite reduced resources - but then It is a war; as always resources are inadequate in a war. It is a pandemic - a strong and unpredictable enemy.
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This discussion on climate change effects and carbon emissions should have started soon after the II world war. All the “energy” spent towards nuclear weapons should have been used for energy generation. All the money spent on ICBMs etc. should have been used for research on generation of clean energy. And so on.. and so forth… Tail piece: Discussion on panels and TV by “experts” now will yield little result. People have to cut down on their wants. Governments, now do not have magic wands for creating solutions in a jiffy. Every citizen of this world will need to sacrifice and contribute towards the efforts.
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Throughout the 75 years of I dependence, under various Governments, there always were sections of society and regions pan India who were marginalized dissatisfied. They were not widely publicized in the absence of a medium like the electronic media. So much for change in whatever. So JODO seems to be something like Trump’s sham MAGA movement in the US. Tailpiece: Internal political shenanigans, plays and counter-plays do not reflect the status of a Nation. Wish the mainstream media were more honest.
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Great. It makes me wonder what were the “people” (the society) doing in Manipur during the despicable act by a crowd? Balme everybody in the world. But blame the society and the people of Manipuri too for not Thrashing the perpetrator but taking videos and cheering. Does anybody feel we the people are beyond reproach for such despicable acts in society. Tailpiece. There is lies a truth we feel that all odiferous us beyond blame for the ills in society whereas we should be the ones at the forefront to prevent such acts.
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