Shamefull, Disgusting, Black spot on Democratic setup-These words are not enough.

Today Indian Parliament is in pitiable insane condition.

The Indian democracy has seen many many days where any or all parties have been guilty of not letting the Parliament function. The abusive language, snatching mikes, throwing chairs and all sorts of disgusting things  have happened in the temple of democracy and over the years most of us if not all have started to take it as normal. All the political parties over the years have maintained that this is one of the ways to show your disagreement with whatever is happening in the house. Specially when the governing parties or the governing coalitions try to introduce new bills or amendments without consulting the house. Though There is the obvious political side to this.

Politicians and political parties have time and again used these sort of non democratic and ill-will methods to gain advantages or harm the political opponents. I am sure that non of the parties that are there can claim to be clean with respect to adjourning the house as and when they like or they require to. The Indian National Congress has done this to shield its Members of parliament whenever they were caught in some sort of scam or corruption or crime. The opposition has also been interrupting house for years. In fact the current government may have seen most number of hours to have been ruined due to the chaos in house.

All said and done there had not been a worst day in the functioning of the house than today. The Respected Members of Parliament today did it all. From spraying pepper, kick-boxing each other, attacking each other with mikes (some saw them as knife), braking tables and snatching day's schedule from speaker's table. The most unbelievable fact is that the chaos was not created by any opposition party member but the ones who belong to the ruling party. 

 

The script had already been prepared by the governing coalition yesterday when they introduced the interim railway budget in a house full of chaos. The political critics had not yet finished criticizing the unusual incident and today all this occurs. The management skills of the UPA had already been under the scanner for days and they had been blamed to have staged this drama where nothing seems to be under control. One should not forget that these people belong to same party that supposedly has the most strict central command in the hands of Gandhi Family.

I have intentionally avoided touching upon the so called central or main issue "Telangana" as it has no significance with respect to the standards we have reached in terms of functioning of the Democratic setup.

The honorable speaker has already suspended the 17 members of parliament who were involved in this shameful act. Meanwhile the parties have started to give it a political color of their liking.

It remains to be seen if country still has to suffer more until the next election or weather all this is actually because of the upcoming elections. I as one of the Indian citizens can only pray that nothing of this sort is ever ever ever repeated again it the future.

Indian politics- Rahul gets aggressive, is it for General Elections?

India is getting into real clear politics for next general elections and Rahul Gandhi prepares himself for next power transaction.

Government loses it to 1.2 billion-  

Finally after the immense pressure from all sides the government had to step back on its decision to fight for culprits and allow them easy access to elections and other democratic processes. The government was hell-bent on providing the politicians an escape root so that they could participate in the elections despite having being proven criminals and corrupts.

Government tried to support crime and culprits-

The event took place because Indian Supreme court gave an arrangement ( directive) in which it prohibited the politicians from participating in any elections provided they have been proven guilty by a court. The honorable court also made the arrangement that all those who have been sentenced for more than or equal to two years of imprisonment would automatically stand disqualified from the house of elected representatives. 

But knowing the political parties in India, we knew that they will all get together to negate the decision. The party in power began its efforts to facilitate the inclusion of corrupt into the parliament and the rest followed the procession. There was not even a single political party that stood against the (in-haste) ordinance that was brought about by the UPA government. Despite the fact that there was a bill pending in house on the same subject the government decided to go ahead with the ordinance and if fact was successful in passing it without even putting it for a in-house discussion.

 Indian President proves he not a mere RUBBER STAMP-

The Ordinance reached the president for his signatures so that it can be formally adopted as a legal framework. Fortunately our President somehow came to understand the illegalities associated with the ordinance and he summoned some top ministers from the government and explained to them the difficulties and also advised them for a reconsideration.
Meanwhile the common man also began to express its concerns about an ordinance that stood between him and a fair and cleaner system. The media also came into its own and protested against the awful manner in which the government tried to function. All these incidents made it difficult for the government to justify its stand on corruption.

Rahul wanted to prove that he is a opt-able leadership option for voters-

And them came the much unexpected intervention from party prince Rahul Gandhi. The often deaf and dumb congressman suddenly appeared in a press conference and called the ordinance passed by his own men a complete nonsense. He wanted the ordinance to be torn up and thrown into a dustbin. Some said he insulted his own seniors and others said he should have echoed his views before it was sent to President office.

Whatever was the reason for his intervention, the result was worth being welcomed. The government in a tea ceremony meeting decided within half hour to withdraw the ordinance along with pending bill. The bill that required great great Mr. Kapil Sibbal and Mr. Chidambram days to be layed down was worth only half hour discussion? Well it was not even worth that but the people who were behind this did not resist the party supreme leaders to any extent whatsoever.

Its individuals and dynasties that run the country, not political parties and public representatives- 

This incident shows that provided the top leadership of our political system take a firm stance on issues related to any field we can expect welcome-able outcomes. The unfortunate (irony) has been that non of the top leaders ever seemed to be in control of things and country went into a leadership crises. I am not bailing out Rahul Gandhi as very good leader but pointing out towards the years he has lost as a party kid who is still under training and observation of the so called great party members who were good for nothing for last five years. Had Rahul or Manmohan or Soniya taken such stance on issues in past the country and its economy would not have suffered the way it did.

The hardcore truth is that its Election times once again-

But wait, isn't it the time for next General elections? So does it mean Rahul Gandhi is playing for the gallery? He must be aware of his party's poor situation and may have even understood the currents. And now he wants to project himself as a leader with some leadership qualities. It is getting very clear with every passing day as he becomes more and more outspoken and aggressive with every second press conference and political rally. In this succession he recently decided to take on the BSP supremo Mayavati and blamed her for hijacking the minorities and their movement. Not only that he even wanted to underplay or negate the corruption that his government has been a part of by saying that it was his party and the government that gave common man biggest tool against corruption - RTI.
One needs to remind him of entire process of this legal framework formulation. Also he needs to explain why his party wants to dilute the RTI by keeping political parties out of its reach. He needs to be reminded of how his party lead government overturned the Supreme court judgment which said that all political parties should come under the RTI. They passed the ordinance and handpicked themselves as some one who won't be questionable under RTI. Is there a big really big bank account that exists in Swiss banks by the account holder name written as - Indian National Congress? Or is it named after the Dynasty surname Gandhi?

Politics Offers The Best Carrier - An Indian Citizen's Top Carrier Choice

 The politics in India seems to be the easiest thing you could chose as a carrier. Well at least that is what current political drama proves. You are as always in lime-light and people around you are eager to listen to your great agendas. You are allowed to hijack any serious discussion towards blame games. You enjoy royal salutes wherever you go.

 The work that you are supposed to handle is anything but easy. Here you would dress up in all-white dress codes (hiding every black spot under it) walk towards the special rajdoot and off you go for another really heated up discussion of country's interest. Now you reach the Temple of Democracy Parliament and perform daily rituals like knowing days programs and protocols.

 As soon as you enter the temple you already now the situation that its going to be another holiday. Some of your respected colleagues would offer you the opportunity to create mess out of it and you won't hesitate in obliging. The best part is you could avoid all this discomfort and decide well in advance not to take part in any such HEATED UP discussions by not being present.

 This is not all, if you are criticized and questioned directly your special rights come for your rescue and you can make the questioning people frightened by letting them know about the consequences of their daring acts. Even then some might still continue through agitations and hunger strikes, just ask them to move to UNO and complain about these domestic issues there.

Now there has been one more innovation recently invented by politicians in India , anyone of you or your colleagues could request the supreme chairperson to adjourn it for the day politely and he is supposed to oblige. The reason for this could be anything from your liking, disliking to the mood you are in.

Just for a moment compare the situation with those tough school days and imagine yourself walking up to your class teacher; you tell him/her that the whole class has decided to create some really huge noise so teacher should abandon the classes for the day. I am sure you would say-That would have been fetal  suicidal and so on.......!  But that's exactly what today's politics offers you. And to add icing to the cake your teacher would have had said- OK as you wish!

So, what do you think about such a carrier? OK so you give a nod and won't mind becoming next great politician for our country. All I want to say is best of luck!

 Here comes that old enemy of mine ??????????? Yes yet another series of question marks that looms my head. Can you please answer any of these as possibly you are already a man of great thoughts and agendas and understand the real politics-

• We spend around Rs 20,000 per minute to run The Parliament, what is the outcome of this investment?
• Who is (if any) wasting this money on daily bases and is he questioned for the waste.
• Does there exist any code of conduct political parties in India for smooth functioning of Parliament,yes or no why?; is it needed or not?
• Can you calculate roughly the percentage of total time being devoted to quality discussion and to the disruptions?
• Are these disruption well planed with mutual consensuses to facilitate safe exit roots and cover the loop holes?
• Who is ruling us?- Party Politics?, Democratic representatives?, Politicians or The corrupt & corruption itself?  
• This list might prove to be endless, Do you also want add some questions to the above?

Presidential Polls-Dr. APJ Kalam Opts-Out.

Dr. APJ Kalam finally decided to stay out of the current race for (Raisena Hills) Presidential Polls. He today announced his decision that he is not going to contest for a second term.

Before this statement S. Kulkarni, a BJP politician went to Kalam's residence to convince him but Kalam remained unmoved.

Even after Kalam had announced his decision, Kulkarni went to see him(Kalam) again and discussed the matter; and came back to BJP core group meeting.This time also BJP did not give any signs of Kalam reverting his decision.

It was reported that today's BJP core group meeting was about party internal issues(like fragmentation of party in Himachal) and was not about Presidential Polls.

The media also reported that BJP has talked to Mamta benerji about PA Sangma's name(as her favorite Kalam is not contesting) and might consider him as their unified candidate.

Meanwhile there were rumors of TMC parting ways with central government and it was said that all six central TMC ministers have submitted their resignations to Mamta. But all this was later disapproved by one of the ministers.

Looking at all developments so-far Pranab is still the undefeated candidate and might as well run home(Raisena hills) unchallenged. 

Presidential Polls-Pranab Leading Candidate

Pranab Mukharji finally got his name proposed by UPA chairperson Soniya Gandhi for upcoming Presidential Polls. With this the three day long chaos of naming a candidate and supporting him reached a stage where Pranab is now expected to come out victorious.
 The 4:00 PM meeting was thus a successfull one for Congress as one of their main opponents changed mind and decided to support UPA candidate. Mulayam had already indicated his will to support UPA nominee indirectly and he did that. With SP party supporting UPA there is little or no chance for any other candidate to contest and win the polls.
  TMC supremo Mamta Benerji is still claiming to have a few cards up-sleeves and said the game has not ended yet and it is just a beginning. But mathematically even she might be aware of the fact that UPA has got there candidate through to the Riasena Hills.
 The opposition had already stated that they would be waiting for UPA to declare first and have not till now given there view about Pranab's name. Now with Pranab's  name being almost a winner there is possibility of NDA giving him unanimous victory and may be in turn have their candidate(if any) be selected as vice-President. Tomorrow is yet again an important day for these Presidential Polls as NDA and AIDMK are supposed to decide their way-forward.     

Presidential Polls-Mulayam Holds The Key

The tough exercise of selecting much discussed candidate is still on and making those with low FITNESS run out of it. The king maker yesterday was Mamta Benerji but by the morning the game changed on its head as now Mulayam's inclination towards UPA is becoming more evident. So from hear onwards Mulayam is in commanding position and will decide who becomes our next President.
 The process of endless meetings of UPA is still on and today for the first time NDA alliance also met over the same issue. We have not yet decided our candidate and will keep closely following the events that unfold during this whole chaos,senior NDA leader LAl Krishan Advani said after meeting was over. He also treid to gain some profit out of issue by saying that this is probably second highest conflicted Presidential Poll after 1969 where congress Leaders back then had deliberately made their own party candidate lose the contest.
 There is stron possibility of congress declaring Pranab as its final name by this evening after their meeting scheduled to be held at 4 PM is over. So I shall come back with a discussion over the declared name. And if it is Pranab then I have got some serious opposition to that(will tell you about that only if he is named). I know own disliking for him won't hamper his chances but there is a question that I want him to answer to Indian citizens.
  

Indian Presidential Election Now Becomes A War Of Egoes

This time it was Soniya's turn to turn down names proposed by Mamta Benerji And Mulayam Yadav. As I said earlier that Mamta and Mulayam had proposed Manmohan Singh for the elections and it surely was a googly bowled at congress and we new to some extent the outcome too. But Congress supremo today turned down the names of other two suggestions too, and repeated that party is still backing Pranab Mukharji.
 This in turn has initiated an indirect ego war in-between congress and TMC, where TMC Supreme leader said this evening she is not frightened by any threats from Congress Party and expressed strong will to stand by A P J Kalaam's name.
 This came right after a Congress leader had blamed Mamta of blackmailing the coalition and taking undue advantage. This straight head-on fight between congress and Left gave signals of Left preparing itself as third front for upcoming 2014 elections. Whether this new and awkward coalition will survive till then is another question that needs to be taken into account too.
 Today a long(about one and half hour) meeting of UPA (TMC and SP not involved) had happened on this same issue and the end result was still not reached(not declared to media) .
 By the time this meeting was over, Kalaam had also agreed to contest indirectly making things even more difficult for UPA and its supporters as they have decided to oppose his second term.
 The politicians and political parties of India have been busy deciding on future President and all other major issues that till now were taking center stage are out of focus for now. We must expect a final of this whole episode tomorrow with Congress supposedly declaring its candidate and others favoring or opposing it. This will make clear wether wins the race to Riasena HIlls or Kalaam gets his second term?

Petrol Prices Set Indian Roads On Fire.

This one is over due. Government decided to set petrol on fire once again.  Oops sorry IOC decided to increase petrol price in India by whooping never before amount of Rs 7+. This petrol price hike came right after the Parliament session on Budget was over (and they realized they had very little to raise their monthly paychecks). and all elections were over ( so no fears of being questioned during campaigning).

 Finally it happened when the price of one liter of  petrol and a bear became equal. What it meant was that you could not drink and drive both at the same time. Either you by petrol , don't drink and drive home safe; or you by a bear and are not left with anything to by fuel, so walk back home safely. So you are free to decide the options.

 This shows how much our government is concerned about our safety and convenience.

 Over the last eight years or so, during the rule of UPA we have seen petrol double its importance and costs from around 35Rs to 75 Rs (Apprx). The government meanwhile has been busy confusing us with our growth rate and our spending capabilities(that depends on our daily 25 Rs earnings) .

 The government never says we are struggling with inflation rates and instead pets its own back in international community that Indian common man is spending almost double the actual expected price of a commodity.

 As far as growth rate claims are concerned only God knows what they mean to The common Indian citizens. Having a growth rate of (let us say) 9% is absolute mockery of Indians, if one knows the actual state of the factors like Nutrition, Health, Food availability, housing and yes last but not the least corruption.



Yes I know all of this will be gone with such a growth rate (second highest after china) but the corruption still will win over the common Indian as all of the benefits of this growth rate are considered to go through those well known SINKS.

Government just celebrated completion of three years of its existence and the gift for Indians was petrol price hike. Although they(Ministers) claimed they had very little or nothing to do with this but after furious reactions from people and media somehow they now claim to be our best friends and promise indirectly that the burden will be shared by state governments. This to me seems more of a ploy to corner the opposition's State governments and find a safe route for their government to escape any credibility.

 Friends, I might have reacted immaturely by expressing my anger and may have missed out on any positives (if any) of this petrol price hike. Please let me know about yours views too.  

  

Congratulations India!

 The brand India turned 60 on 13 may 2012.Its party time for us Indians. Our Parliament celebrates completion of 60 years of its existence. Over the past 60 years we kept improving ourselves and learned a lot of lessons. There were good as well as worst moments during this journey of a free Nation into a more democratic system. We fought against all odds and still continue. Everything is expected to change with time, and it was same with our Parliament and the Members of Parliament.
 The first time Parliament members had there different set of goals and they did there best to fulfill them. The subsequent members also did(somewhat) there best. Meanwhile we had to resist outside powers knocking at our doors after regular intervals. Be it China or our Beloved neighbor, they all made us learn something and in turn helped us in becoming more and more self confident and Independent Nation.
 I think all the best things about our democracy will be discussed in details by each and everyone on this occasion. Let me do the devils work by pointing towards a few things that make the picture a little bit gloomy. While the Parliament kept improving in the papers and amendments we as individuals may have not done justice in implementing it to desired extents. Back then the Politicians used to behave like leaders that belong to the poor, while today it might be totally different with politics being a major tool of business and businessmen. There used to be a Character of devotion and service and that has somehow turned into self-promotion and arrogance. Its not true for 100% of them but surely the percentage is very close to that.
 Yes we might have all of this negativity about these people in our minds but the democracy has got its other major part failing to fulfill its due. The part we all citizens make up as one Nation. Whatever we say about our systems, administration and officers hierarchy is there because we collectively allowed it to be there. We as citizens may have not been awake enough towards ourRights and Duties.So
 Celebrate the day with pride and Honesty in your hearts and wish the brand India many many happy returns of the day.