Saturday, December 26, 2009

MOCKERY OF DEMOCRACY BY POLITICIANS

In India there are more than 20 political families, whose family members keep on becoming their successor or other ministers, and all this in name of having India as one of the largest Democracies of the world. To name some of these highly elite political families, starting with the world famous Gandhi-Family( actually, Gandhi is just a name taken, it is the family of Jawaharlal Nehru) that includes Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and now recently, Rahul Gandhi and Varun Gandhi. What is interesting to note is that this family has been and is a part of both Congress and BJP. Other such families that rule the Indian Governance has been, Lalu Prasad Yadav and Family, Mufti Mohammed Sayeed and Family, Biju Patnaik and Family, Madhav Rao Scindia and Family, who were former Maharajas and many more, The list is endless.

Is this actually Democracy?? Is this what our ancestors have fought for, freedom that worships some families? Many people have an argument that even these new appointed ministers that come from political families are elected by people. To them, a Question asked by Young India is, when every party, is keen on giving tickets to the political family members only, then where is the choice?? The media creates a hype over the fact that Mr. Rahul Gandhi has stayed in a Dalit's house on his tour in Uttar Pradesh. But the Question arises, why do we give so larger than life status to these sons of politicians, that their mingling with us, knowing our problems, seems to oblige us, as if this was not their responsibility? The Idol worshiping of these politicians has led to a scenario where these politicians believe it their kindness to work for the people, which actually is their job, they get paid for it!

The mockery of Democracy by politicians is not restricted here. Ms. Mayawati has passed an order to make parks having the idols of Late B.R. Ambedkar, Late Kanshiram and herself, sanctioning 5000 Crores of Rupees for it!! On being criticized and questioned, she gave the most outrageous answer, stating that if there can be so much spend on the idols of Gandhi family , that why not for Dalits (read as her). She has not even payed any heed to the Supreme Court's order of stopping the work on the those sites. This shows the arrogance, ignorance and autocratic behavior of the politicians. We ,the Young India ask them, who in the world gave them the right to misuse our money for their whims and fancies?? This money belongs to the people of this country, and should be used only for them.

Parliament, the epitome of Indian democracy, the place where our leaders should ponder about the issues plaguing the nation, is nothing more than a classroom of very notorious kids. What have we not seen in the parliament , from flying slippers, mikes etc to the ironically, " most unparliamentary" language being used. From the display of the money , allegedly used for buying votes , during a vote of confidence of Mr. Manmohan Singh's government to the walkouts that wasted almost one third hours of parliament in the 2008 summer session. Add to this the fact there are more than 65 MP's, who have a criminal record, and you can very well imagine the state of disintegration that Indian politics is going through.

There are many other issues that shatters the faith of a common man in the politics and politicians, if any of it is remaining. It is an open secret that many of the terrorist sleeping modules are allowed to exist, in fear of a loss of minority vote bank. No one can deny the fact that almost all riots , although never proved, are state-sponsored to achieve some of their vested interests. This also is now a common knowledge, that there is a large, very large, sum of black money in the Swiss Bank Account that has been accumulated there by many of our politicians.

India needs a revolutionary change in the manner in which the politicians are dealt with, in the country. Starting with a setup of a council that has representation of different sets of society, both economically and socially. This council should be an autonomous body elected by the public on the basis of the work that they have done towards society. This must not involve any political party, or any campaigning, just a list of their contributions should be available. The political parties should be accountable for all their activities to the council. Also there must be a law passed with an immediate effect that disallows for any person with a criminal record to contest elections. There should be an awareness campaign run to educate people of their rights and politician's duties. All these efforts will only work if there is a unanimous acceptance of the fact that , every single individual, be it a politician, a bureaucrat, a policeman, a doctor , an engineer or whatever, has a duty towards the nation, to enrich it and protect it.

Together we can and we will make a difference!

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

TITILATE OR IRRITATE

Just now, after studying for about 2 hours, tired of mean calculations and horribly spelled words cramming session, i decided to watch TELEVISION.... that is rightly so, more famous as IDIOT BOX.
There were 7 movies coming on various different channels. In the first, there was an ugly looking guy, molesting a very pretty girl, in another one, a father slapped his daughter, thrice, as she confessed of being in love with a boy of her college, and then there was one movie in which, two gangs were fighting ferociously for a piece of land.
This wasn't the end.
In another flick, in the ongoing scene , the hero was mesmerized by watching the (very) scantily dressed heroine bathing under the waterfall,and yes there was an ongoing (just for saying, aesthetically shot)love scene on another.
In short, the agenda is simple. To grab eyeballs and to raise the rankings, just follow a simple rule, EITHER TITILLATE OR IRRITATE.
All the television channels, be it music, news, sports, movies or whatever, believe in this. The result is in front of us. today, we have a society, that due to being fed on such videos, and watching this insanely uncultured( and when i say that, i am not talking about Indian culture but about human culture in general) stuff, has began to like this and yes, i forgot to mention, demand and desire it in real life.
And to make the impact more visible, i will like to mention it.
Increasing thefts by well-to-do family kids, not for needs but for desires. Increasing incidents of molestation , by (sexually starved but excited by actresses and music videos)young Indians. Increasing number of people taking up cigarettes and liquor, to look as they say, "IN".
BUT,WE ONLY NEED TO PUT AN END TO IT. Unlike others , i wont preach the ways to do so. I believe its better if we all start ourselves realizing the difference between REAL AND REEL..

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

'IF' Doesn't EXIST part-2

Even after a lot of persuasion, Vikas remained adamant on his decision to go to the Scott International School. As expected, the first day of his new school life was eventful, in more than one ways.
"Hi Mr. Driver, I never knew, the school has started giving charitable admissions" mocked Rohit.
Vikas didn't reply.
"Cmon, friends, lets meet the poor, studious guy, a perfect person for THE AWARD OF SYMPATHY." another sharp insult from Rohit, enjoyed by all others.
No reply again.
Before, Rohit and others could continue their assault, Ms. Vandana, the class teacher, came to the class and more importantly to the rescue of Vikas.
Ms. Vandana, was among the very few teachers of the school, who were in favor of Vikas’s admission. She unlike others believed that facilities and education should be given to all, disregarding their social-economic background. She was a physics teacher, who was in the profession, for the love of it, and nothing else. She was a scholar and a great teacher to say the least.
"Hello Every one, before we start with the class, I would like to introduce to you all, Vikas Shridhar, the new admission who has won the prestigious talent search exam that you all know of, so be nice to him, and help him catch up with the course, ok?” said Ms. Vandana in her normal, friendly but firm voice.
“That we will” was a common thought passing in the heads of many, with Rohit being the torch bearer of the Vikas hate club.
Ms. Vandana started teaching her lecture, and Rohit,started plotting in his mind, how to make the stay of Vikas, at the Scott, both short spanned and hellish too.
contd..

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

'IF' Doesn't EXIST

"Leave that pen, Rohit"
"Why?"
"It belongs to me, that is why."
"Huh.As if i care, listen for once you monkey, you dare not argue with me,else it wont take me long to break both, your pen and your neck". Rohit said with an attitude thats comes in a 7th grade boy, by having the biggest size in the class in all dimensions and currencies possible.
Rohit moved away, without any objection from anyone including the owner of the pen, Vicky, the guy known among boys for his timidness, and not even known to girls.

It was the first day of Scott International school, known for its rich students, best paid teachers and great infrastructure. More than this it was known for the absence of any economically middle or lower class student, one for the obnoxiously high fees charged and also for the fear of being isolated by others. But there was soon going to be an exception.

Vikas Shridhar, a new admission in 7th A, was the son of a bus driver of the same school. He got the admission by winning the talent search exam by the school, to the surprise of many, and discomfort of others. His father, having had the taste of the snobbishness of students madly intoxicated by the power of money, was wary of this.

He tried to convince his son, " Vikas, this school will not be a very great place for you to be in."
" But, why dad? You were to always telling me about the great playgrounds, great labs etc of the school" said a bewildered Vikas.
" Yes that is all true, BUT..."said his father hesitantly. After all,it is difficult to make a 13-year old boy understand about the worldly wisdom of being among equals.
"But what?" retorted Vikas.
"But son, it would have been great for you only if we were rich" said his father in a sad, but matter-of-fact tone.
"Dad, i just know one thing, " 'IF' doesn't EXIST".

Oblivious to the world in large, the man of the millennium had just started his journey, on the road less traveled.

contd.

if you like long.. realistic epics... read this one ..

IT STARTS NOW.....

Remember the name,



" 'IF' DOESNT EXIST "

Saturday, November 7, 2009

some articles of mine..

http://theviewspaper.net/caste-system-in-india-an-impediment-to-our-growth/

http://theviewspaper.net/west-bengal-politics-playing-havoc-with-the-economy/

http://theviewspaper.net/chemical-wastes-a-silent-hazard/


These are some of the articles that got published. The topics are the ones i feel the most about.
None in India can deny that caste system is a tragedy, that has been living with us for more than 3000 years. What must be done for it is, a collective awareness, a philosophy of Dignity of Labor and strong public Ideology against it.

West Bengal, a state that in pre-independence time was famous for its riches and industries, is today among the poorest. The blame has to be shared among the Left parties that had been ruling the state for last 35 years. But the Question is WHAT NOW??

Chemical Wastes are a less famous, but very lethal form of Environment Hazard. There are so many gases, so many non-recyclable chemical wastes that fill our atmosphere every single day. As a world, as a single entity, where are we all leading??

Friday, November 6, 2009

There has to be a reason..

Today, we live a life of self-contempt, a life, that starts at work, finishes at home and at the maximum have a club visit, that too, only to assure ourselves of our happiness, that is as pseudo as it can get...
Do you never think that there should be a meaning, a goal , a reason, an ultimate aim to achieve, something that is not materialistic, but a cry of a heart, a dream of the eyes, a vision of the mind..
Something, some Achievement , that outlives me, that caters to the world, much more than just a normal life will ever be able to. That to me is the essence and purpose of life, the sole reason of being out in this world, with able body and sound mind...
Thats the reason of my belief in the statement,
" my coming to the world was not my decision, my going from here, will not ever be my discretion, but my stay here will be exactly, the way i shape it, the way I WANT IT!!
Think of a dream , friends, and pursue it as there is no world without it, and none beyond it!!

Saturday, May 30, 2009

WHAT WE CAN...... WHEN WE DECIDE....

Friends,
I am no saint, not even a preacher..
but a friend who wants to remind all of us, the 'US' here includes all the not so big-achievers, all the common men or women, all the people who are in majority but still make minor decisions in how this WORLD RUNS.. that
if WE DECIDE... WE CAN... MAKE IT HAPPEN....
'IT' here is a phenomena, a feeling , a wish or whatever u percieve it as , that makes the 'us' of this world play influential, helping, aim-directional role in what will be the
"TOMMOROW OF THE WORLD"

WHAT WE CAN...... WHEN WE DECIDE....