Happy Thanksgiving!

By Padmini Arhant

Thanks Giving – an occasion to express gratitude to family, community and nation at large for benevolence and service except,

The prevalent practice is lacking in reciprocation especially by those deriving benefits from others’ sacrifice and trust.

Traditionally the native inhabitants of this great land –America acknowledged Mother Nature for bountiful crops and produce in the harvest season.

The selfless beings then shared fruits of labor amongst the known and unknown spreading kindness and generosity to emphasize the gift of giving.

Unfortunately, today the expectations to receive the most exceeds the necessity to provide the least – largely emanating from greed and insolence overriding fairness concept without boundaries and self-restraint.

Conscientious actions prevent upheavals that otherwise eventually affects the doer for not heeding moral guidance from within.

The deliberate course to inflict pain and suffering on vast majority despite opportunity to reverse trend depicts individual slight for endowed reasoning faculty resulting in personal doom based on poor judgment, false sense of security and confidence.

Deeds performed for greater good against paradoxical paradigm succinctly eliminates misconceptions on virtuosity delivering pervasive positive outcome.

The contemporary world paralyzed with stalemate on every solvable issue is predominantly due to myopic perception and magnified exclusive interests at significant plight depleting resources and human elements again ultimately to the source detriment.

Multidimensional perspectives in observance of the day earmarked to appreciate others dedication is primarily attributed to  –

Reap what one sows in life underscoring empathy towards common goals as the enhanced quality.

Although the recipient in daily life has many to be thankful for beginning with parents,

The treatment of women in particular violating human dignity and respect arguably raises the legitimacy factor for those behind the abhorrent act –

Whether their emergence and existence possible without maternal ordeal in child bearing and rearing more often prolonging into adulthood demonstrated in reprehensible crimes such as sexual assault of women in any setting?

Sincere regard for own mother as life emblem would prohibit abusive conduct against women in recognition of their identity i.e. mother, daughter and sister…in human relations.

Simultaneously posing the question for reaction upon their family subjected to similar disgrace given the female role as mother, wife, sister, daughter, granddaughter, daughter-in-law and mother-in-law…in a civilized society.

Besides dishonoring women by use of force and violent means denigrates perpetrators diminishing in human values and stature.

Society progress is reflected in inclusive political representation, equal rights and justice premised on – None above the law.

Altruism enriches human character in the commitment to national and public service.

Instead authoritarianism depriving freedom of expression, peaceful assembly not withstanding free and fair elections is maintained for dominance.

Thanksgiving is not merely a reminder for beneficiaries to remember and honor members in the family and community.

It is an indicator for checks and balances refining the art of living.

Outreach to assist not just the next of kin but also anyone near and far promoting compassion to human tragedies all around.

Political leaderships delivering campaign promises with honesty and integrity through effective policies would address citizens and country’s requirements.

Economic sector investments on workers and employees long-term employment with appropriate income distribution for collective productivity could clear the persistent overcast on job prospects.

Military confined to defending national territory rather than infringe on citizens’ rights undermining sovereignty would exemplify discipline – the hallmark of defense academy.

Religious leaders focus on national unity and communal harmony clarify the spiritual purpose in life.

Finally, Thanksgiving could not be more profound than global society holistic approach to environment protection leading to universal peace and prosperity.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Peace to all!

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

Egypt – Military Government Resignation

Egypt – Military Government Resignation

By Padmini Arhant

Congratulations! To Egypt citizens assembled in Tahrir Square, Cairo, Alexandria and other parts of the country on the remarkable achievement towards civilian rule.

The resignation from the interim government headed by Supreme Council for Armed forces unfortunately following the predecessor hardline policy depriving human rights was inevitable.

It is time for other leaderships in the region viz. Syria, Iran, israel, Bahrain, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Jordan…to recognize the developments and peacefully acknowledge the imminent political sea change without further procrastination through violence and/or powerful alliance.

Citizens in Egypt must realize that true liberation is never without challenges and unity among people across the political, economic, social and religious spectrum is imperative in the formation of republic governed democratic system.

Once again the martyrs’ sacrifices in the last seventy-two hours leading to the historic victory needs to be honored through solidarity, peace and non-violence.

More details on this extremely important milestone in Egypt political transformation will be presented in due course.

Meanwhile, it is in individual and national interest to maintain vigil and unity in all fronts setting political, religious and all other differences aside to steer the nation in the long desired republic rule.

Every citizen bears responsibility to safeguard the national boundaries and sovereignty at the critical hour of transition.

Best Wishes! To courageous civil society in Egypt for governance that guarantees political freedom, economic prosperity and social progress to all.

Peace to all!

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

 

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Global Reality Check – Power, Pride and Prejudice

By Padmini Arhant

Humanity plight is largely attributed to shadow governance wielding power over politics, economics, religion, and social justice.

The military prowess and nuclear status is predominant threatening force subjugating nations to prioritize defense spending against citizens’ needs and nation building.

Any pre-emptive wars and preparation to strike targeted adversaries would be self-destructive with serious repercussions for eager participants in the world carnage.

Mideast naval fleet in the territory along with troop deployment from Iraq diverted to other closer borders viz. Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and UAE boosting pre-existing military presence is kamikaze operation doomed for failure.

The false propaganda to wage war at irreversible loss of precious lives and scarce economic resources after major debacles in Iraq and Afghanistan is yet another wake up call for citizens around the world to demand the end of illegal warfare and foreign occupation with troop return from the global base.

Current posturing in the Middle East and Asia Pacific to disrupt emerging freedom and economic growth plunging the region into chaos and catastrophe is detrimental to the source underestimating dire consequences beyond salvation.

Indian sub-continent – Pakistan in particular ever remaining the terror haven is convenient for defense industry considering the arms race to the nuclear neighbors incited against each other as nuclear rivals for strategic control.

Amazingly the worlds’ super power boasting sophisticated artillery and military together with NATO fighting the presumed war on terror previously against self-founded Al Qaeda and,

Presently Haqqani network – US State department admittedly having held meeting with them but somehow unable to terminate terrorism from the group consisting barely hundred renegades confirms the military industrial complex real mission – profitability through eternal violence claiming innocent lives all around.

Meanwhile nuclear armament in India at the White House behest prompting the subservient government in New Delhi sworn allegiance to global conglomerate in rejecting citizens’ dissent on nuclear proliferation under nuclear power pretext compounds volatility to the fragile regional relations.

Again utilizing certain disloyal and unscrupulous local elements in society,

The nexus influence on all matter especially economics, politics, nuclear and media is prominent undermining sovereignty,

To capitalize on globalization premised on collective productivity and selective income distribution – depriving the vast majority decent living standard reflecting the global power designated ‘third world’ category.

Furthermore, from Asia Pacific, Down under  – Australia is the chief exporter of fossil fuel viz. coal to China.

With Labor leadership recent declaration to lift ban on uranium shipment to India amid compliance to U.S led military aggression in every frontier details the anti-environment and anti-peace adaptation to appease the apex authority.

Africa and Latin America marred with civil wars, drug wars and political instability due to U.S and foreign intervention via coup d’état as well as arms supply suppress the respective continents’ ability to overcome challenges exacerbated in corporate driven globalization for exclusive interests.

Island nations regardless of size and economic output plea to the powerful players on global warming – averting cataclysmic 2 degree Centigrade temperature rise by Kyoto Treaty ratification and COP16 implementation is unheeded with resistance from energy industry backed political leaderships representing key polluting states.

Europe grappling with contagion factor on solvency is determined to impose drastic cuts in vital programs – education, health, retirement and housing…hurting the youth, working families and senior citizens – the vulnerable in the society.

Contrarily no tax reform in taxing the super rich or,

Closing financial institutions that allow legal deposits of illegal funds from tax evasions, national treasury embezzlement such as kickbacks on government contracts, corruption deals, arms sales, extortion, human trafficking and narcotic trade…

Comprising varied remittances draining the originating country’s financial capacity with no accountability and transparency to uphold justice in a functional democracy –

None are above the law.

The investigation formality stops at expendable members while real beneficiaries under privileged status granted impunity from treason and significant crimes compromising national image, wealth  and credibility.

United States – Treading on Europe’s path experiencing rising national debt at $14.6 trillion with,

No agreement on balanced budget, jobs bill, infra structure improvement to spur growth and,

Free trade instead of fair trade practice declined by the people in the partner nations viz. South Korea, Colombia and Panama.

Clean Energy Obstructionism – Congressional examination of Solyndra insolvency involving the White House with taxpayer dollar investment $528 million in solar energy company is legitimate for fact finding purpose and future guidelines.

Solyndra with inherent deficiencies from inception receiving federal funding to a tune of half billion dollars creates a perception – eluding to discredit renewable energy options counteracted by none other than big oil companies generously financing both political party candidates throughout congressional and Presidential race.

Likewise the exercise conducted on taxpayer dollars squandered in illegal invasion and occupation of foreign land specifically Iraq benefitting Halliburton and then subsidiary KBR Inc.( Kellog, Brown and Root) would eliminate partisan politics stigma in truth exploration and justification on taxpayer fund investments.

On the warfront – Troop withdrawal from Iraq would be genuine upon troops returning back to United States and not deployed on Iraq’s periphery or around Persian Gulf prevalent in the growing tension against Iran.

U.S and Allies double standards: Arab Spring effect in the Middle East is addressed differently and entirely dependent on political ties with U.S. and favored ally – Israel.

Syrian violent crackdown is reprehensible and assault on unarmed civilians with firearms seemingly a pattern among autocratic regimes ignoring the equally devastating conclusion witnessed particularly in Egypt and Libya.

The situation in Syria could be prevented from becoming Libya in terms of civil war had there not been arms delivery to dictatorial governments from democratic nations.

Military hardware disarmament through diplomatic channel viz. Arab League and GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) rigorous actions against leadership Bashar al-Assad and loyalists unlike U.S. and NATO dismantling in Libya would save many lives and contain violence.

There has been many hearings on Syria at the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee in Washington D.C.

However, same response and committee sessions are missing for other nations in the Middle East beginning with Palestinian statehood at the UN like Israeli state establishment in 1947.

Saudi army attacks against Bahrain citizens after former Defense Secretary Robert Gates visit to the Gulf State,

Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh approved merciless shooting of citizens in the non-violent dissent.

Egypt’s Supreme Council of the Armed Forces pledged to hold elections early November 2011 for civilian rule.

Instead Egyptian authorities brutality against dissenters in Tahrir Square and clashes with Coptic Christians followed by the latest row with Islamists is the trend repeating Mubarak era and could perhaps exit the same way.

Kuwait citizens have joined the Arab revolution with the discord in Kuwaiti Parliament and the stakes are much higher given,

The Al Sabah dynasty strong military alliance with United States represented by 25,000 U.S troops and more relocated from Iraq in the so-called troop withdrawal.

Saudi Arabia and Jordan as the western partners escape media attention and political leaderships scrutiny on the relevant political sea change in order.

Nuclear wise reiterating the earlier facts – The western powers vying to supply uranium to India and concurrent condemnation of Iran’s nuclear program is contradictory generating nuclear competitiveness and non-proliferation default in the expansive nuclear power aspiration.

Attempts or the lack thereof to resolve manufactured crises from economy to environment is losing authenticity with people frustration demonstrated in peaceful protests like ‘Occupy all over.’

The bipartisan Super Committee proposals on deficit control are more directed at Medicare, Medicaid and Social security – the American family lifeline.

Divestments from Pentagon unaudited expenditure and extravagant military ambitions drowning the U.S. and global economies in debts could aid economic stimulus through job creation and investments to broaden prospects in education, research, health and clean energy pursuits for healthy environment.

Occupy protesters were evacuated from zuccoti park during the week on community hazard basis and elsewhere the approach was aimed at crowd dispersal to discourage constitutional right for peaceful assembly.

Nonetheless, the Occupy movement is resilient in exhibiting strength from coast to coast devoid of media coverage.

The 99% bearing the brunt of 1% blunders in economic, political, social and environmental policies at home and globally is one voice unified in bringing about the long overdue change –

Republic governed democratic system principled in fairness and equality for all.

Greed motivated global dominance showing no respect for life anywhere is the root cause of humanity suffering.

Mighty, powerful and the privileged are exempt from tax and judicial probe on general to monumental crimes that is otherwise enforced upon ordinary citizens with inhumane and extraordinary conditions.

Judicial inquiry and investigative process effectively transformed into political gimmicks with guilty either set free or shielded from public exposure.

Selective corporate media and communication outlets in cohort with politics obsessed with truth subversion, perversion, and profanity in certain segments deteriorating in moral and ethical standards – the fundamentals of civilized society.

Not to mention the deviation from substance and solutions for global problems ascribed to flawed strategies and presumptuous decisions ignoring grievous outcome.

Peace and diplomacy discarded for war and belligerence to promote misguided agenda at life and planet peril.

The status quo dictated by few is unsustainable and arguably engaged in losing battle against worldwide people power.

Mass consciousness dedicated to peace and non-violence could gain momentum expediting inevitable change and turning hope into reality for seven billion –

Seeking political freedom, economic progress, social equality and environment protection.

Humility is the virtuous trail leading to profound values that enrich human character for inner peace and happiness.

Inaction and tolerance to injustice make the powerful become powerless reversing the course in human development.

Individuals possess the power to produce positive results in life.

Will power without compromising honesty and integrity to succeed against all odds would enable reaching the mountain peak.

The vibrant youth energy in every society is resourceful and could be optimally used in self and national empowerment committed to saving habitat and humanity.

On that optimistic note – Wishing Good Luck and Best Wishes to Global movement in solidarity for peace, liberty and prosperity for all.

Peace to all!

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

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Italy – Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi Steps Down from Office

By Padmini Arhant

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi resigns after no confidence vote against his political party in the parliament and financial markets reaction to Italy’s economic status considering direct impact on seventeen members euro zone as well as Europe and U.S. economy.

The former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi assumed power in 1994 becoming the longest serving premier in recent times leading Italian economy on the brink of collapse.

Italy’s national debt at euro 1.9 trillion ($2.6 trillion) – twice as much the combined total of Portugal, Ireland, Greece and Spain is the genuine cause for trepidation in the economic and political circle.

Ex-Premier Berlusconi tenure specifically the final term preoccupied in battling corruption charges and personal scandals deflected attention from economic and political issues resulting in the loss of mid-term elections this year.

Despite the writing on the wall, the then Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi remained defiant in accepting reality without the ability to govern the third largest economy in Europe effectively and avert the contagion factor on Italian shores.

Italy is at the crossroads with unique opportunity to not only resolve the immediate economic crisis but also demonstrate adeptness as a credible and viable euro zone partner.

Italian President Giorgio Napolitano and citizens’ choice – former European commissioner Mario Monti as the interim successor to lead the government at the critical juncture is sagacious given the nominee’s credentials and economics background suitable to address the existing challenges expediting anticipated revival.

The general election scheduled in early 2012 is indicative of democratic process taking precedence following the end of Berlusconi era.

Euro zone expectation on economic reforms from members struggling with credit default prevention is a balancing act that requires prudence in national budget reflecting revenue and austerity measures aimed at economic growth and debt containment.

EU recommendation to extend retirement age beginning 2026 might provide tax generated income.

However, the strategy could affect youth employment especially the fresh graduates and those in middle management aspiring executive and senior positions in service and manufacturing sector.

Ideally in full employment conditions, increasing retirement age could boost productivity yielding proportionate earnings necessitating inflation control at the same time.

The status quo with high unemployment in sluggish economy on the verge of recession essentially dependent on job creation and entrepreneurial incentives to youth labor force often frustrated due to lack of jobs and environment to hone newly acquired skills in the competitive labor market.

This situation has trickle down effect on youth population seeking higher education costing more in the absence of adequate educational funding exacerbated by long search to secure jobs – common experience shared by occupy protestors all over.

Job market flexibility to capitalize diversity in youth talent facilitating niche marketing could ease the burden on taxpayers across the spectrum.

Quest for advanced education and vocational training would continue to rise upon job availability for different calibre.

Hence economic policy with extensive and innovative job programs would gain public support besides contributing to national output and deficit reduction.

Private investments and government divestment from military warfare for economic development could stimulate domestic jobs stabilizing bond market for capital arrangement to meet government commitments.

Italy is evidently rejoicing the much awaited political outcome and now preparing to rescue the nation and euro zone from economic meltdown.

The daunting tasks ahead require unified effort and political will from all sides to rebuild Italy’s economy.

The People of Freedom, Lega Nord or the Northern League in particular along with Democratic Party and alliances are urged to extend co-operation to Italian premier Mario Monti in surviving economic turbulence faced by the great nation – Italy and European Union.

Congratulations and Good Luck! To Prime Minister Mario Monti, President Giorgio Napolitano, Council of Ministers, Parliament members and the citizens of Italy for a new chapter in political history.

Best Wishes to Italy and euro zone for swift economic recovery.

Peace to all!

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

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India – Tamil Nadu Koodankulam Nuclear Power Plant Standoff

By Padmini Arhant

Nuclear power plant Koodankulam in Tirunelveli district of southern state Tamil Nadu, India is currently faced with confrontation between people and government.

Local residents comprising fishermen and other traders along with families living near the site do not approve the nuclear power station and were opposed to the project since inception.

Thorough review of both positions including nuclear technology repercussions could perhaps shed light on core issues with viable alternatives concluding 25 years old citizens’ protest against nuclear option.

In the People v. Government nuclear standoff,

The population concern is largely related to –

Nuclear waste management,

Reservoir contamination,

Radiation exposure,

Nuclear plant design and operational expertise especially during emergency shutdown,

Government preparedness to deal with nuclear accidents such as –

Nuclear reactor malfunction in Chernobyl, Ukraine (Former USSR) in 1986

Fukushima Daichi disaster, Japan in March 2011

Upon investigation in June 2011, radioactive tritium leaks detected in nearly three quarters of all nuclear plants in the United States.

Close observation show more than half of them have concentration level beyond federal drinking water limit although main distribution source not yet affected with the exception of leaks in three plants having contaminated nearby drinking wells for home supply.

Nuclear waste processing plant explosion at Marcoule in Chusclan France on September 12, 2011 with one fatality and four workers severely injured.

Ammonia leaks from San Onofre Power Plant in Southern California, USA on November 1, 2011.

Public grievances are factual and legitimate considering industrialized nations’ experiences with nuclear power plant mishaps and systemic failure.

Despite stringent control and mechanism in place to address predictable and untoward circumstances, the developed nations are unable to guarantee risk free functionality.

Further, citizens’ conviction on industrial accidents is also attributed to government and private sector ineptness combined with apathy witnessed in Union Carbide gas leaks in Bhopal, India and,

The Gulf Coast BP oil spill in the United States last year – resulting in deaths and destruction of life leaving victims mere collateral damages in the worst disasters due to human negligence.

Meanwhile European nations – Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy and Switzerland are renouncing nuclear power and shutting down reactors entirely for a safer, cleaner and healthier environment.

Indian government stance on Koodankulam is a matter of huge investment estimated at US $3 billion (Rs. 13,615 Crores) with total production capacity 2GW electric power becoming the largest nuclear power complex in the nation allowing additional capability for 2 more reactors over ten years.

The bilateral agreements with Russia for third generation reactors and United States to import advanced uranium is another factor in government resistance to citizens’ request on nuclear projects termination.

Government moving forward through powerful advocates to support nuclear power plants nationwide without heeding citizens’ thoughts is exacerbating the contentious debate.

Apart from Koodankulam,

The other sites – Kalpakkam, Jaitapur, Kaiga, Rawatbhata, Kakrapar are planned for this purpose with some in existence and others under construction.

The government emissaries as experts in the nuclear field presenting qualified opinion strictly related to plant safety features only address the limited technical aspects of the vast nuclear issue.

Nuclear concept in the contemporary era is burgeoning security threat to mankind and environment at large proliferating nuclear status under nuclear power pretext regardless of abundant energy availability.

Besides, prevalent discord in honoring NPT (Non-Proliferation Treaty) specifically by nuclear states viz. United States, Israel, India and Pakistan – the prominent non- NPT members with targeted adversaries and maintaining fragile neighbor relations respectively create impediments for universal treaty on nuclear disarmament.

United States in an effort to avert proliferation contrarily facilitate nuclear arsenal possession in the U.S. – NATO nuclear weapons sharing policy through deployment of U.S. manufactured nuclear weapons in NATO states – Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Italy and Turkey.

The consignment dispatch and storage is in clear violation of NPT Article 1 and II eliminating impetus for nuclear and non-nuclear members cooperation.

Recognition and acknowledgment of individual responsibility is imperative to absolve the world of nuclear menace – the premise for protracted warfare at irreversible loss of human lives.

Notwithstanding financial burden in waging wars on trillion dollars deficit budget i.e. borrowed money escalating debts and economy to the brink of collapse.

Last but not the least endangering planet sustenance – the only habitat for life.

Shifting focus to solutions on India and global energy demand – the concerted action to harness renewable energy – solar, wind, hydropower, biomass, biofuel, geothermal etc. could adequately meet humanity’s energy requirements,

Alongside prohibiting arms race and wars in quest for oil – primary contributor to economic and political turmoil.

The nuclear power plant in Koodankulam and elsewhere could effectively be converted into solar, biodiesel and biofuel generator becoming the powerhouse for the nation promoting business and employment opportunities at home.

Vegetation from land cultivation for substantial biodiesel, biofuel output maximizing the present use of cow dung, oil yielding plants e.g. Jatropha plant seeds readily usable after extraction without refining process among diverse choices deserve investments to resolve energy crisis.

Modernizing mass transit system to suit commuter convenience could considerably reduce energy consumption.

Simultaneously adjusting urban lifestyle with energy saving appliances and customized routine would cutback energy expenditure.

Indian leaderships in favor of global consensus on arms embargo and nuclear non-proliferation launching ambitious nuclear power programs based on the ‘responsible’ nuclear state perception foment nuclear competitiveness in the region.

Not to mention the conflict of interest in the two dimensional nuclear goals.

Governments around the world increasingly ignoring citizens’ voices misusing people granted power to serve all but the electorate needs.

Electoral mandate is to prioritize immediate and life dependent challenges rather than executing extemporaneous policies evidently detrimental in reality.

The government leaderships and eminent experts are urged to abandon nuclear power for greater good on a broad perspective and,

Change course in energy pursuits adopting pragmatic and peaceful approach to transportation in the high-speed technology age.

Hopefully rationality would prevail in the anti-nuclear settlement with strong political will to accept facts and alleviate citizens’ plight ending the months long non-violent dissent.

Good Luck! To residents and activists in Koodankulam, Jaitapur, Kaiga…and other nuclear sites in the commitment to nuclear free zone.

Peace to all!

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

 

 

 

 

 

 

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United States – Republic Referendum and Recall Election November 2011

By Padmini Arhant

Congratulations! To People Power in the United States for major victories in referendums and recall on core issues directly related to citizens plight.

Workers rights upheld in the Great State of Ohio on issue 2 SB-5 regarding collective bargaining rights on workers’ behalf.

Ohio Issue 3 – Over 60 percent favor State Constitutional Amendment to preserve Citizens Health Care Freedom nullifying Federal Health Care mandate passed in May 2010 –

Specifically the federal government defined mandatory health insurance with fines and penalties upon failure to comply – scheduled to be effective nationwide in January 2014.

More than 500,000 signatures collected marking one of the biggest volunteer signature rally in American history to support the cause on Election Day – November 9, 2011.

Similarly women’s rights on reproductive health protected in the southern state Mississippi.

Arizona State Senator and controversial anti-immigration law author – Russell Pearce –recalled through electoral ballots.

Historic day for the people of United States setting a fine example to the rest of the world on ultimate people power.

The electorates across the nation send a loud and clear message to respect and honor citizens rights clarifying the republic will in a democracy.

Citizens movement on transparency and accountability made possible in the democratic process.

Keep up the good work in restoring republic governed democracy.

Best Wishes to citizens’ efforts on national issues.

Peace to all!

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

National and International Crises Resolutions

By Padmini Arhant

Participation in international summit, forum and problem solving would be meaningful upon ideas and solutions presented after rigorous thoughtfulness reflecting clarity and objectivity viewed in totality serving the greater good, rather than through the prism of slight and spite depreciating the purpose to prolong the status quo.

The hypocritical stance on abstinence vilified while the serious resolutions on numerous issues differed or discarded despite urgent action required to end immediate and decades old crises defines the contemporary political rudiments to uphold counterproductive policies in an effort to declare the position of authority.

Instead of accepting responsibility in the reluctance to move forward on statehood, legislation, corruption and myriad challenges confronting the global society predominantly due to lack of political will combined with polarizing measures entrenched in self-interest,

The scapegoat tactics to evade accountability is detrimental for political survival considering the polarity in maintaining power status but declining the consequences of inaction or inadequate remedies to manufactured crises.

Selective response to human plight exacerbates suffering raising credibility factor on global decision-making process.

Prioritization of one against another pronounces the differential treatment contradictory to economic aspirations in sustaining globalization.

Political, economic and social inequality anywhere is deterrent to long lasting progress elsewhere.

Global society preparedness to overcome calamity in any front is largely dependent on collective involvement with empathy exemplified in result-oriented commitments benefitting all.

Steady economy, safe environment and global peace are fundamental for co-existence in harmony.

United States – Tax reform, electoral reform, jobs bill, and Defense expenditure cuts are few of the many impending tasks requiring attention.

International – Apart from European debt crisis – other significant matter are:

Palestinian statehood,

Extending unanimous support for oppressed and invaded nations’ independence,

United Nations Security Council temporary and permanent membership expansion,

Global Warming – Kyoto Treaty ratification and implementing COP16 agreement,

India – Anti-corruption law – Passing Jan Lokpal bill

Independent inquiry and prosecution in the corruption scandals not excluding black money hoarding and national wealth embezzlements holding –

None above the law.

Concluding communal conflict  – Telangana in India and,

Confrontation with Maoists through peaceful dialogue and viable settlements,

Ending unpopular policy viz. AFSPA (Armed Forces with Special Power Act) obstructing peace in Jammu and Kashmir valley.

Government honoring public plea to shut down nuclear power plant protecting republic interest over foreign power and nuclear industry profit.

Perhaps addressing the outlined economic, political, social and environmental woes could alleviate the burden on the population at large,

Besides utilizing time and resources constructively in the austerity era to expedite the inevitable change premised on universal freedom and prosperity.

Hopefully political and economic leaderships would deliver the anticipated redress to all citizens in dire state.

It could begin with transcending partisanship in addition to profitability aimed at fair income distribution across the society.

Meanwhile, civil society movements like Occupy Wall Street, Anti-Corruption campaigns, Human right activists and environmentalists crusade to restore life and sovereignty deserves multilateral galvanization.

Good Luck and Best Wishes!  To People Power in the targeted goals.

Peace to all!

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

 

 

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Diwali Greetings to All Hindus!

By Padmini Arhant

Happy Diwali! To all Hindus and others celebrating the festival of lights in India and elsewhere.

Diwali is a joyous occasion with an opportunity for new beginning in life.

The colorful lights illuminates the mind in understanding thoughts and deeds cleansing concept preparing for peaceful existence and soul departure from the physical body.

Diwali traditionally marking the triumph of goodness over negativities reaffirms that integrity, truthfulness and humility fortifies the individual character besides providing guidance for self-modification upon recognition of deviated course in life.

Hindu festival is celebrated with distribution of delicious Indian sweets, nuts and fruits among family, friends and neighbors in addition to the firecrackers decorating the sky uplifting human spirit within and all around.

Festivals are important not only to cherish the rich cultural heritage but also promote peace and harmony in the contemporary fragile human relations highlighting the essence of exchanging pleasantries to express sincere thoughtfulness towards all.

Furthermore, generational values are passed on for uniqueness allowing dimensional expansion in the future legacy.

Human qualities epitomizing virtues inspire righteousness in the arduous life journey ultimately leading to enlightenment.

May the brilliance of Diwali lights bring peace and happiness in abundance to all.

Best Wishes for Diwali and prosperous new year!

Diwali Shubh Kamnayen! Deepavali Nal Valthukal!

Peace to all!

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

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Turkey – Earthquake Magnitude 7.2 on Richter Scale

By Padmini Arhant

Heartfelt Condolences! To the victims’ families and survivors of the devastating earthquake in Turkey.

The massive quake measuring 7.2 in magnitude has claimed many precious lives and several displaced in Ercis – the town in Van province near the epicenter.

Rescue operation to save lives is often challenged with aftershocks following big earthquakes causing delay in attending to the injured buried under rubbles sometime for days relying on individual strength and will power to stay alive.

Emergency team and humanitarian relief workers relentlessly engage in providing necessary aid alleviating pain and suffering during the crisis.

International organizations would appreciate global society donations for natural disaster assistance.

Please come forward and extend your generous support to the people of Turkey.

Proceeds could also be used for health, housing and other essential requirements in the aftermath of major catastrophe.

Prayers offered for the citizens of Turkey in the excruciating moment in life especially with the loss of loved ones and many longing to be united after being separated from their family.

Also wishing speedy recovery to the population enduring serious health hazards sustained in the attempt to avert tragedy.

Peace to all

Thank you.

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India – Andhra Pradesh Telangana Statehood

By Padmini Arhant

Andhra Pradesh – the southern state in India is confronted with decades old internal partition discord emanating from the majority marginalized in the economic development and political representation at the state and national level.

Telangana – one of the three major regions in Andhra Pradesh with Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema constituting the remaining territories struggle for statehood largely due to exploitation from disproportionate resource distribution despite being the primary contributor to State GDP and urban modernization.

While the minority occupied rural and metropolitan areas are adequately funded and maintained in every aspect i.e. good schools and university, housing, clean water supply, electricity and other basic to advance requirements for comfortable living,

Telangana plight is evident in the neglected districts prompting secession demand from within the state.

The stark contrast in milestones reached thus far since independence cannot be ignored reflecting political bias and inequality at the state assembly, province and local council.

Telangana population have immensely suffered with disenfranchised youth and economically deprived farmers committing suicide as a result of state and central government abandonment.

Andhra Pradesh has long been governed by the minority led Congress Party arguably least interested in Telangana strife.

Meanwhile, the Congress Party at the center preoccupied in evading judicial probe and maneuvering investigations on corruption scandals have procrastinated for political reasons exacerbating the communal conflict in the state.

The declining status quo is attributed to central government indecisiveness in addressing Telangana citizens’ grievances conveyed through relentless public protests in the state and national capital without any affirmative response.

Telangana activists separate statehood justification based on the ordeal until now deserves empathy on humanitarian standpoint.

However, splitting the state with inherent complexities could lead to serious ramifications considering Telangana economic advantage from natural endowments deprives the residual state with less survival means for peaceful coexistence.

The disparity could create tension across the border with respective governments focused on settling disputes undermining effective governance.

Contentious issues causing potential problems in the short and long term are:

State tributaries viz. Krishna and Godavari rivers originating from Telangana and,

Capital Hyderabad renowned for cultural heritage depicting then Mughal empire and High Tech City now are poignant in the demarcation possibly creating prolonged disagreement.

As the advanced metropolis in the country – Hyderabad revenue and job prospects could be the focal point in the division with the dilemma of shared capital or,

Alternatively relinquish the city to Telangana.

Additionally several issues related to separation are likely to promote violence that could otherwise be avoided to protect life and state security.

Telangana leaderships seeking statehood for communal progress citing Chattisgarh and Jharkhand in eastern India need to reevaluate the pros and cons on the concept of  –

Divided one fails but united one wins against the challenges confronting all.

Consolidated efforts and diverse talent strengthens core values yet retaining identity for character uniqueness in pursuit of common goals.

Telangana people have endured the state and central authorities’ willful negligence in improving living conditions and equal opportunity for the significant members in the society.

The solution lies in altering the status quo with appropriate adjustments for desirable outcome i.e. Telangana community uplifted in multiple facets starting from political rights facilitating economic and social privileges similar to other groups across the spectrum.

Isometric standards would diminish the prevalent anomalies preparing the disadvantaged demography to succeed in personal endeavor.

Henceforth, the Congress Party headed state government replaced with Telangana Rashtra Samithi Party leadership as the Chief Minister and TRS held cabinet posts to enable Telangana progress,

Inclusively sustaining current achievements in coastal Andhra as well as Rayalaseema would guarantee Telangana rule not only in Telangana areas but also in the rest of Andhra Pradesh.

In this instance – Right to Recall strategy upon the present and past governments miserable failure to act diligently in ensuring economic growth and prosperity throughout the state could have served in the electorates’ interest.

Modern democracies like the United States exercise ‘Right to Recall’ as a wake up call for the political parties and elected officials to deliver campaign promises or face power withdrawal by the voters in the absence of honoring commitment to the people.

The measure is desperately required in Indian democratic system given the political parties’ track record in post independent India.

Shri Anna Hazare’s proposal in this regard is relevant and public support could easily stave off vehement opposition from all political parties determined to limit voter prerogatives during the official term.

Indian election commission reservation in incorporating the pragmatic electoral recourse confirms the political influence on the so-called constitutional body to expand options for the electorate in a democratic society.

Reverting to Telangana – TRS leaders K. Chandrashekhar Rao (KCR) and K T Rama Rao together with Telangana Joint Action Committee (JAC) members are urged to rally for unified Andhra Pradesh.

Further, the leaders pledge to renounce actions causing public inconvenience and huge economic losses to the state exchequer could earn solidarity.

The continuous disruption in transportation and essential services pervasively affect all residents as taxpayers withholding autonomy approval.

Political rhetoric to inflict damages on the state owned assets and livelihood is detrimental to the political party not to mention the general frustration towards public access denial.

Non-violence and peaceful dissent respectful of state property and provisions over blockade would be formidable in attracting attention and empathy from all corners in any political or social movement.

The immediate remedy for Telangana crisis is to dissolve the incumbent administration responsible for polarization within society and allow TRS to be democratically elected to govern the southern state of Andhra Pradesh.

TRS should be able to overwhelmingly win the election on two important dimensions.

Telangana with largest constituencies and districts backing statehood could elect TRS to govern the state in entirety.

TRS platform with a strong vision in the election manifesto for Andhra Pradesh excluding none would galvanize voter confidence among the distanced electorate in coastal-Seema domain.

Such transformation would be a paradigm shift in Andhra politics setting a fine example for others to follow suit.

Hopefully rationality combined with integrity to address the different segment needs for greater good would prevail in resolving Telangana matter.

Good Luck and Best Wishes!  to the people and political leaderships in Andhra Pradesh for everlasting peace and unity among all.

Peace to all!

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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