United States – 9/11 Tenth Anniversary and Terror Attacks

September 11, 2011

By Padmini Arhant

On the tenth anniversary of September 11, the United States commemorates the victims and the survivors for their ordeal from terrorism on home soil.

September 11 2001 was a horrendous experience to the citizens in the United States and across the globe.

A well-organized terror on a massive scale was carried out inside the nation i.e.

The world’s superpower equipped with the most sophisticated intelligence resources and military might along with the political clout to demand other nations to share information on national security threats suddenly found itself vulnerable and an easy target of those with comparatively inferior and dilapidated infrastructure.

Not to mention the network under U.S. and allies constant surveillance for possible strikes including international laws on money trail to fund terrorism or other unlawful activities,

Somehow succeed in masterminding the terror attacks deploying United States domestic aircrafts is weak and unconvincing with no political will to establish the truth.

The notion that the administration under President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney as well as U.S. intelligence, the State and Defense department were caught off guard in the terror assault of such magnitude does not fit the profile considering the blatant warnings and terror alerts pouring in from credible sources within and outside the United States –

Only to be ignored on multiple occasions constituting dereliction of duty in protecting the citizens, the primary responsibility of the government or any ruling authority.

Investigations regarding gross negligence by all those directly or indirectly involved has been conducted only up to a certain hierarchy as a mere formality,

While others holding the power mantle at that time now granted impunity even after the term in office despite hard evidences – suggesting the preventable terror act was never a serious concern among high profile leaderships on the top trickling down to the bottom in the security chain link that resulted in the loss of many innocent lives.

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According to the bipartisan 9/11 commission report:

General Findings:

What we can say with confidence is that none of the measures adopted by the U.S. government from 1998 to 2001 disturbed or even delayed the progress of the al Qaeda plot.  Across the government, there were failures of imagination, policy, capabilities, and management.

The terrorist danger from Bin Ladin and al Qaeda was not a major topic for policy debate among the public, the media, or in the Congress.  Indeed, it barely came up during the 2000 presidential campaign.

As late as September 4, 2001, Richard Clarke, the White House staffer long responsible for counterterrorism policy coordination, asserted that the government had not yet made up its mind how to answer the question:“Is al Qida a big deal?”

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The mutual agreement between the outgoing and incoming administrations not to bring legal or investigative actions on a monumental security violation against the then authorities regardless of stature not only undermines democracy but also set bad precedence for the future.

Constitution imposed checks and balances on the executive and legislative branch by Judiciary is subverted to serve political interests diminishing the constitutionality of the democratic system.

Justice department under administration’s direct control facilitate obstruction of Justice and hindrance in the fair and thorough scrutiny of government officials, corporate access and institutions in the advisory role to the executive branch eliminating the constitution upheld law exempting none from accountability especially in relation to national protection on all fronts.

The predecessors given a free pass on the 9/11 debacles based on the selective application in seeking redemption over retribution.

Meanwhile the alleged terror suspects are denied habeas corpus and held indefinitely in Guantanamo bay – the contentious practice and location is yet to be shut down in fulfillment of the 2008 campaign promise.

Additionally in the so-called war on terror, the former administration’s trend continues on renditions, mistreatment of unsubstantiated terror detainees…with little or no discussion on ending the undemocratic human rights violation in modern history.

Following 9/11, the military invasion and occupation of nations flurried with no due consideration for public dissent or serious ramifications on human factor, economy and regional stability.

The policy on aerial and ground military aggression via unmanned operations such as drones and robots still dominate the combat zones with civilian casualties proportionately exceeding the targets.

Terror attacks worldwide with the latest in New Delhi, India on September 7, 2011 is the contemporary challenge for ordinary citizens – the usual prey in the cyclical violence made possible by arms and ammunitions supply,

Notwithstanding the government repeat failures to ensure public safety.

Lack of preparation and conspicuously missing terror deterrents in the technological era contributes to security loopholes.

Identifying the terror operatives’ motive and apprehending the sources aiding the continuous weapons flow would dismantle the terror apparatus,

Besides monitoring and restricting materials procurement used in suicide bombings or abandoned vehicles with explosives.

Terrorism can be addressed effectively provided there is global consensus among industrialized, developed and developing nations to divest from disproportionate military expenditure to economic development alongside peaceful and diplomatic solutions to impending crises around the world.

Leaderships’ genuine commitment to universal freedom promoting economic and social progress would channel the youth from terror recruitment to university enrolment taking ownership of the respective national goals.

Most importantly the privileged status to the powerful in politics, economics and social domain has created a culture accepting corruption and abuse of power to prevail shielding the implicated members from judicial proceedings for willful negligence and wrongdoings resulting in national devastation.

Social polarization is distinctive in political establishment and elitists’ defiance to legal consequences on unethical conduct ordinarily enforced upon mainstream population.

Democracy is meaningful when equality concept transforms into reality.

The pain and suffering endured from 9/11 has many dimensions a decade later with ground zero memorialized honoring the deceased and the brave rescuers pledging their life to save others during the critical hour of need.

Also extending heartfelt condolences to mournful residents in the recent Delhi blast with prayers for renewed hope and strength leading to peaceful existence.

Those volunteering in terror act must understand that taking life in return for political or ideological reason is counterproductive and exacerbates human relations.

Life is a gift to be cherished and not violated.

Non-violent means deliver outcome without compromising credibility in a pragmatic approach to life.

Peace to all

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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India – Anti-Corruption Action and Evasion

September 8, 2011

By Padmini Arhant

Subsequent to Jan Lokpal  (anti-corruption) bill adoption in the Parliament on August 28, 2011, the actions against corruption has escalated but only limiting to those individuals considered expendable or sacrificial worthy.

Otherwise the top guns actually behind the monumental corruption scandals from 2G Spectrum to cash for votes scam are conveniently spared for political and economic reasons allowing politics to undermine judicial process in a democracy.

However, the Supreme Court decisions on the latest charges against head of the State in Tamil Nadu on disproportionate assets case and the Delhi High Court move towards Members of Parliament in cash for votes maintain judiciary function and constitutional requirement to uphold judicial system fair and equal for all in a democratic society.

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) expeditious apprehension of illegal mining barons – the Reddy brothers – Janardhana Reddy and Karunakara Reddy, the former state legislators in the opposition BJP led government under ex-Chief Minister Yeddyurappa in Karnataka was long overdue considering their alliance with the then Chief Minister Y.S.Rajasekhara Reddy of the Congress State government in Andhra Pradesh.

Again CBI under Central government control could be more effective in timely investigation and appropriate delivery without ruling power maneuver to suit political agenda.

Such anomalies prompted the civil society call to de-link CBI’s anti-corruption wing from government and brought under Jan Lokpal to improve efficacy as the national investigative authority especially involving political members with conflict of interest.

In other developments, Prime Minister Man Mohan Singh’s assets declaration is praiseworthy and clearly sets the motion for high profile as well as rank and file to follow suit within and across the aisle.

Congress Party Leaderships – Mrs. Sonia Gandhi and son Mr. Rahul Gandhi notwithstanding daughter Priyanka Vadra and key cabinet ministers assets have not been presented thus far.

Anti-corruption measures without black money and tax recovery does not fulfill the core objectives to curb fraud and eliminate absconding capability among the powerful and influential in the society.

For any political party to proclaim sacrosanct with counterproductive remarks viz. ‘salacious and spicy’ on factual findings in the cash for votes is blatant evasion of responsibility in the highest order.

In this context, it would be honorable for political parties to transcend hierarchy in set ting precedence for public scrutiny and thorough independent inquiry on all dealings and undertakings evidently depriving national income and compromising credibility including image as the emerging economic power.

Besides, the privileged class impropriety on national issues from political and economic to social and environmental matter confirms double standards with judiciary and law enforcement rendered defunct for those in power while exceeding protocol against mainstream and political targets in the haphazard effort to establish transparency and accountability.

The government’s recent escapade against team Anna members with the so-called privileged notices served on the individuals along with politically motivated allegations reaffirm the urgent need to downsize the misused political clout subverting Parliamentary role in national affairs and intimidation to suppress constitutional rights on free speech.

Members of Parliament objection to team Anna or any citizens’ demand for checks and balances in national policies or the lack thereof found detrimental to the country they are elected to serve reveals the inherent resistance to dismantle corruption built-in political structure.

The existing rule barring non-Parliamentary access to remove implicated members of Parliament during their term in office facilitates corruption culture considering the prerogative seldom utilized by other MP’s fearing political backlash and exposure to their possible share of similar involvements.

Hence fighting corruption could be meaningful when political parties begin with their domain and get the house in order prior to implementing strategies to deflect probe against the main protagonists in all major national unscrupulous unethical events undermining democracy.

For instance – in 2G Spectrum trial – Political bargain between UPA and DMK led to DMK MPs A. Raja and Kanimozhi in prison.

In order to demonstrate equal application of law in a sovereign nation, subjecting the then Finance Minister P.Chidambaram, Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal, Prime Minister Man Mohan Singh, Congress Party Leader Sonia Gandhi and,

Not excluding the ministers associated in any manner with Spectrum controversy from the oppositions regardless of contemporary view would clarify the constitutionality in determining none are above the law in a democratic society.

From the economic sector – the industrialists Mr. Anil Ambani and Mr. J.R.D.Tata as beneficiaries in the lucrative Spectrum contract resulting in phenomenal loss of revenue to national exchequer in the deliberate rejection to auction the government tangible asset favoring corporate donors against national interest,

Mr. Mukesh Ambani is also cited in direct violation of laws of land……

Commonwealth Games – Mr. Suresh Kalmadi presented as the prim facie with the drag net consisting other members from the Congress Party like the Delhi Chief Minister Shiela Dixit, Congress Leader Sonia Gandhi, Congress Party General Secretary Rahul Gandhi…granted impunity against interrogation or legal

Cash for Votes – Although the government guided CBI arrested Mr. Amar Singh, the former member of Samajwadi party in Rajya Sabha, the proceedings beyond Mr. Amar Singh presumably acting at the Congress Party luminaries’ behest based on the real benefit to UPA in Confidence Vote survival on July 22, 2008 would exemplify the judiciary power withstanding political pressure in the republic of India.

Accordingly, Prime Minister Man Mohan Singh, Congress Party Leader Sonia Gandhi, Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi (reportedly for active participation in alluring MP’s from opposition with Cash) is a serious engagement for a national political party and warrants necessary attention from the highest court on land.

Bofors Scandal – Mr. Ottavio Quattrocchi, Italian businessman and a close ally of Congress Party leader Sonia Gandhi and the late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi accused as the broker in India’s one of the largest scandal acquitted without trial through political influence over CBI.

CBI obliging the Congress leader’s instructions withdrew Mr. Ottavio Quattrocchi’s name from the wanted list and further appealed to Interpol to withdraw the 12 year old red flag against Mr. Quattrocchi

Delhi High Court discharged Mr. Quattrocchi from the case on March 4, 2011.

Mr. Ottavio Quattrocchi extradition was repeatedly mishandled with Indian government failure to obtain court order required for Mr. Quattrocchi’s arrest and the extradition case was lost with no appeal filed and the reason attributed to the delay in obtaining official English translation of the court order.

Reopening Bofors chapter would be instrumental in restoring justice across the political and socio-economic helm profiting from national resources at taxpayers’ cost with the trend continuing until now.

Concurrently, it is poignant to revisit the Bhopal disaster verdict seeking the Union Carbide CEO Warren M. Anderson’s extradition from the United States and review the indicted executive’s plea last year.

Mr. Anderson sought leniency on health grounds in 2010 claiming that the 91 years old diagnosed with terminal cancer had barely three months to live and in exchange for court appearance offered an apology via live video to Bhopal victims of national tragedy.

Accordingly in observance with the Indian tradition and court considerations on age and health factor, pragmatic approach in accepting Mr. Anderson’s apology admitting negligence in the biggest industrial catastrophe transpired at that time.

The victims families were requested to forgive Mr. Anderson upon his recognition and remorse for the Bhopal incident causing immense suffering to the survivors.

Mr. Warren Anderson was not vindicated from the horrendous industrial mishap and a year later in the absence of televised apology or ailments; the disingenuous submission from the accused necessitates extradition revival alongside individuals complicit in the crisis mismanagement.

Sadly, the widespread moral decay prioritizing personal gains despite collective damages precipitates crimes evolving into conflicts with no end in sight.  The mistrust against governments largely emanates from abuse of power for self-interest.

Moral Science is mandatory in educational curriculum worldwide to cultivate the importance of ethical conduct in life.  The art of deception, falsehood and betrayal promoting aggression inhibits courage imperative for honesty graduating into nobility.

Morality is the barometer indicating the character strength vital for life with peace and dignity.

Unfortunately, leaderships in politics, economics and other discipline concentrate on survival in the fiercely competitive conditions harboring acrimony than harmony to retain power or ownership for exclusive prosperity.

Actions or Karma is investment with positive and negative returns depending on the deeds with a stark reminder to refrain from recurring mistakes – in particular immoral behavior in obedience to the conscience providing moral guidance since birth until death.

Life is a learning experience teaching lessons to prevent the point of no return.

In light of prevalent violence and volatility, nations could institutionalize ethics and morality combined with transparency and accountability for both public and private sector.

Strong emphasis on patriotism, community service and humanitarian tasks would spread peace deterring constant turmoil across the globe.

Inspiring young and old to be caring and compassionate towards the needy and vulnerable lives would highly improve the general habitat.

Reverting to Indian political dynamic with corruption having macro impact on the society, the leaderships’ candid disclosure ranging from own financial status to economic policies, contracts and agreements could vastly contribute to better relations between the government and people.

Judiciary accelerating the relevant hearing on numerous corruptions extending preferential treatment to none irrespective of stature would enhance democratic values promising a bright and secure future.

India has the potential to be the beacon light in the twenty first century and eradicating corruption with strict adherence to laws is paramount to initiate sound democratic principles bound by ethics in the post independent era.

Good Luck! To citizens of India in recovering national wealth.

 

Peace to all!

 

Thank you.

 

Padmini Arhant

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Libya – Revolution Victory

September 4, 2011

By Padmini Arhant

People led revolution in Libya is on the path to liberating the North African nation from tyranny and oppression lasting more than four decades.

Libyan uprising that began in February 2011 has been through a fierce battle with at least 50,000 martyrs and many innocent lives lost to gain control of Tripoli – the capital under siege until the recent development enabling anti-Gaddafi forces to take control of the beleaguered nation.

It has been an ordeal demanding resilience, perseverance and sacrifices to reach the milestone marking a significant achievement in Libyan history.

Libyan citizens having suffered enormously in terms of casualties are able to see the light at the end of the tunnel making remarkable progress in their march to freedom.

After prolonged deliberation to global citizens’ request on ‘No-Fly Zone,’ humanitarian aid and sanctions against the fallen leader Muammar Gaddafi and family in Libya,

The UN Security Council certain resolutions supplemented the actions against the embattled government emboldened after nearly being ousted in the earlier peaceful demonstration against them.

Otherwise the initial non-violent citizens movement evolved into a full-scale civil war with military intervention and use of ammunitions in the Libyan pro-democracy struggle.

Subsequent to revolutionaries’ momentum in March 2011,

The considerably weakened Libyan leadership seeking political refuge in Venezuela was strengthened through external influence over the heir apparent now a fugitive – Saif al-Islam Gaddafi vowed to a bloodbath in the aftermath of people power success with a stronghold in Eastern Libya capturing Benghazi and prompting National Transitional Council formation.

Furthermore NATO and U.S. clearly expressed intentions against removal of Gaddafi along with delayed strategy in eliminating Gaddafi controlled air power on military and communication capability escalated atrocities in the protracted warfare.

Additionally, NATO mishaps targeting civilians and freedom fighters were demoralizing and fortunately the revolution’s resolve throughout confrontation maintained focus on the mission.

Nonetheless NATO and U.S later effort in protecting civilians through selective demolitions of regime installations procured from defense supplies influx into Libya prior to political unrest provided some relief to the combat zone.

Evidently, the close ties between MI6, the CIA and Libyan intelligence during Gaddafi power solidified oppressive rule allowing direct access to oil resources to western interests.

In the post Gaddafi era, the National Transitional Council decision to reject international military presence in Libya is wise and building solidarity among Libyan population could be instrumental in regaining sovereignty lost during repressive leadership with foreign intrusion.

Tribal forces willing to surrender to National Transitional Council authority could be conditionally accepted upon returning weapon stockpiles in their possession and assistance in apprehending the overthrown leader Muammar Gaddafi and most importantly Saif al-Islam still remaining at large.

NTC peaceful alliance with tribal segments would deter resurgence from Gaddafi and loyalists facilitating unified Libya.

It is crucial for National Transitional Council to bring all factions together in republic interest while being cautious delineating ideology driven infiltration within revolution.

Western powers involvement limited to humanitarian services and nation building through mutual trade benefits with democratic Libya could promote better relations and iron out mistrust given the Western-Middle Eastern trajectory.

Politically independent Libya could transcend nationality treating immigrant workers from Africa and elsewhere humanely in the pro-Gaddafi mercenary role investigation.

Perhaps segregating the genuine labor groups from those hired by the dictatorship would ease the burden on the judicial process and prevent prison overcrowding in the country with immediate infrastructure repair and rebuilding requirement.

Twenty first century Libya inviting women in active governance would accelerate anticipated growth bridging the inequality gap in social and economic sectors besides sustaining law and order in the crimes against women.

Marginalized demography could be uplifted with fair opportunity in political, economic and social domain.

Restoring essential utility provisions like electricity, clean water and proper sanitary conditions to avoid spread of disease are imperative for efficient functioning unlike the obstacles experienced in post Saddam Hussein Iraq causing public frustration over basic inconvenience.

Protecting national security, natural environment and oil fields are the priority for the new government with people participation through democratic elections in reasonable timeframe again not replicating Egypt in the power transition.

Indeed a glorious moment for all Libyans especially the victims having endured persecution and patriots in their determination to deliver free Libya with promising future.

Congratulations! To people of Libya, foot soldiers including the Army command,

Chairman of National Transitional Council, Mustafa Abdul Jalil and NTC members,

For the heroic commitment to national liberty,

NATO, United States, Arab League and international community for the logistic and humanitarian support.

International Criminal Court for indictments against the former head of Libya Muammar Gaddafi, Saif al-Islam and family on human rights violation and abuse of power in the crimes against humanity.

Hopefully, ICC proceedings will be carried out in a timely manner for efficacy of an international body set up to promote justice.

Best Wishes to Libyan republic for peaceful and bright beginning extending beyond the horizon.

Peace to all!

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

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India – Jan Lokpal Legislation Victory

August 27, 2011

By Padmini Arhant

It is exhilarating to witness People power prevail in a democracy.

With more challenges ahead, citizens’ experiences in daily life due to political and social ill practices cannot be ignored having greater impact on the society’s core functionality.

Hence it is imperative to reflect on the course in Jan Lokpal arduous journey that led to republic legitimacy.

The traumatic path to Jan Lokpal legislation could have been resolved in a timely manner.

Starting with the government initial decision to reject Jan Lokpal –

It did not surprise the nation especially the victims of corruption, cronyism and nepotism rampant in politics and economic sector.

The setbacks during the popular Jan Lokpal passage deserve national attention.

It was clear that political establishment was not prepared to honor the republic will and subverting Parliamentary process to protect the respective political and personal agenda.

Today, the Parliamentarians are steadfast in claiming that the citizens in democracy must respect the Parliament system, democratic institution and constitution  – when none of them would be relevant without the republic.

As asserted by the political power and their emissaries, the civil society has not encroached upon the Parliamentary procedures, constitution or the democratic institution’s sanctity.

In fact, the Parliamentarian precedence evolving into a tradition among the political class in direct violation of all these institutions evident in the members’ explosive corruption scandals and political baggage contributed to the birth of Jan Lokpal bill.

Parliament in contemporary politics is considered exclusive to the legislators barring citizens’ voice in the policy making directly affecting the common man in corruption crippled society largely emanating from the lawmakers upholding them above the law.

If the legislators were to abide by the same constitution and Parliamentary rule in respect for democracy the status quo would be envy of the world and Shri Anna Hazare’s crusade been fruitful without Satyagraha viz. fasting.

Beginning with Jan Lokpal bill – the opponents condemned civil society as impatient, disrespectful and pressuring the honorable Parliamentarians on Jan Lokpal bill.

The reality being – Jan Lokpal legislation had been requested with utter reverence for the Parliament, constitution and democratic rule of law in hope and extraordinary patience over four decades only to be declined and distorted as intervention with Parliamentary affairs.

Any reasonable mind would detect the glaring differences between civil society and political powers approach on national issue i.e. corruption debilitating human conditions on the main street,

Not to mention the national treasury drained with the widening gulf in economic disparity dragging the disadvantaged to the streets which was denigrated as Street Politics.

Again the government tactics since Shri Anna Hazare revived the plea on this issue was loud and clear – protecting the corruption culture embedded in the political system.

The political class and their supporters ought to rewind the episodes related to anti-corruption rally and,

Compare civil society adherence to law against the government’s iron-fist crack down on peaceful participants showing no mercy on the civilians with the only intention being to disperse and demolish the anti-corruption movement for obvious reasons that prolonged Shri Anna Hazare’s fasting until positive outcome.

On the disrespectful conduct – Introspection would reveal the unsubstantiated corruption charges, character defamation eventually ending in unlawful arrests of 74 years old Gandhian by the ruling authority.

The rest of the team persistently targeted and jailed for lending their support to anti-corruption law.

Some Parliamentarians and surrogates denounce the civil society initiative to legislate Jan Lokpal as interference in Parliamentary role taking no responsibility for their dismissal of people suffering.

Democratic societies around the world pass laws addressing citizens’ social, economic and political problems flowing in from people through their representatives or petitions and more commonly as a last resort in street protest or demonstrations to government’s disregard for their miseries.

Civil rights ranging from women’s right to vote, anti-dowry act, invalidating outcasts custom…and many social injustices – the people bring the matter to the Parliament and Congressional focus for legislation.

Then it becomes incumbent upon the legislators as the elected representatives to respect and resolve the issues in public and national interest.

Therefore, the political powers position towards Jan Lokpal as an intrusion in Parliament procedure was deficient in humility and neglectful in Parliamentary duty towards their constituents and the country.

The lawmakers’ self-assigned privileged status with grand impunity against criminal activities in national detriment is contradictory to the Parliament, constitutional and democratic values only enforced upon the law-abiding civil society.

Regarding the government’s proposal in elevating Lokpal as a constitutional body in semblance to Electoral commission is symbolic rather than pragmatic for the measures eventually require Parliamentary legislation to contain unlawful activities undermining democracy.

For instance – Cash for votes by all political parties during the latest Tamil Nadu polls extending beyond the standard electoral fraud had involved counterfeit money supply with the trail linked to possible terror organizations threatening national security.

Similarly the current Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram declared winner after losing election.

The electoral result disputed in the High Court pending differed judiciary action till the Minister’s term in office is over – grants exclusive status to those in power.

Mr. P. Chidambaram vigorously opposed the judiciary inclusion under Lokpal ambit.

These are mere flavors to the cocktail of national issues with explicit bias to the powerful in the society.

In the Parliamentary Proceedings – the scandal related to Cash for votes during Vote of Confidence survival implicating high profile members on all sides among series of unconstitutional events beckoning transparency and accountability to strengthen democratic rule of law – is a forlorn conclusion facilitating pervasive corruption.

The indifference in the application of law between people and power (politics, economics and social domain) is yet another hindrance to fairness and equality weakening democracy.

Throughout anti-corruption rally – the government prerogative to execute excess use of force against unarmed civilians attending peaceful assembly causing no harm to public convenience or safety upheld as a necessity,

While raising objection to the peaceful picketing outside Members of Parliament with incriminating record and actively engaged in the prevention of anti-corruption law.

Indian democracy has a unique opportunity to lead the world in resolving national and international crises and leaders like Shri Anna Hazare emerging from humble background raised national consciousness in implementing the long overdue change in the society.

Jan Lokpal legislation is a cornerstone in the struggle for political, social and economic development.

Congratulations! To Shri Anna Hazare and team for the outstanding dedication to national cause,

The honorable members of Parliament for their recognition of republic rule in a democracy and,

Citizens of India and abroad for their solidarity in the historic legislation.

Jai Bharat!

Peace to all!

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

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India – Jan Lokpal Legislation

August 27, 2011

By Padmini Arhant

Heartfelt Congratulations! To Shri Anna Hazare, his team – Mts. Kiran Bedi, Mr. Arvind Kejriwal, Mr. Prashant Bhushan and others,

Most importantly the citizens of India especially Jan Lokpal supporters including the members of Parliament in the ruling and opposition political parties for their unanimous support to a strong and effective Jan Lokpal legislation to liberate the nation from corruption.

Hopefully there will be more unified resolutions to many national issues benefitting the people and country at large in the present and the future.

It is gratifying to learn that Shri Anna Hazare will be ending his fast after 12 days – an incredible display of resolute and patriotism from the Gandhian, a true leader to guide the youth and citizens from all walks of life for a brighter tomorrow,

Indeed a resounding victory to Mahatma Gandhi’s doctrine – Satyagraha, Ahimsa (Non-Violence), Shanti (Peace), Republic and the Parliament in a democracy.

Jai Bharat!

Peace to all

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

 

 

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India – Jan Lokpal Bill Obstruction

August 25, 2011

By Padmini Arhant

India political reform with people party representing mainstream especially the poor, marginalized and ostracized along with middle class reflecting intellect, integrity and patriotism is the preliminary step against corruption.

Jai Hind!

Peace to all!

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

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India – Jan Lokpal Bill Obstruction

August 25, 2011

By Padmini Arhant

Despite civil society leader Shri Anna Hazare’s 10th consecutive day fasting, the impasse with the government not yet over.

The government stance on Jan Lokpal has changed from positive to prolong mode basically undermining republic proposal for a strong anti-corruption law.

Team Anna members were deeply disappointed on the dramatic transformation in the government’s attitude and response during the high level talks with Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee and Law and Justice Minister Salman Khurshid  on August 24, 2011

The government earlier reaction on August 23, 2011to Jan Lokpal bill was conciliatory and more inclined to introduce the bill in Parliament.

Subsequently the government has taken 180 degrees turn adopting a harsher demeanor and refusing to present the Jan Lokpal bill claiming the government Lokpal bill was already in place for discussion.

Even though government Lokpal has been established as weak and fundamentally flawed to deal with the corruption level in politics and society.

The catalyst for this development is the strategy adopted at the two meetings CCPA (Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs) and CCG (Congress Core Group) held on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 following Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee meeting with Anna Team on that day.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh convened both emergency meetings with the latter held at PM’s residence to discuss on Hazare issue.

Congress Core Group was represented by the party’s highest policy-making body to plan the next course of action against Jan Lokpal bill.

Amid internal politics within Congress party during the CCPA meeting, the administration’s two most influential and highly controversial ministers –

Home Minister P. Chidambatam and Communications Minister Kapil Sibal had instructed the committee to abandon the soft treatment of Shri Anna Hazare, his team and Jan Lokpal discussion.

Instead prescribed a hard line approach towards the team and the Jan Lokpal issue.

Accordingly, when the previously scheduled second round of negotiations took place between the government and Anna team, the decorum described as recalcitrant in manner.

Anna team recounted their experience to the press and media with great regrets that the government remarked Shri Anna Hzare’s fasting as an issue not related to them and Shri Anna Hazare would be responsible for the consequences.

Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA)  and Congress Core group had officially decided to slight Jan Lokpal bill by subjecting citizens backed popular Jan Lokpal to political shenanigans with no due respect for the people’s plight or the Gandhian’s pledge against anti-corruption.

Since the Ministers advise to the committee resonated later in the all party meeting on August 24, 2011 derailing Jan Lokpal progress, the events leading to such recommendations are examine-worthy.

As stated earlier, Jan Lokpal bill is a robust anti-corruption antidote appropriate for the corruption epidemic in politics and general society.

Unlike the government Lokpal sheltering the implicated and those facing corruption charges,

Jan Lokpal includes them for investigation and due process among several other effective measures to curb corruption.

Not surprisingly, the political figures in the ruling and opposition coalition are vehemently opposed to Jan Lokpal becoming the law of the land.

Given the massive corruption scandals defiantly suppressed from CBI investigation and public as well as media scrutiny.

Home Minister P. Chidambaram previously as the Union Finance Minister directly involved in corruption scandals generating the largest black money costing national exchequer a staggering 2 lakhs crores in embezzlements is now ironically the privileged caretaker of the world’s largest democracy.

Congress Party former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram is the epitome of corruption, black money and primary recipient of kickbacks in lucrative deals and notorious 2G Spectrum case and Iron Ore Scam.

Mr. P. Chidambaram is the biggest rival to Jan Lokpal approval and using Home Minister position,

Mr. Chidambaram authorized the brutal crackdown of peaceful participants – men, women and children beaten at night by police at the Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev’s anti-corruption rally on June 4, 2011 and,

Subsequently executed the undemocratic arrest of the 74 years old Shri Anna Hazare prior to peaceful assembly on anti-corruption bill.

Mr. P. Chidambaram demonstrated that he would exercise his authority to demolish Jan Lokpal bill – seeking independent investigation unit for all the more reasons to eradicate corruption.

Corruption Activities by Finance Minister P. Chidambaram:

1. Deal worth Rs. 1700 crores – Hutch-Vodafone involving Essar and Finance Ministry under P. Chidambaram waiving foreign investment rules and not collecting Rs. 10,000 crores in income tax prior to finance ministry deal clearance.

2. Loss of Income to National Treasury – Rs. 80,000 crores in 2G spectrum case with the gains secured in black money benefitting Finance Minister P. Chidambaram, Congress Party and DMK ministers A. Raja and Maran (serving time in prison) costing tax payers in national revenue.

3. Finance Minister P. Chidambaram’s shielding India’s leading industrialists – the Ambani brothers –

A. Mr. Mukesh Ambani in the Reliance to Pathak Committee – three contracts (M9/35, M10/17 and M11/25) through bribery.

B. Mr. Anil Ambani protected by CBI under Home Ministry guidance in the 2G scam with Rs. 990 crore Reliance investment in Swan Telecom. The 10% stake holders in this deal are in prison.

4. Mr. P. Chidambaram’s mega profiteering in black money is from Iron ore scam.  The Finance Minister facilitating illegal mining with generous tax evasions and minimum royalty in MMDR Act violation was a phenomenal loss to the nation especially with the iron ore mining yielding substantial profits to the company and industry.

5. Mr. P. Chidambaram also implicated in the Justice Pathak Inquiry Committee report and Justice Liberhan report.

6. Recently the Home Minister P. Chidambaram cited in New Delhi Watergate for bugging the current Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee’s office.

7. Notwithstanding the dereliction of duty as Home Minister, on Mr. P. Chidambaram’s watch July 13, 2011 Mumbai blast resulted in the loss of precious lives.

This is only the tip of the iceberg in the litany of corruption charges against the honorable Finance Minister and now the Home Minister P. Chidambaram exerting political might to prohibit Jan Lokpal bill –

The formidable anti-corruption act desperately required to liberate the nation from corruption and systemic abuse of power.

Similarly Mr. Kapil Sibal – Congress Party – Communications and Information Technology Minister shares the political scandal on 2G spectrum scam with his colleague Mr. P. Chidambaram,

Apart from Mr. Sibal’s active role in the civil society leader Shri Anna Hazare’s unlawful apprehension,

Mr. Sibal also engaged in obstructing Jan Lokpal bill in Parliament for vested interests.

With a plethora of corruption scandals, the Congress party appointing both ministers in the committee to draft anti-graft is indeed humorous on the administration’s part to treat Lokpal as Jokepal legislation.

On account of incriminating track record, the former Finance Minister and now Home Minister P. Chidambaram must step down from office effective immediately and face trial for betrayal of national trust and undermining democracy at every opportunity diminishing Parliamentary status as the lawmaker and violating constitutional oath to serve the republic of India.

Communications and Technology Minister Kapil Sibal resignation required with trial for 2G spectrum scam to restore democratic values and constitutional law in equal treatment of all citizens regardless of political, economic and social stature.

Cabinet ministers failure to resign from office momentarily would lead to citizens’ peaceful and non-violent protest outside residence demanding their exit.

Jan Lokpal bill in entirety guarantees corruption free society.

Citizens from all walks of life are urged to maintain solidarity in the national cause.

Shri Anna Hazare and team need overwhelming support in Jan Lokpal legislation.

With thoughts and prayers for Shri Anna Hazare’s health,

Wishing Shri Anna Hazare, the team and the people – success with Jan Lokpal bill.

People power must prevail in a democracy.

Jai Hind!

Peace to all!

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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India – Jan Lokpal Bill Impasse and Repercussions

August 24, 2011

By Padmini Arhant

The government is testing civil society patience in motionless Jan Lokpal bill.

Government stall tactics is taking toll on Shri Anna Hazare’s health.

Shri Anna Hazare is 74 years old and has dedicated his life in national service.

The government and oppositions in their resistance to pass Jan Lokpal bill are challenging the civil society momentum to eliminate pervasive corruption.

It is important to shed light on political hypocrisy concerning the Parliamentary laws, constitution, democratic institutions and the procedures…by politicians in violation of these same rules and law of the land that prohibits corruption and criminal activities prevalent in every branch of the government and other areas in society.

The government appointed Parliament Standing Committee on Lokpal has members with respective political baggage and on going corruption charges against them.

With such background within the committee, expecting positive changes on Jan Lokpal designed to bring the violators to justice is an inevitable defeat.

It is a clever political maneuver denying citizens request for strong and fair Jan Lokpal bill adhering to the constitution that upholds republic rule and statutory declaration  –

No one is above the law in real democracy.

When the lawmakers are implicated on various charges, they are obviously expending their political capital to block Jan Lokpal legislation for their lucrative financial security.

Parliament Standing Committee Chairman Abhishek Manu Singhvi as the spokesperson for the government during the interview on August 23, 2011 wasted no time in stating that the bill protecting members facing diverse charges i.e.

All those charge sheeted or implicated for unlawful involvements will not be brought under Lokpal upon legislation.

It is clear that concerted efforts are made to create buffer in safeguarding self-interests with bills prepared in a matter of time for Parliamentary approval.

Similarly bills for Parliament members’ salary increase…and anything to benefit them is expedited without political wrangling witnessed on Jan Lokpal bill.

If Parliament members truly believed in democratic governance yet to be established in the increasing political oppression on national issues,

Then the popular anti-corruption law would not be subjected to undemocratic convoluted means to maintain status quo.

The outpouring public grievances on corruption beginning with the political system down to basic service in the society is discarded by Parliament members primarily elected to alleviate citizens’ suffering largely emanating from corrupt environment.

Political talks thus far has not produced the desirable outcome – Jan Lokpal bill with no preferential treatment to any branches of the government considering the massive corruption scandals at state and national levels brought to public attention in the past and recent years pre-empt the outlined –

Jan Lokpal main framework:

Including PM, JUDICIARY and Incumbent Members of Parliament caught in corruption act under Lokpal purview.

Likewise rigid Lokyukta for state corruptions noted in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan…and others across the nation.

Lokpal and Lokyukta to investigate and deliver decisions on corruption cases from the highest to the lowest in the hierarchy following the democratic principle –

All are equal and accordingly laws would be applicable to crimes committed regardless of political, economic and social stature.

Citizens charter guiding victims of corruption to report to the nearest accessible authority for quick response and appropriate results.

Anti-corruption wing from CBI delineated from the existing structure basically in place to promote criminality in the highest order.

Lokpal and Lokyukta to comprise members independent from political, economic and social influences for effective role in deterring bribery and corruption culture.

Jan Lokpal and Lokyukta objectives are to create simplistic and highly efficient anti-corruption authority to monitor and deal with corruption in daily existence.

Additionally, citizens on their part could adopt the resist-corruption approach and use technology to share their experience and expose individuals demanding bribes to discourage corruption currently practiced as religion in the society.

Similarly address nepotism depriving both merit-based and marginalized demography from equal and fair opportunity.

As for cronyism predominantly in politics and economic sectors –  be a model for success through hard work, commitment and integrity rather than disingenuous appeasements and short cut strategies.

Most importantly do not abandon moral and ethics in daily life.

Never be afraid to speak the truth and display courage to defend the weak and the voiceless within and around you.

Do not tolerate injustice for it would only spread immorality,

Instead seek peaceful and non-violent course to prevail in your struggle.

Be informed and raise public awareness on issues.

Last but not the least be peaceful, compassionate and a true patriot.

With respect to the political standoff in the People vs. Politics:

The situation is precarious for the government and political factions for not arriving at a consensus in resolving the monumental national issue.

It is imperative for the government to honor republic will with corruption having a devastating impact on citizens’ lives and as a result hindering proportionate national progress.

Given Shri Anna Hazare’s declining health, the government and oppositions contemplation without concrete action to introduce and pass Jan Lokpal bill is conspicuously favoring corruption.

The honorable Parliament members citing the importance of laws and rules on Jan Lokpal issue need to shift focus on the stifling corruption in politics obviously stemming from the slight for the rules and regulations that the civil society is requesting to be mandatory.

Present government position to persuade Shri Anna Hazare to end fast either voluntarily or forcibly would lead to serious repercussions.

Any unfortunate event with Shri Anna Hazare is not ideal for the political powers.

Jan Lokpal bill can no longer be evaded and comparing national issue to state politics is political circumvention for Jan Lokpal bill has unanimous support and political party moving forward with civil society bill would gain enormous political mileage.

Shri Anna Hazare ending fast without government Lokpal withdrawal and Jan Lokpal introduction consisting all of the highlighted proposals exclusively in national interest,

Unlike government and oppositions’ vested interests proved detrimental until now, would lead to citizens’ peaceful and non-violent dissent.

Government and oppositions humble attention to world events with people power emerging victorious in Tunisia, Egypt, Thailand, Libya and soon Syria could perhaps modify irrationality and accept Jan Lokpal bill for corruption free society.

Youth movement and citizens peaceful and non-violent participation is crucial for Jan Lokpal bill victory.

Wishing Shri Anna Hazare strength and energy to succeed in the crusade against corruption.

People power must win on national cause.

Jai Hind!

Peace to all!

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

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India – Jan Lokpal Bill Government Response

August 23, 2011

By Padmini Arhant

The latest development on political stalemate between the government and civil society leader Shri Anna Hazare is encouraging in terms of Prime Minister Man Mohan Singh’s letter enquiring the civil society leader’s health and request to end his fast on the 8th consecutive day.

Additionally, government overtures to civil society for discussion on Jan Lokpal bill through interlocutors and,

Likewise referring the civil society bill to government appointed Parliament Standing Committee on Lokopal with the Chairman being the administration’s key spokesperson and Senior Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi poses conflict of interest,

Besides repeating the process to delay the anticipated outcome.

Although the government gesture to resume talks is welcome, the purpose behind the efforts is clearly not leading towards civil society’s goals i.e. Jan Lokpal legislation in Parliament.

Instead the government’s calculated strategy spins the people’s plea for Jan Lokpal bill subjecting the landmark legislation to bureaucratic rigmarole at Congress members’ discretions in the capacity as Speaker and Lokpal Standing Committee Chairman without any guarantee for approval.

Such innovative tactics to reject Jan Lokpal bill only confirms the government opposition rather than reconciliation in the standoff with the nation.

It would be honorable and incumbent upon the government to extend identical treatment to citizens’ initiated Jan Lokpal bill as the Food bill and Communal Violence drafts from National Advisory Council by Congress Party President Sonia Gandhi received with ruling power’s overwhelming endorsement in Parliament.

Upon non-discriminatory and non-partisan decisions on national issues benefitting people and country they are elected to serve during their term in office,

The much-touted Parliamentary functionality as the legislative body would be legitimized in upholding republic rule.

As stated earlier, Jan Lokpal bill has been under scrutiny for several decades with no intention from political parties to legislate anti-corruption affecting the entire society.

The immediate action for effective results would be to withdraw government introduced Lokpal bill considering the weak version protecting the offenders than preventing corruption not to mention the inevitable defeat from the opposition coalition.

The government is required to present Jan Lokpal bill in Parliament in the same manner as NAC drafts were accepted and expedited with no modifications on the national interest premise.

Any political maneuvers to subvert the robust proposals against corruption would confirm the political party and the member’s determination to prolong status quo at national detriment eluding public and media investigation.

On the contrary, the government and oppositions’ sincere commitment to address corruption in the society would be evident when Jan Lokpal bill is passed with no loopholes or privileges from top bottom in public and private sector.

Essentially the burden squarely upon elected officials on the electorate watch to acknowledge the core democratic principle otherwise the statutory declaration  –

No one is above the law in real democracy.

It is crucial for government to move beyond agreement to exemplify through Jan Lokpal legislation with a strong provision for transparency and accountability tied to consequences in similar manner applicable to average citizens in the society.

Shri Anna Hazare entering into 9th consecutive day fasting is yet another responsibility for the Parliament members more focused on blocking the civil society backed legislation against corruption.

Moreover with rising sentiments and diminishing public patience on the lawmakers’ deliberation to pass Jan Lokpal bill,

The government and oppositions having wasted valuable time and resources no longer at luxury to squander political capital earned from the electorates ballots in a democratic system.

Shri Anna Hazare’s health and survival rests on the Parliament members’ political will to accelerate Jan Lokpal bill with a unique opportunity to alleviate citizens plight from corruption.

Indian mass is looking forward to Jan Lokpal bill swift passage by government and oppositions this week before Parliament session conclusion in semblance to their response to NAC authorized legislations.

Meanwhile Indian patriots solidarity is paramount to succeed in the crusade against corruption, nepotism and cronyism.

With prayers for Shri Anna Hazare’s well being,

People power must ensure Jan Lokpal bill becomes the law of the land today for a brighter tomorrow.

Jai Hind!

Peace to all!

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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India – Shri Anna Hazare’s Health and Government Inaction

August 22, 2011

By Padmini Arhant

Government inaction on Jan Lokpal bill is rejection of republic will.

The government explanation for ignoring the overwhelming public plea to pass Jan Lokpal bill is not convincing and procrastination does not serve in public or national interest except benefitting political agenda.

This strategy is undemocratic.   With the nation behind Jan Lokpal bill, the reluctance to expedite legislation clarifies the government apathy for people suffering,

Notwithstanding the economic liability burdened on the youth and struggling segments in the society.

If the ruling power and the opposition alike do not have any inclination to disavow corruption rampant in politics and across the society,

Then the Indian electorate could exercise the democratic right to replace their representatives with members pledged to the nation and the citizens rather than submitting to foreign subjugation.

As for the constitutionality clichéd in the ruling power’s defense in declining people’s request on anti-corruption law,

It is poignant to raise the question –

Is promoting dynastic rule declared democratic in the Constitution?

While civil movement leader Shri Anna Hazare’s vision for corrupt free society denigrated by ruling authority comparing the Gandhian to fallen Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and Communist ex-premier Mao Tse-Tung,

Indian governance emulating Italian model under Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and deteriorating further in adapting former Prime Minister Benito Mussolini’s hardline leadership exhibited during brutal clamp down of peaceful participants – men, women and children beaten at night unbeknown by police force per incumbent authority’s authorization at Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev’s anti-corruption rally on June 4, 2011.

Subsequently apprehending the non-violent and peaceful dissenter  – 73 years old Shri Anna Hazare absconded to undisclosed location prior to imprisonment in Tihar Jail on August 16, 2011 is indeed a grave concern for the oppressed world’s largest democracy.

Furthermore, Congress Party complicity in the Sri Lankan government genocide of ethnic Tamils with logistic assistance to Sri Lanka in the mission,

Accompanied by honoring the Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa as the chief guest at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi despite the Sri Lankan leader’s atrocities in the ethnic cleansing of Tamils in Sri Lanka –

Confirms the Congress Party leadership’s blatant disregard for Indian nationals plight and humanity at large.

In light of these extreme measures and reckless decisions the ruling party has lost legitimacy as a democratic government and the oppositions complacency largely contributed to abuse of power defying citizens’ call for accountability on national issues.

Unless corruption, nepotism and cronyism is uprooted from the political apparatus – the epidemic source in the society,

Indian progress will not reach the vast majority desperate for liberation from economic woes, social injustice and now political oppression.

Shri Anna Hazare’s health is understandably precarious on the 8th consecutive day of fasting and,

The government determination to deny the citizens freedom from corruption through Jan Lokpal bill proves the political establishment has lost credibility to govern the nation founded by Mahatma Gandhi and many venerable leaders’ sacrifices.

Indian citizens and expatriates around the globe ought to be commended for their relentless campaign against corruption and solidarity in the crusade sets precedence to the rest of the world.

Prime Minister Man Mohan Singh and opposition leaders could resolve this national crisis immediately with the acknowledgment of Jan Lokpal bill to address the systemic corruption crippling the society.

Reiterating the urgency to adopt Jan Lokpal bill as the viable solution to curb corruption and resurrect ethical conduct in daily life.

Shri Anna Hazare ending fast is vital for the leader’s survival and national unity.

The government and opposition leaders political fate is largely dependent on their humble outreach to heal the nation’s pain endured in the corruption riddled system by legislating Jan Lokpal bill.

If the leaders at the political helm hesitate in eradicating corruption, then the youth of today to be leaders tomorrow are prepared to bear the torch in the unique rebirth of modern India.

Citizens’ voices will be heard with people power prevailing in national cause.

Shri Anna Hazare’s dream for Jan Lokpal bill could soon be a reality with the united front from all walks of life maintaining momentum until Jan Lokpal bill becomes the formidable act in deterring corruption.

Please join Shri Anna Hazare – the inspirational force committed to universal peace and prosperity.

Jai Hind!

Peace to all!

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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