भारतीय राजनीतिक भ्रष्टाचार और घोटालों पर अनुकरण काव्य
November 8, 2014
From: Padmini Arhant
Dear Citizens,
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Thank you for your interest.
Padmini Arhant
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भारतीय राजनीतिक भ्रष्टाचार और घोटालों पर अनुकरण काव्य
लेखक, कलाकार और प्रस्तुतकर्ता – पद्मिनी अरहंत
नमसकर!
नमस्कार!
प्रश्न: आपका शुभ नाम
उत्तर: मेरा नाम है मुन्नीभाई पटेल
प्रश्न: आप क्या उद्योग क्षेत्र से है?
उत्तर: मेरा बहुत बड़ा कारोबार है
प्रश्न: अच्छा तो आप इंडस्ट्रियलिस्ट है
उत्तर: आप भी कमाल करती है, जब मैं पूरी इकॉनमी, राजनीति, सेना और समाज संभालता हूँ तो आप मुझे केवळ उद्योगपति कहकर मेरा अपमान कर रही हैं
प्रश्न: हमें स्पष्ट रूप से समझायेंगे?
उत्तर: जी, मैं भारत का प्रधान मंत्री हूँ. मैं ही नरिंदर दामोदर मोदी हूँ.
प्रश्न: मगर आपने तो अपना परिचय मुन्नीभाई पटेल. कहकर आरम्भ किये थे. अब अचानक प्रधान मंत्री नरिंदर मोदी कैसे हो गए?
उत्तर: वैसे ही जैसे नरिंदर मोदी रातों रात हर हर महादेव बना दिए गए है. और तो और उन्हें उनके अस्तित्व से विपरीत किसी अन्य पहचान भी दिए जाते हैं. जैसेकि किसी और के नेक काम और विचारों को उनका अपना बना दिया जाता है जो सरासर अनुचित होने पर भी उचित मानते ह.
प्रश्न: चलिए आप भारत के प्रधान मंत्री नरिंदर मोदी ही सही क्या मैं आप से कुछ प्रश्न पूछ सकती हूँ?
उत्तर: अवश्य पूछिये. आखिर प्रधान मंत्री किसलिए हूँ. जो भी संदेह और आशंकाएं हैं उसे दूर करना मेरा उत्तर दायित्व है.
प्रश्न: मेरा पहला प्रश्न है – धर्म को लेकर समुदाय में अंबनी हो यानि कि सांप्रदायिक हिंसा किस प्रकार हल करेंगे?
उत्तर: देखिये गोदरा वाली किस्सा तो भारत ही नहीं पूरे विश्व को ज्ञात है, उस घटना से अनुमान लगा सकते हैं कि हम इस प्रकार के समस्या किस तरह
निपटाते हैं.
प्रश्न: गोदरा हिंसा मैं तो कई लोग मारे गए थे और उसके पश्चात निरंतर दंग चलता रहा. उसके बारे में आप क्या कहेंगे?
उत्तर: हाँ. राजनीति में सब का अपना अपना शैली और रणनीति हो/ता है. है कि नहीं. हम ने जो सूत्र
प्रश्न: आपका कहना है फार्मूला –
उत्तर: जो भी हो, आप तो जानती हैं मैं हिंदी में भाषण और वार्तालाप करते हैं इसलिए में यह अंग्रेजी वंगरेजी कि अनुवाद नहीं जानता है.
गोदरा में आग भुजाने के बदले तोडा भड़कादिया था. यूं समझ लीजिये कि जिनके पास अधिकार हो, वो किसी भी तरह उस अधिकार का उपयोग मेरा कहना है दुरूपयोग कर सकते है. राजनीति में ये तो सत्ता के साथ मिलता विशेषाधिकार है. इसे कौन चीन सकता है?
गोदरा को लेकर मैं यह भी कहूँगा कि चिंगारी को उत्तेजित करना कोई अपराध नहीं माना गया. हाँ कई लोगों कि मृत्यु हुई. यह उनकी दुर्भाग्य है उन्हें समय से पहले संसार त्यागना पड़ा. इसमें मेरा या मेरे सरकार का क्या दोष?
वैसे भी सरकार कि मुख्या मंत्री या कोई विशेष सदस्य कुछ भी कर सकते – हत्या, दंगेफसी, लूटमार . यह तो उनका रिआयत ही. अजी यही तो रहनीति के लक्षण है. भला इसे क्यों मैं भंग करूंगा?
प्रश्न: अब मेरा दूसरा प्रश्न है – काल धन, कर चोरी (टैक्स इवेशन) और दूषण (करप्शन) के बारे में आप का क्या राय है और आप कि सरकार का क्या योजना है?
उत्तर: देखिये मैं पूर्ण रूप से इन विषयों पर यह निर्णय लिया हूँ कि, राजनीति में जितने भी सदस्य चाहे वह पक्ष हो या विपक्ष सभी अपने है. और एक बात बताऊँ विपक्ष कि दृश्य तो जनता की प्रसन्नता के लिए है. वार्ना राजनीति में आपस कि गठबंधन बहुत गहरा और मज़बूत है. हम एक दुसरे कि रक्षा करते हैं मुख्या तौर पर आपराधिक गतिविधियों के मामले में चाहे बड़ी मछली हो या छोटी मछलियाँ – प्रधान मंत्री होने के नाते उन सब कि सुरक्षा मेरा परम कर्त्तव्य है. और मैं प्रतिबद्ध हूँ.
प्रश्न: इन तीन समस्याए के कारण देश को जो घाटा होरा रहा है और करोड़ों जीवन नष्ट होने पर – आपको कोई परवाह नहीं?
उत्तर: यह तो आप जैसी शुभचिंतक को समस्या होगी. मैंने कब आप से कहा कि इसे मैं समस्या समझता हूँ?
देश के धनि और धनवान हो – घूस देकर या लेकर, काला धन बटोरकर, हर अवसर टेड़े मेढे रास्ते अपनाकर अपना सुनेहरा मुहूरत बना लेने में कोई अपराध नहीं. मान लिए आम नागरिुक को इस का भोज सहना होता है – तो क्या हुआ?
जब सामान्य आबादी के प्रतिशत अधिक है तुलना में धनि वर्ग को क्यों कष्ट उठाना है?
प्रश्न: आप का कहना है कि – करप्शन देश को डुबाने से कोई मसला नहीं. साथ साथ आर्थिक असमानता से देश में कोई अंतर नहीं पड़ता.
कथन: धनि वर्ग कि सहयोग को आप मुख्यत्व देते आये हैं. यह तो गुजरात में प्रत्यक्ष है जब आप उस प्रदेश के मुख्य मंत्री थे – सार्वजनिक भूमि को निजीकरण बनाकर कई इंडस्ट्रलिस्ट को गुजरात में प्रधान ओनरशिप दिलाये.
प्रश्न: तीसरा और अंतिम प्रश्न है – यूनाइटेड स्टेट्स और हेजेमनी (नायकत्व) जो विश्व पर झूठा प्राधान्य अधिकार जमाये हुए है अथवा सुप्रीमसी – उनके साथ आप का घनिष्ठ संबंध प्रकट है. कुछ ही समय पेहेले यूनाइटेड स्टेट्स ने आप को विजिटर वीसा के लिए भी अनुमति नहीं दिए. अब एकाएक यह परिवरतन कहाँ से आगय?
उत्तर: सब समय समय कि बात है. आज हम इसलिए उनके विरोधी नहीं क्यों कि हम उनके प्रतिनिधि है. उनके प्रत्येक विषय पर अनुकूल है. सहमत है. उनके पालिसी से लेकर अन्यथा राज शासन प्रधानता से प्रभावित होकर अपना संपूर्ण समर्थन देते है. ऐसे ही तो पदवी, यश और कीर्ति प्राप्त होता है. पाप करना और पाप कि सहायता से राज नीति यथास्थिति है.
निष्कर्ष: अच्छा मुन्नी भाई पटेल उपनाम बनावटी प्रधान मंत्री नरिंदर दामोदर मोदी – मेरे प्रश्नों के उत्तर के लिए धन्यवाद.
नमस्कार!
पद्मिनी अरहंत
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From: Padmini Arhant
Dear Citizens,
Welcome to the parody on Indian Political Corruption and Scams as well as identity theft.
For international visitors, English translation is provided below.
Thank you for your interest.
Padmini Arhant
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By Author, Actor and Presenter – Padmini Arhant
Namaste!
Namaste!
Q. What is your name?
A. My name is Munnibhai Patel.
Q. Are you from the economic sector?
A. I have large business.
Q. Are you an industrialist?
A. What are you saying? When I manage economy, politics, security and society, you are being disrespectful by classifying my designation as an industrialist.
Q. Could you please clarify?
A. Yes. I am India’s Prime Minister. I am Narinder Damodar Modi.
Q. But you introduced yourself as Munnibhai Patel in the beginning! Now, suddenly how come you are Narinder Modi?
A. I have become Narinder Modi just like Narinder Modi is presented as Almighty God Shiva overnight. Moreover Narinder Modi is being assigned identity paradoxical to his individual trait besides attributing specific entity’s good work and ideas as his and not to mention such unethical practice regarded ethical in society.
Q. All right. Assuming you as the Prime Minister of India, Narinder Modi, could I ask you few questions.
A. Certainly. You may ask questions. As Prime Minister it is my responsibility to clarify doubts and dispel fears about anything.
Q. My first question is – How would you resolve religion related social unrest i.e. communal violence in society?
A. You see. Godhra incident is well known not only in India but worldwide. You can assess from that event how we deal with these issues.
Q. There were many casualties during Godhra violence. Subsequently continuous riots happened. What is your view in this context?
A. In politics, everyone has their own style and strategy. My tactic…
Q. You mean your formula?
A. Yes. Something like that and you know I communicate and deliver speech only in Hindi. I don’t know English translation.
In Godhra, rather than dousing fire, I instigated violence. Try to understand that those who are in a position of authority has every right to use, I mean misuse power. This is a prerogative that comes with power in politics. How can anyone seize this privilege?
Furthermore on Godhra, I would say that inflaming the ignited spark was not considered a crime. I agree that many people died in the outcome They are the unfortunate ones who had to prematurely depart from this world. How could anyone hold me or my administration responsible?
In fact in government – leaderships and key political figures are absolved of crimes ranging from murder, violence and embezzlement. This is concession to them and depicts political reality. Why would I ever dissolve this norm?
Q. My second question is – What is your view on black money, tax evasion and corruption and your administration plan regarding this problem?
A. You see in after thought on all these issues – I have decided that in politics there are no rivals for they are all one of us. Let me also add that there is no such thing as opposition in politics. Whatever is being demonstrated is to appease the public. Otherwise unity within political establishment is quite deep and strong.
We defend each other and look out for one another especially in criminal activities whether they are a big or a small fish – being the Prime Minister safeguarding them is my prime duty and I am committed in that respect.
Q. Are you not concerned about these three issues causing national revenue loss notwithstanding the destruction of billion lives as a result.
A. This could be a problem for well-wisher like you. When did I tell you that I consider these issues are a problem?
The rich getting richer through bribery, black money hoarding and using nefarious means as golden opportunity to accumulate wealth is not a crime. Agreed that the average citizens are forced to bear the burden and so what if they have to do so?
When average citizens are the majority among the population, why should the wealthiest experience any difficulty?
Q. Do you mean that corruption being detrimental to the nation alongside creating economic disparity makes no difference?
Remark: Your trajectory reflects your consistent support to the affluent class since you were the chief minister of Gujarat. This is also evident in your approval of privatization of public land allowing many industrialists to acquire prime ownership in that state.
Q. My third and final question is – United States and hegemony exerting false authority i.e. supremacy across the globe – your close relationship with them is revealed. Not long ago United States State department declined even visitor visa to you and now what brings about this transformation?
A. This is all a matter of time. Today I am not their rival because I am their representative. I am in agreement with them on every issue. I am impressed with their policy and global dominance and extend complete cooperation to them. This is how you achieve power, fame and fortune. Committing sins and complicit with sinners leads to political status quo.
Conclusion: All right Munnibhai Patel alias fake Prime Minister Narinder Damodar Modi – Thank you for your answers to my questions.
Namaste!
Padmini Arhant
India – Gandhi Jayanti 2014
October 3, 2014
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By Padmini Arhant
India celebrates Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday on October 2, 2014.
Mahatma Gandhi, the prominent leader led India towards independence movement.
However, the foreign influence and political loyalty to domestic and overseas interests lay overcast and confirm the dominion republic status rendering Mahatma Gandhi and several other patriots sacrifice futile.
India’s political system under hegemony control conditioned to oblige and appease colonial powers and institutions behind global mayhem.
The subversion of democracy evident in flawed electoral events invariably comprising vote rigging, counterfeit notes distribution to buy votes, black money circulation alongside foreign financing is anything but free and fair election.
Regardless of political parties and factions, the proxy rule continues at hegemony behest with subjugation substituting liberation.
The world’s largest democracy in disguise represents and implements hegemony agenda beginning with suppression of free speech, zero tolerance to fact finding and truth presentation, curbing constructive criticism against misuse of authority, excess power to leaderships and Parliament members and,
Last but not the least extraordinary privileges at taxpayers expense are the core elements of dysfunctional governance.
The key factor is the lack of initiative and political will to crackdown on corruption leaving politics the epicenter for abuse of public office and funds using the relevant position to rake profits through strong alliance with economic, entertainment and other sectors in the nation.
The current administration and political counterparts participation in the Clean India campaign could perhaps be appropriate in directing attention towards Clean Indian Politics bringing entities involved in various scandals and scams without exception to justice.
Furthermore, the political authorities in ruling and opposition pursuing high moral ground could lead the nation with asset disclosure and surrender of wealth desperately required to promote economic and social equality.
The leaderships’ action in this context as trendsetter for rank and file in politics as well as the entire country might be the turning point in Indian political history.
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan could be successful only upon Swatantra Bharat Prayas in the freedom from corruption and hegemony policy arguably posing impediments in meaningful development.
The resistance to sanitize political environment witnessed until today with little or no desire to pass effective anti-corruption bill and law enforcement on lawmakers despite them being the majority lawbreakers is reflective of fractured structure.
Not to mention criminal background amongst ruling class become the acceptable norm evolving into life threatening epidemic.
The internal purification is essential in removing the clutter and waste from human mind.
The self-cleansing act via introspection while renouncing illegal surveillance on selective targets is the preliminary step towards reconciliation with reality.
Subsequently the process would facilitate to exemplify honesty and integrity – a rare commodity in politics.
Clean India motto preceded by Corruption free India as cornerstone to healthy living standards would then prove political commitment to pervasive progress.
Failure to clear clogging in political apparatus and government operation attributed to net deficit in ethics and propriety.
The general surroundings nationwide are the mirror image of political stagnation and foreign dominance.
Accordingly, addressing the issue at origin would improve the situation all around.
Mahatma Gandhi and other brave souls hard fought independence is compromised in the contemporary political pledge of allegiance to regency and dynasty.
The emancipation struggle is prolonged for those yet to experience liberty from economic woes and disenfranchisement.
On that note, I convey my best wishes to Indian electorate in revival of democracy representative of people and governance protecting national treasury and endowments rather than political members crimes with impunity.
Jai Bharat!
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
India – Tamil Nadu Political Status
September 28, 2014
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By Padmini Arhant
The latest development in the Southern State of Tamil Nadu politics with incumbent Chief Minister Jayalalitha convicted and sentenced to 4 years jail term on disproportionate assets case is a positive step towards curbing corruption.
However, selective indictments in politics could mean the probe is politically motivated and undermine the necessity for universal application of law regardless of stature in society.
The corruption in politics is enabled by misinterpretation of power by those elected to public office besides impunity protecting and shielding unscrupulousness and flagrant abuse of authority.
When lawmakers introduce laws through legislation in society, they exempt them from such laws and disregard the importance to set example in abiding by the rules and regulations that are enforced on ordinary people.
The legislators, administration and government employees’ involvement in corruption scandals having become the standard practice,
The political members maintaining close ties with economic and entertainment sector utilize the career to make fortune accumulating wealth lasting over several generations.
They ignore consequences of their actions on 1.2 billion people with significant majority forced into abject poverty or severe economic condition.
Notwithstanding the economic liability from tax evasions, black money in overseas bank accounts, tax havens along with kick backs on deals depleting national treasury shift the burden on middle class and lower income category as taxpayers in the country.
The political representatives barring exceptions do not represent the electorate electing them to power.
Instead they diligently safeguard their own and campaign financiers interest to continue the trend in mutual benefit.
Accordingly the hunger for power and the urge to remain in position is stronger and they spare no opportunity to prolong their rule at all costs including arrangements for party loyalists as substitute until they explore options to buy justice for a price through bail and other available means to avoid jail sentence.
Yet another strategy for political parties whether ruling or opposition is to engage taxpayer funded intelligence agency and taxation department as intimidation tools against anyone perceived potential threat to status quo.
The judicial process against ex-chief minister Jayalalitha might be the tip of the iceberg in Indian politics.
Nonetheless the inquiry followed by legal proceedings and appropriate findings against members in political, economic, entertainment, religion and social domain without bias or preferential treatment is critical to revive fairness and equality on compliance with law.
Again the influential status often overrides adherence amongst the rich, famous and the powerful fostering corruption culture.
In a real democracy, there would be no hierarchy with uniformity and consistency across the spectrum conforming to egalitarianism.
Essentially, the other political party leaderships as well as individuals and organizations are to be brought under scrutiny and subject to financial disclosure expediting national revenue recovery from overseas tax shelter.
In this context, members of Tamil Nadu DMK party chief Karunanidhi and family, AIADMK and different political factions within the state and,
Similarly in every other state in India beginning with Central Government in capital New Delhi – Congress Chief Sonia Gandhi, former Prime Ministerial candidate Rahul Gandhi, former Home and Finance Minister P. Chidambaram, ex-Communications minister Kapil Sibal, the predecessor Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, former Chief Minister of Delhi Sheila Dikshit to name a few in Congress party.
Likewise with BJP – Prime Minister Narinder Modi, Finance and Defense Minister Arun Jaitley, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Minister for Women and Child Development Meneka Gandhi and counterparts in the administration and nationwide be commissioned to public verification.
AAP founder Arvind Kejriwal and party affiliates and,
Prominently former Chief Minister for Uttar Pradesh Mayawati and political rivals in the state.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool members, CPI(M) and relevant groups in the region.
Maharashtra’s Shiv Sena, former Chief Minister Sharad Pawar and political contenders in the state.
Bihar’s RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and alike.
The transparency and accountability on regional and national political parties not excluding economic and other fields would determine democratic functionality.
The notion that serving members in politics could not be tried despite evidence based charges due to political immunity is subversion of democracy.
As a result politics is leading the nation in unethical and treasonous act during official period optimizing personal economic security.
The people in Tamil Nadu and rest of India dismissal of corrosive system epitomizing corruption, embezzlement and power concentration replacing with integrity, ingenuity, intellect and sincerity is the foundation for true independence.
In the absence of checks and balances, the privileges are far too many with cart blanche authority proved detrimental to national progress.
Tamil Nadu moving away from tradition i.e. alternating between two political parties – DMK, AIADMK and the ambit – Congress, BJP or proxy and settling for authentic people power setting aside reservations is the holistic approach to moral decadence.
I convey my best wishes to people in Tamil Nadu and India for republic empowerment.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
India – Jammu and Kashmir Flood Situation
September 20, 2014
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By Padmini Arhant
The recent natural disaster in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir has claimed many lives besides severe damages to livelihoods, residents’ homes and public convenience in the capital Srinagar and several areas of the valley.
Whenever such calamity hits the territory, the death toll and destruction has significant impact on survivors and often paralyzes the system.
The Central and state authorities preparedness in crisis management and mitigation is subject to test and the failure leads to major hazards with much longer recovery time.
The flood victims in Srinagar and Jammu have suffered enormously considering the delay in initial response on rescue operation.
However, subsequent relief efforts are pertinent and maintaining humanitarian assistance also contain casualties emanating from water borne disease and lack of basic requirements during emergency situation.
The environment neglect and various activities to satisfy energy demands whilst refusing to consider solar, wind, hydro conductivity and other natural sources contribute to extreme weather conditions accompanied by human and economic losses for the state and the people.
Political decisions overriding evidence based facts on environmental matter and non-commitment towards climate treaty are contentious and attributed to inhabitants declining general health status.
Furthermore the absence of effective strategy towards carbon reduction and earth protection endanger life and planet sustenance.
The political authorities concerted steps to compete with other carbon emitters by expanding automobile manufacturing without smog control regulations and preventive actions affect air quality resulting in massive pollution.
Unfortunately the serious lapse in regulatory measures and violations contaminate habitat not to mention the economic liability pertaining to health care costs with sharp escalation in pulmonary ailments like respiratory problems viz. asthma commonly experienced among children and elders in society.
As long as rivers, mountains, sky and soil remain under relentless attack and abuse – for instance the subterranean nuclear testing ramifications are hardly a concern for political and military leaderships engaged in nuclear weapons enhancement.
Arguably the political and economic drive at planet’s peril is existential threat to humanity.
The industrialized nations together with emerging economies bear collective responsibility in eliminating toxicity produced through diverse agents and pollutants posing greater risks to all species and causing ecological imbalance that could ultimately breakdown food pyramid and disrupt natural cycle.
The special interests backed governments illogical stance in denying environment woes from reckless and counterproductive indulgence is an impediment to corrective remedies in altering climatic variations witnessed in many parts of the world.
The developing nations in particular made vulnerable to rapidly changing seasons summarily threatening survival.
Unless recognition on planet degradation with prompt solutions are implemented,
The rising sea levels behind melting ice caps or alternatively drought and famine in Africa and regions exposed to drastic deforestation including rain forests depletion in the Amazon, Latin America or Congo in Africa, Indonesia and New Guinea in the Asia Pacific create tremendous challenges for local population transforming original landscape to undesirable level.
India’s Jammu and Kashmir latest tragedy from floods is deeply regrettable.
Hopefully citizens and political leaderships precautionary planning and readiness would avert catastrophe in the future.
I offer my sincere condolence to mournful families and pray for solace and peace to the citizens in Jammu and Kashmir.
May God bless the people in Jammu and Kashmir enabling the healing process essential to overcome suffering.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
Indian Sub-Continent – Independence Day Celebration 2014
August 16, 2014
By Padmini Arhant
Independence day celebrations in Pakistan on August 14 and India on August 15 provides opportunity to reflect on the journey traveled since patriots’ martyrdom.
National governance representative of mainstream population viz. the middle class, lower income, poorest of the poor, marginalized, ostracized and disenfranchised in society would constitute republic status rather than the rich, famous and powerful class prevalent dominance.
The system represented by political parties with power sharing among family members conforming to dynasty rule and other factions headed by celebrities from the entertainment and economic sectors for decades denying genuine people voice is far from being democratic besides contributing to the widening gap between the haves and have-nots in the country.
Notwithstanding the domestic and foreign interests groups control further exacerbates suffering and undermine sovereignty.
India and Pakistan citizens are deprived of fairness and equality in the ever increasing foreign influence and intrusion in politics, military and economic decisions promoting subjugation and polarization to benefit hegemony.
Both nations are also confronted with economic woes, security concerns related to preventable cross border tensions, terrorism and widespread violence prohibiting peaceful co-existence.
Another important factor arguably remaining major hindrance in rapid growth and development is corruption, tax evasion and wealth amassment.
The deposits in overseas bank accounts, tax havens and shelter cost taxpayers trillions of dollars that could otherwise eliminate abject poverty, curable disease and illiteracy in addition to building and improving infrastructure.
In the absence of transparency and accountability due to complicity amongst political establishment, the epidemic of corruption depleting national treasury facilitates black money circulation and money laundering through diverse means especially during election ironically declared as free and fair process.
Furthermore, those involved in corruption deals and scandals continue to make fortune at the vast majority expense. The entities are protected with immunity legitimizing their activities despite significant loss to the economy.
Utilizing political position as Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Member of Parliament (MP) in the lower or upper house and higher up in the hierarchy they are exempt from judicial probe and appropriate applications of the law that apparently exists only for average citizens nationwide.
Politics intolerance to alternative perspectives and constructive dialogue confirms insecurity not to mention the measures to curb authentic dynamism demonstrates subversion of democracy.
The lack of political will to serve the nation and electorate granting power evident in the stagnant or deteriorating conditions experienced by people across the spectrum.
The economic trend within affluent category restricts the possibility for pervasive progress.
National advancement leaving behind none would guarantee sustainable prosperity.
The contemporary setting premised on exploitation and segregation jeopardizes economic potential considering the impact on collective output.
India and Pakistan relationship as allies instead of adversaries is essential for economic trade, cultural exchange and importantly addressing terror infiltration or militancy in Kashmir and other parts of the country.
Regional friction unnecessarily creates problems with divestments in defense budget alongside declining basic necessities like clean water, air, health care, education, housing, agriculture and employment.
Remembering freedom fighters would be meaningful upon fulfilling the dreams they envisioned for the nation. Such accomplishments would honor their sacrifice.
Best Wishes to citizens in India and Pakistan in reaching milestones with ordinary people empowerment leading to a promising future.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
India – Politics Governed By Deception And Misrepresentation is Destructive
May 29, 2014
By Padmini Arhant
Indian political system premised on plutocracy comprising affluent members from dynasty, economic sector and performers from television and film industry pledged allegiance to hegemony agenda promotes self-destructive ideology and misrepresentation through innuendoes resulting in inevitable disaster especially for those in collusion in any manner.
The willful misconduct in adherence to internal and external sources ill-advised strategy would mean kamikaze indulgence with ripple effect on the entire establishment.
The political structure marred with corruption and third of elected members admittedly from criminal background besides false disclosure on educational qualifications and personal data misleading constituents and nation confirm the lack of integrity known to be a rare commodity in politics.
Notwithstanding the foreign national led faction as the extension of imperialism having depleted treasury and led the nation towards unprecedented setbacks in every respect eclipse the prospects for a new beginning.
Unfortunately the elements espousing detrimental aspirations in cooperation with unscrupulous enterprise pose hindrance in India’s ability to rise and reach milestones at the expense of vast majority in the country.
The elected government headed by Prime Minister Narender Modi with massive political capital is subject to litmus test on the courage and determination to eliminate the epidemic of corruption, black money recovery and tax evasions arguably suppress growth and development despite the work force tremendous potential.
Last but not the least investigation and accountability without exceptions commencing with beneficiaries of Bofor scandal leading to scams up until now has burdened Indian economy and taxpayers in liabilities not to mention the depravation of national revenue denied billion population fair economic opportunity.
The ruling party tasked by the electorate to prove the political will in the crack down on corruption culture evidently corrosive and defy logic, legality and ethics.
Unlike the predecessor governance alluding to authoritarianism in the past decade that had little or zero tolerance to constructive analysis and alternative perspectives on government counterproductive policies or decisions,
The present authority respect for freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and individual rights barring negative smear campaigns and surveillance activity utilizing taxpayer funded contingency would clarify delineation from dysfunctional and defective politics.
India moving forward with due recognition for positive contributions is largely dependent on national preparedness to transcend parochial disposition and ancient caste system abrogation.
The hierarchy tradition notably degenerative and prevents the possibility for transformation into progressive egalitarian society.
Politics in particular exploiting religion, ethnicity and diverse orientation under the guise of secularism is behind tensions and communal divide nationwide.
The state and hegemony controlled communication media and press corps predominantly engaged in deflection of public attention from real issues to manufactured and fabricated events evade transparency.
The relentless pursuit targeting truth seekers and speakers being the voice for the voiceless and defenseless is the political trend to stifle challenge seeking fundamental change.
India’s independence would be verifiable upon disinheritance of foreign imposed subservience as dominion republic emerging to be reliable power in meeting expectations at every level.
Best Wishes to the marginalized and disenfranchised demography in the achievement of fairness and equality in the persistently exclusive political apparatus.
Peace to all!
Tbank you.
Padmini Arhant
India – Ethics in Politics
May 25, 2014
By Padmini Arhant
Indian election is over and the winning political parties along with opposition are being sworn to various posts in the legislative assembly.
Meanwhile the relevant data released by National Election Watch (NEW) and Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) confirm that every third newly elected MP has a criminal case.
According to the report the trend in the election of parliament members with criminal charges disclosed in their affidavits exponentially higher in the 16th Lok Sabha i.e. the recently ended election.
Similarly the surge in 2009 was no less considering the influx of domestic and foreign funds in election campaign combined with the absence of accountability invalidating electability criteria.
Among 541 from 543 elected members – 186 otherwise 34 percent are declared to have criminal cases against them in the current electoral outcome with a sharp 4 percent increase than earlier.
The statistics reveal that out of 186 winning members in the latest Lok Sabha election with criminal charges –
112 or 21 percent of them acknowledged to have serious criminal cases notwithstanding murder, attempt to murder, responsible for communal clashes, abductions and crimes against women.
Furthermore, those with criminal background prevailing in the election evidently greater i.e. 13 percent compared with contestants in possession of clean record only having 5 percent winning chance.
Again 442 out of 543 i.e. 82 percent of winning candidates economic status is categorized as millionaires or crorepati.
Both major political parties – BJP 237 out of 281 – 84 percent and,
Congress 35 (80 percent) of 44 winners are millionaires / crorepatis not to mention the billionaires in the hierarchy.
As for the regional factions party wise – 29 (78 percent) of 37 winners in AIADMK and,
Trinamool Congress (TMC) 21 (62 percent) of 34 elected members admittedly have assets exceeding 1 crore / million or more.
The average asset for individual winner is Rs. 14.61 crore / million and each candidate including those losing elections is Rs. 3.16 crore.
BJP 281 successful candidates average wealth is Rs. 11.59 crore whereas 44 Lok Sabha representative for Congress average asset net worth Rs. 16.71 crore.
In terms of literacy in the just concluded election – the report highlights on one elected candidate as self-claimed illiterate.
Moreover 125 (23 percent) winners have educational qualifications Class 12 or below.
Simultaneously 405 (75 percent) are graduates and above.
On the age group – 202 (37 percent) fall in the age group 25 – 50 years.
298 (55 percent) are between 51 -70 years.
The remaining 41 elected are 71 and over.
The gender ratio difference is still substantial with 61 (11 percent) women elected to parliament with 543 seats despite the representation relatively better than the number – 57 women in 2009 election result.
Obviously the political reform encompassing appropriate standards to perform the constitutional duty as diligent capable lawmakers with credibility and integrity urgently required for proper understanding and implementation of laws demonstrating effective governance.
The disclosure is a reflection of the political system disconnect with mainstream reality.
The lack of transparency and political immunity facilitates tradition ignoring ethics and eligibility for the position in public office.
However, the new concept and framework will be provided in this context to improve efficiency and reliance on government role besides independence from hegemony dominance.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
India – General Election 2014 Result Review
May 19, 2014
By Padmini Arhant
India’s 2014 national election concluded with massive victory for Prime Ministerial candidate Narender Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) gaining absolute majority without coalition requirement to form government.
British Empire appointee Alan O. Hume founded Congress contemporarily headed by party chief Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and family experienced colossal defeat in the recent election.
Congress Party tallied 44 out of 543 seats in the Lower House aka Lok Sabha polls this year.
The party’s substantial decline attributed to numerous corruption scandals, black money in Swiss banks and tax havens, soaring inflation, high unemployment and violence against women besides terror attacks in Mumbai, New Delhi and Bangalore…in the past three years under Congress UPA2 governance.
Notwithstanding government clamp down on anti-corruption rally resulting in casualty and youth peaceful protest related to assault on women infiltrated by politically instigated anti-social elements caused police personnel death and left several injured in the capital, New Delhi.
Similarly the Congress party and regional allies nationwide suffered setbacks and failed to win any Lok Sabha seats from prominent states like Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir and more.
The electoral mandate is for fundamental change in political system transcending exclusivity and partisanship on social as well as economic issues dominant in the previous and the outgoing administration.
On the economic front, the politics prioritized campaign financiers interests and pursued external forces globalization agenda with little or no concern towards impact on local community.
The taxpayers funded government in the last decade was preoccupied in battling corruption charges and opposing anti-corruption law enactment.
Furthermore, the representation in Parliament was not inclusive and instead shared among the affluent, famous and powerful in society.
Accordingly, the political backlash against once regarded main party Congress and allies witnessed in 2014 election.
Indian electorate response understandably aimed at political reform with adequate mainstream participation in Parliament encompassing the marginalized and disenfranchised demography that could subsequently lead to fair income distribution, economic growth and development in areas long neglected due to lack of investment.
India’s progress confined to wealthy segments while the remaining citizens across the nation burdened with economic woes arguably influenced voter decision.
Additionally loss of national revenue from tax evasion and corruption contributed to large voter turnout rejecting those responsible for status quo.
Some states also set precedence in 2014 election expressing dissent on misuse of political capital denying those groups electability from the respective territory.
Nonetheless, the political structure is far from being perfected considering the reelection of some incumbents despite their involvement in high profile scams and investigations stifled to prevent exposure.
The constituents enabling the return of these candidacies perhaps expect different performance even though such anticipation earlier delivered disappointment maintaining the trend in empty promises on campaign trail and continuation of business as usual.
Indian election has provided unique possibility for real transformation in every frontier and Prime Minister-elect Narender Modi with BJP leaders and others support could realize goals for the entire nation leaving behind none in the process.
Congratulations and Best Wishes! To Prime Minister-elect Narender Modi, BJP and NDA alliance and political factions on the success and impressive record.
The roadmap for India’s rebirth will be presented in due course following the landmark election.
Jai Bharat!
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
Briefing – EU Role in International Crises And Congress Party in Indian Politics
May 14, 2014
From: Padmini Arhant
Dear Citizens,
You are invited to join the briefing on EU role in international crises followed by Congress party in Indian politics.
Thank you for your interest.
Padmini Arhant
Briefing – India Post Election Review
May 13, 2014
From: Padmini Arhant
Dear Citizens,
You are welcome to join the briefing on India Post Election review scheduled in approximately 30 mins to your local time.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant