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Audio Presentation – Parody on Identity Theft
November 7, 2014
Religious Event – Eid-Ul-Fitr 2014
October 6, 2014
Topic Discussion – Departure of Hegemony and Proxies Behind Global Mayhem
September 16, 2014
Iraq – Takfiri Militancy and Escalation of Violence
June 29, 2014
Syria – Presidential Election 2014
June 8, 2014
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June 4, 2014
Palestine – Unity Government Formation
June 4, 2014
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
United States – Memorial Day 2014
May 26, 2014
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