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Bangladesh – Political Crises Resolution

By Padmini Arhant

The political unrest in the South Asian country, Bangladesh amid controversial Parliamentary election having claimed at least 160 lives and many injured is reflective of incumbent and opposition leaderships personal ambitions prioritized over national interest.

Bangladesh post independence in 1971 is yet to experience political stability along with economic and social developments especially among vast majority of struggling population. 

Political systems premised on dynasty or hereditary accessions with other choice being candidacy exploiting relevant situation considering neither have addressed serious challenges confronting the nation during respective terms in office proves election a mere formality to legitimize authority.

Bangladesh ongoing turmoil emanating from the standoff between ruling government Awami League Party led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) under opposition leader Khaleda Zia evidently counterproductive.

Premier Sheikh Hasina administration authorized violent crackdown banning peaceful assembly and detention of political opponents in house arrest restricting movement conforms to appeasement of external sources using different nations as pawn to stir events in an attempt to create analogy for intended target viz. Thailand in the region despite the contrast in governance delineating latter from Bangladesh ruling authority.

However, the similarity between Thailand and Bangladesh opposition having served consecutively and failed to deliver on national issues except remaining focused in reclaiming power through party support instigating protests and general strike is also in adherence to foreign agenda causing political disturbance. 

Unfortunately as a result of the current government and vying contenders self-centered aspirations in Bangladesh, the people are forced to bear economic losses and human toll increasing with government use of excess force and opposition determination to prolong turmoil in the state.

Instead the leaderships on both sides including other political factions outreach upholding constitution and democratic principles for national reconciliation setting aside differences would ease tensions and save lives from further confrontation.

The political consensus on common goals to revive republic rule with departure from power inheritance claiming entitlement and likewise plutocracy denying rest of the nation fair political representation is the viable option to end stalemate. 

Bangladesh electorate predicament on two or multi party disposition to seize power and subsequent misuse of political mandate is an experience shared worldwide.

The breakthrough from such impasse perhaps possible with grassroots coalition forming political party with youth power emerging from disenfranchised and marginalized demography.

Since outside infiltration and their proxy rulers in the country stifle genuine popular front pledged to instrumental transformation in uplifting socio economic conditions and substitute with pseudo emulation to maintain status quo,

The requirement for new political groups beginning at local and national level is to disavow ties or affiliation with ruling class and political establishment to qualify as independent formidable force representing ordinary citizens across the spectrum in society.

National awakening rejecting politics espousing deception and betrayal of public trust due to foreign influence and domestic conventions could produce desirable outcome for the otherwise frustrated and disenchanted voters held hostage in the so-called democratic process.

Bangladesh could once again gain freedom from systemic abuse of power politics relieving nearly 100 million from generational subjugation and indebtedness towards meaningful existence with respect, dignity and prosperity for all. 

Wishing striving Bangladesh citizens triumph in political, economic and social tribulation leaving behind traditional suppression of people power.

Peace to all!

Thank you. 

Padmini Arhant

 

 

 

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Mexico – PEMEX Privatization Against National Interest

By Padmini Arhant 

Mexico Senate approval on oil reform bill inviting United States energy firms (Exxon Mobil and Chevron) to drill for crude has sparked citizens protests with petition bearing one million and six hundred thousand signatures against government action.

The largest oil company Petroleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) under full state ownership up until now opened for private profit sharing after 75 years claiming the position as a requirement to boost production and revenue.

Mexico with substantial untapped reserves ranking second behind the Arctic Circle targeted in foreign monopoly influencing Mexican political system through neo liberal economic policy.

Since previous privatization in the late twentieth century led to exploitation and foreign companies excess control depriving the nation from due economic benefits, the people concern over repeat event in PEMEX deal is legitimate and deserves political diligence prior to proceeding with erroneous decision.

The proposal allowing energy companies to explore and extract oil and gas with investments to maximize capability in crude oil refinery and output to offset current 40% imports for domestic consumption might be the reason behind the ruling and opposition parties consensus on the contentious legislation. 

However, PEMEX supporting the Mexican economy generating one-third national income could seek other possibilities to enhance productivity without compromising proprietary rights and profitability.

The lack of technology and funding being the two major factors attracting offshore partnership, these issues could be addressed with purchase of technology and hiring relevant expertise for training local workforce. 

As for capital infusion, providing incentives to domestic investors and raising public shareholding could be the preliminary step towards protecting national assets and any additional financing supplemented with preference shares subscription offered to prospective international buyers safeguarding equity for continuous growth and development.

Besides government loans, the budget allocation to national enterprise PEMEX towards research and innovation for lucrative returns would deliver anticipated outcome in the economic perspective.

The state corporation compliance with safety ordinance, security measures and environment standards are paramount to sustain long term operation.

Mexico government pledge to climate treaty during COP 16 in Cancun exemplified in action with natural energy options viz. solar, wind and hydropower projects could cover inadequacy contemporarily necessitating overseas supply to meet national demand.

Subsequently adopting clean energy programs would be viable considering volatility in oil prices emanating from diverse unpredictable events.

Despite fuel abundance, Mexico reliance on external sources due to monetary and technological constraints could be overcome with appropriate adaptations while retaining state possession. 

Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto heading the ruling Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) and the opposition National Action Party (PAN) agreement ignoring overwhelming public rejection on this matter might contribute to political setbacks and economic liability following precedence.

The Democratic Revolution Party (PRD) solidarity with civil society against government plan is prudent given Mexico’s past economic losses from foreign acquisitions in the 1980’s and 1990’s proved unfavorable en masse. 

Mexican lawmakers in the lower house exercising caution and careful evaluation of the law involving the last remaining national treasure with majority disapproval could prevent surrender of sovereignty and consequential subjugation in the voluntary liquidation.

Furthermore, Mexican legislators honoring republic will and decline authorization to the controversial PEMEX denationalization  in consideration of pragmatic solutions would be promising for the country.

Hopefully reason and rationale would prevail in recognition of national pride reflective in PEMEX.

Good Luck to Mexican citizenry in defending national cause for prosperous future! 

Wishing Mexico peaceful, progressive and phenomenal New Year and beyond.

Peace to all!

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

 

 

India – Political Circus Beckon Electorate Disillusionment

By Padmini Arhant 

Indian politics – the embodiment of corruption spare no opportunity in the art of deception.

Since anti-corruption fervor in the country in 2011 leading up until now, the political establishments under foreign entities control have denied the vast majority life with dignity. 

The nation with overwhelming population forced into abject poverty, hunger, disease and social inequality is suffocated with partisanship, false pride and traditional prejudice.

Human suffering exploited making mockery of victims in the so-called world’s largest democracy serving as the biggest hypocrisy in contemporary system.

India’s political class hypersensitivity to truth exposure surface upon inability to defend indefensible position deflecting public attention from real issues confronting the nation at large such as rampant corruption, high inflation, violence against women and inherent discriminatory practice creating hierarchical and parochial society.

The dynastic predisposition survives on cronyism with nepotism overriding meritocracy as the salient feature in the decadence culture.

Human lives and values regarded insignificant in the quest for power and affluence adopting any means to maintain status quo. 

The political circus involving various performers at stakeholders behest defies intellect and integrity in mass betrayal.

Unfortunately for the participants sharing negative Karma as facilitators, the guilt burden on the soul and ill consequences would be proportional with sources behind myth to alleviate humanitarian plight in the country. 

In the Who is Who Contest, recognition in this context is imperative to avert undesirable and disastrous outcome. 

The latest developments in New Delhi, India on the anti-graft legislation and state assembly rule arguably reveal two sides of the coin are not necessarily different and designed to favor the declining empire.

Indian electorate especially the demography in the lower economic strata and middle income groups imposed with generational marginalization rising to the occasion and forming genuine political party viz. Jan Kalyan Party, Lok Kalyan Party, and Desh Pragati Party transcending gender and social bias in the title as well as mascot could initiate paradigm shift in political consciousness. 

The abovementioned authentic mainstream party upon formation with selfless unsung contributors pledged to eliminate corruption and disparity for fair representation in every sector is the only alternative to prevalent despair and disenfranchisement nationwide.

Notwithstanding transparency and accountability from inception and beyond. 

May the wheels of Karma and Dharma lead Bharat towards disillusionment for Mukti i.e. liberation.

Peace to all!

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

India – New Delhi State Assembly Polls And Political Establishments Opportunism

By Padmini Arhant

The recent state assembly elections in New Delhi, India produced unprecedented outcome for ordinary citizens in political history. 

Indian political system not without foreign control is stagnant with duopoly – the two major political parties viz. Congress from British India led UPA and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) along with various coalitions thus far failed to win absolute majority to govern most states and the nation at large.

Both parties and their alliances attracting rich celebrities from the entertainment and economic sector to represent a nation with significant population in abject poverty enduring social inequality yet to demonstrate capability and integrity considering plethora of scandals costing taxpayers horrendously due to massive corruption and dysfunctionality. 

Congress Party headed by Mrs. Sonia Gandhi and son Rahul Gandhi with Ministers P. Chidambaram and counterparts evading accountability on numerous corruption charges suffered severe setbacks in the latest provincial elections across the country.

Similarly BJP identified as fundamentalists behind communal riots proportionately share corruption related political losses predominantly in the southern region.

In Delhi polls, the emergence of common man party known as Aam Admi Party (AAP) – the offshoot from anti-graft movement launched in 2011 under activist leader Anna Hazare defeated the ruling congress party ousting the Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit criticized for 2010 New Delhi Common Wealth Games corruption and funds mismanagement. 

The AAP founder Arvind Kejriwal and associates performance bewildered BJP and Congress party sowing the seeds for possible political transformation at the local and national level.

Delhi State Assembly with 70 seats currently split among BJP 32, AAP 28, Congress 8 and 2 Independent likely to join BJP in the post election. 

In the absence of clear winner to govern the state, New Delhi is faced with possibility of President rule or undesirable partnerships between the leading parties and runner up Congress and alternatively holding re-election for decisive victory.

Although BJP maintains marginal lead over newcomer AAP, the former resigning to opposition position is a political maneuver and AAP teaming up with Congress would be reversal of hard earned achievement for the common man party. 

Congress and BJP as the political establishments essentially favor one another and poised to maintain status quo.

BJP political posturing to address corruption and failure to deliver in action while leaving the matter to ruling Congress confronted with public anger and frustration over various issues primarily anti-corruption law i.e. Jan Lokpal bill, inflation and rising violence against women confirm the lack of commitment to national interest.

Besides, BJP refusal to participate in no confidence vote against UPA Congress further proves the dual party agreement to defend each other during crises at national expense denying electorate fair political representation.

BJP success largely attributed to Congress dismal trajectory and hence remains the default option.

The dilemma for Indian voters to choose between the two unpopular parties tainted with evidence based allegations could be overcome in forming and promoting mainstream political party – Jan Kalyan Party (JKP)/ Lok Kalyan Party (LKP), Desh Pragati Party (DPP)  or National Progress Party (NPP) nationwide through citizens financing candidacies possessing verifiable record dedicated to national and humanitarian service.

Among them, unlike conventional practice seeking fame and fortune and subsequently entering politics for power and prestige, the people party representation with selfless unsung heroes and geniuses would delineate them from political class in modern age.

Social activism alone might be effective when elected representatives abide by constitutional oath to serve constituents and nation resisting domestic and foreign incentives and pressure to commit treason and betray citizens’ trust.

Since traditional politics prioritize personal benefits over national future, the youth drive energizing the rest of the nation via Jan Kalyan Party / Lok Kalyan Party, Desh Pragati Party (DPP) or National Progress Party could be the beacon of hope to dispel the myth on contemporary choices showcased with fancy packaging containing obsolete product.

Mahatma Gandhi’s Satyagraha and followers political involvement together enabled India’s independence from foreign rule.

The rift in national group i.e. Shri Anna Hazare loyalists and AAP members pledged to contain corruption and other problems serve none except facilitate exploitation for declining powers seeking opportunity.

Indian mass preparedness and engagement  for revolutionary change in politics transcending dynasty, nepotism and affluence dominance is the preliminary step towards egalitarianism with political and economic freedom.

Wishing people power in India vigor and vitality for republic governance upholding democratic values and righteousness as the foundation in nation building illumining lives with knowledge and exemplary talent.

Jai Bharat!

Peace to India!

Peace to all!

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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