Politics Smear Campaign and Personal Attacks – Segment 1

June 27, 2015

Indian Village WomenMannequin with Hijab

The pictures of Gujarati women in the village with their heads covered similar to the photo with muslim women wearing hijab or the head scarf.

The pictures depict Hindu society in North, East and Western India adaptation of Islamic custom i.e. (women covering their head) imposed during the Mogul period.  The tradition maintained until today by Hindus in Northern, Eastern and Western India although not part of original Hindu religion and culture.

 

By Padmini Arhant

Hello Everyone!

Welcome to impromptu interaction with focus on Politics Smear Campaign and Personal Attacks to deflect public attention on real issues.

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Thank you for your interest.

Padmini Arhant

World – Political And Electoral Reform 2015

May 27, 2015

By Padmini Arhant

The incognito power installs proxy governments to implement policies favorable to privileged class in global society.

New World Order with one world government emerged as United Nations Organization comprising unipolar system – UNSC with P5 + 1 exclusive club in possession of veto power.

UNSC target nations deemed adversaries for the members and their allies waging economic warfare via trade sanctions depriving people in Cuba and North Korea with basic food supplies and survival means until now.   The military invasion through conventional ground troops and air raids is another option. 

The recent activities in Yemen, Syria and Iraq, the drone attacks in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Africa and Latin America assert supremacy.

The latest strategy is sponsoring terrorism in Libya, Syria, Iraq and North, East, West and Central Africa.

Elsewhere false flag events staged to smear nations and oust governments perceived as obstruction to hegemony ambition such as in Ukraine and Thailand. The constant unrest created in Venezuela and neighboring states in South and Central America cannot be ignored.

The other New World Order prototype is European Union with euro currency in the euro zone. The results are evident in member states like Greece, Cyprus, Spain, Italy, Portugal…and Ireland.

New World Order directs loyalists in the so-called democracies and non-democratic states across the globe.

The subversion of democracy witnessed in elections held to legitimize illegitimate authority.

The elections claimed democratic is infiltrated with special interests funding. Then there are domestic and foreign bidders in political campaigns gaining priority on legislations and corporate influence on political body hailed economic milestones in the convoluted version.

Not to mention hegemony controlled social media, press and entertainment deployed in mind manipulation exemplifying distortion gone awry. The educational institutions are also used for this purpose.

New World Order (NWO) rule and aspirations are unsustainable considering the disastrous experience thus far.

The clean up actions are paramount to restore sanity, sensibility and responsibility facilitating new beginning.

The citizens’ plight as labor force, consumers, taxpayers and electorate could be alleviated in initiating fundamental change in politics with necessary applications in other domains.

Current political structure is premised on extraordinary power, hierarchy with agencies and bureaucracy as expansive government. There are archaic designations in certain so-called democracies maintained to prolong imperial era. The political representation designed to achieve hegemonic goals and preserve corruption culture.

In pseudo democracy projected as functioning republic viz. India and alike – hegemony choices are rewarded with not one but two key posts like defense and finance ministry despite losing election i.e. constituents rejected candidate in national election are appointed to important positions against people’s will.

The taxpayer money is wasted in political extravagance promoting self-image and profiteering from statewide canteens (cafeteria) driving restaurateurs out of business, the other extremes are building and unveiling personal statues not excluding auctions to trumpet political figures and upper echelons price tag.

While significant population nationwide is forced into abject poverty, hunger, disease, illiteracy and unemployment, the political fanfare at states and national level squandering citizens tax contributions is a routine affair.

Accordingly following recommendations are made to prevent abuse of power.

  1. Downsizing government along with extended affiliations to contain excess operational expenditure.
  1. The lavish accommodations, perks, benefits, vacations at taxpayers expense to public officials from top to bottom eliminated as austerity measure.
  1. Fiscal discipline on government limiting personnel or entourage accompanying political members within and outside the country. All costs to be accounted and audited by independent body and made available as public record.
  1. The enormous income derived in cash and kind as bribes on government contracts and favors due to powerful positions is not possible upon stripping discretionary rights in the decision-making process.
  1. Briefly, political evolution is required with emphasis on public service representing the people and not elements or agenda threatening sovereign status.

At present, the three branches of government – the executive, legislative and judiciary are reserved for the affluent and bourgeois in society with incentives ranging from luxury to immunity on crimes not barring treason.

Notwithstanding the eligibility criteria – complicity to foreign run enterprise.

Hence, there is no desire to perform national duty and fulfill constitutional oath to serve constituency and country.

Removing opulence and entitlements from political career would then make selfless motives the reason for joining politics and appealing to genuinely committed citizens to come forward in serving community, nation and humanity at large.

In the absence of political and electoral reform, the electoral mandate obtained by deception would continue to be misused with no end in sight in human suffering.

Darkness is dispelled with light and rising to the occasion would demonstrate the populace might.

Peace to all!

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

 

 

 

भारतीय राजनीतिक भ्रष्टाचार और घोटालों पर अनुकरण काव्य

November 8, 2014

From:  Padmini Arhant

Dear Citizens,

You are welcome to listen to the parody on Indian Political Corruption and Scams.

Please click on the audio link for the content.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Topic Discussion – World Events

October 18, 2014

From:  Padmini Arhant

Dear Global Citizens,

You are invited to topic discussion on World Events besides covering Contemporary Politics and the so-called democratic electoral process.

Your attention and interest is appreciated.

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

 

 

Topic Discussion – Politics and Status quo

September 4, 2014

From:  Padmini Arhant

Dear Citizens,

You are invited to join the topic discussion on Politics and Status Quo scheduled in approximately 30 mins to your local time.

Thank you for your attention.

Padmini Arhant

Topic Discussion – Politics, Dynasty and Royalty the Major Liability

August 9, 2014

From:  Padmini Arhant

Dear Citizens,

You are invited to topic discussion on Politics including focus on Dynasty and Royalty the major liability.

The session will begin in approximately 30 mins to your local time.

Thank you for your attention.

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 electionthe 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

 

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April 27, 2014

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You are invited to the session on Propaganda Politics scheduled in approximately 90 mins to your local time.

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Briefing – Political Corruption and Mass Awakening

November 5, 2013

By Padmini Arhant

Dear Citizens of the World,

There will be a briefing on ‘Political Corruption and Mass Awakening’ scheduled in  2 hours and 15 min to your local time.

Hope you can join the session.

Thank you for your interest..

Padmini Arhant

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Egypt Political Development

February 14, 2011

By Padmini Arhant

Egypt interim government under Army rule has taken significant actions with Parliament dissolution and Constitution suspension in accordance with civilian pro-democracy requests.

Further, the caretaker military authority has vowed to organize a committee for constitutional reform with Egyptian electorate participation through referendum and subsequently prepare the nation for a free and fair democratic election.

The military command pledge to honor peace treaty with Israel and other nations for international security is praiseworthy.

These measures and intentions to lead the nation on a democratic path are extremely important and necessary to expedite orderly political transition from military to civilian rule.

However, the cabinet retained from previous government is a matter of concern for a decent majority of revolution with skepticism on the predecessor loyalists’ attempt to revive undemocratic governance as reported in Tunisia.

It would be reassuring to those members if such arrangement is strictly for transitional purpose with the general election expected to be held within six months or upon stabilizing political situation in a reasonable time frame sooner than later allowing fresh ideas and talent reflecting mainstream potential towards self-governance.

The Army clarification on the precise role in the transfer of power recently demonstrated with two crucial political steps are encouraging and addressing other issues such as release of all political dissidents along with lifting the state of emergency would exemplify similar democratic trends.

Additionally the military effort to redeploy police force to maintain law and order is an absolute requirement and again the public valid expectation in this regard to eliminate security personnel involved in instigated violence during political uprising would prevent any tensions between previous administration sympathizers and main street.

Essentially the departure of representatives associated with past regime at every level would prove the fundamental change for real democracy.

The military initiatives in acknowledgment of citizens’ proposals are positive steps and momentum in implementing outlined policies would restore political stability imperative for economic recovery.

Citizens’ involvement in government formation would be the preliminary aspect of nation building.

There are many challenges ahead nonetheless like stated earlier solidarity within society would ease the burden as witnessed in the revolution triumph over repression.

Egypt democracy is a test for the republic and the incumbent military power. The army’s conciliatory response thus far is promising and the revolution cautiously monitors the progress with an ultimate goal for civilian rule.

The economic development is equally a priority while remaining focused on political restructuring for the vast population deprived of basic living standards justifiably need assistance with jobs and promoting the strongest areas of the economy like tourism, agriculture, industrial, service sectors as well as academia would enhance the desirable growth.

It is evident from the successful revolution in Tunisia and Egypt with a ripple effect on other parts of the Arab world that the political freedom quest can no longer be suppressed for the people power is defiant and determined to prevail over decades of oppression leading to dire economic straits.

Egypt and Tunisia serve as a model in the liberation movement committed to peace and non-violence.

Now it’s time for them to display their ability in achieving meaningful democracy beneficial to all and not just the privileged groups in the society.

Your remarkable victory in ending authoritarianism is the foundation for realizing all other political and economic dreams.

Good Luck! To fellow citizens in Egypt, Tunisia…for a great new beginning.

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

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