Kya PM Modi ko:

(a) Bharat Ratna milnaa chahiye?

yaa

(b) Teen talaaq ?

The NIA and Delhi police have jointly performed an excellent job by nabbing ISIS modules of terrorists in Delhi,Amroha and Lucknow. Time for eternal vigilance by all indians to ward of Fidayeen attacks.

The NOIDA police and the DM also deserve kudos for deftly handling and banning the Namaaz by the muslims and Bhagwat katha by the hindus in open space without securing prior permission of competent authorities.

Nitin Gadkari,supposedly close to Bhagwat, it is feared, may pose grave threat to PM Modi's leadership.He sent subtle signals to Modi to own the responsibility for recent electoral setbacks in 3 states.Dissents from other disgruntled elements within BJP/RSS,are gathering momentum. Situation,it is feared, may reach a flash point as we move closer to 2019 elections.

Reasons, loud and clear, are enumerated below :--

(a) PM Modi's autocratic body language has annoyed everyone in the party,except his chaatukaars in politics and bureaucracy;. 
(b)He denies credit to genuine performers to grab political brownie points;
(c) Lack of transparency in decision making; 
(d) No stakeholders' participation;
(e) Making tall promises and then failing to realise these;

(f)Over-visibility in digital media breeds contempt

The RSS may decide to encash PM Modi' popularity during 2019 general elections. 
And, in case,it wins, Gadkari could be the new face of PM. Politics is unpredictable, replete with uncertainties.

Modi has succeeded in creating secret enemies within the party. He gave them sticks to get beaten. Walking like a ' Shehnshah ' reveals his misplaced confidence and know-all mindset.
These symptoms have angered potential voters who could hold their own at the hustings.

Public feels hugely concerned about PM Modi's safety after NIA's terror crackdowns against ISIS modules in India. The Congis, Commies the maoists and other political detractors ,allegedly have links with the ISI. One high court calls it a "deep-rooted conspiracy "

The political Executive is expected to be transparent in Rafale deal ? No one can and should oppose judicial activism or judicial over-reach in the given circumstances for encroaching upon executive's domain?

It would have been appropriate had the Hon'ble Supreme court taken secret briefing from IAF officers on Rafale procurement?Their anonymity could have been maintained.

All civil and defence services officers are bound by Conduct Rules. All report to the Executive. How could they depose independently in an open court on such a sensitive matter involving national security?

The Apex court has reserved its judgement. And, justifiably so. 

It could still take the call by resorting to" in camera proceedings"

Oh,Naseeruddin Shah ! What have you done?

Country thought better of you ; but,you turned out to be a  moron.

Your celebrity status did not match your impulsive outburst.

On the contrary, this emboldened Pak PM Imran Khan spew venom against India's communal harmony,creating more acrimony.

Naseeruddin's retort to Imran Khan to" mind his own business ", came a little too late. The damage was already done.

Salute Mother India. You will be alright.

A celebrity's innocuous statement  could have serious repercussions.

This is the lesson to be learnt by one and  all.

All bollywood celebrities must learn to shut up and put up.

The comfort level of proud indian muslims,is far above those of Pak's muslims.

Recall this statement made by none other than late indian actor Feroze Khan before leaving the Pakistani soil under protest for India. Why is Imran silent about the plight of minorities in Pakistan ?

Infusing equity of Rs 83,000 to re-capitalise PSU banks to ease their liquidity crunch,is like throwing the money down the drain.

What about loan recoveries from Mallyas, Modis,Choksis etc by PSU banks?

How many defaulters from banks’ top management,have been punished?

Position of NPAs going from bad to worse.

Finance minister though high on facts,is low in implementation at ground level

Good debater but bad performer.

He  failed in controlling  unethical practices and frauds in PSU banks in violation of RBI guidelines.

Spare the rod and further spoil the public sector banks.

The stone pelters in Kashmir are not innocent citizens.

They have to be treated at par with ISI -sponsored terrorists, Khalistanis, maoists and  their sympathisers eliminated. They pose threats to national security.

Indian Armed Forces’ ‘Operation All Out’ against terrorists and stone throwers sympathisers ,is a welcome initiative.

PunIshing  stone pelters in Kashmir can not attract human rights violation as India’s national security is at stake.

The Operation-All-Out must continue but only as a short term measure.

Pakistan cannot afford a war for more than few days.

The ultimate solution lies in  launching serial surgical strikes as deep as possible into Pakistan. And, as early as possible.

It is uneconomical and militarily meaningless  for India to deploy a large army at LOC and IB to fight Pak-sponsored  proxy attacks.

Let us salute the  Indian Army, Navy and the Airforce for protecting india's frontiers.

 Before Assemblies and Parliamentary  elections, it has become a fashion for political parties to promise  pan-India farm loan waiver,if voted to power at the Centre in 2019. So much for the Congress President’s sweeping rhetorics without understanding the damage,his promise would cause to the country. Does he know where the loan money would come from? Certainly,not from the the  Congress’s  kitty of black money stacked abroad.

The loaning spree will have serious implications on country's economy besides promoting "Dependency culture "  by triggering a dangerous sense of   complacency  among  Indian farmers, harming them in the long run. Country will go decades backward economically to the Nehruvian era.

Also. what about the additional  burden on tax payers  and faster rate of inflation that the promise would cause  by sucking out much-needed public investments in agriculture ?

One anomaly. What about the farmers who have already returned loans with honesty and within the stipulated time frame ? Will they receive refunds ?

Such lollypop concessions, after budgetary approval, will merely earn brownie points for the hypocritical political class at the cost of  dwindling public exchequer. Are we paying taxes for political extragavanza, one would like to know ?

Baap ka raj nahi hai, tax payers' money ka sawaal hai.

The media reports of Niti Ayog's recommendation for restricting the maximum age limit for the Civil Services Exam, is welcome. But, the rule  should be applicable across the board by covering all communities like SC,ST,OBC etc.

A level-playing field  for all instead of  allowing concessions like different age limits, and worse still, extra and even unlimited number of chances to appear in the Civil Services exams  held by the UPSC,on political considerations is unethical amounting to electoral fraud on the country.

May it be understood that selecting candidates  with age relaxations  as civil servants at advanced age,leave practically little time for service before superannuation. Some aspirants appear for as many as 7 to 8 times.

One appreciates the concern for giving such age-related and merit-related concessions to CS aspirants due to government's drive in filling vacancies for reserved categories by ignoring merit and promoting mediocrity.

Does it help in providing Good governance? No impact assessment studies have ever been conducted by DOP&T and Deptt of Admn reforms,headed by successive Prime ministers,whether the reservation policy has succeeded in achieving what  was intended by the founding fathers of the Constitution of India?

Even in an advanced democracy like the US,there is nothing called reservation for citizens with colours  vis-a-vis the whites.And lo and behold,the evil of racialism is far less virulent there than the deep roots  of castes and communities prevalent in India.

The root cause of PM Modi's recent electoral reverses was his total inability to be a good listener of people's grievances and a genuine implementor of the same.

Endless rhetorics thro monthly monologues  like Man-ki-baat, was a flop show due to lack of people's participation.

Terribly stereotyped  speeches with heavy dose of statistics,that no one is bothered about.The ground realities are totally at variance with boring statistics.

Being Out- of - sync with the ground realities  resulted in arrogance of power,over-confidence and " I- am- the- custodian-of- all -wisdom - syndrome ". Consultative mechanism wiped out.

All signs of totalitarianism.

Regrettably, PM Modi’s  failure in reining in his loose-cannons, goons and chaatukaars, led to his political  waterloo ?

Public is  angry, frustrated, dis-illusioned, disenchanted and in a retaliatory mood.

The number of schemes, memorials, tournaments, projects, trophies, awards, airports, hospitals, universities etc named after Nehru- Gandhi dynasty by successive Congress-led dispensations during the past 70 years ,is mind boggling.

Have a look at the country-wide break-up.

(a) Universities/Educational Institutes-- 98

(b) Roads/Buildings/Places-- 73

(c) Awards-- 51

(d) Schemes in Congress-ruled States- 52

(e) Sports/Tournaments/ Trophies --28

(f) Schemes/Projects-- 13

(g) Scholarships/Fellowships-- 15

(h) Airports/ Ports-- 05

(i) Institutions/Chairs/Festivals-- 37

(j) Hospitals/Medical Institutes-- 39

(k) National Parks/Sanctuaries/Museums --15

(l) Stadia --19

Total   --  445

This is not acceptable in a democracy. Totally  unethical. India is not a dynastic monarchy.

Busy in re- naming spree, the BJP instead of rectifying the anomaly,is taking revenge by erecting tall statues out of public funds. Stoking public indignation. BJP's popularity rating going is down with each passing day.What next ?

Let the union of India issue an omnibus order to cancel names of monuments. These are national assets,not owned by any dynasty.

Promulgate an ordinance ,if so advised by Min of Law, followed by legislative sanction.

It would be just and fair for the ruling political dispensation also to put a total stop to erection of  statues in future by wasting tax payers’ money.

Govt of India goes topsy-turvy. Utterly confused. Two union ministers of India have been directed to visit Pakistan for the ground-breaking for Kartarpur corridor on Nov 28, 2018 . 

The news came as a rude shock today as we were observing the tenth  anniversary of 26/11 in Mumbai that killed and maimed hundreds of Indians. Mental sufferings of those affected continues till date.

Worse still, sharing the dias by the visiting indian delegates with the Khalistanis, ISI- sponsored terrorists besides facing black flags, would be the most reprehensible experience for Indians of all faiths.

Opposition by the silent majority of MEA’s mandarins is over-ruled by the mighty "high command ",it is learnt.

India's Pak policy lacks consistency, vision and fore-sight. Ad hocism reigns supreme in South Block. At least,so it seems.

Is this hypocrisy meant for the religious appeasement of  the Sikh community in India, before elections?

It is considered sinful for the elites of ruling dispensation to look for political brownie points before elections by sacrificing country's honour ?

India has forefeited its right to condemn terror attacks continuing from across the border. Blowing hot and cold in administering foreign policy is amazing , awful,atrocious.We,Indians are feeling utterly humiliated by the zigzag course between the largest democracy and a military dictatorship.

TV news channels in India take pride in claiming access to intelligence information.

God knows from where? IB, RAW, CBI,KGB or CIA ?

Does it not tantamount to security breach , selective leakage or planting bogus information ?

The public is free to question the motive. Is this to deflect public attention from core issues?

The Armed forces need to address their concerns on external security. There is also an urgent need to revamp internal security by Home ministry in the face of threats from insurgents, Khalistanis, terror modules,Kashmiri separatists and other subversive elements secretly aided by certain political parties.

A word about PM’s security . In case of threat perception to PM’s personal security, why is he being permitted to have a free run in the country and mingle with people for electioneering. Country cannot tolerate attack on PM Modi from any quarter.

This will destabilize the security scenario in the Indian subcontinent.

The public is not a moron? Appropriate guidelines must be issued to the Media especially digital media to refrain from news hypes? Rumour mongering is not the safeguard for internal security.It is a threat.

Let GOI spokespersons,if any,replace TV news anchors.

Public cannot trust "Political parties" spokespersons sharing intelligence with it.They cannot become authorized mouth-piece of the Government.

The political Executive is expected to be transparent in Rafale deal ? No one can and should oppose judicial activism or judicial over-reach in the given circumstances for encroaching upon executive's domain?

It would have been appropriate had the Hon'ble Supreme court taken secret briefing from IAF officers on Rafale procurement?Their anonymity could have been maintained.

All civil and defence services officers are bound by Conduct Rules. All report to the Executive. How could they depose independently in an open court on such a sensitive matter involving national security?

The Apex court has reserved its judgement. And, justifiably so. 

It could still take the call by resorting to" in camera proceedings"

For journalists , information is Power.

A majority of them are on pay rolls of political parties, Some masquerade as ‘Corporate lobbysts’ for big business houses. Touts, Conduits for bribery and providing any form of hospitality Some indulge in the game of competitive nationalism to prove their loyalty to the country.

Their modus operandi is simple. Getting dirty secrets from cops belonging to intelligence, investigative and anti-graft agencies. Accessing bureaucrats to seek out explosive information for promoting business of their paymasters by blackmailing their detractors.

Aisey journalists kaa zameer mar gaya hai ; Unhe jeeney ka koi haq nahi hai

Against this backdrop, I can say with all the emphasis at my command Dr Suresh Mehrotra  that you surely stand out different from other journalists of your genre.  Calling a spade a spade, is your strength.Getting over15 crores hits for the website,is mind-blowing,incredible,unprecedented.

With the highest of respect , I beg to disagree with Supreme court’s verdict in Ayodhya case. Adjourning the hearings by two months or even more, at a stretch, is considered arbitrary by both Indian muslims and the hindus, irrespective of the outcome of the final verdict.

Whether,the verdict is for or against any community is immaterial. Every indian is fed up, interested only in early resolution.

Delay is deeply disturbing. It impacts peace of mind of every Indian.

Eight years pendency in Supreme Court alone (2010 to 2018) is a matter of grave concern in the given circumstances including volatility at India’s large borders with hostile neighbours.

Were the negative implications of assigning low or no priority to public demand for early hearings,kept in view,one wonders before giving such a large adjournment to a sensitive matter. Subversives within the country ,are ready to strike. Politicians are waiting to earn political brownie points. This would be sinful.

Hon'ble SC is thus urged to re-visit its decision in larger interest of peace and stability in the country.Just a suggestion for consideration.

I am sure all right-thinking citizens would stand by me. I am apolitical with no axe to grind. Country's interest should be the first priority. No political parties should try to earn political brownie points. This would be sinful.

Apology in advance. While, making the above submission,there is no intention to insult the Judiciary. Not the least.I am not a specialist in law,knowing little about the Law of contempt But, if,in 99% cases, I salute SC's judgements, I trust, I am entitled to disagree in 1% cases as part of my democratic right without casting personal aspersions on any one.

With the highest of respect , I beg to disagree with Supreme court’s verdict in Ayodhya case. Adjourning the hearings by two months or even more, at a stretch, is considered arbitrary by both Indian muslims and the hindus, irrespective of the outcome of the final verdict.

Whether,the verdict is for or against any community is immaterial. Every indian is fed up, interested only in early resolution.

Delay is deeply disturbing. It impacts peace of mind of every Indian.

Eight years pendency in Supreme Court alone (2010 to 2018) is a matter of grave concern in the given circumstances including volatility at India’s large borders with hostile neighbours.

Were the negative implications of assigning low or no priority to public demand for early hearings,kept in view,one wonders before giving such a large adjournment to a sensitive matter. Subversives within the country ,are ready to strike. Politicians are waiting to earn political brownie points. This would be sinful.

Hon'ble SC is thus urged to re-visit its decision in larger interest of peace and stability in the country.Just a suggestion for consideration.

I am sure all right-thinking citizens would stand by me. I am apolitical with no axe to grind. Country's interest should be the first priority. No political parties should try to earn political brownie points. This would be sinful.

Apology in advance. While, making the above submission,there is no intention to insult the Judiciary. Not the least.I am not a specialist in law,knowing little about the Law of contempt But, if,in 99% cases, I salute SC's judgements, I trust, I am entitled to disagree in 1% cases as part of my democratic right without casting personal aspersions on any one.

It is my firm belief that moles have been planted by successive governments ,both at Centre and States, in anti-graft agencies like the CBI , IB, RAW, ED, CVC, and CVOs in ministries ,their PSUs, PSBs etc. They have been leaking sensitive informations informations ( An euphemism for selling informations on pecuniary considerations ). Motive : To embarass the ruling governmemt.

Even top officers in ministries including MOF, MOD are suspects. Eminently suitable to be dubbed as subversives. All on  pay rolls of their masters.Officers after their superannuation, are hired as consultants by big business houses to garner secret information from their friends ,still in service.

Are they under IB’s scanner ?

Kudos to the Apex court for interim order on CBI. Since, Director CBI was appointed  by a three member committee  comprising of PM, LOP  and  a sitting Supreme court  judge, the Apex court has inter alia ordered the inquiry against  Alok Verma to be completed within two weeks ie by 8th Nov 2018. Investigations to be monitored by a  retired Supreme court Judge. No reinstatement of Verma pending final decision.

The buck cannot stop here. Seized documents   put Asthana ,former Special Director ,CBI on the backfoot. He allegedly enjoyed  hospitality from big business houses in daughter's marriage. Wedding events  were  allegedly sponsored by one industrialist from Gujarat,who later turned hostile against Asthana and trapped him. These charges must be investigated,too. Both the accused must come out above board.

Being an extra-ordinary  case with nationwide   ramifications , no effort is being spared to create chaos as Rahul’s protestors kept  laying sieges around CBI offices across the country. A planned strategy by the Opposition  to create turmoil and paralyse offices.Rahul Gandhi in his youthful , dynastic arrogance led the gherao march of CBI offices and finally staging the nasty tamasha of courting arrest.

Activities in central and State govt offices has come to a standstill. Officers and Staff  of CBI feel utterly de-motivated and the public-at-large demoralized, shocked and confused.CBI has been a ray of hope for all and sundry.

National Security Advisor to PM merely added fuel to fire by pronouncing his pearls of wisdom : "Weak coalition is bad for country ". Was it a panic  reaction,one wonders ?He behaved  more like the  political advisor to PM  than his advisor on national security issues ! Rather strange for a bureaucrat to overstep his jurisdiction.

Not to lag behind, detaining four IB’s sleuths outside Verma’s residence and their manhandling by Delhi police constables reinforced suspicions of distrust between two organizations.

As skeletons keep tumbling out of the cupboards,  faith in the institution of  CBI , built over several decades may not be restored soon.The  premier investigative agency is besieged with several issues arising out of  political pressures on IOs,  acute shortage of staff and officers, animosity among the promotee officers, IPS regulars coming on deputation from different States’ cadres  and the home-grown officers. All this  has been detrimental to CBI's efficient functioning. 

Worse,  CBI’s home-grown cadre (insiders ) has been getting a raw deal for decades in promotion matters vis-a-vis the deputationists. Squabbling between the Prosecution and Investigative wings,is  common. Each wing interested in achieving one-up-manship over the other.

DOP&T, headed by successive Prime Ministers  have never  bothered to attend to these concerns.

Alok Verma sacked and Rakesh Asthana forced to proceed on leave.

Both divested of charges.

N Rao,Jt Dir took over as CBI's interim chief at 2AM on Oct 24,2018

Big shake-up likely in CBI

Verma feeling wronged, may approach the Supreme court and spill the beans causing massive embarassment to PM Modi.

Offices of Verma and Asthana raided and sealed, papers seized.

CBI Hq under siege. 

No ingress, egress.

What happens to the on-going investigations of high profile cases, one wonders ?

I have always been maintaining that there are moles planted by the Congress-led UPA in agencies like the CBI , IB, RAW, ED,who have been leaking sensitive information to embarass the governmemt.

Even top level officers in ministries including MOF, MOD could be suspects.

GOI failed to cleanse these organisations of subversives.

13 DIGs and SPs of CBI handling sensitive, high profile cases, have been transferred to other stations,since morning.

If an officer is considered corrupt at CBI Hq,how could he be considered honest for other branches / stations ?

There is no system of securing vigilance clearance of officers before posting in CBI. Intelligence inputs are relied upon.

Subordinate Officers in CBI owe allegiance to different lobbies within.

The IOs are always under threats of arm-twistings-- transfers, repatriations etc.

Verma lobby or Asthana lobby. Congress lobby or BJP lobby.

Highly politicised and compromised.

This explains why investigations against some criminals, are fast-tracked and slowed down in other cases.

PM Modi's enigmatic silence on the on-going infighting between Alok Varma and Rakesh Asthana, director and special director (No 1 and ,2 respectively) in CBI, is highly disturbing.

Why did the PMO,Cabinet Sectt and DOP&T allow the crisis to escalate to unprecedented level, resulting in avoidable embarassment to indian taxpayers.PM has been let down by his coterie of advisors.

The present NSA being from the IPS, must refrain from intervention.He is Advisor to PM in matters of national security.

The NSA to PM Manmohan Singh was infamous for excessive interference in ordering transfers/posting of IFS officers in MEA. History should not be allowed to repeat itself.

CBI's credibility is at stake. How could the country trust the 'Cage'(CBI), if not, the two 'caged parrots', one wonders?

PM Modi, as country's CEO, is not according the level of seriousness,it deserves. He is urged to take the call and arrest intra- competiveness in India's premier anti-graft agency that is going from bad to worse.

Sending the case to CVC, some claim, is merely a ploy, a delaying tactic to coincide with Alok Varma's impending retirement in July,2019.

Lokpal would have been the most appropriate authority to handle such sensitive matters.But, unfortunately, its formation is being delayed due to political slugfest.

Rakesh Asthana,No 2, stands booked by CBI.FIR can be accessed on CBI's website. No scapegoating out of vendetta. Ends of justice must be met. Allegations of receiving bribe by Asthana, involve moral turpitude and are serious.

It bodes ill for the country that stands committed to eradication of corruption. Supreme court is expected to step in to prevent politicisation of CBI.

A propos Whispersinthecorridor’s  query on  Oct 17,2018 : Will there be  an emergency in the country before Lok Sabha polls ?

India  needs emergency in  the interest of peace and stability.

PM Modi seems mostly  focussed on foreign affairs alone. Domestic politics is not in his hands Administration  is left in the hands of bureaucracy and economy under the care of arm-chair Finance minister, a good orator  but with zero administrative experience.

Polarisation of politics,Sabrimala face-off and growing violence,  Women’s  right to pray threatened, Ram temple conundrum, States like West Bengal, Karnataka, Kerala - behaving like independent nations within a Republic.

Incessant incursions by China's PLA, Infiltration by Pak's terrorists in J&K on daily basis, the secret club of separatists' and seditionists  going strong.

Rahul Gandhi and his chaatukaars have unleashed their dirty tricks department, hell-bent on creating chaos in the country having  covert links with proponents  of Khalistan, China and Pakistan. Slow or no action  by CBI on UPA scamsters.Worsening  law &order situation in States which may escalate as we move closer to general elections. More violence is anticipated in the coming days.

Growing insurgency,Congress leaders inciting  Police and the Armed forces against the discharge of their duties and normal functioning,

Why not  impose national emergency to restore peace and stability in the country?One wonders whether  the ruling political dispensation would  agree to it, having experienced the rigours  of their pre-dawn arrests on June 25,1975 and tortures in jails.

The political correctness or otherwise of the above suggestion should be analysed keeping in view the national  security, internal disturbance, insurgency and  an undeclared war-like situation  on borders.

No  restrictions on freedom of Press. But, steps like immediate arrests for indulging  in anti-national activities must be enforced.

National and States Commissions for Women’s with statutory backings have been reduced to parking lots for sycophants of the ruling political dispensations. Chairpersons and Members enjoy government perks at tax payers' expenses. Endowed with insatiable appetite for cheap publicity,they mostly behave like  moral police under media coverage.

Recommendations of such commissions, more often than not, are influenced by  political class rather than merit.Their  actions do not come under the purview of public scrutiny. With zero utility and accountability, these are irrelevant.

Recall  unethical  practices by Delhi’s women commission in NCT, Delhi. A large number of contractual posts were created by the present Chairperson without sanctions of competent authority. Recruitments were made on contractual basis on pick-and-choose, arbitrary basis without  giving due publicity and fixing eligibility criteria for holding  mandatory  selection tests.

Zero accountability, sheer drain on public exchequer. These are  misused as political tools for settling scores with political adversaries.Positions in  other States and UTs would be anybody’s guess.

Should not  women’s Commissions , creatures of legislatures, be scrapped to save on tax payers’ funds  running into  crores of rupees spent on  salaries of  Chairpersons, members, supporting staff and officers, chauffeur-driven cars, free petrol ,buildings rentals etc?

Chairpersons and members are all political appointees,co-terminus with successive  ruling dispensations.

China has been consistently vetoing declaration of Azhar Masood as a global terrorist.

How did India blame Pakistan alone at the UNGA for harbouring Azhar Masood and allowing him a free run in that country.Why was China not bracketed with Pakistan  by India’s foreign minister  in her UN address in slamming them for jointly promoting terror and blackmailing other member States of the UN?

Even, four permanent members of the Security Council failed to take a stand in the General assembly session against China,the fifth permanent member for misusing its power of Veto. Let them not undere stimate India which is going to be a superpower and super-economy of future.

Building “ Kartarpur corridor ” flanked by barbed wire fence to allow indian pilgrims to cross over into Pakistan, visit the shrine, return the same day, has been a long-time dream .The corridor will require a bridge to be constructed over river Ravi . Passports , visas could be dispensed with to facilitate free passage to indian pilgrims.

Whatever may be the position, India's security cannot be compromised under any circumstances.Recall how a gurdwara in London recently distributed posters , leaflets to publicise the so-called “Sikh Referendum 2020” by the Khalistanis. How Ajay Bisaria India's envoy to Pak was humiliated and denied permission to visit the shrine ?

Intentions of Pakistan and its Khalistani sympathizers have always been and will always be suspect. The corridor,once  built , could be misused by both the State and non-State actors of Pakistan to infiltrate into India,carry out their nefarious designs by triggering terror attacks across India. Had Navjot Singh Siddhu has made a joke of himself by first hugging Gen Bajwa on Pak soil and then issue unwarranted statements with no concern for India's security.He merely succeeded in scoring a self goal. All this at the behest of Rahul Gandhi, his chaatukaars, secret  contacts in Khalistan and the ISI. Regrettably,Sidhu  continues to remain unrepentant  and boastful  under the misplaced perception as though he had done something enviable by hugging the Pakistan’s  killer General Bajwa.

Corridor will  be built  on Pakistani soil.  Will Pak agree to give land to India gratis or at market  cost? What will be India’s  stand,in case, Pak  demands land  on Indian soil ,in return? If,so where in India land will be given to the enemy country?

Let me come straight to the point. Continuous rise in prices of  petrol and diesel has a ripple effect on the wholesale and retail inflation .Petroleum ministry  seeks to justify this on account of global crisis,on which it has no control. I am not an expert. But, the argument  seems largely fallacious.

Let the Governments at the Centre and States take some innovative steps by way of austerity measures, on which they have control. No instructions have been issued by the laidback Finance ministry to limit expenditure on petrol and diesel.Ministers ,bureaucrats and public  sector executives rampantly misuse the facility.No  restrictions, no accountability. 

Another  suggestion for Government’s consideration.PM Modi has always laid stress on having  a smart bureaucracy.Having a slim-trim bureaucracy will  eliminate unnecessary  drain on public exchequer. Ground realities are, however,different. Failure of bureaucrats who are good advisors but  bad implementers.

Ministry of Finance is expected to be pro-active in curtailing its non-productive expenditure.

To have a smart bureaucracy at the Centre and States, for instance, posts of Directors,Addl Secretaries, Principal Secretaries,Addl Chief Secretaries etc are redundant. Similarly, posts of Addl Commissioners,Joint commissioners, DDGs,ADGs are being created in several ministries under garb of Cadre restructuring. No one cares to examine whether there is matching increase in responsibilities and workloads..

Worse, posts of consultants are being created at the Centre  and States with impunity to favour the favourites from outside or rehabilitate the retired bureaucrats. This is a big scam introduced during the UPA regime,that  continues till date.This is no way to create employment. 

Services delivery mechanism continues to be hopeless due to failure of Right to Services Act. Penalty clause is never invoked Public  would be comfortable  with a lean,thin and smart bureaucracy in this digital age.But, accountability  is imperative. Maximum Government means Minimum Governance and Maximum corruption. Political Executives and bureaucracies across the country, are expected to lead by examples Political rhetorics may not impress the gullible voters.

Assessing relative popularity  of world leaders, may not be possible  in absence of  facilities for conducting  survey in such a large sample comprising  several countries. One has no option but to rely on familiarity with  world politics and  the public support one enjoys in one’s own country. Consider them one-by-one.

Trump, the Commander-in-Chief of the world’s greatest economic and military power is unpredictable, diplomatically naïve and business centric in international  politics. His  decision to stop “subsidy” to India and China, the US being a “developing country”, is shocking. As per media reports, some  of his bureaucrats  have reportedly joined the “ resistence  movement” against Trump. This weakens his position.

Putin is considered the smartest,richest and the most difficult negotiator in the world. Ruling Russia since 2000, Putin and Xi  through their joint military war games gives a clear message to the loud-mouth Trump  that they could partner up in a military entente in the event of a confrontation with Washington if their interests are threatened..

Xi Jinping has a personality cult. Universally known as a treacherous, untrustworthy, over-ambitious leader, he follows China’s perennial policy of territorial aggrandizement. He has an aura of power and unchallenged authority in his country.

PM Modi remains  popular in the second most populous country. He has also emerged as a key figure in  international efforts to tackle climate change, as  global warming affects millions of people across the world. Though he enjoys  personal rapport with numerous world leaders, 

his failure to neutralize  Opposition’s negative propaganda within and on foreign soil ,is worrisome.

Conclusions

All things considered, it may be reasonable to put Vladimir Putin at No1 in popularity rating followed by Narendra Modi  No 2 ,Donald Trump  No 3 and Xi Jinping  No 4

Dilbagh Singh replaces A S Vaid as DGP J&K, though temporarily, bypassing V K Singh with impeccable record and despite his being senior to controversial Dilbagh Singh with clouded antecedents.

What was the tearing hurry,one wonders, in shunting out Vaid and abruptly appoint a tainted cop without the usual background check ? And,that too, in the sensitive State of J&K.

Brazen violation of Supreme court's guidelines.

Was UPSC kept in the loop by the centrally -administered State?

Are the PM, Cab Sec, the NSA and the new Governor of J&K aware of serious implications of the decision in the politically volatile and terror-stricken state?

Is it correct that A S Vaid was allegedly booked in the past and arrested in a corruption case ? Please verify allegations.

If,found true, why were facts suppressed from PM Modi ? And, by whom ?

Position may be verified by the PMO from the IB and steps taken to correct the anomaly to avoid embarassment to PM Modi.

As always, I am posting my views on the PMO site as a wake-up call.

Several urban naxals euphemestically called the Maoists-sympathisers, were arrested in country-wide raids.These included lawyers, activists, academics ,journalists, kashmir separatists, stone pelters etc.The  Maoists agenda is to incite violence ,write articles, print posters to 

radicalise the poor, illiterate, unemployed youth, pick up arms to incite violence  to wage a proxy war against the country with China’s covert support- financial and receiving smuggled arms. Masquerading as maoists' sympathisers,the secessionists acted as conduits to fund and 

incite the Bhima-Koregaon violence in the guise of dalit unrest.

Indian intelligence’s revelation that the armed Maoists’ single point action plan is to carry out assassination of present PM on the lines of  suicide bombing of Rajiv Gandhi at Sriperumbudur, is highly disturbing. The maoist insurgents ,characterised  by former PM Dr Manmohan 

Singh, as the gravest threat to our internal security, have been continuously fine-tuning their strategies and tactics in order to maintain their relevance.

The following course of action is suggested for NSA’ consideration :--

( a) PM Modi must be advised to restrict his movements.

His freely mingling with school children during the independence day celebrations 2018,was a serious security breach.

( b) Secret links of the urban naxalites with the Congress, Communists and the ISI,must be probed. China’s interests are served in destabilizing India.

(c) Congress President’s tendentious statements about the ISIS on foreign soils  reveal his subconscious mindset. As head of Congress's dirty tricks department, these have serious implications.

Violence will escalate as country moves closer to States assemblies' and General elections. Precautions are needed to protect national interests and assets.

Its construction of dams and tunnel and release of water into Siang river of Arunachal Pradesh, will cause disasters like flash floods in AP. 

It is still issuing stapled visas to indians in AP for visiting China

China does not share hydrological data with India relating to upstream rivers.This may play havoc with India ,in case of war.

Another serious threat besides Dokalam to destabilise India.

GOI remains a mute spectator to the insult.

The Nation wants to know : how its concerns are being addressed.

Massive spurt in infiltration, stonepelting in the valley during Eid celebrations since new regime took over.

Is this assertion of authority by Gen Bajwa on the new PM?

Natural disasters across the country.

Political rallies. Immersion of ashes !

Politicians do not seem to bother. Chaatukars,out to impress masters.

Rahul Ghandhy goes abroad for wooing indian diaspora

Total mess-up .

Donate liberally to re-build Kerala.

Accept monetary relief from abroad, but through GOI / MEA channels.

Follow these guidelines :--

(a) Apply due diligence in accounting for each pie.No money-laundering attempts.

(b) Create a fool-proof mechanism to ensure that money does not fall into the hands of terrorists their sleeper cells and sympathisers in India.

(c) Ensure that money donated is not pocketed by greedy politicians.Remove all middlemen.

(d) I know for sure that indian politicians are pro-floods ,pro-draughts and pro -natural disasters.

(e) Their motives are suspect:To siphon off donations for personal aggrandizement.

Self- styled " intellectual " Rahul Gandhy goes abroad for wooing indian diaspora.

Making outrageous statements allegedly supporting the philosophy of the Islamic State and terrorists ( TV channels) and indian culture,has sent all his cheerleaders scurrying for cover.

All are at loss of words to justify Ra Ga's thoughtless,immature.impulsive outbursts targetting national honour.

Pappu refuses to mature despite growing age.

Oh, my God, what has gone wrong with this anti-national moron.

The Congis must take him to a psychiatrist.

.Bullshit, hogwash !.

One union Secretary comes to office wearing dhoti-kurta.

A long Tilak on forehead and tying sacred thread on the wrist,are in fashion these days in the central sectt.

Is Out- of- the- box thinking necessary for getting accelerated promotion, one wonders?

Innovative trick by indian bureaucracy to impress the political Executive.

Are bureaucrats under watch by the IB ?

Egregious Sidhu compromised national honour by hugging Pak's deep state chief.

Worse, instead of apologising, Sidhu remains defiant, arrogant during the Press Conf,branding India as a large country with "small hearts" .

No one ,after the Pak event, would be interested in watching the anti-national and a seditionist in a comedy show. 

Ever-ready to hog the limelight. Cheap and disgusting.

The watermouth did not anticipate the serious implications of his moronic misconduct and making outrageous,thoughtless statements on the morale of India's Armed Forces,besides causing huge embarassment to the country.

Rahul Gandhy stands fully exposed as a potential danger to India's national security.

PM Modi must address these concerns on priority.

Egregious Sidhu compromised national honour by hugging Pak's deep state chief.

Worse, instead of apologising, Sidhu remains defiant, arrogant during the Press Conf,branding India as a large country with "small hearts" .

No one ,after the Pak event, would be interested in watching the anti-national and a seditionist in a comedy show. 

Ever-ready to hog the limelight. Cheap and disgusting.

The watermouth did not anticipate the serious implications of his moronic misconduct and making outrageous,thoughtless statements on the morale of India's Armed Forces,besides causing huge embarassment to the country.

Rahul Gandhy stands fully exposed as a potential danger to India's national security.

PM Modi must address these concerns on priority.

Sidhu's indiscetion at Imran Khan's oath taking ceremony in Islamabad,can be attributed to Congis imprudence in sending its loose cannon to Pakistan.

Sidhu's jhappi to Pak Army chief in the " privileged "company of POK's President,was a victory for Pakistan and a huge embarassment to India and its armed forces- diplomatic as well as military.

Pappu and Sidhu will have much to explain.

Both will be cursed each time India faces terror attacks.

No comedy show this . But,old habits die hard.

Sidhu behaved like a clown for sake of getting cheap publicity by his bizarre and reprehensible misconduct in Pakistan.

Sidhu deserves to be sacked as Panjab minister?

And, before that expelled from Congress party that has always insulted India's Armed Forces ?

But,all this will be farce, considering the mischievous Mani Shankar Aiyar's return to the Congress after withdrawing his suspension of 6 years.

All anti-nationals.

Enemies of State.

Supreme Court directed the CBI to file FIRs against Army officers for encounters under AFSPA.

356 Army officers likely to approach SC opposing its directions to CBI

Strangely ,a resigned IAS officer filed PIL in SC for punishing the offending army officers.

Out of his minds.

The civil servant failed to assess the implications of his PIL on the morale of India's armed forces.

India is in a state of undeclared war with Pakistan As a proud nationalist, I fully support India's Armed Forces being given unfettered operational freedom under AFSPA.

All for country's security and territorial integrity.

I do not intend to make sinister innuendoes against any individual or institutions.

The Judiciary is the most honest and respected institution.

And, the CBI is no longer the "caged parrot " of UPA era.

Holding General & Assemblies elections on same day would be an excellent thing to happen in India on economic considerations

But, comparison of relative performances of the National and local political leaders, will always remain an enigma inside a riddle for the illiterate, gullible voters.

The ruling party at the Centre,may not be performing as well as in States or vice versa.

Psephologists, may, perhaps, have to conduct fresh sociological and statistical studies of political elections and prepare different models for opinion and exit polls.

I am not too sure. But, voters might feel utterly confused and indecisive at the time of voting

The media report on Ms Chanda Kochhar’s appointment as Director on the board of ICICI Securities, has sent shock waves among civil services,public and private sector . An attempt has been made to legitimize a patent illegality.

Chanda Kochhar as CEO & MD of ICICI, sanctioned a loan of Rs 3,250 crores to a family friend Dhoot of Videocon group and Nupower in which Deepak Kochhar, her spouse, had economic interests. Though widely known in banking sector, why did she suppress her kinship with 

Deepak Kochhar,the ultimate beneficiary of the secret deal.  What were the roles of internal  and statutary auditors of ICICI ?

How could representatives of Finance ministry and the RBI permit the illegal resolution  to be passed at ICICI Board's meeting in violation of established rules ? It is understood that they have not even been show-caused for failing to observe due diligence.Public is enraged.This 

raises suspicion in public mind. And,justifiably too.

This is an open and shut case.Quid pro quo is clearly established.No rocket science is needed to probe into whistle blower’s allegations.

The public was promised zero tolerance to corruption and ethical values in providing Good governance ? Besides hitting the credibility of the ruling dispensation, lack of action against Ms Chanda Kochhar accused of financial shenanigans, has sent wrong signals across the 

country,creating a crisis of confidence.Nation wants to know the truth.

PM Modi is urged to take the call in public interest.

Demand for ‘forensic’ audit on Rafale by C&AG must be taken forward in the interest of probity in public life.

PM Modi may be personally honest and incorruptible.

I have always stood against his detractors. 

But, he is also a hardcore politician. This makes all the difference.

Politicians lose capacity to distinguish between Right and Wrong; Good and Bad advisors

I articulate my views candidly recording disagreement with him.

All my posts can be accessed at PMO archives.

Against this background , PM Modi,it seems, has been misled by the Reliance Group of Companies

Anil Ambani,the corporate honcho, had no business to suo moto issue a public clarification on the contentious issue

Association of Reliance Defence (with zero experience in Aero space manufacturing ) as a partner of Dassault Aviation, has raised suspicions in public mind.

And, quitely justifiably.

Means are more important than Ends

PM Modi will have a lot to explain

Shelter homes for women are very much in the news these days,but, for wrong reasons.

Let us hand over the administration and security of all women shelter homes in UP,Bihar and elsewhere to transgenders.

They would,at least, be relatively more trustworthy and committed than politicians, police and bureaucrats.

Let us take lessons from the medieval indian history.The mughals were wise enough to amply utilise the services of the third gender.

Incidentally, it is not clear why has the GOI not permitted the UPSC to permit the third gender appear in civil services exams despite clear verdict of Supreme court?

The RBI has already allowed them to appear in all their exams by making suitable changes in the application forms.

Why this discriminatory approach?

Mamata&Rahul , the anti-nationals' belligerant postures on impacts of NRC in Assam and soon to follow west Bangal ( due to be re-named as Bangla ,sorry, "Republic " of Bangla),is bound to create unprecedented violence and chaos in the country.

Worse, the rohingyas are not the ones to sit back.They are also being trained and funded by the ISI.

The ISI has been waiting to push the illegal immigrants from Bangladesh& Myanmar for radicalisation and train them as hardcore terrorists.

A direct threat to National security.

Thanks to the Commies, Congis, TMC-wallahs urban / rural naxalites and their cheer leaders.

I was the one to have advised PM Modi, to rein in the serial offenders loke the UPA,scamsters and other allies.But, you are enamoured of your grand visions.

Wonky priorities, grabbing popularity among indian diasporas.

Needlessly footloose,you neglected domestic priorities and went on accumulating serious issues.

I would like to be upfront. As a Modiphile, I want to call a spade a spade without mincing words.

I have no axe to grind and seek favours from you, Sir. You seem to have lost your ability to distinguish between good and bad.

You allow yourself to be misled by the cabal of self-seeking bureaucrats and political leaders.

So what next?

Impose President rule in Bangal followed by preventive detention of anti-nationals like

Mamata and Rahul, whose outrageous statements like " Khoon ki nadian " portend ill for the country.These instigate other anti-national and seditious forces in the country.

Another jolt to your fans, What prevented you, Modi Sir, from speeding up corruption cases against the Congress dynasty -- rather the extended dynasty including Robert Vadra,

Why are the CBI,ED etc not arguing in the court to cancel bail applications of the Chidambarams?

A word about your love for Good governance.You have committed blunders by bringing by legislating new laws to protect top bureaucrats who worked closely with the Congress supremo-cum- the Chairperson of the then NSA and Dr MMS etc. All  in garb of empowering top bureaucracy for taking bold decisions.Absurd.

Mr Prime Minister,Sir, trust me, you have been trapped by the manipulative coterie of your " trusted "advisors belonging to one elite service.

Be aware of ground realities.Please get a reality check conducted in bureaucracy of all organised services with the help of CBI,ED, IT,CVC ETC and find out where you stand.Some double-faced  top bureaucrats still owe allegiance to the UPA leaders.Put them under the scanner.

Having regard to the foregoing , I shall stll pray for your victory in 2019 elections in country's interests ,despite monumental blunders.

am convinced, there is no other option to replace.you.

But, please do not forget, Sir, you are always accountable to public-at-large.

You may have a lot to explain to them.

The Lutynes coteries are ubiquitous in all departments of life.

The  opportunistic among them switch loyalties in order to receive patronage of successive ruling dispensations. Such charity to clever chaatukaars has destroyed democracy.

A stupid man is more likely to be honest than a shrewd man. We are sharply machiavellian.

Why should we target the Media alone.

There are hordes of shrewd, sharply hierarchical Lutynes ,evergreen bureaucrats , Law-makers are bereft of clean conscience.

They are adept in monopolising key positions without merit.

Elitist, anglisized brokers, fixers and corporate lobbyists

And, what about those four ill-advised SC judges' who went public for articulating their grievances? What glorious messages the "Lutynes judges " had sent to the public-at-large.by holding press conferences. Ironically, no contempt notices were issued by the Apex court for washing dirty linen in public?

Rahul's hugging the PM after his no-confidence motion speech,was frivolous and poor histrionic.

Even, PM Modi was stunned by his childish behaviour.

Rahul's outburst was without substance and acting / rhetorics uninspiring, de-motivating, jolting the conscience of the common man. Goaded by his cheer leaders and like-minded friend such as Scindia,he was misled to believe that he made a good speech. In excitement, he went to hug PM Modi and trivialized the level of debate.

Without pre-checking facts , Rahul merely commited blunders.

His reference to parleys with French President ( claimed by him but without proofs) about secrecy clause in Rafael deal was thoughtless,immature and irresponsible.

The ruling political dispensation is justified in moving a privilege motion against Congress’s stupid stormy petrel.

Surely, he is not the material for Congress Presidentship, let alone, PM material.

Unfit even to be even a stand-up comedian

As per Media reports ( ET, HT) Reliance Foundation's  Jio Institute gets Institution of Eminence tag from GOI ( HRD). 

The institute will get financial assistance up to Rs 1000 crore over a period of five years. Further,it will reportedly use Rs 9,500 crore in capital expenditure on the proposed institute that will be located in a 'fully residential university city' in Pune."

The moot point is : How could GOI evaluate the Jio institute even before it is set up ? The country particularly its tax payers want to know the truth.

The motion is partially correct. But, a sweeping generalization would be unjust and unfair.There are  outstanding officers in civil services,who are worthy of inspiring emulation. Criticism of senior bureaucrats of MP by one Deepali Rastogi,a 1994 batch IAS officer, is well-deserved. In another recent instance, one Shah Faesal,IAS ( 2009 , J&K) lambasted his seniors and the system for not exercising freedom of conscience. His offence is far graver as he labelled India as “Rapistaan”. The Govt of India is within its right to initiate disciplinary proceedings against the two officers by invoking  the statutary Conduct Rules.These emotional outbursts arise out of intolerance and impulsive nature.

The pliability and malleability of senior bureaucrats  to please politicians has been there all along. The tendency gathers pace as bureaucrats approach retirement. They please corrupt politicians during service period in order to get coveted post-retirement assignments like governorships, nomination to legislatures, memberships UPSC, CEC, ambassadorial assignments ,heads of  superfluous committees and commissions etc. No one is willing to come out of comfort zone.They get addicted to a particular life style and they can go to any extent to maintain it. Such Politico-bureaucratic- nexus exist both at Centre and the States.All bureaucrats are unanimous on this. The retired ones, who are academically inclined, prefer to pen down their unsavoury  experiences with politicians.They  open their third eye and write memoirs cursing politicians.

Whatever one may say, the civil servant must learn to say no to politicians and take all precautions to effectively defend their career interests instead of blindly carrying out orders. Sudden outbursts by  relatively junior civil servants,will pass off with time. They will be show-caused and awarded penalties invoking  Conduct Rules. Politicians are incorrigible and will always remain supreme. All things considered, we require a strong political Will to cleans the       “Animal farms “ of all sorts of dodgy characters.There is a need to do away with all discretionary powers enjoyed by the political masters and bureaucrats in collusion with big business houses.

A K Saxena (A former civil servant)

Horrible memories of  those draconian days. PM Indira Gandhi declared the state of  internal emergency on June  25,1975 across India citing threats of national security and bad economic conditions. This led to  arrests or detention without trials. No external aggression , no armed rebellion. All for retaining power by the then PM- illegally, undemocratically.

Fundamental rights were suspended and any person who opposed the govt. was either detained or arrested without the right to appeal to courts. Article 352 of the Indian Constitution that gave extraordinary powers to Indira Gandhi was misused. Elections , civil liberties were suspended.

Correspondents of foreign media were expelled. Severe censorship was imposed on local and national media. MHA informed  the Parliament in May 1976 that 7,000 persons had been arrested  for circulating clandestine literature opposing the Emergency. Lakhs of people were arrested in rural and urban areas.The Congress leaders found it an opportune time to settle scores with their personal and political adversaries.

Total  Media censorship of national media. Editorials spaces of mainstream media blanked out by censoring authority. BBC was the only source of news stories.

Indira Gandhi was ubiquitously visible anywhere, everywhere on big posters and cut-outs and  on Doordarshan, the captive national TV.

Pre-dawn  swoops by the police were order of the day. Large scale arrests/ detention of leaders of opposition , political workers, journalists, government employees, serving and retired. Information regarding  third-degree tortures of  detainees in jails kept filtering out. There was a constant fear of imminent arrests by the police.Judiciary was frightened into silence and subservience.

Fortunately, subsequent  governments introduced checks and balances to  ensure that the posterity does not  have to pass through the same nightmare once again. Prior sanction of Parliament is now obligatory for imposing emergency. The Cabinet does not have the right to impose emergency.