PM Modi  is opposed to  tenurial  appointments of Secretaries in ministries of Defence, Finance and Home. It is discriminatory, causing heart burnings It is OK for Cab Secy – Primus interperes--first among equals. Similarly, post-retirement rehabilitations  of bureaucrats promotes politico- bureaucratic unholy nexus. It would be just and fair to stop such appointments forthwith.

Can the Sahitya Akademi awardees be called intellectuals, conscience keepers or opinion makers? They have forfeited their rights to be categorized as such..By returning the awards, they have disgraced their own works that earned them coveted recognition. Awards helped them earn hefty royalties from publishing houses. And, catapult them to sudden name and fame and turn them into insensitive, self-seeking millionaires.

Have the writers made any contribution to society?

Did they ever propose any solutions to solve societal problems?

If, not, let them join the club of pseudo intellectuals.

They merely allowed themselves to be manipulated politically with ulterior motives.-- Just to embarass PMcrats and overcome  threats of  “ frustration, low productivity, absenteeism,   sedentary jobs, increasing workload, image  makeover of  offices by  creating a positive  and energetic work force , help in effective discharge of official duties etc.” 

DOP&T’s pearls of wisdom or plebian arguments. Insiders reveal on condition of anonymity that suggestion for gyms came from a few top bureaucrats to burn their calories. Juniors do it, anyway, travelling by public transports. Why can’t seniors emulate their subordinates and eliminate VVIP racism? Have they forgotten Modi mantra: Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Sweeping would surely keep them healthier and happier.  Consider logistics. Shortage of office space in Delhi and outside is well known. Scouting for additional office space in the open market would be prohitively  costly. Private gyms have sprouted at every nook and corner. Why not avail of  these facilities instead of creating duplicate infra-structure. The cascading effect  on the States has not been visualised? Expenditure running into thousands of crores of rupees. This could be utilized on projects/schemes to help the less fortunately circumstanced. People are getting increasingly disillusioned. GOI must get its priorities right. Sooner,the better.

Apropos  WIC  home page ( 2nd Oct ,2015) “ Yeh waala Jhadoo daale gandh...  MMS says all Coal files he did not read!... Or may be Sonia's orders he did heed files for her to see…”, serves as the wake up call. 

Let us analyse  CBI’s cleanchit to Manmohan Singh in coalgate  scam.

The moot point is: How could the CBI ignore the Principle of Equality before Law. Whither Constitutional guarantee? All accused must be treated similarly. 

MMS’s rhetorics like: “I have respect for judicial processes“ … ; “ I am open for legal scrutiny”… ; “Truth will prevail”… ; I will get a chance to put forward my case with full facts” … , are political gimmicks. These do not absolve him from his responsibilities as ex- Coal Minister in deciding illegal allocation of coal blocks in Jharkhand to Navin Jindal group of firms. 

CBI’s argument that perusal of coalgate files notings and MMS’s non-interference with screening committee’s recommendations, did not suggest his complicity, does not stand to reason. Atrocious interpretation

It  was an open secret that MMS took all decisions under oral directions of the Congress “ High command “. But, it does not mean that he was precluded from  perusing files and applying his mind before putting his signatures. He has to pay for the sins committed by the Congress party whose credibility is at the lowest ebb.

Another crucial omission by the CBI.Did the Principal Secretary and Secretary to ex-PM fail to advise the boss about financial impropriety of decisions? Were they under pressure? If so, then, from whom? If top officials are not grilled now , they will not be spared by defence counsels of other accused during court proceedings. A dangerous portent. There is a growing suspicion of a grand conspiracy behind saving the high and mighty. One trusts, the CBI is no longer the caged parrot?

Signs of flowing water on Mars.

My imagination runs riots.

Possibility of extra-terrestrial  beings  visiting Mother Earth regularly travelling  by flying saucers.

Are the aliens passing through ancient, medieval or modern stage of history ?

If they are technologically more advanced, there will be rush for new alliances with them by the worldly super powers.

If the Mars is in early stage of civilisation, the super powers  will start the THIRD WW  for conquering the mineral- rich planet.

The UN and P-5 would become irrelevant.

Only, P-6 with India led by PM Modi as new member could help in averting such a calamity.

 No chance for  Indian developers and builders grab the Martian  land by hook or by crook   in collusion with the Vadras and go scot free. 

Top-secret,Secrets and classified information pertaining to France- manufactured the first Scorpene submarine, running into 22,000 pages leaked,causing massive damage to India's strategic security.

Was this a case of leakage by the private company that fabricated the submarine. The information might have been leaked as part of cut-throat competition between rival submarine manufacturers.

A French employee who joined the rival. company.,could have sold the secrets.

It could also be joint hacking by China and Pakistan.

If,so, it has given them huge strategic edge over India in spying.

And, last but not the least, what about sabotage from within--Indian Navy ?

I am paranoid.

National security cannot be compromised.

The country wants to know the truth.

No under-playing it.

The IAS officers association’s appeal to GOI for amending PC Act (1988)and  CrPC  ( 1973) to help the serving and retired officers  in litigation matters  by hiring for for them eminent lawyers out of  tax-payers funds. The demand from an “ elite “ association is irrational , reprehensible and fraught with dangerous repercussions. Similar demands from  “ aam “ Services to protect officials at lower echelons, could not be resisted.

Former coal secretary H C Gupta refuses to take legal assistance in coalgate scam on the plea that he could not afford a ‘ good lawyer ‘.Way out is simple? Let him co-operate with CBI investigations and reveal the roles of all black sheeps under Congress-led  UPA dispensation, who might have manipulated him.

Coming close on the heels of coal scam, Association’s motive seems suspect. What,it means in actual ? If, a retired or serving delinquent officer is under prosecution by the CBI on charges of corruption,as per IAS association’s proposition ,  GOI or State govts should have the  responsiblity to arrange  an ‘ eminent lawyer’ to defend the accused in the hierarchy of courts (Trial courts to Supreme court )against the CBI and its advocates. This would not be pro bono.The private lawyer’s fee , running into lakhs and crores of rupees, will be charged to the Consolidated Fund of India. The proposition is ludicrous, financially inappropriate and legally untenable on grounds of discrimination besides causing huge public embarrassment to the governments at the Centre and States. Another financial scam in the making ?

It is not the governments’ responsibility to defend the accused for offences committed under the Prevention of Corruption Act. At the same time, it is not in the mandate of IAS Association to vouch for any members honesty and give a clean chit. This is precisely what is happening in the coalgate scam ,even while it is subjudice.The issue should better be left to the Judiciary to decide  in the light of evidences/ witnesses garnered by the CBI.The governments should, however, not object to  Services Associations creating their own Corpus Funds, through donations by its members, to meet such contingencies.

PM Modi may please take the call for holistic consideration.

A PhD student called Anmol Rattan raped another PhD student of JNU..

Blackmailing threat forces the girl to file an FIR.

This is one more example of JNU's so-called progressive culture ?

And,these morons want Azaadi from interference and chanting anti-national, pro-separatists slogans.

The anti-socials belong to AISA, the student wing of CPI.

Let them seek protection from Mulayam Singh Yadav of

" Bachhey hain, galti kar baithte hain " fame.

This is the time to change the name of JNU after an eminent educationist.

Let it be re-christened as Dr S Radhakrishan university ( SRU)

PM Modi’s initiative merits appreciation. But, more concrete steps are required to make the selection process-  just, fair, transparent, free from political  discretion  and the doctrine of “ pick and choose “.

Consider these. Details of selection criteria, guidelines, nominations received ( on line) their achievements, performance including ongoing court cases, if any,  must be kept in public domain. These are public ( and not government awards)  and must be open to public scrutiny.

Sources in MHA reveal that during the UPA regime, nominations used to be received till the last moment by the PMO and office of HM. Final decisions usually taken with the approval of the then “ De facto PM” . Several black marketeers , money-launderers , tax defaulters masquerading as “ public servants “ had benefitted on considerations other than merit.

Nominations received under category of “public service”, are usually dicey.  These require close scrutiny, even investigation by the CBI, IB, IT and ED.

Let the present dispensation headed by PM Modi substitute fraud by caution.

India’s induction  as a permanent member of UNSC, is fraught with glorious uncertainties. Getting support of two-third majority in UNGA is mandatory in the first hurdle Secondly , a  majority of  15 –members in UNSC ( at least 8) must register its support for each aspirant. In third stage, approval of Veto-holding P-5 in UNSC, is crucial. India’s financial contribution and supplying peace-keeping forces to the UN cannot be ignored. Stakes are high in favour of India in crossing the triple hurdles with greater ease than three others of G-4 partners despite uncertainties in stances of China and Russia. Pakistan’s envy and fears are not baseless. But, that is immaterial. 

Hats off to PM Modi’s ceaseless efforts to garner support for India in the comity of nations. Let the Sonia-led Congress grow more desperate and frustrated.

Was it terror attack or a blatant act of war ?

Killing 20 soldiers is a serious matter.

It is an act of war. No more an internal security issue.

Time for diplomatic initiatives,seeking economic blockades, is long past

Hot pursuit into POK seems the only option in the given situation.

Declare state of emergency in the state of J&K.

Peaceniks like Sharad Pawar, Mani Shankar Aiyar, Yechuri, D Raja etc must be permanently sent to Srinagar to knock at the doors of Hurriyal anti-nationals and other separatists.If, they succeed, fair enough.If, they don't, good riddance for the country.

Morons like Diggy Raja, Pappu, Keju, Lalu etc and their sidekicks ,must be asked to keep their mouths shut. Irresponsible statements will demoralise the Armed Forces.

The country trusts PM Modi and the Armed Forces.

The World community support India in whatever action ,it takes as a sovereign nation.Ban Ki Moon of the UN condemned the attack.

Thanks CBDT for small mercies.

Thanks to Income Tax deptt for modifying their Scrutiny notices to the assessees.by adding a dose of humility.

Phrases like : "for your kind information","yours faithfully" etc will ,no doubt, enhance the feel-good factor of the frightened assessees,temporarily though.

Honest tax-payers will be treated at par with celebrities Lalit Modi, Vijay Mallya and hundreds others of their ilk.

But, there will be no exemption from detailed scrutiny of returns.

"Meethi Churi "

The media is flashing the alert 24x7 :" Al Qaeda plans to target senior IAS and IPS officers."

A totally fabricated " alert " to fool the public.

Here is a reality check.

The IPS officers already enjoy security cover. at home.

Pitching tents for security personnel 24x7 ,sticks out like sore thumbs, This does not enthuse officers of other  Services in the neighbourhood.

Who would not wish to have status symbols. 

It is the common man who bears the brunt and need protection.

He becomes a victim of falling police/public ratio.

Security cover must be "job-specific ", not " Service- specific" PM Modi must see through the game.

The “selfie” controversy surrounding the Rajasthan women’s commission demonstrates its total insensitivity to women’s plight. Time for a reality check.

National and States Commissions for Women with statutary backings have become parking lots for sycophants of the ruling political dispensations. Their Chairperson and Members enjoy government perks at tax payers’ expenses. Endowed with insatiable appetite for publicity, they behave like publicity seeking moral police. 

Thanks to Media for exposing their lackadaisical,  functioning.  The commissions’ findings , one suspects, are influenced  by political outrage  rather than facts of the matter. 

 Their performances are not subjected to public scrutiny. Zero accountability.  These bodies are a drain on public exchequer, misused as  political instruments for settling scores with adversaries.

Should not these be scrapped ? 

Breaking taboos, celebrating Holi by Vrindaban widows, is a path breaking event.

A peaceful and subtle sociological revolution seems to be taking place, pregnant with many possibilities..

Females' entry into sanctum sanctorum of hindu temples , could be around the corner, despite stiff opposition by the self-proclaimed thekedars of Sanatan Dharma.

May be Bhumata Brigade's attempt at entering the prohibited inner sanctum of the Shani Shingnapur temple, could succeed, if, wisdom dawns on high priests.

Indian muslim women might feel motivated to assert their right to enter dargahs like the Haji Ali's stand the scrutiny before the Court of law. The law makers are expected to take the initiatives to remove the anomaly in the context of the doctrine of "Right to Equality before the Law ".

A chance visit to JNU.

We may not agree with its ideological over-reach, treading into 

prohibited areas of " sedition and separatism ", but JNU seems to be 

the most liberated spot in the groves of academia. 

Also called the hot bed of the left-wing activists.

A far cry from the traditional centres of learning in India.

Though students are easily mainstreamed,giving them a long rope, would be disastrous,if, past experience is any guide..

Checks are necessary to preserve the youth's potential.

Once, reined in and nurtured in careful hands,they could shape into wonderful politicians, more mature than the present self-seeking political class..

Ms Shehla Rashid of Kashmir ,Vice President of JNU students union,seems balanced in contrast to loose cannons like Kanhaiya Kumar,,Anirban and Khalid et al.

All should all be kept under the radar.for not going astray.

The Supreme Court after reversing Kerala High court orders, had stayed disciplinary proceedings (initiated by Kerala government) against a 1998 batch IAS officer, B Ashok. This will have serious repercussions on civil services. The officer, in an article published in 2013, had supported the then Gujarat chief minister (now PM Modi)’s visit to a function in Kerala—something, the state government had opposed ostensibly on extraneous considerations. The civil servant is expected to be politically neutral. Contributing an article against state govt’s decision, in print media was not permitted save with prior approval of competent authority. The officer could have expressed his opinion independently and fearlessly on official files instead of through a newspaper article. The State govt was within its legitimate right to initiate disciplinary proceedings against the officer for violation of Conduct Rules. GOI should take a holistic view to avoid embarrassment. The decision would boomerang unless remedial measures are taken by GOI. How would it react if its officers start opposing its policies in newspaper articles, promoting chaos and impacting governance adversely?

DOP&T as nodal authority, is expected to move the case forward to logical conclusion by filing SLP in the  Apex court with  prayer for reviewing its verdict.

The media reports of a Delhi Police inspector allegedly misbehaving and sexually harassing 24 women constables posted in the Provisioning and Logistics unit, are disturbing. Complaints filed by the aggrieved five months back followed by another two months back with ACPs, DCPs,failed to evoke any response, till the racket was exposed by the Media. Who is to blame? Delhi police for its masterly inactivity and callousness? Or, the sex maniac inspector? The matter stands referred to sexual harassment committee. Attempts could be made to influence the course of investigation. Safety of aggrieved police women is paramount.

Though, this seems to be an open and shut case, it would be appropriate to refer the matter to CBI. The accused could be dismissed  by the competent authority as part of departmental action  based on  positive recommendations by the committee .This should  be followed by filing an FIR, further  investigation  by  CBI to decode ramifications of  the racket ,filing chargeheet ,conviction and punishment by the court under IPC.

The public would be interested in knowing the invisible hand that blocked initial investigation against the accused after the first complaint was filed.

The IAS officers association’s appeal to GOI for amending PC Act (1988)and  CrPC  ( 1973) to help the serving and retired officers  in litigation matters  by hiring for for them eminent lawyers out of  tax-payers funds. The demand from an “ elite “ association is irrational , reprehensible and fraught with dangerous repercussions. Similar demands from  “ aam “ Services to protect officials at lower echelons, could not be resisted.

Former coal secretary H C Gupta refuses to take legal assistance in coalgate scam on the plea that he could not afford a ‘ good lawyer ‘.Way out is simple? Let him co-operate with CBI investigations and reveal the roles of all black sheeps under Congress-led  UPA dispensation, who might have manipulated him.

Coming close on the heels of coal scam, Association’s motive seems suspect. What,it means in actual ? If, a retired or serving delinquent officer is under prosecution by the CBI on charges of corruption,as per IAS association’s proposition ,  GOI or State govts should have the  responsiblity to arrange  an ‘ eminent lawyer’ to defend the accused in the hierarchy of courts (Trial courts to Supreme court )against the CBI and its advocates. This would not be pro bono.The private lawyer’s fee , running into lakhs and crores of rupees, will be charged to the Consolidated Fund of India. The proposition is ludicrous, financially inappropriate and legally untenable on grounds of discrimination besides causing huge public embarrassment to the governments at the Centre and States. Another financial scam in the making ?

It is not the governments’ responsibility to defend the accused for offences committed under the Prevention of Corruption Act. At the same time, it is not in the mandate of IAS Association to vouch for any members honesty and give a clean chit. This is precisely what is happening in the coalgate scam ,even while it is subjudice.The issue should better be left to the Judiciary to decide  in the light of evidences/ witnesses garnered by the CBI.The governments should, however, not object to  Services Associations creating their own Corpus Funds, through donations by its members, to meet such contingencies.

PM Modi may please take the call for holistic consideration.

Corruption is not the sole monopoly of the IAS. Members of all organized services are genetically similar.These come from the same stock. The “sanskari “  babus  become corrupt after  having taste of power and authority. Do not blame UPSC , a specialized body, for faulty recruitment. Associating Nobel laureates, Sociologist, Union Home Minister, Union Finance minister, union minister for External affairs and Union Cabinet secretary  with the selection process, is  far-fetched  and  unworkable.

Blame the decline in quality of civil servants on growing moral decay in indian society. Absence of transparency, accountability and failure to provide effective services delivery mechanism are blocking  Good  governance. Most importantly, the bureaucrats’ willingness  to go  overboard to please their  political masters. Their pliability to political class was most pronounced during the UPA era due to corrupt leadership.  What we need today is a strong political leadership to get us out of the moral slump that we are in. PM Modi is our man Friday.

Let us be upfront. Do not overlook the negative impact of reservation policy  and concomitant age-relaxations  on the quality of Civil Services . Factors like : providing unlimited chances   and  no age bar to appear  in UPSC exams to  aspirants belonging to certain categories, need to be re-visited. Grandparents cannot match their grandchildren aged 21 years, even in same community.

The unsavoury controversy will never be set at rest. Though, the Chairman 7th CPC observed : “ there is no justification of 2 years edge/ gap which is an archaic concept “.  the GOI remains a mute bystander incapable of resolving the issues. Instead of  wasting  time on bickerings ,It will be appreciated if, all organized Services jointly endeavour to work for Good governance. There is a crying need to  make the system responsive, transparent and make the service delivery mechanism effective. Instead of dancing to the tune of politicians, let the bureaucracy voice its joint opposition to all kinds of discretionary powers bestowed on the political class which is the bane of corruption in  Indian society.

Top-secret,Secrets and 

classified information pertaining to France- manufactured the first 

Scorpene submarine, running into 22,000 pages leaked,causing massive 

damage to India's strategic security.

Was this a case of leakage 

by the private company that fabricated the submarine. The information 

might have been leaked as part of cut-throat competition between rival 

submarine manufacturers.

A French employee who joined the rival. company.,could have sold the secrets.

It could also be joint hacking by China and Pakistan.

If,so, it has given them huge strategic edge over India in spying.

And, last but not the least, what about sabotage from within--Indian Navy ?

I am paranoid.

National security cannot be compromised.

The country wants to know the truth.

No under-playing it.

A PhD student called Anmol Rattan raped another PhD student of JNU..

Blackmailing threat forces the girl to file an FIR.

This is one more example of JNU's so-called progressive culture ?

And,these morons want Azaadi from interference and chanting anti-national, pro-separatists slogans.

The anti-socials belong to AISA, the student wing of CPI.

Let them seek protection from Mulayam Singh Yadav of

" Bachhey hain, galti kar baithte hain " fame.

This is the time to change the name of JNU after an eminent educationist.

Let it be re-christened as Dr S Radhakrishan university ( SRU)

Terror attack at Uri.

Is India a soft State?

At least, some leaders make us feel so by their utterances.

President of India " Warns Pakistan on proxy attacks on India. ".

MOS (PMO ) says it is " Time for introspection "

Home Minister ne " Pak ki kadi Nindaa karni chahiye ".

Lalu Yadav,the joker-par-excellence blames" PM Modi for the attack ".

All for cheap publicity.

Some experts on TV debates advise " Strategic restraint ".

We have been hearing rhetorics of " inspiration " for over two decades after every proxy attack by Pakistan.

The idea of some TV channels repeatedly showing clippings of emergency meeting at Rajnath Singh's home-cum-office ,was inappropriate. Top secret meetings in the Pentagon are held behind closed doors.MHA could shared the info on need-to-know basis.

PM Modi's words are comforting . He promised that :" The perpetrators behind the dastardly act, will not go unpunished ".

Let us await the strategy being planned against Pakistan.

Inter-Services rivalry is getting increasingly accentuated, if, the posts regularly appearing in Whispersinthecorridors.com ( Forum) are any guide.

One is shocked at the manner in which the elite bureaucrats are managing to stay put in Delhi, holding important positions in succession, despite dubious credentials. Some get re-employed after superannuation -  as reward to their loyalty and for keeping the lips sealed.

The message to the bureaucracy and the public-at-large, is loud and clear.

(i)The bureaucracy is not worth its salt, if, it is not manipulative, pliable , subservient and   street-smart to manage  the political class at the helm ;

(ii) While honesty incapacitates bureaucracy, merit and truthfulness smile at it;

(iii) Mediocrity thrives in the face of VIP racism in politics. The arrogance of the Sports minister at Rio Olympics and a central minister permitting his body guard to thrash security guards, are the cases in point;

(iv) No concrete steps taken to enhance the feel-good factor of the common man; (v) The public-at-large had high expectations from the present dispensation in areas like transparency, Services delivery mechanism, accountability and punishment for non-compliance of prescribed norms;

( vi)The Police and civic authorities do not respond without bribery. Complaints are not attended to, let alone acknowledged. These organizations are mentioned for having the largest public interfaces. This is the scenario in Delhi. Elsewhere, it is worse.

(vii) The brutal practices of UPA era, are returning with vengeance. At least, so it seems.

Public is feeling cheated. Was this kind of Good governance, promised to us by the NDA?

I am disgusted watching private TV channels carrying usual quota of commercial advertisements, telecast endlessly and repeatedly collecting huge tariffs.

Some News channels have started mixing entertainment masala -- film/serial/comedy-based

There is no virgin "News channels ",as of date.

Self- styled spiritual babas hire hour-long slots to fool the gullible masses.

Astrologers carry fat cheques from TV channels after mumbo-jumbo forecasts, day after day, promoting superstition.

Amitabh Bachhan takes crores for announcing " Boring News "in an ad.

Ram Dev showing marketing gimmicks for his untested or partially tested products.

Patronage of some political power,is suspected.

No regulatory mechanism, in place, to keep a check on the covert operations involving builders-politicos-bureaucrats mafia.

Is there any airtime limit for ads ? If, so, is it being complied ?

The I&B ministry is clueless,toothless,even gumless.

Comprehensive audits of Media houses by reputed audit firms like E&Y, PWCI,is needed.

FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, IT IS TERRIBLY HARD WORK,DOING NOTHING.

ARE THEY A DEMOGRAPHIC LIABILITY ?

All are captives at the hands of service providers and media houses.

The face-off between the Judiciary and the Executive on delay in judicial appointments, is disturbing.

The Executive is miffed with the judiciary for scrapping creation of NJAC .It supports verdict of Constitution Bench for ensuring transparency and accountability in judicial appointments.

The CJI had sought a reply from Attorney General over the delay in appointment of judges as recommended by the Collegium.

The State governments have also much to explain for shortages in the States' judiciary.

While the litigants are feeling harassed,the public-at-large,is not enthused by the public spectacle.

Is the clash of egos obfuscating the main issue leading to a logjam ?

Should not the legal luminaries intervene instead of  remaining as mute bystanders ?

No more candy floss diplomacy in handling Pakistan.

PM Modi's invocation of Baluchistan, POK and Gilgit-Baltistan in his I-day speech does not auger well for Pakistan.

Its further balkanisation seems inevitable.

Modi's declaration of moral and political support to Baluchistan must include military support to bolster up its freedom movement.

It was an independent country before partition, illegally annexed by Pakistan.

Let India get ready to launch a surgical strike to demolish terror infrastructure in POK, Gilgit-Baltistan and restore the original geo-political map of Jammu and Kashmir.

Some frustrated Congress leaders are condemning PM Modi.

They must learn to keep their mouths shut.

Why did they never condemn continuous cross-border terror attacks on India and Andrabi’s brazen call to Hafiz Saeed for help in the face of anti-National activities by Hurriyat leaders.

All seem to be on pay-rolls of the ISI.?

No more candy floss diplomacy in handling Pakistan.

PM Modi's invocation of Baluchistan, POK and Gilgit-Baltistan in his I-day speech does not auger well for Pakistan.

Its further balkanisation seems inevitable.

Modi's declaration of moral and political support to Baluchistan must include military support to bolster up its freedom movement.

It was an independent country before partition, illegally annexed by Pakistan.

Let India get ready to launch a surgical strike to demolish terror infrastructure in POK, Gilgit-Baltistan and restore the original geo-political map of Jammu and Kashmir.

Some frustrated Congress leaders are condemning PM Modi.

They must learn to keep their mouths shut.

Why did they never condemn continuous cross-border terror attacks on India and Andrabi’s brazen call to Hafiz Saeed for help in the face of anti-National activities by Hurriyat leaders.

All seem to be on pay-rolls of the ISI.?

The media reports of a Delhi Police inspector allegedly misbehaving and sexually harassing 24 women constables posted in the Provisioning and Logistics unit, are disturbing. Complaints filed by the aggrieved five months back followed by another two months back with ACPs, DCPs,failed to evoke any response, till the racket was exposed by the Media. Who is to blame? Delhi police for its masterly inactivity and callousness? Or, the sex maniac inspector? The matter stands referred to sexual harassment committee. Attempts could be made to influence the course of investigation. Safety of aggrieved police women is paramount.

Though, this seems to be an open and shut case, it would be appropriate to refer the matter to CBI. The accused could be dismissed  by the competent authority as part of departmental action  based on  positive recommendations by the committee .This should  be followed by filing an FIR, further  investigation  by  CBI to decode ramifications of  the racket ,filing chargeheet ,conviction and punishment by the court under IPC.

The public would be interested in knowing the invisible hand that blocked initial investigation against the accused after the first complaint was filed.

The IAS officers association’s appeal to GOI for amending PC Act (1988)and  CrPC  ( 1973) to help the serving and retired officers  in litigation matters  by hiring for for them eminent lawyers out of  tax-payers funds. The demand from an “ elite “ association is irrational , reprehensible and fraught with dangerous repercussions. Similar demands from  “ aam “ Services to protect officials at lower echelons, could not be resisted.

Former coal secretary H C Gupta refuses to take legal assistance in coalgate scam on the plea that he could not afford a ‘ good lawyer ‘.Way out is simple? Let him co-operate with CBI investigations and reveal the roles of all black sheeps under Congress-led  UPA dispensation, who might have manipulated him.

Coming close on the heels of coal scam, Association’s motive seems suspect. What,it means in actual ? If, a retired or serving delinquent officer is under prosecution by the CBI on charges of corruption,as per IAS association’s proposition ,  GOI or State govts should have the  responsiblity to arrange  an ‘ eminent lawyer’ to defend the accused in the hierarchy of courts (Trial courts to Supreme court )against the CBI and its advocates. This would not be pro bono.The private lawyer’s fee , running into lakhs and crores of rupees, will be charged to the Consolidated Fund of India. The proposition is ludicrous, financially inappropriate and legally untenable on grounds of discrimination besides causing huge public embarrassment to the governments at the Centre and States. Another financial scam in the making ?

It is not the governments’ responsibility to defend the accused for offences committed under the Prevention of Corruption Act. At the same time, it is not in the mandate of IAS Association to vouch for any members honesty and give a clean chit. This is precisely what is happening in the coalgate scam ,even while it is subjudice.The issue should better be left to the Judiciary to decide  in the light of evidences/ witnesses garnered by the CBI.The governments should, however, not object to  Services Associations creating their own Corpus Funds, through donations by its members, to meet such contingencies.

PM Modi may please take the call for holistic consideration.

The dalits in urban India are fortunate to enjoy benefits of reservation policy, generations after generations robbing those with rural background who are deprived of all opportunities-- Lack of education, coaching facilities poverty.

I feel strongly for them.

Brahminical order asserted itself with vengeance against the poor dalits in rural India,when a priest blocked their entry into a hindu temple.to drink water.

Atrocities against the dalits like rapes,murders,untouchability, and other social evils, are common.

FIRs are not filed against the perpetrators,let alone arrest them

Mulayam Singh Yadav and Renuka Chaudhry,endorse rapes-- " Yeh to hota hi rehta hai "-- Bachhon se galti ho jati hai"

Politicians misuse the dalits as vote bank to secure themselves.

Such unsavoury incidents cannot happen without the active connivance of the so-called high-castes and criminals with politicians and the corrupt local Police..

The political speeches in Parliament,are empty rhetorics.

Lip sympathy does not help.

Concrete action is the need of the hour.

Article 14 of The Constitution that guarantees." Equality before law " and that the State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. Has it become irrelevant ?

DISCLAIMER :

My motive is not to hurt anyone’s sentiments. 

If anyone feels hurt due to difference in opinions, I seek apologies in advance.

The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC ) has reportedly forwarded a  curious proposal to DOP&T for sending its40 Group A officers along with 208 full time CVOs and 500 part time CVOs serving in central ministries and PSUs. The proposal is to send them for overseas training as part of ‘capacity building  exercise ‘. DOP&T has dutifully  sought the opinions of  administrative ministries. A typical post office approach.

India has a high corruption index in international ranking. It has a highly skilled professional agency like the CBI to investigate corruption cases and take these to logical conclusion.

The following suggestions may be considered as alternative to ‘foreign jaunts’ by bureaucrats. These will eliminate waste of public funds on to-and- fro passage,boarding,lodging etc along with the invisible cost of being away from the headquarter.

(i)Send all CVC group ‘A’ officers and CVOs on  short duration courses to CBI for honing their skills;

(ii) Take help of senior retired IPS officers of CBI and DGs of States police forces on usual payment basis. There is no dearth of experienced officers  in India familiar with bureaucratic corruption;

(iii)Officers of different organized services join CVC on deputation and get repatriated to their parent cadres on completion of tenures to resume their core duties. They are not re-posted as CVOs. Foreign training is a waste for them;

(iv) As per CVC's annual report,there are 40 Group A officers in position there as against the sanctioned strength of 54.The CVC should not crib about the shortage.Instead, it is expected to reveal the pendencies within its own office as well as with the CVOs. Cases  move at snail’s pace due to ineffective monitoring mechanism .

The public is already outraged with the foreign tours undertaken by MLAs of States’ assemblies. All at tax-payers’ cost. .

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

GOI was ill-advised to permit HM visit Pakistan in the face of  latter’s ‘official’ support to terrorists. Pak’s unusual behaviour at conference was totally omitted by the international media. Media gag, hostile ambience, carrying Rajnath Singh in choppers due to dharna by the terror masterminds outside the hotel, are clear indicators of Pak's animosity. Worse, still, unceremonious invitation to foreign guests for lunch, betrayed its lack of diplomatic etiquette. A perfect uncivil host.

Condemning Pak by HM on its soil, is not a bravado. Country’s prestige is paramount. If, India refuses to learn from history, the same will repeat itself with vengeance. India has been insulted enough. It is required to be pro-active rather than reactive, as hitherto.

It is high time that the deep State within Pakistan is liquidated by carrying out surgical strikes into POK by the indian army, terror infrastructures demolished, concurrently activating Baluchistan and Sindh. Deploy armed forces, Brahmos at LOC. There is no shortcut to peace and stability in the region.

Home Minister's visit to Islamabad's SAARC summit was a total fiasco.

The visit was unwarranted in the face of explicit support by Pakistan to terrorists,who are having a free run in that country..

Condemning Pak on its soil for promoting terror was no big deal.

The news was not picked up by the World press.

Media gag, hostile ambience, carrying Rajnath Singh in choppers due to dharna by Salahuddin &Co outside the hotel premises are clear indicators of Pak's animosity.

Unceremonious offer of lunch betrayed poor diplomatic etiquette.

The uncivil  host.

India refuses to learn from history despite repeated insults.

That's why history is repeating itself with vengeance.

Pak attacked India many times in the aftermath of Vajpayee's and PM Modi's visit to that country.

Another big attack could be in the offing after Rajnath's visit.

It is high time to liquidate the deep state within Pakistan by carrying out surgical strikes by indian army, demolish terror infrastructures in POK. while concurrently activating Baluchistan and Sindh.

Deploy army, tanks, Brahmos at LOC

There is no shortcut to peace and stability.in the region.

Home Minister's visit to Islamabad's SAARC summit was a total fiasco.

The visit was unwarranted in the face of explicit support by Pakistan to terrorists,who are having a free run in that country.

Condemning Pak on its soil for promoting terror was no big deal.

The news was not picked up by the World press.

Media gag, hostile ambience, carrying Rajnath Singh in choppers due to dharna by Salahuddin &Co outside the hotel premises are clear indicators of Pak's animosity.

Unceremonious offer of lunch betrayed poor diplomatic etiquette.

The uncivil host.

India refuses to learn from history despite repeated insults.

That's why history is repeating itself with vengeance.

Pak attacked India many times in the aftermath of Vajpayee's and PM Modi's visit to that country.

Another big attack could be in the offing after Rajnath's visit.

It is high time to liquidate the deep state within Pakistan by carrying out surgical strikes by indian army, demolish terror infrastructures in POK. while concurrently activating Baluchistan and Sindh.

Deploy army, tanks, Brahmos at LOC

There is no shortcut to peace and stability.in the region.

PM Modi’s initiative merits appreciation. But, more concrete steps are required to make the selection process-  just, fair, transparent, free from political  discretion  and the doctrine of “ pick and choose “.

Consider these. Details of selection criteria, guidelines, nominations received ( on line) their achievements, performance including ongoing court cases, if any,  must be kept in public domain. These are public ( and not government awards)  and must be open to public scrutiny.

Sources in MHA reveal that during the UPA regime, nominations used to be received till the last moment by the PMO and office of HM. Final decisions usually taken with the approval of the then “ De facto PM” . Several black marketeers , money-launderers , tax defaulters masquerading as “ public servants “ had benefitted on considerations other than merit.

Nominations received under category of “public service”, are usually dicey.  These require close scrutiny, even investigation by the CBI, IB, IT and ED.

Let the present dispensation headed by PM Modi substitute fraud by caution.

PM Modi’s initiative merits appreciation. But, more concrete steps are required to make the selection process-  just, fair, transparent, free from political  discretion  and the doctrine of “ pick and choose “.

Consider these. Details of selection criteria, guidelines, nominations received ( on line) their achievements, performance including ongoing court cases, if any,  must be kept in public domain. These are public ( and not government awards)  and must be open to public scrutiny.

Sources in MHA reveal that during the UPA regime, nominations used to be received till the last moment by the PMO and office of HM. Final decisions usually taken with the approval of the then “ De facto PM” . Several black marketeers , money-launderers , tax defaulters masquerading as “ public servants “ had benefitted on considerations other than merit.

Nominations received under category of “public service”, are usually dicey.  These require close scrutiny, even investigation by the CBI, IB, IT and ED.

Let the present dispensation headed by PM Modi substitute fraud by caution.

Pakistan - sponsored " March for Kashmir " from Lahore to Wagah border led by LeT and Hizbul chiefs Syed Salahuddin and Hafiz Syed,is disturbing.

Rawalpindi,as always, is calling the shots.

Following questions need answers.

Who will greet the 26/11 and Pathankot masterminds ?

What,if,the mob tries to gatecrash into India ?

Or, suicide bombers stealthily sneak into India to carry out damage.

Should India continue with evidence gathering against the terror state or take coercive steps.?

Should Rajnath Singh attend the SAARC meet.

Will Pakistan guarantee his security ?

Is SAARC relevant ?

Should NOT 8 SAARC members ( minus Pakistan ) seek cancellation of SAARC Home Ministers' meet or decide on change of venue from Pakistan in view of present turmoil.

Failing this, let the eight members refuse to participate at the meet ?

India must take diplomatic initiative on war footing on the above lines..

There is only ONE day left.

Pakistan - sponsored " March for Kashmir " from Lahore to Wagah border led by LeT and Hizbul chiefs Syed Salahuddin and Hafiz Syed,is disturbing.

Rawalpindi,as always, is calling the shots.

Following questions need answers.

Who will greet the 26/11 and Pathankot masterminds ?

What,if,the mob tries to gatecrash into India ?

Or, suicide bombers stealthily sneak into India to carry out damage.

Should India continue with evidence gathering against the terror state or take coercive steps.?

Should Rajnath Singh attend the SAARC meet.

Will Pakistan guarantee his security ?

Is SAARC relevant ?

Should NOT 8 SAARC members ( minus Pakistan ) seek cancellation of SAARC Home Ministers' meet or decide on change of venue from Pakistan in view of present turmoil.

Failing this, let the eight members refuse to participate at the meet ?

India must take diplomatic initiative on war footing on the above lines..

There is only ONE day left.

The media reports ( WIC, TOI, Business Standard dt July 29,2016) regarding IRS officers Association's Resolution protesting Deptt of Revenue's (DOR) alleged interference into their day-to-day functioning ,is a serious indictment of government’s functioning. 

The following anomalies need immediate attention  :- 

(a) Have pay parity among different organised services; 

(b) Why should the IAS have an edge over other services at every stage ; Discriminatory, unjust and unfair. Causes heart-burnings.

(c) Why should DOR be headed by an IAS officer. Functional expertise of  the specialized cadre of IRS officers  must be recognized;

(d)The IRS officers blame DOR for fixing unrealistic targets for revenue collection and then reprimand them for failure to achieve the same; Secretary(Revenue ) must share the blame instead of passing on the buck to IRS officers. Unethical.

(e)DOR calls IRS association’s remonstrance as an act of insubordination. A high-handed approach to please the political masters.

(f) Why can’t MHA be headed by an IPS officer; Financial Services by a professional banker; DPE by a turn-around professional from public sector, Revenue Secretary should be an IRS officer and so on. Why allow these sinecures to be monopolized by one Service, alone ?

No wonder, the situation could reach a flashpoint, once other disgruntled  Services jump into the fray. Successive governments at the Centre have been busy cultivating their favourites instead of addressing the genuine concerns of organized Services. There is a simmering discontentment in all Services that might adversely impact GOI’s image.

One trusts, PM Modi does not go the same way.He must take the call and rein in the elite service. Blind reliance on one set of civil servants, is detrimental to Good governance. 

It is unfair to question news-censoring and internet-blocking in Kashmir.

Why are State/Central governments handling the issue with kid gloves and so much circumspection ?

Why not admit that news-blocking and internet snapping,were professional decisions taken on security considerations.

What else one would do against the ISI-backed stone-pelters, waving Pak-ISIS flags, chanting anti-national slogans and firing from behind ?

This was no time for mollycoddling the radicalised youth.

The Kashmir and the National media, instead of writing obnoxious editorials (as if influenced by ISI) must do a reality check before penning the editorials. 

It is unfair to question news-censoring and internet-blocking in Kashmir.

Why are State/Central governments handling the issue with kid gloves and so much circumspection ?

Why not admit that news-blocking and internet snapping,were professional decisions taken on security considerations.

What else one would do against the ISI-backed stone-pelters, waving Pak-ISIS flags, chanting anti-national slogans and firing from behind ?

This was no time for mollycoddling the radicalised youth.

The Kashmir and the National media, instead of writing obnoxious editorials (as if influenced by ISI) must do a reality check before penning the editorials. 

Several activists and intellectuals, some masquerading as Journalists, are behaving like Pakistani apologists and terrorists' sympathisers.

Surely,not for free. There is a price tag for such services-providers.

Arun Jaitley, as former I&B minister damaged PM Modi's image by mollycoddling pro-Pak indian journos.

Strangely, even PM Modi never bothered to pursue " Radia tapes " controversy, ostensibly under guidance of Arun Jaitley,who took pride in launching Rajdeep Sardesai's book in presence of P Chidambaram.

What happened to twenty indian journalists admittedly bribed by AgustaWestland scamsters for keeping their mouths and eyes shut.

Why is Modi sarkar keeping quiet ?

It is unfair to question news-censoring and internet-blocking in Kashmir.

Why are State/Central governments handling the issue with kid gloves and so much circumspection ?

Why not admit that news-blocking and internet snapping,were professional decisions taken on security considerations.

What else one would do against the ISI-backed stone-pelters, waving Pak-ISIS flags, chanting anti-national slogans and firing from behind ?

This was no time for mollycoddling the radicalised youth.

The Kashmir and the National media, instead of writing obnoxious editorials (as if influenced by ISI) must do a reality check before penning the editorials. 

It is unfair to question news-censoring and internet-blocking in Kashmir.

Why are State/Central governments handling the issue with kid gloves and so much circumspection ?

Why not admit that news-blocking and internet snapping,were professional decisions taken on security considerations.

What else one would do against the ISI-backed stone-pelters, waving Pak-ISIS flags, chanting anti-national slogans and firing from behind ?

This was no time for mollycoddling the radicalised youth.

The Kashmir and the National media, instead of writing obnoxious editorials (as if influenced by ISI) must do a reality check before penning the editorials. 

It is unfair to question news-censoring and internet-blocking in Kashmir.

Why are State/Central governments handling the issue with kid gloves and so much circumspection ?

Why not admit that news-blocking and internet snapping,were professional decisions taken on security considerations.

What else one would do against the ISI-backed stone-pelters, waving Pak-ISIS flags, chanting anti-national slogans and firing from behind ?

This was no time for mollycoddling the radicalised youth.

The Kashmir and the National media, instead of writing obnoxious editorials (as if influenced by ISI) must do a reality check before penning the editorials. 

It is unfair to question news-censoring and internet-blocking in Kashmir.

Why are State/Central governments handling the issue with kid gloves and so much circumspection ?

Why not admit that news-blocking and internet snapping,were professional decisions taken on security considerations.

What else one would do against the ISI-backed stone-pelters, waving Pak-ISIS flags, chanting anti-national slogans and firing from behind ?

This was no time for mollycoddling the radicalised youth.

The Kashmir and the National media, instead of writing obnoxious editorials (as if influenced by ISI) must do a reality check before penning the editorials. 

It is unfair to question news-censoring and internet-blocking in Kashmir.

Why are State/Central governments handling the issue with kid gloves and so much circumspection ?

Why not admit that news-blocking and internet snapping,were professional decisions taken on security considerations.

What else one would do against the ISI-backed stone-pelters, waving Pak-ISIS flags, chanting anti-national slogans and firing from behind ?

This was no time for mollycoddling the radicalised youth.

The Kashmir and the National media, instead of writing obnoxious editorials (as if influenced by ISI) must do a reality check before penning the editorials. 

It is unfair to question news-censoring and internet-blocking in Kashmir.

Why are State/Central governments handling the issue with kid gloves and so much circumspection ?

Why not admit that news-blocking and internet snapping,were professional decisions taken on security considerations.

What else one would do against the ISI-backed stone-pelters, waving Pak-ISIS flags, chanting anti-national slogans and firing from behind ?

This was no time for mollycoddling the radicalised youth.

The Kashmir and the National media, instead of writing obnoxious editorials (as if influenced by ISI) must do a reality check before penning the editorials. 

It is unfair to question news-censoring and internet-blocking in Kashmir.

Why are State/Central governments handling the issue with kid gloves and so much circumspection ?

Why not admit that news-blocking and internet snapping,were professional decisions taken on security considerations.

What else one would do against the ISI-backed stone-pelters, waving Pak-ISIS flags, chanting anti-national slogans and firing from behind ?

This was no time for mollycoddling the radicalised youth.

The Kashmir and the National media, instead of writing obnoxious editorials (as if influenced by ISI) must do a reality check before penning the editorials.