Dada to counter Didi

Former President Pranab Mukherjee has been invited to be the chief guest at the valedictory function of the Sangh Shiksha Varg -- a training camp for RSS volunteers -- at its headquarters in Nagpur.
                

                      

The event is scheduled to be held on June 7^th 2018

What makes Dada ‘Eligible’ for the Honor

• ·          Former President of India
•        Hindu
• ·         Brahmin
• ·         Clean Image
• ·         Veteran Politician
• ·         Bengali
• ·         Respected
• ·         Wise Head….etc

In short his association will definitely add a lot of value to the Political Aspirations of RSS and BJP

If we read between the lines he could be a Trump card for BJP’s dream to acquire power in West Bengal the Fortress of Didi Mamata Banerjee.

We must appreciate Pranabda for accepting the Invite gracefully…we need to acknowledge the fact that he is free to take his decisions irrespective of the fact that he has been a Congress man for a majority period of his Political career.

At the same time we must have faith in his wisdom to conduct himself with utmost dignity in the Fortress of ‘Hindutva’, irrespective of the fact that he is a staunch ‘Secular’ INDIAN.

With whatever little knowledge I have…I can bet he will impart some valuable lessons to the Siksha Varg of Shakha, who has deviated itself from the true essence of Hinduism and is carrying the vicious agenda of Hindutva.

Kudos to Congress Leadership which has come in support to Pranab da’s decision.

             

What is Hinduism? How is it different from Hindutva?

• ·        Hinduism is the world’s oldest religion, according to many scholars, with roots and customs dating back more than 4,000 years.
• ·         Hinduism is the third-largest religion behind Christianity and Islam. Roughly 95 percent of the world’s Hindus live in India. Because the religion has no specific founder, it’s difficult to trace its origins and history.
• ·        Hinduism is unique in that it’s not a single religion but a compilation of many traditions and philosophies.
• ·        Hinduism embraces many religious ideas. For this reason, it’s sometimes referred to as a “way of life” or a “family of religions,” as opposed to a single, organized religion.

On the other hand Hindutva is a Political agenda

·         Hindutva ("Hinduness"), a term popularised by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar in 1923, is the predominant form of Hindu nationalism in India.

·         The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) adopted it as its official ideology in 1989. It is championed by the Hindu nationalist volunteer organisation Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and its affiliate organisations, notably the Vishva Hindu Parishad, along with the older term Hindu Rashtra (translation: Hindu nation).

·         Many Indian social scientists have described the Hindutva movement as fascist, adhering to the concept of homogenised majority and cultural hegemony.^[ Some Indian social scientists, as well as the Hindutva movement, dispute those descriptions.

·         On 2 January 2017, the Supreme Court of India declined to reconsider its 1995 judgment, which defined Hindutva as "a way of life and not a religion".

  

Hindutva or Hindu Nationalism wants Uniform Civil Code….what happens to the population that has been following other Religious Faiths?

Are the Hindus willing to accept Fascism?

Is Nationalism limited to Hinduness?

Are we ready to accept Manuvaad?

Be honest to yourself and think where is India going…..signing off as a Secular INDIAN

#Aspirants of Bifurcation

After BJP came in support for separate Telangana in 1997 with a promise of ‘one vote two States’ in the subsequent year elections…the struggle started breathing again.

All the Political Parties of the State wanted to get benefited from the movement and started adding fuel to the fire. However as long as the Lion called Y S Rajashekhar Reddy was alive, no one could make any noise.

On 2^nd Sep 2009, Andhra Pradesh lost majestic YSR to the tragic accident…state was left without able leadership.

All the vicious heads started gaining strength, not one thought it was our own state and we are killing its glittering glory.

Every Party including YSR Congress, founded by his own son Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy came in support of TRS founded by K Chandrashekhar Rao.

N Chandrababu Naidu, President of TDP lead the way to Delhi by writing a letter supporting Bifurcation.

In his letter dated 18 October 2008, Naidu wrote to then Minister of External Affairs Pranab Mukherjee expressing his party's support to the formation of a separate Telangana state.

"The Politburo of the Telegu Desam Party has discussed thoroughly on the conclusions arrived at by the Core Committee and agreed with its recommendations in favour of formation of a separate Telangana State," the letter had said.

 

Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy was quick enough to follow him.

YSR Congress on 28 December 2012, wrote to Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde expressing support for Telangana given the conditions no injustice is done to anyone.

"As per the decision taken... we reiterate that our party respects sentiments of the people of Telangana... All we request from you is a solution acceptable to all without injustice to any one taking into consideration all aspects and problems, at the earliest, in a fair, just and equitable manner as a father would do," the letter signed by MV Mysura Reddy and KK Mahender Reddy had said.

It won’t be fair to blame others when Congress was in power both in the State and Centre.

Where there was a demand for Bifurcation, there was an agitation for United Andhra “ Samaikhya Andhra”. 

 Lack of strong leadership in the State resulted in gross mismanagement of the situation… inadequately researched reports were fed to the centre, local leadership failed in gaining the confidence of people of either states. 

Centre was yielding to the pressure built up by power hungry politicians who believed Bifurcation would double their chances of enjoying power or political employment.

Here I won’t hesitate appreciating Smt Sonia Gandhi for having the courage to stand by her word come what may….every one with little commonsense knew it was a suicidal mission for Congress in Andhra Pradesh that would impact its existence in the centre. 

Congress lost power in 2014 elections and we witnessed all the chameleons who swore to worship Sonia Gandhi gave in to the lust of sharing power with BJP.

Never the less Congress has the history of rising like a Phoenix from the ashes…. Yes Rahul Gandhi will be the much required change in the Indian Politics.

I have one small request… Rahul Ji please ensure The Two Telugu States have an able voice that can heal the wounds and help  Congress bounce back.

Story of Two Telugu States

#TelanganaFormationDay

It’s her 4th Birthday and I wish her many more happy returns of the each one marked with glory and success.
I am talking of Telangana is the 29th and the youngest state India which was formed on 

2^nd June 2014.

Quick History of Telangana:

In the year 1955 Hyderabad was recommended to retain its identity as a separate state however the States’ Reorganization Commission moved past the suggestion. This gave birth to the idea of “Separate Telangana”

In 1956, Telangana merged with Andhra on 1st November to form a united state of Telugu-speaking population called Andhra Pradesh. The union wasn’t acceptable to many leaders of Telangana. They accused Andhra leaders for colonizing and land grabbing apart from hijacking their jobs. 

In 1969, the simmering anger took shape of agitation against the Government. Students, employees, social activists and leaders took active lead and unfortunately the stir led to a tragic loss of 369 students due to police firing. 

Then Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi formulated a six-point agenda that focused on preferential treatment to local candidates in employment and accelerated development of backward regions in the state.

BJP’s Role:

As always hungry for power BJP came in support for separate Telangana in 1997 with a promise of ‘one vote two States’ in the subsequent year elections. 

TRS emerged as the Flag Bearer:

Founding of TRS Telangana Rashtra Samiti by K Chandrasekhar Rao on 27^th April 2001 intensified the simmering movement

2009 the movement became a mass movement and the Union Government (UPA2) announced the formation of separate Telangana State on December 9, 2009. 

However the Centre backtracked on the statehood issue on December 23, 2009 as people in the Coastal Andhra and Rayalseema regions took to violent protests against the announcement.

The movement continued with hundreds of suicides, strikes, disturbances to public life.

Sonia Gandhi the ultimate Incumbent:

Following the continuous agitations, the Congress Working Committee under the guidance of Smt. Sonia Gandhi, unanimously passed a resolution on 30 July 2013 to recommend the formation of a separate Telangana state and cabinet approved the bill in December 2013. 

Parliament of India passed the final bill in February 2014 paving the way for the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and creation of Telangana State with 10 districts from north-western AP. On 1^st March 2014 the President gave the assent and published in the Gazette. 

Telangana was officially formed on 2 June 2014 with K.Chandrashekar Rao getting elected as the first chief minister of the state with TRS securing majority of the votes in the elections. 

Hyderabad was accorded as the joint capital of both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for a period of 10 years.

Once again I wish this Young State of Telangana a very Happy Birthday and a very Prosperous Future ahead.

Signing off for now….Celebrations must go on till we meet again.