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Well written KG. People on the fringes being allowed a free reign by those in power for fear that the fringe today will become the centre tomorrow. That seems to be a recurrent theme in today’s world.
Hi, a very thoughtful and introspective write up. We need to speak up as do our leaders against such strong actions by a few who do such damage to the nation and its resources for personal and at bed gains for a few on cast or sectarian basis. kudos Kanchan , we need such write-ups to help transform the nation and its people.
I have never bought the facile argument that law and order is a subject assigned to the states under the Constitution. The physical safety of Indian citizens – also foreign citizens who are visiting – is the foremost sacred duty of the central government. The fact that these troubles are erupting in several physically contiguous states ruled by the same party adds greatly to the moral responsibility. One does not know how many Rajput votes there are in various north Indian states and how accurately the Karni Sena reflects the views of the community, but inaction carries a much larger political / electoral cost. All Indians are watching these scenes play out on their TV screens, wondering whether the promise of good governance and economic development holds true at all. The damage being done to India’s image internationally, as an investment destination, a good place to visit and as a valued member of the international community is also incalculable.
Its the people like the author and others because of whom Modi rose to popularity in the twitter world.
People like :- Kanchan Gupta , Tavleen Singh, Madhu Kishwar and others who risked it , not for personal gains , but in the hope that Modi will bring su-sashan, will change India for good, are all deeply disappointed . For BJP and Modi, they are a liability now , best ignored.
Modi has good qualities, he doesn’t obstruct others from speaking ..he is personally honest , but then a lot of his perceived qualities (from Gujarat days) are unproven.
Anyday better than Congress, but then India didn’t just vote for a lesser evil. India voted in hope of drastic changes .. but Modi by his slow incremental reforms, and will not touch a bee approach .. has wasted precious time. 4 yrs gone .. and the tinkering samaj sudharak approach, even with all the might and resources of the backing state ..has failed any significant change in the quality of life of the common man.
Things which matter : Smart cities(basic water / electricity/manageable traffic/transport) is still a dream; Ganga cleaning has not started, Raw deal to tax-payers while govt spending/salaries increasing , lack of law and order enforcement .. not much has changed.
Modi, as some have mentioned is a good events manager (vibrant gujarat, saarc, asean, african leaders meet etc etc). Good PR manager .. samaj sudharak .. but he has not much clue about governance or what it takes to bring real reforms for India to become a developed nation.
Even his speeches are blabbering and monotonous repetition of a few buzz words:- Creativity, 125 crore, Vishwa guru, Skill development, 21 century, youth power , demographic dividend and so on ..boring.. shallow words and mean nothing ..
Have you considered the possibility that failure of BJP governments to control the mobs is because they Agree with the mobs? That, forget the fringe being the mainstream. But that your mainstream thinks exactly like the fringe? When you concluded Modi was the best bet, you ought to have asked, “best bet” for WHO? Truth is a slow cook, takes time. Take your time. The worst has already happened
Kudos to Kanchan Gupta. It’s now almost 30 years last time I saw a film. I have neither seen nor intend to see Padmavati. On the issue I had written my views 8under this very column and castigated the film maker and director. But now after the film has been cleared by the Censor Board and do also Supreme Court any violence on it is simply a crime and should be viewed as such. We must learn to respect the constitutional bodies.
Proper way to protest now is do not go to see the film, persuade people not to go to see the film (Gandhi ji’s path) and not the violence. Please!!!
Well written KG. People on the fringes being allowed a free reign by those in power for fear that the fringe today will become the centre tomorrow. That seems to be a recurrent theme in today’s world.
Hi, a very thoughtful and introspective write up. We need to speak up as do our leaders against such strong actions by a few who do such damage to the nation and its resources for personal and at bed gains for a few on cast or sectarian basis. kudos Kanchan , we need such write-ups to help transform the nation and its people.
I have never bought the facile argument that law and order is a subject assigned to the states under the Constitution. The physical safety of Indian citizens – also foreign citizens who are visiting – is the foremost sacred duty of the central government. The fact that these troubles are erupting in several physically contiguous states ruled by the same party adds greatly to the moral responsibility. One does not know how many Rajput votes there are in various north Indian states and how accurately the Karni Sena reflects the views of the community, but inaction carries a much larger political / electoral cost. All Indians are watching these scenes play out on their TV screens, wondering whether the promise of good governance and economic development holds true at all. The damage being done to India’s image internationally, as an investment destination, a good place to visit and as a valued member of the international community is also incalculable.
Its the people like the author and others because of whom Modi rose to popularity in the twitter world.
People like :- Kanchan Gupta , Tavleen Singh, Madhu Kishwar and others who risked it , not for personal gains , but in the hope that Modi will bring su-sashan, will change India for good, are all deeply disappointed . For BJP and Modi, they are a liability now , best ignored.
Modi has good qualities, he doesn’t obstruct others from speaking ..he is personally honest , but then a lot of his perceived qualities (from Gujarat days) are unproven.
Anyday better than Congress, but then India didn’t just vote for a lesser evil. India voted in hope of drastic changes .. but Modi by his slow incremental reforms, and will not touch a bee approach .. has wasted precious time. 4 yrs gone .. and the tinkering samaj sudharak approach, even with all the might and resources of the backing state ..has failed any significant change in the quality of life of the common man.
Things which matter : Smart cities(basic water / electricity/manageable traffic/transport) is still a dream; Ganga cleaning has not started, Raw deal to tax-payers while govt spending/salaries increasing , lack of law and order enforcement .. not much has changed.
Modi, as some have mentioned is a good events manager (vibrant gujarat, saarc, asean, african leaders meet etc etc). Good PR manager .. samaj sudharak .. but he has not much clue about governance or what it takes to bring real reforms for India to become a developed nation.
Even his speeches are blabbering and monotonous repetition of a few buzz words:- Creativity, 125 crore, Vishwa guru, Skill development, 21 century, youth power , demographic dividend and so on ..boring.. shallow words and mean nothing ..
Have you considered the possibility that failure of BJP governments to control the mobs is because they Agree with the mobs? That, forget the fringe being the mainstream. But that your mainstream thinks exactly like the fringe? When you concluded Modi was the best bet, you ought to have asked, “best bet” for WHO? Truth is a slow cook, takes time. Take your time. The worst has already happened
Classic case of i didnt speak when others were attacked. Then when i was the “others” being attacked, no one was left to speak for me.
The PM still follows the people who celebrated the death of Gauri Lankesh on a net app for the whole world to see.
Why are you any different?
Kudos to Kanchan Gupta. It’s now almost 30 years last time I saw a film. I have neither seen nor intend to see Padmavati. On the issue I had written my views 8under this very column and castigated the film maker and director. But now after the film has been cleared by the Censor Board and do also Supreme Court any violence on it is simply a crime and should be viewed as such. We must learn to respect the constitutional bodies.
Proper way to protest now is do not go to see the film, persuade people not to go to see the film (Gandhi ji’s path) and not the violence. Please!!!