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<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->FORUM FOR SECULARISM & DEVELOPMENT (USA)
3145 Gilbert Avenue, Roseburg OR
AN APPEAL TO INDIANS, INDIAâS FRIENDS AND WELL WISHERS
Want change of policy, change policy makers
Dear friends,
Take a look at India today both internally and externally and one comes to the inescapable conclusion that the country is at the âcross roadsâ and unless citizens exercise their power and correct the nationâs course things are bound to go from bad to worse.
Remember who said it a long time ago (Urdu couplets):
Watan Ki Fikir Kar Nadaan Mushibat Aanay Wali Hai
Teri Barbaadiyon Kay Mashware Hain Aasmanon Main
Na Samjho gay to mit Javo gay aye Hindustan walo
Tumhari Daastan tuk bhi na hogi daastanon main
Subject: The opportunity to transform Indiaâs future course through the ongoing UP elections:
The desire to stay in power is understandable. But to abuse laws and appease and manipulate some sections of the electorate through divisive means for votes to hold on to power against the long term welfare of masses and strategic interests of the country, is immoral and therefore, unforgivable. More often than not politicians in a democratic setup can be served a stunning message through elections. The ongoing elections in UP present such an opportunity. If the goal of the electorate that is sick and tired of the âtyranny of the manipulated minoritiesâ in India is to have a âregime changeâ, now is the time to act.
It is a matter of serious national concern that some politicians and political parties don't seem to bother about the long term vision of a stable, prosperous and powerful country - their objective being perpetual governance even through devious means like unconstitutional religious based reservations for some patronized minorities. If the Supreme Court ruling goes against their plans, they get angry and engineer enacting laws to counteract the ruling or amend the Constitution. A bad precedent in this context was set by the Parliament by effectively nullifying the SC ruling in the Shah Bano case.
Here are some additional instances of Govt. actions at the Center and their willful neglect of events in states that has deeply anguished and frustrated citizens resulting in a feeling of helplessness and hopelessness. At this point in time the lack of hope and faith must give rise to intense electoral activism for brining about the change that is desired:
1) Introduction of religious based reservations culminating in social fragmentism, polarization and abuse of Constitution;
2) Enforcing a communal quota system at the topmost technical and management institutions - IITs and IIMs, thus brushing aside talent and professional preparation;
3) Promoting suicides by farmers through utmost neglect of farming sector;
4) Religious persecution of Hindus as exemplified by politically motivated arrest of Kanchi Shankaracharya on concocted charges;
5) virtual demolition and de- Hinduisation of Hindu religious infrastructure under Govt. control by taking away freedom to worship, temple revenues and endowment lands thus rendering them dysfunctional;
6) Issuance of the two rupee coin with a Christian Cross violating the mandate of the secular Constitution;
7) Demolition of Rama Sethu Bridge, one of the top most symbols of Indiaâs cultural and religious heritage, for a shipping channel against the wishes of the Majority community;
8) Hush hush nuclear deal, which in its present form surrenders Indiaâs national sovereignty and security, without open discussion in public and Parliament that could land India in renewed & perpetual subservience;
9) Encouragement of terrorism by negotiating with terrorists, scrapping POTA and appeasement policy leading to terrorist insurgency and Bangladeshi infiltration into India;
10) Toothless policies towards Indiaâs neighbors particularly Pakistan and Bangladesh who have proved to be a permanent threat to Indiaâs security and sovereignty;
11) Fundamentally defeatist policy towards Nepal, thus jeopardizing Indiaâs special relationship with the only Hindu Kingdom in the world;
12) Disintegrative policies towards J&K, Maoists and Naxalites with serious security and strategic implications;
For those in India and abroad wishing to send a message of disapproval to the Govt. there is an opportunity in the ongoing elections in UP with 5 more days of spread out polling till May 8. Such activism from outside the polling zones could take the form of contacting people directly and indirectly by phone and email amongst other means, explaining to them the serious problems, to urge them to forego caste issues and other allurements like sarees, cash and booze and vote for their future and Indiaâs cultural heritage.
Henceforth, this patriotic strategy should be applied to all levels of elected bodies may they be local, district, state or national.
In a democracy a Govt. that is respectful and sensitive towards the will of its citizens and is transparent and accountable can be brought about only through the active involvement and participation by its electors. It is our hope that all Indians and friends of India will activate themselves, use telephones, e-mails and other form of communication, emphasizing upon the real voters in UP that âif they want change of policy, do not flounder the opportunity to change the policy makers.â
With our best wishes,
Dr. Jagan Kaul
Krishan Bhatnagar
Forum for Secularism and Development (USA)
email: krishan.kb@verizon.net
April 14, 2007
PS: This letter will soon be posted at http://www.bharatjagran.com/
Krishan Bhatnagar krishan.kb@verizon.net
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<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->FORUM FOR SECULARISM & DEVELOPMENT (USA)
3145 Gilbert Avenue, Roseburg OR
AN APPEAL TO INDIANS, INDIAâS FRIENDS AND WELL WISHERS
Want change of policy, change policy makers
Dear friends,
Take a look at India today both internally and externally and one comes to the inescapable conclusion that the country is at the âcross roadsâ and unless citizens exercise their power and correct the nationâs course things are bound to go from bad to worse.
Remember who said it a long time ago (Urdu couplets):
Watan Ki Fikir Kar Nadaan Mushibat Aanay Wali Hai
Teri Barbaadiyon Kay Mashware Hain Aasmanon Main
Na Samjho gay to mit Javo gay aye Hindustan walo
Tumhari Daastan tuk bhi na hogi daastanon main
Subject: The opportunity to transform Indiaâs future course through the ongoing UP elections:
The desire to stay in power is understandable. But to abuse laws and appease and manipulate some sections of the electorate through divisive means for votes to hold on to power against the long term welfare of masses and strategic interests of the country, is immoral and therefore, unforgivable. More often than not politicians in a democratic setup can be served a stunning message through elections. The ongoing elections in UP present such an opportunity. If the goal of the electorate that is sick and tired of the âtyranny of the manipulated minoritiesâ in India is to have a âregime changeâ, now is the time to act.
It is a matter of serious national concern that some politicians and political parties don't seem to bother about the long term vision of a stable, prosperous and powerful country - their objective being perpetual governance even through devious means like unconstitutional religious based reservations for some patronized minorities. If the Supreme Court ruling goes against their plans, they get angry and engineer enacting laws to counteract the ruling or amend the Constitution. A bad precedent in this context was set by the Parliament by effectively nullifying the SC ruling in the Shah Bano case.
Here are some additional instances of Govt. actions at the Center and their willful neglect of events in states that has deeply anguished and frustrated citizens resulting in a feeling of helplessness and hopelessness. At this point in time the lack of hope and faith must give rise to intense electoral activism for brining about the change that is desired:
1) Introduction of religious based reservations culminating in social fragmentism, polarization and abuse of Constitution;
2) Enforcing a communal quota system at the topmost technical and management institutions - IITs and IIMs, thus brushing aside talent and professional preparation;
3) Promoting suicides by farmers through utmost neglect of farming sector;
4) Religious persecution of Hindus as exemplified by politically motivated arrest of Kanchi Shankaracharya on concocted charges;
5) virtual demolition and de- Hinduisation of Hindu religious infrastructure under Govt. control by taking away freedom to worship, temple revenues and endowment lands thus rendering them dysfunctional;
6) Issuance of the two rupee coin with a Christian Cross violating the mandate of the secular Constitution;
7) Demolition of Rama Sethu Bridge, one of the top most symbols of Indiaâs cultural and religious heritage, for a shipping channel against the wishes of the Majority community;
8) Hush hush nuclear deal, which in its present form surrenders Indiaâs national sovereignty and security, without open discussion in public and Parliament that could land India in renewed & perpetual subservience;
9) Encouragement of terrorism by negotiating with terrorists, scrapping POTA and appeasement policy leading to terrorist insurgency and Bangladeshi infiltration into India;
10) Toothless policies towards Indiaâs neighbors particularly Pakistan and Bangladesh who have proved to be a permanent threat to Indiaâs security and sovereignty;
11) Fundamentally defeatist policy towards Nepal, thus jeopardizing Indiaâs special relationship with the only Hindu Kingdom in the world;
12) Disintegrative policies towards J&K, Maoists and Naxalites with serious security and strategic implications;
For those in India and abroad wishing to send a message of disapproval to the Govt. there is an opportunity in the ongoing elections in UP with 5 more days of spread out polling till May 8. Such activism from outside the polling zones could take the form of contacting people directly and indirectly by phone and email amongst other means, explaining to them the serious problems, to urge them to forego caste issues and other allurements like sarees, cash and booze and vote for their future and Indiaâs cultural heritage.
Henceforth, this patriotic strategy should be applied to all levels of elected bodies may they be local, district, state or national.
In a democracy a Govt. that is respectful and sensitive towards the will of its citizens and is transparent and accountable can be brought about only through the active involvement and participation by its electors. It is our hope that all Indians and friends of India will activate themselves, use telephones, e-mails and other form of communication, emphasizing upon the real voters in UP that âif they want change of policy, do not flounder the opportunity to change the policy makers.â
With our best wishes,
Dr. Jagan Kaul
Krishan Bhatnagar
Forum for Secularism and Development (USA)
email: krishan.kb@verizon.net
April 14, 2007
PS: This letter will soon be posted at http://www.bharatjagran.com/
Krishan Bhatnagar krishan.kb@verizon.net
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