Former Governor, Jammu & Kashmir
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
India’s interest is best secured by maximising its options. — S Jaishankar
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Indian women's cricket team's success brought national pride and inspired role models. Focus on efficient justice delivery in judiciary. Nuclear testing claims threaten regional security; India needs diplomatic restraint. Climate policy and addressing environmental degradation are crucial. Downsizing of Panjab University Senate is a positive step.
Punjab's reorganisation series is praised and urged to propose development roadmaps. Language insensitivity and revitalizing Punjabi language are highlighted. India's women's cricket victory is celebrated, advocating for lasting change and recognition. Sustainable living and skill-based education are promoted to address environmental concerns and youth migration. The sale of fake products online demands strict government action.
Migration, a quest for opportunity, faces resistance. Migrant workers are vital, but prejudice exists. Bihar's progress is notable. National unity and sustainable development are crucial. Bihar's election manifestos reflect a shift towards development. The Election Commission should scrutinize unfulfilled promises. Replacing Panjab University's Senate risks eroding academic democracy.
The judiciary's failure to deliver justice in the 1984 riots is highlighted. Digital scams targeting the public require increased awareness and proactive measures. Drug addiction should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal one. Electoral rolls need to be purged of illegal and deceased voters.
The ECI should learn from past voter ID errors for its new process, ensuring proper verification and transparency. Migrant workers face risks abroad, with systemic failures driving desperation. India should adhere to international sanctions on Russia. Cloud seeding offers only a temporary solution to pollution. Aligning labor policy with Manusmriti is inappropriate for a democratic nation.
Modern warfare is a tool of mass murder despite the obsolete idea of victory. Offering subsidies and support prices for alternative crops can reduce stubble burning. The Election Commission's credibility is at stake, requiring transparency in voter list verification. Nationwide electoral roll revision is needed. Voters should critically evaluate election manifesto promises. India's partnership with Russia marks a leap toward self-reliance in civil aviation.
Restraint in statecraft is crucial, unlike soldiering, which prioritizes action. AI requires self-monitoring to combat deepfakes and maintain digital safety. The government must secure the digital space and uphold public trust. Unresolved issues like stray dogs raise concerns about the ability to address larger challenges. Some state governments' actions compromise education quality for financial gain. A shoe-hurling incident requires punishment to uphold justice principles.
Restraint in statecraft may weaken deterrence. Women's safety requires daily, universal guarantees, beyond event-specific measures. Society's cooperation is crucial to combat drug-related crime. In Bihar, the NDA holds an advantage. Amritsar faces a waste management crisis. Schools need a balanced approach to discipline for better student preparedness for life.
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An Anglo-Indian journal humorously noted that ignorance fosters unbiased opinions, especially regarding authors. Similarly, the new Viceroy's lack of Indian experience is seen as an advantage, enabling an unbiased perspective on complex issues, according to some.
Indian industries suffer due to preferential railway freight rates favoring foreign goods and port towns over domestic products. Railway rates disadvantage Indian industries, hindering their ability to compete and transport goods to trading centers. Despite complaints, the issue persists, as evidenced by Sholapur mill owners' grievances.
Lord Sinha, in 1915, argued India wasn't ready for self-government. Ambika Charan Majumdar countered, asking 'if not now, then when?' Sinha, later in high office, reiterated his stance. Even in 1915, Sinha's view was largely unsupported by other leaders.
Floods in Puri district, Orissa, have devastated 1,500 square miles, impacting 500,000 people. CF Andrews reports a crop failure and widespread hardship, mirroring past famine conditions. Villages near Puri face total crop loss, while the interior suffers severe poverty, malnutrition, and distress.
The newspaper acknowledges a letter by Bhai Parmanand criticizing the Congress's Hindu-Muslim relations. While agreeing with the disappointment expressed, the newspaper disagrees with Parmanand's assessment of the Congress as useless. It supports efforts to improve the Congress, emphasizing self-preservation as a priority.
A National Flag symbolizes a nation's distinct identity and unity. Its unfurling, initially during the anti-partition movement, represents India's desire for self-governance. Local officials' initial hostility toward the flag eventually subsided, acknowledging its peaceful intent and inclusive representation of all Indian communities.
Dr. JC Bose's prior discoveries established his scientific eminence. His recent Darjeeling lecture detailed a potentially revolutionary finding. Previously, Bose demonstrated plant sensitivity, recording growth in seconds using Indian-made apparatuses. Scientists initially doubted these findings, contradicting existing beliefs about plant responsiveness.
Motilal Nehru warned the government of an upcoming shift in the Swarajist party's strategy. He indicated a mandate from the Cawnpore Congress to revert to non-cooperation policies, potentially including council obstruction and civil disobedience, though specifics were withheld.
Lala Lajpat Rai criticized Sarojini Naidu's speeches, urging her to influence Muslim friends. Naidu, disappointed, countered by asking Rai to abandon communalism. The author believes these public disagreements between the leaders are unproductive, suggesting private discussion would be more beneficial.
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