Former Governor, Jammu & Kashmir
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True patriotism hates injustice in its own land more than anywhere else. — Clarence Darrow
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Terrorism is spreading due to radicalization in cities. Nehru's values of pluralism still resonate despite criticism. The Bangladesh tribunal's verdict against Hasina is prejudiced. India faces a challenge due to Bangladesh's changing relations. Creamy layer exclusion is crucial for fair distribution of quotas.
Child pornography is fueled by unregulated digital access and requires a multi-pronged approach in India. Haryana's jobless growth and focus on real estate are creating inequality, demanding equitable development. Engineer examination failures raise concerns about infrastructure quality, with taxpayers bearing the consequences. Corruption by recruitment agencies exacerbates the issue. Withdrawing criminal cases is a concerning trend, and only the poor and backward should be eligible for reservations.
The NDA's Bihar victory signals PM Modi's popularity and strategic success. Factors include effective seat-sharing, mobilization of key demographics, and warnings against the RJD. The win highlights the BJP's political acumen and the electorate's demand for governance. The results also reflect the failure of the Opposition's strategies. Prashant Kishor's strategies failed in his own state.
The Bihar election saw the NDA's victory due to people-centric schemes, alliance consolidation, BJP's organization, and women voters. Voters rejected unrealistic promises and chose stability. The Opposition needs better coordination. Intellectual centralisation threatens academic freedom. Inflation decreased due to GST adjustments and lower food prices. Infant health needs more attention to address anemia and stunting.
Electoral fraud, including voter registration at temporary locations, needs to be stopped through ECI action, improved software, and public education. White-collar terrorism requires increased social vigilance. University VCs lack courage, leading to problems. Reforms and adequate funding are needed to restore PU's academic stature. Utilizing waiting time constructively enriches lives.
Guru Tegh Bahadur's sacrifice remains relevant amid growing intolerance. Automation and prioritizing profit threaten the middle class. Terrorism's changing nature poses challenges; swift action is vital. Shoddy investigations lead to injustice. All India Radio continues to entertain and inform despite changing times.
India's defense pacts require clarity and strategic autonomy, with transparency emphasized. Political parties in Bihar prioritize women voters with promises, neglecting essential issues. University unrest highlights issues of poor management and leadership. The Delhi blast demands stronger action against terror. Clean air is a fundamental right, necessitating accountability and lasting solutions.
Success in women's cricket highlights the need to utilize India's demographic dividend and create jobs. Youth should explore domestic career options given global economic shifts. Educational reforms and transparency are vital for progress. Changing social attitudes is crucial for justice, and dialogue is needed to resolve campus unrest.
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The Swaraj party's internal conflict undermines its claim as India's best organized political party. Factionalism has plagued Indian politics since 1906, causing splits within the Congress party, starting with the Calcutta Congress session of 1906. This tendency towards division continued with the rise of the Mahatma and non-cooperation.
The Historical Records Commission's eighth session will be held in Lahore. Established in 1919 by the Indian government, it aims to collect and preserve historical records. The session will be chaired by Sir Evans Cotton for the last time and opened by the Governor. The public is largely unaware of its crucial historical work.
Due to revelations from the Bande Mataram case and pressure from figures like Lord Olivier, the Punjab government formed a committee to investigate Punjab jail conditions. The committee, led by OF Lumsden, will probe unauthorized punishments, discipline, and supervision within the jails. They will accept information from the public and report recommendations.
The new Money-Lenders Bill, like the old, is overly broad, unjust, and designed to hinder money recovery. The definition of 'money-lender' is expansive, encompassing retail dealers and potentially preventing creditors from collecting interest. The bill appears to unfairly target Sahukars.
Motilal Nehru clarified the Swaraj party's stance, embracing both cooperation and non-cooperation based on national interests. He argued change is vital for an active party. The article questions Nehru's opposition to the Maharashtra party, which advocates responsive cooperation, similar to Tilak's approach.
Baldwin's increased focus on India is viewed negatively due to a lack of understanding of the Indian perspective. His praise of the Assembly President required no in-depth knowledge and echoed existing British press opinions. The speech reveals Baldwin's lack of independent thought on India, instead reflecting the views of Lord Reading and Lord Birkenhead.
Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru's convocation address critiqued Indian university education. He advocated for universities to specialize based on local strengths and resources, prioritizing in-depth learning over broad, resource-lacking programs.
Motilal Nehru's speech outlined the Swaraj Party's strategy. If the government fails to negotiate a suitable settlement, the party would focus on educating the Indian masses. It's unclear if this means resigning council seats. A return to the previous non-cooperation strategy is unlikely, given their past experiences and current gains.
Tagore criticized Gandhi's emphasis on the Charkha, fearing it would create uniformity. Gandhi defended the Charkha as a symbol of shared essential needs and unity, like agriculture, common to all, regardless of differences. The author sees this defense as flawed due to an obsession.
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