TOO MUCH DEMOCRACY

Our Nation which is considered to be the largest (and also based on thousands of years historical facts the oldest) Democracy of the world is increasingly being abused and undermined by vested interest groups to hurt and destroy the core values of this glorious country, in the name of Democratic Rights derived from our Constitution.

Let us look at the fallacy of this 'Democratic Rights' label, which abusers conveniently deploy as a mask for their chest beating activities to create disturbances and anarchy by latching on to blatant lies & misinformation campaigns for building false narratives on 'non issues'.

Some recent incidents can be presented as examples in support of this dangerous agenda driven exercise of Democratic Rights arising from certain freedoms like free speech & protest purely and solely derived from LIES and FAKE PERCEPTIONS.

The CAA protest of Shaheen Bagh and the ongoing Farmers protest presents glaring evidence of FALSEHOOD in the the name of Democratic Rights. The Statutes against which these protests are being operated have been distorted with repeated lies to cheat innocent protestors who are trapped by political parties and their immoral leaders to disturb peace in the Nation. All these protests are loaded with potential violence capable of destruction of property and life when senseless but planned mayhem occurs under instruction of well funded invisible handlers. Recollect the attack on Red Fort where the National flag was insulted with impunity.

The disgusting dharna by a Chief Minister (soon after thumping electoral majority) in front of CBI premises along with party supporters and Minister of Law trespassing into the investigation agency's office presents another horrible episode of the same 'Democratic Rights' template of abuse.

A Member of Parliament who also happens to be senior advocate in Supreme Court publicly abuses  incumbent Governor of the State and also instigates party supporters to file multiple FIRs across the State so that the Governor can be dragged into prison when he remits office and no longer enjoys immunity of prosecution associated with the office of Governor. This is done in the name of Democracy because the political party cannot accept a functioning Governor performing his Constitutional duties.

Sadly our higher judiciary has also displayed miserable apathy to the growing disease of 'RIGHTS WITHOUT DUTIES'. Often, the High Courts & Supreme Court gets trapped in this game of lies & untruths being played by fake perception builders. They get carried away by falsehood to unwittingly indulge in judicial overreach, while remaining oblivious with stunning silence when their prompt and robust indulgence is required to save & protect the citizenry. Social media platforms & certain media persons have become a law unto themselves but our judiciary remains a silent spectator unwilling or unable to take them to task for violating the Nation's sovereignty. They do not get moved by derogatory editorials and vulture photo journalism selling death and fear during the pandemic.

If this trend persists then our Democracy is in peril. It is the collective responsibility and duty of all citizens to flag this unacceptable, deplorable and undemocratic destruction of Democracy in the name of Democratic Rights. 

Too much Democracy will destroy the credibility of the country. We have probably crossed the stage of 'wake up' so must move on to 'ACT UP' mode to salvage our Democracy.

 

12/9 Immorality of Politics

While our Nation tries to cope with the suspected bio terror unleashed on us in the form of "Virulent Second Wave" of the Chinese Virus, a group of rejected, spent, twitter & letterhead using politicians are looking for ways and means to create false perceptions around the pandemic related resource management to spread country wide anarchy merely to fulfill their personal political agenda.

Twelve (12) family owners of political dynasty enterprises have written a Nine (9) point letter addressed to the Prime Minister listing dos & don'ts along with some how's and whys on the ongoing struggle with the Covid 19 situation and its management by the Government.

These rogues have stated bizarre items purported to manage the pandemic like:

1) Withdrawing the Farmer Bills 

2) Stop construction of the Central Vista Project

3) PM Care Fund's legality

12 signatories includes the woman of foreign origin who operated as a Super Prime Minister for Ten Years under the guise of Chairperson of an extra Constitutional entity known as National Advisory Council. This was a massive abuse of our Constitution and affront of citizens that has gone unpunished.

The contents of the letter exposes the petty mindedness of these political scoundrels and makes them nude in public domain with their hidden agenda to harm the country by taking advantage of dead bodies and insulting our Doctors & Scientists by undermining their role in the discovery of Vaccines and other treatment protocols. 

The inhuman services provided by front line workers is being mocked by spreading blatant lies and fake news across the country with the help of a gang of sold out media persons and houses. Hoarding & black-marketing of critical resources is being sponsored by these politicians to create artificial shortages capable of killing innocent patients.

We as a Nation must stand up against these dangerous conspirators to ensure that the invisible Chinese aggression on our land along with assistance of sleeper cells on the payroll of the Chinese Communist Party is foiled. 

It is strange and highly suspicious that the second wave has not affected any of our immediate neighbors nor other countries of the region. Is it merely a coincidence that the States where Congress has a role in governance acted as the super spreader of this wave. Intelligence agencies must investigate some of the unusual sequence of events that have occurred in connection with the sudden exponential spread of the virus. 

We have the right to name and shame all the conspirators involved in this sordid game of killing ordinary innocent country men. The Government is urged to fulfill its duties towards ordinary citizens and their safety.

Finally, a disturbing and disgusting role of our Judiciary & Judges has been exposed. The tendency of the Judiciary to overstep its domain amounting to interference in the functions of the Executive is unacceptable. We have to remain vigilant that the clear boundaries set by our Constitution does not get blurred by judicial activism under the influence of political leanings of Judges. The common man cannot be compromised for political agenda setting & settling personal scores.

We shall overcome and make those who intend to harm us and the Nation to pay dearly for their sins.

Corona Time

December 2019 onwards the World has been struggling to cope with the Chinese Virus that has created havoc of unimaginable proportions for entire mankind.

Technically we are in the 18th month of our collective struggle with this killer virus which is suspected to have originated in Wuhan and then clandestinely exported across the Globe (some say intentionally by CCP) to dominate World's Political & Economic space in accordance with Communist expansionist ideology.

Unfortunately, the originators of this concept have been joined by some greedy corporates and political/private entities as partners hidden behind different veils embedded in their invisible domains related to the Pharma Industry and Vaccine technology.

A hidden sinister agenda of this health related turmoil is to destabilize countries like India by spreading series of well coordinated events based on falsehood and fake perceptions targeted at leaders who carry popular mandate to govern in accordance with democratic principles drawn from their relevant Constitutions.

The forced prison like life style imposed on a majority of humans has not only caused massive economic pain and uncertainty but a lot of mental health issues for families. Fear of death and loosing dear ones has gripped the imagination of many who are forced to live in pandemic appropriate environment. The uncertainty associated with corona protocol without any date line in the near future for its easing out from our life has overwhelmed most people.

An entire generation of kids are deprived of their golden years of growing up in a normal atmosphere filled with restrictive behavior imposed on them. Parents are facing stressful times trying to cope with children who are not allowed to enjoy play time and have fun with friends. No schools. No outings. No activities. No holidays. A whole list of 'NOs' have entered our life.

However, the best and satisfying aspect of this restrictive period is that we have discovered new ways of working from home, learning from home, eating from home. Many relationships have suddenly blossomed and grown stronger within the family. Unknown skills, hidden talents and passions are being exploited. 

Finally, hoping and remaining positive about the present and future shall allow us to overcome this difficult period and we shall emerge stronger and more humane in the coming days. Some nasty aspects of human behavior has revealed itself. The human overload on our environment has reduced. Nature has found time to heal itself. Let us plan to adopt "HUMAN APPROPRIATE" behavior where Corona represents the Sun's Bright Corona.

Revival after 4 years

Decided to revive this blog after being silent for over 4 years due to unknown reasons!
Hope to write regularly from here on.

365 DAYS

Yesterday 15th January 2014 was privileged to add another eventful year to my life on the surface of Mother Earth and remain grateful for this splendid opportunity provided by God's Grace.
The landmark 'events' that come to mind during the course of the 365 days addition to my lifespan during which His Grace shined on me and my dear ones including wonderful friends (not to forget the few guys who decided to remain away by their choice?) have been many and varied.
My shortlist for sharing with the world are:
* Robert - who sought my lovely daughter Tina's hand in marriage on her 25th birthday in February 2013.
* Celebrating my first grand child Neal's maiden birthday in April 2013.
* Flying out (though alone without my loving spouse) to Lusaka to take up an interesting professional assignment and in the bargain meet some wonderful new work mates and reconnect with dear friends - May 2013 onward.
* Setting up a suitable house to be converted as our Zambia 'home' when the spouse arrives - November 2013.
* 'Unique' wedding ceremony in Bangalore of Tina & Robert - December 2013; which provided the backdrop for meeting John & Debbie who arrived all the way from US to Bless their only son's marriage. Two very graceful and good human beings.
* Visiting my daughter's new home in Mumbai while spending quality time with Tina & Robert - December 2013 + January 2014.
* Flying out to Lusaka along with the 'bestest' woman in my life - January 2014.
* Quiet and private birthday celebration while receiving greetings through the day from around the globe.
* Bonus - watching my first grand child Neal grow while spreading joy all around him as each stage of his natural 'growth calendar' so meticulously drafted by Nature unfolds every day. Calling me 'Dadu' is the icing on the 365 days!!

AFRICA BECKONS

Last week on May 21 landed back in Zambia to take up an assignment. It felt good to step out of the aircraft and touch Lusaka's familiar soil after a gap of exactly six years. The terminal building and the facilities at the airport turned out to be deceptive as there was no sign of the vast change and growth that has invaded Zambia. The drive from the airport to the hotel gradually revealed the changed landscape along with the heavy traffic on the roads - the first sign of economic growth that has overtaken the country during the period  I chose to stay away.
Experienced a happy upgrade of important information - while waiting in the transit lounge at Dubai to board the connecting flight to Lusaka I was leafing through the latest edition of the Economist on my Kindle (favorite companion) where I came across an article on Zambia wherein it was mentioned that  Zambia's GDP has risen at an average rate of almost 6% in the past decade, while inflation has dropped from more than 20% to below 7%. Encouraging statistics for me ;>))
The new shopping malls and impressive commercial complexes housing banks and other growth related activities is a very encouraging view for Zambia and Africa as a whole.
My new new assignment is again very interesting and has a lot of knowledge addition value with the usual hand holding activities required by any start up company on the verge of growth. A bit of housekeeping is involved to introduce robust and user friendly systems. The stake holders are very aggressive but decent business people.
Thank you Zambia and Africa for providing another opportunity to contribute in productive professional activities.

HAND OVER

In another three days will board flight back to Bangalore after an interesting assignment based in Maun, Botswana.
The famous Okavango Delta was the back drop of the commercial activities of start up companies which was part of my portfolio and happily the enterprises have systems in place to forge ahead without further hand holding!!
Learning was a major component of the day to day activities so the time spent at my desk was value addition to knowledge about business of which I had no prior exposure.
Home coming is always exciting so look forward to it and hopefully more posts here!!