FORECAST

JAB JUNGLE MAIN AAG LAGTI HAI TUB JO PAUDE LAGE HI NHAIN UNKA BHI HISAAB HO JATA HAI.

Yes, Indian politics is on uncontrollable fire. Elections may take place between now and mid 2014.Results could be a coalition resulting with following developments.

No scam will be less than Rs 300 Lakh Crores.

Barkha Dutt and Vir Sanghvi will be Rajya Sabha MPs.

Nira Radia will be made an honorary Citizen of India.

Prabhu Chawla, Vinod Sharma, Sardesai will be Padma Awardees.

Main stream media will get divided into pro Right and pro Right of Centre.

Ministers will be identified by a percentage figure.

Each politician in power will have 500% increases in assets in 5 yr term.

By rotation, a Muslim, Sikh and a Christian will be APPOINTED as PM.

Secularism will be redefined as Hindu bashing.

A party with only 7 MPs will play havoc with policy formation/implementation..

Environment Ministry will block all projects of the states governed by opposition.

Editors/anchors will be more active as “Brokers”/ “Lobbyists” than before.

100 points fall in Sensex will be like internal emergency while double digit inflation will be of no consequence.

Terror attacks will be identified by a colour-Saffron-Green-Red- and not by its intensity.

From current one  constable per 8.70km of road, it will be one per 20 km. 

Corruption will be added to syllabus form 5^th std. as a main subject.

Chief of CBI-CVC-CIC-CEC will be picked from darkest cell in Tihar Jail.

On corruption index we will move from 87th to 125th as most corrupt nation.

Prices of the important products will be something like this;

Petrol Rs 100/lt-LPG Rs 500/Clndr-Diesel Rs75/ lt- Daals Rs175 to 200/kg-Onions Rs 125/kg-Tomatoes Rs 100/kg- Pulses varying between Rs 500-900/kg- Milk Rs 75/ltr-Ghee Rs 500/lt.-Whisky will be cheaper than milk and bottled water will be more expensive that milk-Mobile call rates @half paisa/mint-Car loans @3.5%-Educational loans @ 14%-Mumbai-Delhi-Mumbai air fare@ Rs 45000/-Delhi-NY-Delhi air fare@ Rs38000/. Taxi fare will be Rs 45/km. Parking lot charges will be Rs 100/entry.

Twitter and Face Book will be the main media of communication.

Nexus between Politician-Business and Bureaucrat will become stronger.

NPA of India Inc will be highest ever in history of banking.

Money in Swiss banks will be discussed in most of the comedy shows on TV.

Armed Forces will lose another step in hierarchy.

Common man will still die without treatment and poor will deliver on the road side.

Police reforms, Judicial reforms, Electoral reforms will remain issues only.

Defence contracts will have largest kick backs, though will be denied.

HAS ANY THING CHANGED IN 63 YEARS? WE HAVE TO BRING ABOUT THE CHANGE.

let us CHANGE INDIA for INDIA OF TOMORROW.

posted28/12/10, b k chowla.

AAM AADMI--COMMON MAN.

AAM AADMI, it has become a most abused, most misused and most often used word, phrase, expression in the Indian political scene. Who is AAM AADMI?

AAM-AADMI-Is the one who decides as to who will rule for next 5 yrs.

AAM-AADMI-Is the one who trusts everyone without any reciprocation.

AAM-AAADMI-Is the one who is taken for granted universally.

AAM AADMI- Is the one who gets exploited by every section of society.

AAM AADMI-Is the one who is important only for a few days before elections and forgotten.

AAM AADMI-Is the one who bribes for his son’s birth and his father's death certificate.

AAM AADMI-Is the one who hero worships political leaders under some hope of prosperity.

AAMAADMI-Is the one who never complains of inflation-just accepts it.

AAM AADMI-Is the one who can be made to vote by giving blanket,bottle and cash.

AAM AADMI-Is the one who travels from his village to city for daily bread,unsuccessfully.

AAM-AADMI-Is the one who “Q” at Govt hospitals for days on end for treatment.

AAM-AADMI-Is the one who"Q" at ration shops while stocks are sold in black market.

AAM-AADMI-Is the one who works at a bridge construction site and spends his life under it.

AAM-AADMI-Is the one who is used as an unwilling spectator to a political boxing match.

AAM-AADMI- Is the one awaits divine intervention towards his problems.

AAM-AADMI- Is the one whose heart burns, has empty stomach but still smiles.

AAM-AADMI-Is the one who aspires to be on KBC and wants to use a fairness cream.

AAM-AADMI- Is the one, WHO STILL DECIDES AS TO WILL RULE FOR NEXT FIVE YEARS.

AAM-AADMI-STUPID MAN.

let us CHANGE INDIA for INDIA OF TOMORROW.

b k chowla, 19/12/10

ILLEGAL.

Recently, in East Delhi a building collapsed as it was “illegal”. How can a normal Indian citizen accept a passing remark by the Govt. on a residential building of 7 floors “illegal”? There is so much happening which is termed illegal by the Govt without any explanation on the reasons and circumstances which have resulted into illegal actions under the very nose of the establishment. Is there any explanation on few of the following “illegals?”

How can we accept ADARSH going to 31 floors while sanctioned was for only 7?Media exposed it.

How can we accept illegal Bangladeshis? Isn't the border secured? Why is the state blind to this?

How can we accept state declaring cell towers illegal? Why weren't such towers demolished while they were being erected?

How can we accept 38 buildings in a row illegal in East Delhi? 38 buildings would have taken few years to build. Where were the police & corporation while the buildings were being constructed?

How can we accept Hundreds of Pakistanis overstaying illegally and have gone missing? Why are the police not performing? Why is Home ministry quiet? Where are the intelligence agencies?

How can we accept a statement from state about illegal mining? Why are Karnataka, Andhra and Centre so quiet?

How can we accept millions of tons of food grains having been exported illegally to neighbouring countries? Food grains were meant for people under BPL. Scam could be in Lakhs of Crores.

How can we accept illegal export of Iron ore? Why do customs & police look other side while illegal export takes place? On rough estimate, value is above Rs 3000 crores. Where is the money?

How can we accept train tickets being sold illegally while booking office has SOLD OUT board?

How can we accept diesel being mixed with petrol illegally?

How can we accept a statement that money gets transferred illegally by Hawala? Is the intelligence agency not aware of Hawala operators?

How can we accept an operating gang in UP issuing illegal Degrees and mark sheets?

How can we accept water shortage in Delhi while illegal water tankers are sold openly?

How can we accept a situation where not one politician has been convicted on corruption charges?

It is unlikely that all this---and much more--- is happening without the connivance of the Police, Local MLA-MP, land, water mafia, fixers and brokers.

How can we accept zero governance and accountability?

WE HAVE ACCEPTED ALL THIS MUCK AND STINK.

let us CHANGE INDIA for INDIA OF TOMORROW.

posted 10/12/10, b k chowla

POLITICS AND BUSINESS

Those who have worked or are working with an Indian company (Most Indian companies are family owned) might find this as an interesting comparison. Most political parties work almost like a privately owned, privately held company. You might agree with me on some of the comparisons.

PARTY------Has a High Command.

COMPANY—Has a, CMD, Chairman &Managing Director.

PARTY------Has Chief Ministers (mostly appointed).

COMPANY—Has branch managers in States (definitely appointed).

PARTY—---Always has a loyal to take blame for High Command failures.

COMPANY—Always has a loyal to take blame for CMD’s wrong decisions.

PARTY------Has a core committee to take decisions which have to be vetted by high command.

COMPANY-Has a management committee which takes decisions, but have to be vetted by CMD

PARTY—---Has a legal cell as support staff. (Greater the illegalities, bigger the dept)

COMPANY—Has a legal cell as support staff. (Greater the illegalities, bigger the dept)

PARTY—----Collects black money to remain in power.

COMPANY—Gives black money for those who are in power.

PARTY------When collects cash, it is justified as need. When CM collects for himself, it is greed and corruption.

COMPANY-When collects cash, it is company's need. When BM collects for himself it is Greed and corruption.

PARTY—----All family members are given party positions to enjoy housing, telephones, electricity, security, and travel etc on tax payers’ account.

COMPANY—All family members are on “Board of Directors” to enjoy free housing, telephones, electricity, and travel etc on tax payers’ account.

PARTY------Sells dreams of prosperity to the voters.

COMPANY—Sells products and ideas which benefit company, eventually.

PARTY—----High Command speaks of high moral standards from every platform.

COMPANY—CMD Speaks of high moral standards, to share holders and industry forum.

PARTY—----High Command stacks money in Swiss banks.

COMPANY--CMD stacks money in Swiss banks.

PARTY------Exploits business-bureaucrat nexus for its benefit.

COMPANY--Exploits politician-bureaucrat nexus for its benefit.

PART-------Media/PR agencies are constantly at work promoting party and or High command.

COMPANY-Media/PR agencies are constantly at work (Recent “TAPES”expose).

PARTY-----High command doesn't own a car, but travels in the best cars with escort vehicles.

COMPANY-CMD doesn't own a c car but travels in best cars with escort vehicles.

Has any one of you noticed similarities between Politics and Business?

Since, politics has become a business in India; one must not be surprised at such revealing similarities. Ultimately, it is the bottom line and power which is important.

PAPPU is still awaiting ROTI-KAPADA-MAKAAN.

let us CHANGE INDIA for INDIA OF TOMORROW.

posted 27/11/10, b k chowla.

WOMEN POWER

There was a time in India when women were expected to be minding the children at home and it was men who used to call the shots. Lack of education, Lack of opportunities and impractical old customs in the male dominated society should be blamed for it. Situation has taken a dramatic turn. Women now command a very impressive CV and have made a place for themselves in most of important positions. It is honour to mention them.

Ektaa Kapoor-- Doesn't need any introduction. She is the undisputed Queen of TV

Nirupama Rao--India‘s Foreign secretary with an excellent record.

Durba Banerjee--she is 1st commercial Pilot of India.

Santosh Yadav-- 1st woman mountaineer to reach Mt Everest.

Kiran Bedi-1st IPS officer with an enviable success record in whatever she has undertaken.

Leila Seth--1St Chief justice of a High Court (HP)

Chanda Kochar--Managing director,ICICI Bank ltd.

Anu Aga--Themax Ltd

Surekha Shankar Yadav--1^st Railway Driver

Kalpana Chawla--She doesn't need any introduction.

Manipur Commando Force--Excellent turn out during CWG.

Pinky Anand, Rani Jethmalani, Kamini Jaiswal-Supreme court lawyers.

Indra Nooyi- High profile and successful CEO of PepsiCo.

Kiran mazumdar-Biocon’s CEO

M C Marykom-1^St Indian boxer to win an international event.

Aarti Sinha -1^St women to swim across English Channel.

While we do refer to all these successful women, let us not forget thousands of women working with BPOs /, call centres, with software industry, those driving autos in Mumbai, Commando force in Tamil Nadu , all those girls who won medals in CWG and many more.

Credit also goes to those who are manning the household as that is the most difficult job for the wife/mother.

HA...HA...How can we not mention all women bloggers?

There we go,It is women all the way.Keep it up.

I personally salute all the women who have and are making a position for themselves.

PAPPU is still awaiting ROTI-KAPADA-MAKAAN.

let us CHANGE INDIA for INDIA OF TOMORROW.

posted15/11/10, b k chowla.

TAIL IS WAGGING THE DOG

We are amongst the largest countries in the world. We, as a democracy have a lot to contribute towards the civilised world. Like all other countries, we too have our problems, but should we be silent spectators to the on goings right in front of us?

HOW LONG WILL TAIL WAG THE DOG?

HOW LONG-Will 120 crore people will not get their vocal cord checked, their spine straightened, their eye infection treated and their ear drums cleaned?

HOW LONG-Will we remain blind to scam a day syndrome? Satyam,Koda,Telecom,CWG,Adarsh etc

HOW LONG-Will we avoid accepting corruption as the single most cancerous issue?

HOW LONG-Will we keep bribing our way through-from birth certificate to death certificate?

HOW LONG –Will we be fooled by“enquiry commissions without judicial or prosecution powers?

HOW LONG-Will we applaud "honest PM" whose tenure has had the largest ever scams?

HOW LONG-Will we applaud “economist PM” whose tenure has had 20% inflation?

HOW LONG-Will we watch the credibility of CBI-CVC-CEC etc going into dust and muck?

HOW LONG-Will we have to accept an appointed PM and appointed CMs?

HOW LONG-Will this democracy allow and use Governors to dislodge elected govt?

HOW LONG-Will we not react to non governance of and non accountability by govt?

HOW LONG-Will we helplessly watch democracy being converted to monarchy by dynasties?

HOW LONG-Will our elected representatives sell themselves for Rs 25 crore each?

HOW LONG-Will we not react knowing it will be 350 yrs to clear backlog in law courts?

HOW LONG-Will govt not implement Supreme Court directions on electoral and police reforms?

HOW LONG-Will we celebrate billionaires without worrying about increase in BPL?

HOW LONG-Will we allow media bias and paid news to spread misleading news?

HOW LONG –Will we not react to escape of likes of Anderson of Bhopal disaster?

HOW LONG-Will we accept minority appeasement as state policy?

HOW LONG-Will we be helpless to tons of rotting grains while children die of malnutrition?

HOW LONG-Will we not realise the danger of Military-Bureaucrat nexus?

HOW LONG-Will we consume 30% intake of medicines as spurious?

HOW LONG-Will elected representatives treat us as "subjects" and themselves as "masters"?

PAPPU is still awaiting ROTI-KAPADA-MAKAAN.

let us CHANGE INDIA for INDIA OF TOMORROW

posted 06/11/10, b k chowla

WORK PERMIT

Each country has a definite policy on issuance of work permits. Logically, permits are issued to those who can help in the development of the inviting country.

Indian Doctors are being invited to the USA because of their capability.

Indian scientists are almost managing NASA, upon invitation and capability.

Indian CA is welcomed in Asia Pacific region because of their capability.

India is justified availing services of trained pilots—experts in car manufacturers—bankers—engineers in specialised areas etc.

LATA MANGESHKAR WAS REFUSED VISIT VISA TO PAKISTAN.

WHAT IS INDIA’S POLICY?

Adnan Saami came to India, reportedly on work permit and has stayed back for years together.He is alleged to have bought immovable properties in Mumbai outside the provisions of RBI. Reportedly, he has gifted the property to his second wife, who herself is not an Indian citizen (she is from the Middle East).There must have been some validity of the work permit? What happens if his fourth marriage is to an Indian citizen? What is our policy?

Katrina Kaif is on work permit in India. Do we need imported actors for Indian films--largest film industry in the world--who finally decide not to move out and have best of both?Is she committing to producers within the work permit validity? What if her other seven sisters also decide to act in Hindi movies? Will they get work permits? What if she marries an India citizen? What is our policy?

Shakeel from Pakistan came to India to participate in some comedy show. Since when has India run short of comedians? (THERE ARE THOUSANDS IN POLITICS)What is our policy?

Veena Malik and Begum from Pakistan are in India to participate in BIGG BOSS. Has India’s TV programme standard fallen as low as to issue work permits to these two too? What is our policy?

There are some children also from Pakistan for some musical programme on TV.

DO WE NEED TO IMPORT PAKISTANIS FOR INDIAN TV PROGRAMMES?

LATA MANGESHKAR WAS REFUSED VISIT VISA BY PAKISTAN.

SHOULDN'T BOLLYWOOD OBJECT TO WORK PERMITS?

WHAT IS OUR POLICY?

let us CHANGE INDIA for INDIA OF TOMORROW

posted 25/10/10, b k chowla

TIME FOR SERIOUS THINKING

Winston Churchill, just before independence, said the following

Power will go to the hands of rascals, rouges, freebooters; all India leaders will be of low calibre & men of straw.

They will have sweet tongues &silly hearts. They will fight amongst themselves for power &India will be lost in political squabbles.

A day would come when even air and water would be taxed in India.-

WINSTON CHURCHILL

In the recent past, India has seen some unprecedented incidents of the levels never seen before.

The power drama in Karnataka was an example of the level to which Indian democracy has fallen to. It is no point blaming one party or the other or the speaker or the governor. None of them behaved with any dignity or respect for rule of law. Reportedly, each MLA had a price tag of Rs 25 crores. Nothing could have shamed Karnataka state more than this episode.

CWG scam has been a point of discussions in the international media. Committee has been formed by the PM to investigate the scam. A lot of people say that this committee will help more to escape rather than pin point the guilty as we have started to lose faith in the system of governance.Rs 70, 000 crores,100 times greater than the budget, were spent without any one even asking a simple question--ON WHAT AND WHY?How was the money disbursed if it was not budgeted for?What purpose will the committee will serve is any one's guess.

It was shocking when Starnews ran a conversation amongst congressmen wanting to collect a few crores of Rs for a rally in Maharashtra. Congress, on expected lines have denied it, but it was on national television for all of us to see.”Guilty, if any must be punished" is so stero typed from congress that one would switch channel..

So much has been written about Telecom scam, Sugar scam, Defence deals, illegal mining and so on, but it is a committee after committee after committee with hardly anyone being charged unless he/she becomes politically irrelevant.

Corruption, lack of governance and non accountability of the Govt. have become part of an Indian's life.

It seems we Indians have worked over time to prove Churchill right.

PAPPU is still awaiting ROTI-KAPADA-MAKAN.

let us CHANGE INDIA for INDIA OF TOMORROW.

posted 16/10/10, b k chowla

POWER CENTRES

India, in the last 60 yrs has had govt with varying political strength. In all the cases, the head of the govt, Prime Minister, has been peoples representative from Lok Sabha.

THE PRIME MINISTER

This Government is headed by Dr Manmohan Singh who is not from Lok Sabha and has to manage with support of over 20 parties who have their own political agenda. There are instances when even congress members have embarrassed their own party colleagues/ministers. Recent case is that of Kapil Sibal having been embarrassed by congress member on the education bill. Jairam Ramesh taking on PMO regarding projects in N-E. Ministers not belonging to congress don’t follow the Prime Minister and his policies or directions. If he had effective control, alleged corruption running into few lakh crores may not have happened (Telecom-Sugar-Satyam-CWG etc).This seems a result of him being an “appointed” Prime Minister rather than being “elected”. It shows Prime Minister as a weak authority, thus encouraging elements from within congress to create a separate power centre.

NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL.

This is being headed by Mrs Sonia Gandhi. It being “advisory” and “national” says a lot about its responsibilities and functions. At times NAC is not in same line of thinking as the govt lead by Dr Manmohan singh. Ministers of supporting parties may not be actually following the guidelines of NAC.A recent disagreement by Sharad Pawar on a suggestion by the NAC on food policy is an example of complete disconnect resulting into non cooperation between Govt, NAC and various supporting parties. There are congressmen who would rather be with power centre at 10 Janpath than at 7 RCR.

IN ALL THIS, A YOUNG DEVELOPING POLITICIAN IN THE MAKING HAS TAKEN CENTRE STAGE WHICH HAS CREATED ANOTHER STRONG POWER CENTRE.

RAHUL GANDHI--- CONG GEN SECRETARY.

A single statement from him does change the govt policy and of course the polity. He chooses the subject on whom he wants to speak. He has emerged as a strong power centre. Every statement of his gets discussed and focused upon. His views on Vedanta are well known, His statement that if a member of Gandhi family was in power, Babri would not have been demolished, his statement on Bangladesh creation was Gandhi family decision , his statement that Omar is doing a tough job and needs support, his statement equating RSS to SIMI are all very significant. But for his support, Omar would have been shown the door long back. Each of his action or statement gets major press coverage, but, never is criticised. Of the 543 MPs, only his tours are an event for the media, his breaking of security cordon is news; his getting into local train is news, his visits to Dalit homes is news. He along with his advisers and” young brigade” is another power centre. Media calls him YUVRAJ.

With three different power centres, what is message for this democratic country?

PAPPU is still awaiting ROTI-KAPADA-MAKAN

let us CHANGE INDIA for INDIA OF TOMORROW

UNITY IS STRENGTH

IT HAPPENS ONLY IN INDIA.

THE SUM TOTAL OF THE ABOVE IS -120 CRORES +...... ONE POINT TWO BILLION.+

Let us not allow outsiders to break us.

Let us not allow insiders to break us.

Let us not allow the policy of ...divide and rule

Let us not allow politicians to break us.

Let us not allow religious fanatics to break us.

Let us not allow any "DHARAM GURU"(any religion) to break us.

Let us not allow any news channel negative campaign to break us.

Let us not allow 16% of world population strength to be wasted.

Let us stand united.

Let us set an example of secularism.

UNITY IS STRENGTH

PAPPU is still awaiting ROTI-KAPADA-MAKAAN.

let us CHANGE INDIA for INDIA OF TOMORROW.

reposted 01/10/10, b k chowla

CONJUNCTIVITIS

Conjunctivitis is spreading in Delhi .

It is almost blinding and blind cant see.

To complete the picture, mention could have been made of,Sugar scam,Telecom scam,

Koda,Satyam,NREGA,IPL etc as these would have totalled up to a significant percentage of

country's GDP.By the time UPA completes it's term,picture could become much bigger.

PAPPU is still awaiting ROTI-KAPADA-MAKAAN.

let us CHANGE INDIA for INDIA OF TOMORROW.

posted 25/09/10, b k chowla

picture courtesy mailtoday

HINDU RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS.

The constitution of India provides for following and practicing one's religion (or not following any) as per one’s own wish.

Thank God for that.

What is very intriguing to me is as to why does the Govt controls institutions of Hindu religion?

Sikh Gurudwaras are under direct control of SGPC as per Sikh Gurudwaras Act 1925 and the Govt of India has no control, except for monitoring the inflow of foreign funds.

Church in India is not under any control of govt of and it is controlled by a trust. In 1927, Parliament passed a bill --India Church Act and India Church Measures which created autonomous Church of India, Burma, Ceylon. Perhaps, Govt monitors the inflow of foreign funds.

Masjids in India are defiantly not under govt control. I do not have technical details, but considering the appeasement policies, its mind set since independence, even if Govt had the control, it may have willingly surrendered its claim to keep Muslims on their side and happy.

Why, in such case, does Govt have control on Indian religious institutions, like Siddhivinayak Temple Mumbai, TTD in Tirumala (TIRUPATI) etc and so many more institutions?

Are we Hindus too vulnerable?

Are the Hindus too tolerant?

Are Hindu religious institutions flushed with funds?

Are they wanting to control the majority sentiments?

Are the Hindus in agreement with such arrangement?

Are the Hindus divided, hence advantage political/Govt control?

My Christian, Muslim and Sikh friends and readers may like to correct any statement here if it is found to be incorrect.

PAPPU is still awaiting ROTI-KAPADA-MAKAN.

Let us CHANGE INDIA for INDIA OF TOMORROW.

Ganapti Bappa Morya.

posted 18/10/10, b k chowla.

POWER OF YOUNGSTERS / STUDENTS

We are a nation with highest number of young population .In the last couple of years, there is a lot of focus on involvement of young blood in politics. Stastically, more than 50% of Indians comprise youngsters, hence we can presume the figure to be around 55 crores. It will be only fair to identify the category to which the young population belongs.

CATEGORY 1-About 25 crore belong to the category who earn less than Rs 20/day. Those with empty stomach and unclothed bodies can vote for only those who pay them for votes. They don’t belong to any party, any religion or caste. They belong to the poor class, hence can’t form an opinion.

CATEGORY 2-These are those youngsters (students or otherwise) belonging to either political or business families. For them politics is out of choice (dynastic) as a career or need to further business interests. They run the govt, they fund the govt, and they help form the govt.

CATEGORY 3-These are the ones who actually have the time and inclination to read, compare, express, analyse and change the face of the nation. This category consists of students, employed, unemployed but most of them are focused and cannot be taken lightly.

Two recent incidents will confirm to my statement.

Recently, Chairman Planning commission, Montek Singh Ahluwalia was in Kolkata addressing students. One would have expected students to interact with him on serious issues (from politician’s point of view).What turned out was an anti climax. Students were angry about inflation and perhaps could not get a satisfactory reply from him. Rotten eggs and tomatoes were thrown at him and he had to be whisked away by security staff. WHY? Well more reason than one—as chairman of planning commission, for the last 15 months, he has been predicting various dates for inflation to come down, which hasn’t happened and the other reason being his closeness to PM. So, inflation, governance, accountability are issues with the students and they can express with anger.

Last week, Delhi University Students Union elections were held. DUSU has been in control of congress‘s NSUI for the last 12 yrs. It is rumoured that this time the candidates were handpicked by Rahul Gandhi. Congress may want to underplay this defeat but it may be a setback, especially when congress is on students membership drive. Delhi students have expressed their anger and sent a strong msg about inflation, corruption in CWG. Inflation, corruption, governance are issues with students and they can express anger.

In the coming years, it is the category 3 youngsters, opinion formers, educated, prospective leaders, who will decide the fate and face of this nation as they don’t need sermons’, caste divide, region divide and religion fuel. They will bridge the gap between India and Bharat.

PAPPU is still awaiting Roti-Kapada-Makaan

let us CHANGE INDIA for INDIA OF TOMORROW.

posted 08/10/10, b k chowla

ADVERTISEMENTS, FOR WHOM?

Very often, and very often, we do see release of advertisements by the govt in most of the newspapers be it regional or national papers. I have been able to outline three different kinds of advertisements. Basic principle of advt is a target audience

1—Ones released in memory of the great heroes. Recent example is the one released on Rajiv Gandhi’s anniversary. The cost is said to be around Rs 300 crores. Each one of us may have an opinion of him, but he was the PM of the country. They ensure that a photograph of the PM along with other ministers is prominently placed. The ministry which releases the advertisement ensures that the photograph of the minister in charge is placed next to the PM and other VIPs. Certain VVIPs cannot be ignored. Such advertisements could be accepted. This category of ad has a target audience

2---Ones released as a piece of information to the general public and for benefit of every section of society, like the dates for polio drops. They ensure that a photograph of the CM, PM and all other possible ministers is prominently placed. Certain VVIPs cannot be ignored. Such advertisements are good and accepted. This category has a target audience.

3---Ones that are being released—God knows for whom and for what purpose. I would refer to an ad in the HT 29/08-Workshops on Designing and Implementing CITIZEN’S/CLIENT’S CHARTER & GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM. The advt carries a photograph of the PM and the minister Chavan.—

Ref to an advt HT 31/08 Awards to Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises. This advt carries photograph of the President, Prime minister, Chairperson KVIC, Sonia Gandhi and a minister in charge. These two are only examples. These ads do not convey any message in public interest, the venues mentioned here are not open to public, volunteers will not be a part o the discussions, there is no public participation.

Who is the target audience?

What is the purpose of these advertisements? It is tax payer’s money being spent on unproductive issues. Some sycophants may be at their best trying to please those in power .It may also be an opportunity to keep the media on the right side of the powers. Is it?

It is estimated that govt spends over Rs 10,000 crores / year on such advertisements.

As per the industry norms, legally, the advertising agency is entitled to a 15% commission. In this case, the commission amount works out to be about Rs 1500 crores. No one needs to be a MBA to understand as to what COULD be happening to Rs 1500 crores

Your guess is as good as mine.

Let us CHANGE INDIA for INDIA OF TOMORROW.

Posted 31/08/10, b k chowla

LETTER TO THE PM

Dr Manmohan Singh,

Honourable,Prime Minister,

In 2004, after,” Vajpayee govt” was voted out and you took over the challenge of India’s governance, eyebrows were raised and finally country settled to one of the two remarks (1) A historical accident (2) Divine intervention. I believed in the latter. I still do.

AAM AADMI--PAPPU was happy to see you as we remember you brought back the gold which was pledged by “Chandrasekhar Govt”, you brought about end of inspector raj, you started the process of liberalisation, a greater financial discipline was brought in, and you were trying to bring in governance and of course your level of honesty and integrity.

From the point of view of PAPPU, regretfully, he feels let down. PAPPU only wants the basics -FOOD-SHELTER-HEALTHCARE.-64 yrs is too long a wait.

PAPPU has no interest, nor bothered, nor concerned, nor understands GDP, SENSEX, NIFTY, FDI, WPI INDEX, NUKE DEAL, CIVIL NUKE LIABILITY and some don’t even know the expanded form of these abbreviations.

PAPPU is not concerned about embarrassment to UPA by RAJA, PAWAR, MAMATA, PATEL, ALIGIRI KALMADI,SHIELA DIXIT,—KASHMIR SITUAION, MAOISTS-NAXALS-MANIPUR,MPs SALARY.

NCAER report states, Indian spends, per capita, Rs 370/month on food, i.e. Rs11.94p/day for three meals. Just for comparison, it is less than price (Rs 12/bottle) of one bottle of mineral water often seen on tables/dais of meetings of political parties.

NCAER report says, per capita, an Indian spends Rs 37/month on health care—which is less than the cost of one Crocin tab /day. VIPs get life time 5 star medical treatment for free in India or overseas.

INFLATION is killing.Highest in 63 yrs- Planning commission, FIMIN and PMO have announced so many dates for inflation to come down that it is more like a jigsaw puzzle .PAPPU does not want to know inflation in %, he wants MEHNGAI to come down. Food grains are rotting due to lack of space, but PAPPU is starving while Rats and Monkeys are on a feast.

Can any economist, economic advisor, CA, cost accountant tell PAPPU, as to how can a couple with two children and incomes of Rs 50000/month fulfil its commitments (WITHOUT BEING CORRUPT)?

SUBSIDY on LPG used in PAPPU’s kitchen has been withdrawn. But, kitchen in Parliament house gets subsidy--TV channel showed the price of a plate of chicken curry at Rs 26.50p for MPs whereas; raw chicken in the market is @ Rs 280/kg.

CORRUPTION is shamelessly visible all over. “law will take its own course”. But, the truth is well known. Every morning PAPPU gets up to read a new scam with amount running into crores, thankfully he doesn’t know of number of zeros in a crore. Why won’t PAPPU become corrupt? He may.

HOUSES, built by state for the poor, allegedly, get usurped by the politicians under “CHIEF MINISTER DISCRETIONAY QUOTA “Sir, Where should the poor stay?

It seems, time has come to wield the stick without worrying about consequences.

People must not lose faith in Govt and democracy.

Sir, you are known for your honesty, integrity, national commitment. When the history gets written, PAPPU would hate to see any negatives when history of “Dr Manmohan Singh Govt”is written.

It is the winning side which writes history.

My apologies,if any remark has hurt you.

let us CHANGE INDIA for INDIA OF TOMORROW.

posted 21/08/10,b k chowla.

GANDHI V/S GANDHI

1947-----GANDHI had a stick.

2010----GANDHI has a remote.

Happy Independence Day.

let us CHANGE INDIA for INDIA OF TOMORROW.

posted 15/08/10. b k chowla

IS ANY ONE ACCOUNTABLE?

We are lucky that we are living in a democratic country.

Perhaps, we are too lazy, have a laid back attitude and are diseased with chalta hai attitude. May be we are justified in blaming the system for all the ills, but we must ask ourselves as to why don’t we raise our voice and make government accountable for the policies-actions they formulate. Let us not forget, those in Delhi have been voted in by us to GOVERN, not rule, and be accountable. We are indifferent towards the missing links, and are being taken for granted.

There has to be accountability by the politician.

ACCOUNTABLE?-NCAER report says one Indian spends Rs 36/ on health care per month,which cant buy one Crocin tab/day. VIPs get free treatment.

ACCOUNTABLE?-Govt spent Rs 2.62 crores buying generator sets for schools, but “forgot” to install those while warranty period has expired. Gensets are still lying unattended.

ACCOUNTABLE?-DU north campus has 200 students in MA English class with seating arrangements for only 120.Students keep standing while class is on.

ACCOUNTABLE?-A junior staff taking bribe of Rs 300 gets a sack and VIP misappropriating 300 crores+ faces unending enquiry and goes scot free.

ACCOUNTABLE?-Rs 17000 crores worth food grains rot outside govt warehouse due to lack of storage space while poor die of hunger. Parliament canteen gives subsidised food to MPs.

ACCOUNTABLE?-PFI threatens to make Kerala a Muslim state, Assam has Bangladeshis walking in and being used as Muslim vote banks, Srinagar burns while govt and media spark Hindu terror scare.

ACCOUNTABLE?-Illegal mining is flourishing in Karnataka, AP, Haryana with political connivance while illegal exports are flourishing.

ACCOUNTABLE?-We play Dalit politics, caste politics, religious politics, minority politics, region politics, state politics and still have unrest in most of states.

ACCOUNTABLE?-Govt’s own report suggests that 30% of medicines in the market are spurious.

ACCOUNTABLE?-Houses meant for the poor get allotted to favourites across party lines under Chief Minister’s Discretionary Quota Scheme.

ACCOUNTABLE?-The number of cases pending in the courts will take more than 300yrs to dispose of

ACCOUNTABLE?-Soldiers posted at Siachen are being fed with food packs which have expired 28 months back. These soldiers guard Indian Territory.

Who should be accountable for CWG mess? By the time the games get over, everything would have been forgotten and “settled”

It is time that we started asking questions, we might get some answers.

PAPPU is still awaiting ROTI-KAPADA-MAKAAN.

let us CHANGE INDIA for INDIA OF TOMORROW.

posted o8/08/10, b k chowla

PACKAGES.

IT HAPPENS ONLY IN INDIA.

We have heard of medical package.

We have heard of travel package.

We have heard of salary package.

Has anyone heard of cremation package?

My sister-in-law passed away suddenly last week.

May her soul rest in peace.

The day after her death, we had to perform the last rites as per our customs and contacted the cremation ground management for arrangements.We wanted to take our family pundit besides other important inputs.

What we were informed was that, --- irrespective of the fact that we will take our family pundit and other inputs; we will have to pay for the complete cremation “package”.

WE DID

Is it part of globalisation?

Is it part of loot which is prevalent around us?

Is it possible for poor to pay “package” rates for cremation?

Is it possible that the govt is not a party to this?

Govt, over the last few years has made living very difficult. Why is it making dying so expensive and difficult? For God’s sake, please spare the cremation grounds.

PAPPU is still awaiting ROTI-KAPADA-MAKAAN.

let us CHANGE INDIA for INDIA OF TOMORROW.

posted 27/07/10, b k chowla

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN

Over the years, India is become a financial power and naturally now we don’t talk in terms of hundreds, thousands or lakhs. Only crores. Be it population, be it corruption. Only politicians and big business understand alleged corruption in crores.At that level bribe and corruption is GREED.

Corruption for the common man-You and me-is NEED if we want to survive our daily routine. Perhaps, most of us have gone through some incidents where we have paid up to avoid harassment and heard babu say--CATCH ME IF YOU CAN.

CATCH ME...Tried getting birth certificate of your child? BRIBE.

CATCH ME...Tried getting a passport? BRIBE.

CATCH ME...Tried getting your child into school? (Donation) BRIBE.

CATCH ME...Tried getting a driving licence? BRIBE.

CATCH ME...Tried getting your house registered? BRIBE.

CATCH ME...Tried getting service tax/vat assessed? BRIBE.

CATCH ME...Tried getting a FIR registered at police station? BRIBE.

CATCH ME...Tried ever getting away from a traffic ticket? BRIBE.

CATCH ME...Tried getting a water connection? BRIBE.

CATCH ME...Tried getting someone implicated in false case by police? BRIBE

CATCH ME...Tried getting a Govt contract? BRIBE.

CATCH ME...Even to get the death certificate one has to –BRIBE.

Journey from birth to death certificate is incomplete unless one has paid –BRIBE.

and so much more-just BRIBE-BRIBE-BRIBE.

Intelligent BRIBE victim says—don’t fight seat of power, just BRIBE.

Is there anyone who has not faced this situation?

Isn’t the aam aadmi so helpless?

PAPPU is still looking for ROTI-KAPADA-MAKKAN.

let us CHANGE INDIA for INDIA OF TOMORROW.

posted 18/07/10, b k chowla.

PROUD OR SORRY ?

As it happens in the life of an individual, even in the life of a Country incidents take place which make us Proud or Sorry. We are a Nuke state, we became computer experts, and we produce the best Doctors, Engineers and specialists in various fields. We are attaining a high growth rate and are on our way to be a super power. We are the largest Democracy in the world. Need to analyse.

PROUD-We are a Nuclear power

SORRY-We cannot provide electric c power to Pappu.

PROUD-We have a growth rate of about 8.50%

SORRY-We cannot provide two meals a day to about 83 crore Indians.

PROUD-We sell NANO car at Rs 1lakh

SORRY-We buy DAAL at Rs 100/kg.

PROUD-We have the most disciplined Armed Forces in the world.

SORRY-We don’t respect and care for our Armed Forces.

PROUD-We have fought back any aggression.

SORRY-We have failed miserably on diplomatic front.

PROUD-We are largest functional democracy.

SORRY-We are stuck with undemocratic Dynastic politics.

PROUD-Gandhi (Mahatma) visualised India as a castles society.

SORRY-Govt is dividing us on caste basis for political gains.

PROUD-We rated ourselves as a nation with values.

SORRY-We are rated as the most corrupt nation in the world.

PROUD-We have amongst world best women CEO s/professionals.

SORRY-Except for in metro cities, women are still not free.

PROUD-We were a secular country.

SORRY-Politicians have minority appeasement as the political agenda.

PROUD-We subsidise Haj Pilgrimage.

SORRY-We make Amarnath Yatra taxable.

PROUD-We run Save Tiger campaign

SORRY-We don’t run Save Children Campaign,dying of malnutrition.

PROUD-We have billionaires in India.

SORRY-Single billionaire earns equal to what 3lakh poor earn.

WHAT WE SHOULD BE— PROUD OR SORRY ?- YOU DECIDE.

PAPPU is still awaiting ROTI-KAPADA-MAKAAN

let us CHANGE INDIA for INDIA OF TOMORROW

posted 06/07/10,b k chowla

MATHS MARVEL

8 is the common multiplication factor.

1x8+1=9

12x8+2=98

123x8+3=987

1234x8+4=9876

12345x8+5=98765

123456x8+6=987654

1234567x8+7=9876543

12345678x8+8=98765432

123456789x8+9=987654321

9 is the common multiplication factor

1x9+2-11

12x9+3=111

123x9+4=1111

1234x9+5=11111

12345x9+6=111111

123456x9+7=1111111

1234567x9+8=11111111

12345678x9+9=111111111

123456789x9+10=1111111111

9x9+7=88

98x9+6=888

987x9+5=8888

9876x9+4=88888

98765x9+3=888888

987654x9+2=8888888

9876543x9+1=88888888

98765432x9+0=888888888

1x1=1

11x11=121

111x111=12321

1111x1111=1234321

11111x11111=123454321

111111x111111=12345654321

1111111x1111111=1234567654321

11111111x11111111=123456787654321

111111111x111111111=12345678987654321

I think it is unique calculation.

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CONSUMER IS (not)THE KING

It was about 12-18 months back that India was going through a slow down/ recession.

All sectors of the industry, Airlines, Telecom, Manufacturing, and Exports etc approached the govt for relief, and they all got----naturally...

It was time for lobbies to get into action and also for netas and babudom to make a bit of pocket money. Why not-consumer is NOT the king.

During the slow down period, some companies came up with a unique idea of making money, making a fool of us and they succeeded in doing both.

Under the weights and measures (packaged commodities) act, company /manufacturer has to declare the STANDARD net weight of the content on the pack. But, some genius came up with a profitable idea.

Instead of packing the standard wt in the packs, what they did was to reduce the content to NON STANDARD wt and give a declaration to that effect on the pack, which reads as follows.;

“NON STANDARD SIZE UNDER THE STANDARDS OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES (packaged commodities) RULES 1977.

The above declaration justified REDUCING the wt and selling non standard wt.

Britannia Marie.Wt reduced to 166gms.PKD-23/05/10-LOT NO 23394

Parle Kreams .Wt reduced to 80gms.Pack PKD-5/10-BATCH PN 5

HIPPO. Wt reduced to 85 gms- PKD-17/04/10-LOT-DE107220.

Why have an act on standard packing if it can be beaten up by just a declaration?

One might need a magnifying glass to read the non std declaration.

The list of products is too long to be covered here.

In the mean time, Companies reduce the wt, increase the price and declare bumper profits;

Govt gets its revenue-Companies make bumper profits-We get lower wt non STD pack at a higher price-Inflation touched double digit-Our pockets have a bigger hole.

Who said me, the consumer is the king?----I AM AN IDIOT

This, perhaps, could be the biggest scam in the packaged food/related industry

May be you can check the products you buy to see if you are a KING/QUEEN?

PAPPU and LALLI are still awaiting ROTI-KAPADA-MAKAAN.

let us CHANGE INDIA for INDIA OF TOMORROW.

posted 21/06/10, b k chowla

YOUNGISTAN

In the last few years, there has been a lot of talk in getting the younger generation in to politics.

But who are these young ones from Youngistan? These are those chosen and privileged ones who are from one or the other political influential family.There are about 90 such MPs in the Parliament. To give an example, look at few of the Younger ones

Rahul Gandhi (Rajeev Gandhi)-Sachin Pilot(Rajesh Pilot)-Sandeep Dixit(Shiela Dixit)-Jyotiraditya Scindia (Madhavrao Scindia)-Suhasini Sule(S Pawar)-Jatin Prasad(J P rasad)-Omar Abdulla(Farooq (Abdulla)-Akhlesh Yaday(Mulayam singh)-Agatha Sangma (P A Sangma)-Kanzimori(Karunanidhi)-Varun Gandhi(Maneka Gandhi) on and on and on and on. Can we name one single young MP who is not from political family?

Will it be right and fair to expect them to do anything different than their parents did? Their party did? Their party’s (SIC) ideology? e,g

To follow the leader (cong) who himself is one amongst them but more equal than others?

Will Sachin Pilot, Scindia,Sandeep Dixit ever go beyond RG’s instructions?

Do exactly what the party says (cong /non cong)

Will Ajit Singh’s son not like to find a place in cabinet irrespective of ideology?

Will these young ones perform better or will become a part of the sycophancy.

Will Akhilesh Yadav ever make up with Mayawati?

Will Varun Gandhi not follow BJP line?

Will Karuna allow his daughter not to get the best for TN/party than for the country?

How is it heading a political party different than heading a multibillion $ company? It is a high return business where the culprits form the rules.

So what wonders can we expect from the youngistan,if any? Why can’t non political families’ children also be brought into politics?

If these young ones had to perform, get noticed and stand by national interest, they all would have taken a stand on the following issues

Bhopal-Manipur-Caste Census-Inflation-Afzal Guru-Kasab-Foreign Policy-Naxals,-Internal Security-Illegal Immigrants-Governance-Corruption-Accountability,on and on and on. None of them have opened their mouth on these issues yet.

So what has changed---Change is visible. They have switched to Gucci brand suits and shoes and other branded accessories from what their seniors wore as Khadi with Gandhi Topi.

Nothing will change, except, perhaps the volume of black money and of course sycophancy.

PAPPU is still awaiting ROTI-KAPADA-MAKAAN

let us CHANGE INDIA for INDIA OF TOMORROW.

posted 10/06/10, b k chowla

CELEBRATION TIME,IS IT?

THIS PICTURE SAYS IT ALL. (courtesy mailtoday)

The UPA celebrated its one year in office on the 22^nd May.

We wish them all the best.

How we wish they had also discussed and focused on;

NAXAL THREAT-INFLATION-GOVERNANCE-CORRUPTION-SCAMS-ACCOUNTABILITY-HEALTH-INTERNAL SECURITY and some CONCERNS OF THE COMMON MAN.

Unfortunately, it was not to be.

Why,look again-this picture says it all.

PAPPU is still looking for ROTI-KAPADA-MAKAAN.

let us CHANGE INDIA for INDIA OF TOMORROW.

posted 30/05/10,b k chowla

CONFUSION

There goes a saying.---IF YOU CAN’T NOT CONVINCE-----CONFUSE
During the budget,after the budget and before the budget,the Govt keeps telling us about various schemes,budgetary provisions,subsidies,and political will as to how best will they look after the poor.Which means,the Govt will try and take care of the basic needs of the poor?
For the Govt to help the poor, to disburse the subsidies, implement schemes and show political will, the Govt first must know HOW MANY poor are there in the country.If the figures of poor go wrong-Govt subsidies may be less or more depending upon political priorities leading to mass scale corruption.

Different panels set up by the govt have calculated BPL figures differently.

CONFUSION 1—Wadhwa committee has estimated BPL families at 20 crores.

CONFUSION 2—State Govts put BPL family fig at 10.50 Crores

CONFUSION 3—Tandulkar committee puts BPL figure at 9.50 crores.

CONFUSION 4—World Bank estimate shows that the figure is 7.50 crores

CONFUSION 5—Arjun Sengupta committee shows this figure as 20 crores.

CONFUSION 6—N C Saxena committee puts this figure at 12.50 crores.

CONFUSION 7—Planning Commission puts this figure at 7 crores.

CONFUSION 8—People of India have faith in none of these figures.

PDS system, MSP to farmers, Food grain movement, Amount/quantum of subsidy and the basic right to food to the poor depends on these figures.(THOUSOUNDS OF CRORES OF RS ARE INVOLVED IN THIS EXERCISE—ONE CAN UNDERSTAND THE LEVEL OF CORRUPTION THAT CAN TAKE PLACE)
All the successive Govts which have come to power, have promised the upliftment of the poor, providing food to all and a promise to remove poverty—TO DO SO THE GOVT HAS TO KNOW WHO IS AND HOW MANY POOR ARE THERE IN THE COUNTRY.

Figures above speak a different story and reflect a shoddy picture of Govt’s efficiency.

PAPPU is looking for ROTI-KAPAD-MAKAAN



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posted 22/05/10, author b k chowla.

ENTERPRISING INDIANS

During a short overseas visit,I could publish a short post.

Whichever part of the world one goes to, one will always find

NRIs

TANDOORI CHICKEN

IDLI DOSA

(I have not been to another planet yet)
Whichever part of the world one goes to, NRIs are happy discussing

POLITICS

CRICKET

BOLLYWOOD

And they are up to date on Bollywood gossip too—not that we aren't.

Indian food, fortunately, is available the world over and most of the countries now realise the importance of Indian traveller and especially the vegetarians.

Talking of Indian food, I was able to locate one Mr & Mrs Fernandez from Goa running a small eatery in MONTE CARLO, serving Aloo, Baingan, Dal and Tandoori chicken.

Who says Indians are not enterprising?

PAPPU is still awaiting ROTI-KAPADA-MAKAAN.


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posted 11/05/10 author b k chowla

ASHAMED

Some of the recent happenings in the Country have been very upsetting. It seems our priorities have gone wrong.

ASHAMED—Mizoram CM reminds ”Politicians in New Delhi” and “People in mainland India” that “Dravidians live in the south, Aryans in the North and Mongolians in the North East”(this coming from an elected CM of a state of India)

ASHAMED—782 Million Indians will be living under less than $2 a day by 2015. These are the findings of Joint report by the IMF and WB (Report titled “Global monitoring report 2010”). (And we are dreaming of being a super power.)

ASHAMED—“People have money...They will have to pay more for power if they use more”...Says Sheila Dixit.( She will feel the pinch the day she is made to pay)

ASHAMED—Minister's family can change the AI fly schedules, can divert Flts ,AI can change to larger unscheduled aircraft to accommodate ministers daughter and son in law for their holidays despite AI having posted a loss of Rs 7200 crores(Remember Raj-Rawadas?)

ASHAMED—MCI chief Ketan Desai arrested taking Rs 2 crores bribe. He is alleged to be close to the minister for health and was not in favour of Dr Rammodass(corruption?)

ASHAMED—Phones of politicians have allegedly been tapped.HM says it was not authorised but just happened by National Technical Research Organisation (technology overtakes our governance)

ASHAMED—IPL auction took place in India. The bids were in Dollars, the payments were made in Dollars three years back. What was the RBI waiting for, for three years? Why was CBI , RAW, IB, Intelligence agency, Police,CLB all quiet for three years if everything with IPL was illegal? How that is all the members of IPL governing council go scot free but were there to enjoy the perks of the council?

ASHAMED—Liquor is being stored in FCI warehouse in Jaipur and Punjab but, wheat is kept rotting in the open. Rats are being fed and children are dying of malnutrition.

ASHAMED—Scams, Bribes, Probes, Reports, Judicial enquiry, Dept enquiry. One is sick and tired of listening to these phrases.

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posted 30/04/10, author b k chowla

NEXUS

During last few months various incidents in the country have made me to come to a conclusion that a lot is happening a lot can happen and a lot just might happen by the various Nexus which have developed in India over a period of time. Only time will tell as to what harm is being done by these nexus, but I will jot down a few nexus at work which seem quite obvious.

NEXUS—between Bollywood and underworld.

NEXUS—between media and politicians.

NEXUS—between water tanker mafia and politicians.

NEXUS—between land mafia and builders.

NEXUS—between industry and politicians.

NEXUS—between police and criminals.

NEXUS—between bureaucracy and ministers.

NEXUS—between sports bodies and betting mafia.

NEXUS—between customs and smugglers.

NEXUS—between narcotic dept and drug paddlers.

NEXUS—between Hawala operators and those with “dirty” money.

NEXUS—between mining community and politicians.
What is left ?The list could be endless.
Fortunately, there seem to be two distinct areas In India which are still visibly clean-

ARMED FORCES
JUDICIARY.

Reportedly, at one time, USSR policies were greatly influenced by various Nexus operating in that country. The end result has not been very good.

PAPPU is still awaiting ROTI-KAPADA –MAKAAN.



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posted 21/04/10 authored by b k chowla.

GAMES WITHIN GAMES

IT HAPPENS ONLY IN INDIA.

There is no doubt as to why a state Govt and politicians in India look forward to organising an international event (without accountability) with budgets running into thousands of Crores or Rupees.

Commonwealth Games (CWG) are being organised to start in Oct in Delhi.
I won’t go into the total budget and the progress of CWG. Our country’s sports minister had made a non-serious statement that an event of such magnitude is like daughter’s wedding, it goes through any way. Isn’t that a fantastic statement coming from a minister?

However, one must take note of a “minor” expense being debited to the games a/c.

The organising committee of CWG has incurred an expense of Rs 29.29 Lakhs spent on SNACKS during 57 odd meetings they have had. (Games have yet to start)- I REPEAT RS 29.29 LAKHS FOR SNACKS.

How many more meetings will take place and how many more Lakhs of Rs will be spent on SNACKS till Oct, is any ones guess.

This shows oft repeated complaint of complete disconnect;

Between--Govt and those 83 crore people living under Rs 20/day.
Between—Lal batti walas and No batti walas.
Between—elected representatives and the voters.
Between—Masters and subjects.
Between—Millions of tons of wheat rotting and those dying of malnutrition.

When the CWG get over, a final audit will take place. There are bound to be complaints of irregularities and corruption. And finally a committee will be appointed to examine the complaints, results of which will go into some files rotting in Govt store rooms.
God only knows which country wins- Gold--Silver –Bronze medals during forthcoming CWG.

In my opinion one participant without participation has already struck GOLD—it is the CATERER WHO HAS SUPLLIED SNACKS WORTH 29.29 LAKHS.

For rest of the few thousand Crores of Rs being spent, the intelligent ones must have already done the calculations.

PAPPU still awaits ROTI-KAPADA-MAKAAN.



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posted 12/04/10 authored by b k chowla.

TRUST

WHEN I AM TRUSTING AND BEING MYSELF, EVERYTHING IN MY LIFE REFLECTS THIS BY FALLING IN PLACE EASILY, OFTEN, MIRACULOSLY............ Shakti Gawain

We start our day, every day, by trusting those who make our lives move .Each one trusts the other. The problem arises when one is let down.

TRUST-When you go the church to prey for rains carrying an umbrella.

TRUST-When you tell your wife that you will be late after a meeting.

TRUST-When Kasab goes on trial.

TRUST-When Afzal Guru’s case comes up for consideration.

TRUST-When pilot signs the register after fuel is reported filled in aircraft.

TRUST-When we buy packed item and don’t recheck the weight.

TRUST-When we pay as per Taxi/Auto meter.
.
TRUST-When APJ Abdul Kalam, Ratan Tata and Kiran Bedi are called “most trusted”.

TRUST-When one follows instructions of Doctor and Lawyer.

TRUST-When a handful MPs decide the future of 120 crore people for 5 yrs.

TRUST-When the dept accepts IT returns on self assessment basis.

TRUST-When whatever happens in life is for a reason.

TRUST-When we write a blog post and believe that it won’t be copied.

TRUST-When a blogger expects comments on his/her blog post.

Would you like to add any other thought to the TRUST list?

Have you ever been let down by those you trusted?

PAPPU is still awaiting ROTI-KAPADA-MAKKAN.



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posted 03/04/10, b k chowla.

ANOMALY

Unless we get India educated, we will not succeed as a nation.
The young and educated are the future of India.

Of late a lot is being written and discussed about upgrading the education systems in India by getting foreign universities/ institutions to set up shop in India. It is a very positive development,but wonder if all the aspects of Indian socio-economic have been taken into account.Is the policy being formulated keeping the elite in mind and the big business houses for investment opportunity.

In the ongoing education reforms,there seems no reference to advancing of study loans to students at reasonable and affordable rates of interest. Deserving students/ children of middle class families do get into a situation where lack of funds becomes a major factor, hence the need for bank loans.

Most of the Banks have a category of “education loans”. Prevailing rate of interest for “education loan” is 12-13%. By an estimate, the present disbursed amount under this category is about Rs 30,000 crores to students.

We speak so proudly about India being amongst the youngest countries, and the largest middle class in the world but fail to provide the basic money/means at nominal rates to them for further their education.

Farmers’ loans to the extent of Rs 60,000crorers were waived in the recent budget. Is the establishment waiting for suicides by the students’ fraternity before waking up to reality? Or farmers are more vote material and students aren't?

India is a young country and dreams of being a super power. India needs to worry about its students, their education and MEANS to get that education.

Students need no charity; they need loans at reasonable rates, if not interest free.
Govt need not look at political issues all the time.
It is time to look and speak beyond politics of GDP and Sensex
It is time to ensure MEANS of education for the students.

PAPPU is still looking for ROTI-KAPADA -MAKAAN


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posted 26/03/10, author,b k chowla

WHITES

Most of our male politicians are generally seen wearing WHITE Clothes in public, in the Parliament, during elections. They are even seen driving around in WHITE Ambassador cars.
It is well known that in private life and Farm house parties they wear the best designer clothes, designer watches, designer shoes and drive around in the latest Merc (benami,though) and enjoy the best overseas holidays( at our expense).

Gucci, Versace etc are for them very ordinary possessions.

We,Hindus,wear WHITE Clothes for 13 days,only during an unfortunate period of mourning.

Like cats, politicians have nine lives. We have only one.

Why do politicians wear white all the time?

What message are the politicians sending to all of us?

Are they anticipating bad times ahead?


PAPPU is still awaiting ROTI-KAPADA-MAKAAN.



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posted 18/03/10 by b k chowla.

NUMBER 272

Technology is driving the modern world. Human beings are being identified by some or the other number. We have a PAN number. We have a mobile number. We will soon have a UID number. We have our ATM PIN number. We have our bank a/c ID number etc;

But, there is one number in India which is enviable!!!!

THE MAGIC NUMBER IS--272—TWO HINDERED SEVENTY TWO.

This number, when achieved, can make one sit in the seat of power of the largest Democracy in the world. This is the number which can make a party or a coalition rule this country of 100 crore + (1 BILLION+) people for five years.

Those who make this number possible, could be, Murderers, Rapists,Dacoits, Black marketers, Hoarders or whatever,they need not be educated, may not be in fit health, as long as they get elected. End is important and not the means.

Once number 272 –the number of MPs-is achieved, ruling party is in majority, is in the driver’s seat and can decide on the important appointments, postings for all those who helped them in their success and those who could be of use in the five years of rule. They can also take various decisions, change the laws, financial decisions, reward state honours, and extend favours, of which the common man, who brought them to power, may never know about.

The country is in the hands of those who have 272.

They can change the destiny of 1 billion people (16% OF WORLD POPULATION) with every decision, action--democratic or otherwise, they take.

So very important is number 272.

Vajpayee lost only by 1 vote as he had 271 and not 272.
In 1984,ruling party got 400+seats and lost in 1989 due to alleged corruption.
That is the value and strength of our vote.

We, you, me, we all ---are a part of that 16% of world population.

Before we make 272 possible---THINK.


PAPPU is still awaiting ROTI-KAPADA-MAKAAN.



let us CHANGE INDIA for INDIA OF TOMORROW.


posted 11/03/10, b k chowla