[Reader-list] The Pink Chaddi Campaign (Aditya Raj Kaul)
M Javed
javedmasoo at gmail.com
Mon Feb 9 17:43:25 IST 2009
Dear Bipin
I won't comment on other thing else in your post. But when you said
that Modi in his speeches never comments against Muslims, I think you
haven't heard all his speeches. Even if we forget about the "Newton's
Third Law" which he invoked about the post-Godhra carnage in a speech,
you can't ignore the speech in which he said "so what if so many
Muslims have been killed - they can balance their population soon with
panch-ke-pachchees formula" (I hope you know what that means). The
fact remains that he allowed the mass murder of Muslims to happen in
Gujarat in 2002. According to some police experts, any communal riot
can be controlled within a maximum of 48 hours. If it extends beyond,
it shows that the police is not interested in controlling it. We all
know that the riots carried on in Gujarat for about 3 month without
stop. Who is responsible for that.
Javed
On Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 1:36 PM, bipin <aliens at dataone.in> wrote:
> Dear Rohan,
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> You listen any public speech of Modi, he never comments against Muslim, but came heavily towards terrorist and their local support. Nothing wrong in it. The pseudo-secularist behavior has spreaded terrorism infact. Whenever he talk, talk for whole Gujarat people and this includes all the community. I am giving you macro analysis since independence and if you know India well you will understand this, which is as under.
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> In the 60 years of Independence, the things improving at very slow rate. Today poverty is 25 % below poverty line which was about 75 % at the time independence. It took 50/55 years for reduction of 50% poverty and major reduction took place after 1991 only when reform started.
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> Govt. job is to create opportunity by way of developing infrastructure in the field of Power, Road, Port, Airport which helps in the overall development. This key development was ignored since independence for about 50 years. During Narsimharao rule he took bold step by bringing Dr. Manmohansingh as Finance Minister, a non-politician and started free economy which was necessary to develop competitiveness in the Indian industries. At that time (1992-93) my friends/business ally telling that by cut in import duty Indian industries will die. But, I told them that nothing will happen and with this step Indian industries will grow very well and within 10 years Indian industries were capable to buy foreign industries. Rajiv Gandhi has also done good job in the communication field and brought computer age.
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> At this stage also, infrastructure development was not upto the mark, which was started in big scale by Atalji in the field of Road, Power, Airports. Many were arguing why wasting in road to run luxury cars. I replied that 85% roads are used by trucks for transportation and with the improved quality of road transportation becomes chip and ultimately benefited to people only. This infrastructure of Road development running in the fast pace were slowed down drastically when UPA came to power because of orthodoc congressy, communists and Laluji. This infrastructural development should have been started after 5/10 years of independence and in that case India would have been super power by now.
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> But sorry to say that Congress was after vote bank politics only (Particularly from the Indiara Gandhi rule. Corruption has also started heavily during her rule) and there policies were decided keeping in the mind of minority vote bank. So, to counter this minority vote bank BJP started vowing major vote bank of Hindu and vicious circle started. Of course they apply tit for tat policy. (Loha, lohe ko kate)
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> Nuclear agreement with US was initiated by NDA govt. only and I doubt even congress would have thought in this line to do such agreement. However, it was initiated once one has to go on that direction and if Manmohansingh (non-politician, non-congress originally) was not there as PM, it would have not been done. BJP was opposing for some clause of it included on the pressure of US. This agreement was necessary because our nuclear plant producing power was not working without fuel like uranium and to run this plant we require the fuel else they would have been scrapped.
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> So, since 5 years Mr. Modi has concentrated fully in the govt. efficiency, minimize corruption in the govt. dept. and development of infrastructure. No govt. can go to home by home and ask whether you have roti to eat or not. Govt. job is to provide infrastructure in efficient manner which is necessary for overall development.
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> In India we talk about the lack of cleanliness of roads and public places. I do not blame any govt. for this, the un-disciplined public is responsible for it. To bring discipline, I think we should make compulsory NCC subject in the college. It was there earlier, but Indira has removed it. Today, if anyone talks to bring NCC back, National anthem/prayer like vandemataram, Surya-namaskar for exercise purpose (its best exercise) or any such type, but the so called pseudo-secularist comes in the media to oppose it with the argument that you are forcing Hinduism. They are not real secular, but worry for their vote bank. These are all steps bring discipline and nationality (not Hinduism).
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> I remember when Atalji became PM, I wrote one letter to PMO with suggestions like: The reservation policy benefit can be given to those family having family planning (2 children) or at the most 3 children. I got just one line answer: Thanks. Good suggestion, we will think over it. I gave this suggestions to one my friend in the congress also, but he told that no one like to lose back-ward class votes by applying this, though its good suggestion. Vote bank politics is biggest hindrance in India to grow healthily.
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> My dear friend, after reading above let me tell you that Gujarat was shining earlier also compared to other states. But, Modi was elected after riot election, was re-elected in 2007 election and at that time there was no riot issue at all and he was solely elected on the development issue. What Modi did actually is Minimize corruption, increased efficiency in govt., which is very important and concentrating on undeveloped various ports, he also put up Special Investment Region (SIR) in un-developed area for overall development. for all this effort, result can be seen by 2011/12 only. Let me tell you that certainly Gujarat GDP by 2011/12 will be very much higher than the current 10/11%
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> The people like Tata, Anil, Mittal running a huge business umpire globally are not fool by praising him. Of course they are selfish for their motto, but they give huge employment directly and much larger scale indirectly by ancillary industries.
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> Again let me tell you that 2002 riots are self reaction of the 59 people burned in the train coach where most of the people where on the road on mass base and police has its limitation to act strictly in that case. If coach burning incident would have not occurred, riot was also not there. In the past, Gujarat riots where there in much larger scale than 2002 and lasted for about 1 months and that was totally state sponsored by Madhavsinh solanki, Chiman Patel and during that Hindu suffer a lot. You have mentioned that Muslims have been pushed to ghettos in the old city, but why this has happened that they themselves has to reterospect. No body forced to went there, they did it by themselves. Shah commission was appointed by Suggestion of Supreme Court panel and bannerjee commission was proved illegal. Everyone knows that it was Lalu gimmick before Bihar election. However, he lost there and people becomes smart enough to understand the things unlike past.
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> Your data shows, that from 2002 after fall for couple of years, in it is in the increasing trend and I am sure it will increase further heavily in the years to come and you will notice that. Modi took charge in 2001 end only. If you have read today's Times of India 8/2/09 where in employment since last 5 years, Gujarat is topper and increased employment heavily.
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> I have never said what happened violence is good. Within 4/5 days most of the violence were under control, may be it has spreadded in the new parts and got controlled thereafter. Whatever violence wherever happened is always bad. Since ancient times India and Indians are peace lovers and so they ruled under Muslims and British for long time. But, when the things went beyond control due to whatever reason (Past history as mentioned above or continuous local support for terrorist activity) it happens.
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> Babri Masjid demolishen was also not good. But, there is historical place of Hindu Lord Rama birth place deep routed in the mind of whole of India and the place of mosque where nothing was happening since years and remain idle, with broad mind, Muslim community should understand and would have given the place for building temple. This very long issue and repeated requests was denied by Babri committee. One time came Hindu got anxious and things happened.
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> If Muslim and other minority staying in India stays here as Indian and stop their mental physical support to the terrorist and you will see the difference.
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> thanks
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> Bipin
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Rohan DSouza
> To: bipin
> Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009 12:40 PM
> Subject: Re: [Reader-list] The Pink Chaddi Campaign (Aditya Raj Kaul)
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> Dear Bipin,
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> When it comes to Narendra Modi, his acts and words speak for themselves and most of these acts and words point out to his very clear communal and fascist agenda. I have a friend who attended a Modi rally a few years ago where he was at his vitriolic and vicious best where Muslims were concerned. The friend (who incidentally is Hindu) recollected this with disgust!
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> As far as the Godhra incident and the riots after it are concerned its a well documented fact thanks to the Tehelka sting and other such exposes that the administration openly supported the rioting and helped rioters target Muslim areas! Now what happened at the Godhra railway station itself is far from clear with contradicting reports coming from different govt committees.
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> Now the post 2002 Gujarat, especially Ahmedabad, where an aunt and cousins of mine stay has become so polarised. They (the relatives) say that the Muslims have been pushed to ghettos in the old city. All of this hardly points to just and humane governance.
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> As far as the development that Modi has supposed to have done, there are many articles which bust this myth. I'm posting one below for your reference, which incidentally was posted in he readerslist e-group. This one actually points out the opposite of what you say, investment in Gujarat has actually come down post 2002! I'm quoting some relevant parts from it, the full article is pasted below my mail:
> 'In September 1995, the state's share was 14.45% of all projects under implementation in the country. At 9.43%, its nearest rival, Maharashtra, was a poor second. Maharashtra overtook Gujarat, but in December 2001 its lead over Gujarat was less than a percentage point.Then something happened, and by September 2002, Gujarat's share fell to 8.78%; three years later, it was down to 7.67%, with Orissa ahead of Gujarat, and Karnataka close behind. Since then, Gujarat has recovered, but only slowly, and today commands 9.57% of investments in India. It is behind Orissa and Andhra Pradesh. Maharashtra is only half a per cent behind, and Haryana, West Bengal and Karnataka are trying to catch up.'
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> His development work, including for eg, the Sabarmati redevlopment plan, which again a cousin who lives there talks about, is primarily aimed at the middle and upper class Hindus at the cost of slum dwellers!
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> He and his development, just like Krishna in Karnataka and Chandrababu Naidu in AP, benefits the cities and middle, upper class groups as well as industries. The Narmada dam touted to bring water to the poor in Gujarat has only benefited the powerful and rich sugarcane farmers and cities in Gujarat again at the cost of displacement and destruction of adivasis and other poor groups in the catchment areas.
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> So, I for one certainly do not buy into Modi's supposed development and transparent administration/governance myth!
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> As far as comparing a Modi and a Nehru are concerned, the prime differentiator to me would be the ideology that drives them. While Modi spews hate towards Muslims and other minorities, I dont recall hearing of such utterances from Nehru!
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> The Sikh riots that happened in 1984 are just as condemnable as the 2002 Gujarat riots and statements and actions of 'leader's' such as Rajiv Gandhi ('when a big tree falls...') are just as despicable as Modi and Advanis! Rajiv Gandhi also played a role in the communalisation of the country by peddling 'soft' Hindutva through the opening of the gates of the disputed site, thus paving the way for the violent and destructive Ramjanmaboomi movement! I for one dont consider Rajiv Gandhi dynamic, but a weak and incompetent politician, who made many blunders! And the less said of the dynastic politics of the congress, the better!
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> The unfortunate part is that in 1984 the electronic media (doordarshan) was completely state controlled and therefore could not bring the dastardly acts of those in the thick of action to light, very unlike in 2002! That however should not stop for a demand for those responsible (Jagdish Tytler etc) to be brought to book. Tehelka, again has done some exemplary coverage to expose Tytler and his recent manipulations of key witnesses etc!
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> Regards,
> Rohan
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> The entire article:
> http://www.livemint.com/2009/01/21220302/The-real-Modi-story.html
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> The canonization has begun. Ratan Tata says investors not yet in Gujarat are "stupid". Anil Ambani and Sunil Bharti Mittal hope to see Gujarat's chief minister, Narendra Modi, as India's prime minister. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Mukesh Ambani and Shashi Ruia have joined the chorus of approval.
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> Businesses like Modi because he has rejuvenated Gujarat. Under his watch, the state has upgraded ports and improved the quality of roads dramatically. He is credited with reducing corruption, eliminating red tape, providing uninterrupted electricity to all villages and harnessing rainwater. The number of girls attending and staying in schools has risen. Gujarat's bureaucracy swears by Modi. At last week's Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors' Summit, investors promised projects worth Rs12 trillion, or $247 billion. That dwarfs commitments for the entire country.
> Gujarat is trying to regain its lead among states in private investment,which it lost post-Godhra
> You might think that Gujarat is outracing and outpacing India, and Modi is singularly responsible for the boom. In fact, according to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy, Gujarat commanded a huge lead over other states: In September 1995, the state's share was 14.45% of all projects under implementation in the country. At 9.43%, its nearest rival, Maharashtra, was a poor second. Maharashtra overtook Gujarat, but in December 2001 its lead over Gujarat was less than a percentage point.
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> Then something happened, and by September 2002, Gujarat's share fell to 8.78%; three years later, it was down to 7.67%, with Orissa ahead of Gujarat, and Karnataka close behind. Since then, Gujarat has recovered, but only slowly, and today commands 9.57% of investments in India. It is behind Orissa and Andhra Pradesh. Maharashtra is only half a per cent behind, and Haryana, West Bengal and Karnataka are trying to catch up.
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> That "something" is the post-Godhra violence. From 2002, smart money began investing elsewhere. It has since started returning, but despite Modi's administrative skills, his state no longer leads the inward investment tables.
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> This is not to undermine Gujarat, but last week's planned investments are only memorandums of understanding (MoUs). A study of foreign direct investments in China in the 1990s showed that China's claimed foreign direct investment was typically six-eight times larger than actual inflow. The statistics included the cost of land the government was giving; most projects included loans from financial institutions, as well as other in-kind contributions. The figure of $247 billion should be seen in this perspective.
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> The MoUs raise more questions. For example, a 10,000MW coal-fired thermal power plant costs Rs40,000 crore, but one such investment is claimed to be worth Rs87,000 crore. Granted, the project includes a 5,000-acre special economic zone (SEZ), but an SEZ does not have to cost more than a major power plant. Infrastructure analysts say the figures for megawatt generation and power project costs don't add up. Expansion plans for some ports and proposed townships appear significantly more than the cost of similar projects elsewhere in India. We must remember, then, that what were signed last week were MoUs, not cheques.
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> The sobering reality is that Gujarat had the lead in 1995 which it lost after the post-Godhra violence, and is trying to regain its erstwhile pre-eminent position. The fundamentals to attract investments—industrial peace, great infrastructure and ancillary industries—preceded Modi's tenure. The Narmada dams were already under construction, workers polished diamonds in Palanpur, petrochemicals and cars were made in Vadodara, milk flowed from Anand, yarn churned out in Hazira and a refinery was being built in Jamnagar, much before Modi took office. Gujarat's rural prosperity is substantially, though not entirely, due to significant remittances from overseas Gujaratis.
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> It is odd, therefore, to credit Modi with Gujarat's vibrancy. And it is hard not to blame his government for the colossal failure to protect civilians during the anti-Muslim violence in 2002. That alone disqualifies him from holding office. But Gujaratis have continued to elect him. Fair enough; but the rest of India does not have to do so.
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> The story of the drop in Gujarat's share of projects under implementation is not widely known; Modi's governance hasn't helped the state overcome the damage that massacre caused. Money went elsewhere and it is returning only now. Modi's supporters say he has shown Muslims their place in India. He can probably make trains run on time as well. But at what cost to the nation?
> Anil Ambani quoted his father, the late Dhirubhai, who called Modi "lambi race ka ghoda", or the horse for the long race. The eyes of a champion thoroughbred are covered to prevent distractions and the jockey whips him, making him run faster. Such a horse only thinks of the destination, not how to get there.
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> Another Gujarati—Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi—saw it differently: "Our progress towards the goal will be in exact proportion to the purity of our means… As the means, so the end."
> He did not rush headlong; he walked alone.
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> Salil Tripathi is a writer based in London. Your comments are welcome at views at livemint.com
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> On Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 12:00 PM, bipin <aliens at dataone.in> wrote:
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> Dear Rohan,
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> You have full right to react what happen in Karnataka. What I want to say, it should not be biased. What happen in Karntaka is wrong and it is also true by repeating (just to increase their viewer-ship) for couple of days in media, both side public gets anxious and leads to violence. In many occasion Media's behavior is irresponsible. In case of Gujarat, media played key role for spreading violence in Gujarat. Please read carefully following facts. I have send this article to many and agreed with me even Modi critics also.
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> First of all, for 2002 riots Mr. Narendra Modi is not solely responsible. It was reaction of 59 people burned in train coach. In this riot when even upper middle class were on the road for reaction mode the police have its limitations to act strictly. Just like Sikh riot which was in very large scale than Gujarat riot, but at that time no body blamed the than congress government for their in-activeness. However, Gujarat is always soft target for so called secularists, NGO and many English media.
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> However, if we believe that it's a great mistake of Mr. Narendra Modi, but all the great leaders made blunders in the past. Mr. Nehru, no doubt he was great leader, but his mistakes to take Kashmir issue in the UN in spite of warning from fellow members. For this mistake, we are still suffering. Mrs. Indira Gandhi was also great leader, but deviate court verdicts and imposes of emergency was non-regrettable mistakes. The dynamic PM like Rajiv Gandhi has reverted Shah Bano court verdict just to appease minority and there after open Ram-Mandir lock to appease Hindu. Actually this is the root of Hindu-Muslim riot occur thereafter.
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> Mr. Narendra Modi Achievements in this 7 years rule are: (1) Dynamic and quick administration to run efficient Government. (2) Minimize corruption. (3) He has stopped chairmanship post for politician and that way govt PSU's become profitable. Such step should follow by all the states and union govt. (4) Huge MOU is not his achievement, his achievement is to provide better and efficient infrastructure and business friendly environment and investment bound to come as ultimate result. (5) When he took the charge, GEB loss was about 2000 crores, but now it's running in profit. This is one example. Many PSU's started profit during his rule. (6) Almost more than 95% villages have 24 hours power. This is not a small achievement. (7) Even central govt. has praised the Gujarat govt. in many occasion and they have followed some similar foot steps.
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> This is few achievement of Mr. Modi I have mentioned, but there are many things and if I mention all these, this article become limit less. What is good must be appreciated and with his capabilities if country can progress, one should not hesitate to take Mr. Narendra Modi services at the center stage. Now, time has come to govern the country by efficient, dynamic and knowledgeable persons irrespective of he/she being a politician or non-politician.
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> So, Ranjan Kamath movement to call Cellular off day of Tata, Reliance, Airtel is irrelevant in this global competitive and hi-tech era. It is foolishness to support such movement.
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> By the way, I am not belonging to any political party.
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> thanks
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> Bipin
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Rohan DSouza
> To: bipin
> Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009 11:18 AM
> Subject: Re: [Reader-list] The Pink Chaddi Campaign (Aditya Raj Kaul)
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> Dear Bipin,
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> The repsonse was a comment on the rollout of events unfolding in Karnataka, which clearly point out to a well thought out fascist strategy. And yes I have no doubt in my mind (and am sure neither do Advani, Modi etc) that the BJP and the sangh parivar admire fascism and its most prominent pratcitioner, Hitler. Both these gentlemen as well as the founding fathers of the Snagh parivar (Gowalkar, Sarvakar etc) have gone on record praising Hitler and his approach.
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> The UPA government and its proposal to control the media also needs to be responded to and reacted to in its context. Right now, my comments are in the context of what is happening in Karnataka.
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> Regards,
> Rohan
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> On Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 10:58 AM, bipin <aliens at dataone.in> wrote:
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> Dear Rohan,
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> Your quick reaction on media blockage by Karnataka minister from the media report only, without going deeply in the matter. I hope you must have acted more rigorously when report that UPA govt. was on the way to introduce bill in the parliament to put control over media. I am sure not you must have not reacted on it this much sharply.
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> Without understanding deeply, it is fashion to blame BJP as fascist party.
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> By the way, I am not belonging to any plitical party.
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> thanks
> Bipin
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> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rohan DSouza" <virtuallyme at gmail.com>
> To: <reader-list at sarai.net>
> Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009 10:25 AM
> Subject: Re: [Reader-list] The Pink Chaddi Campaign (Aditya Raj Kaul)
>
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> The media especially the electronic media of the 24/7 variety have hardly
> come out in shining colours recently, given their sensationalist coverage
> of
> variety of events starting from the Mumbai terror strikes to the recent
> Mangalore pub attack. Restrained and balanced reporting doesn't feature in
> their scheme of things as this wouldn't go with eye ball grabbing, shrill
> and voyueristic coverage. However, it is due to this media picking up the
> Magalore pub story that the agenda of the BJP government in Karnataka is
> at
> least coming out to some extent in the open through the responses and
> reactions of the state government.
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> Take for example, the announcement made by the Home Minister of Karnatka,
> Acharya, of 'appointing an Ombudsman to monitor and control media
> reportage'
> *. When such proposals come from political parties that subscribe to and
> fawn over fascist parties of the past and their modus operandi , then this
> announcement needs to be taken and responded to very seriously.
> Terrorising
> women, minorities, dalits and other vulnerable groups and the media
> control
> (blackout?) proposed, the Gujarat model so dear to CM Yeddyurappa's heart,
> is well on its way to being rolled out.
>
> Rohan
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> http://www.hindu.com/2009/02/09/stories/2009020957130100.htm
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> * *State may appoint media ombudsman * Staff Correspondent * Media
> overreacting: Acharya; it will be death of democracy, says CPI(M) *
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> * V.S. Acharya *
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> MANGALORE: The State Government will consider appointing an Ombudsman to
> monitor and control media reportage, Home Minister V.S. Acharya said in
> Mangalore on Sunday. He blamed the media for "overreacting" to and
> "unnecessarily hyping up" the recent spate of vigilante attacks by alleged
> Hindutva groups.
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> Addressing a gathering of top government officials, civil rights activists
> and representatives of Opposition parties from the districts of Dakshina
> Kannada and Udupi, at a 'peace committee meeting' at the Deputy
> Commissioner's office, Mr. Acharya said the freedom of the press could not
> be limitless. "The role of the Ombudsman will be to screen media reports
> that lack objectivity and pronounce 'judgments' on issues. The Ombudsman
> will also entertain complaints from the general public about media reports
> they find objectionable," he said.
>
> His proposal met with sharp criticism at the meeting. District secretary
> of
> the Communist Party of India (Marxist) B. Madhava said it was an attempt
> to
> prevent the media from reporting freely and fairly on the 'misrule' of the
> Bharatiya Janata Party Government.
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> "If the State Government goes ahead with this fascist move, it will be the
> death of democracy," he said.
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> The spokesperson for the Mangalore Catholic Diocese, Onil D'Souza, told
> Mr.
> Acharya that he should be concentrating on the issue and not blaming the
> media. "It is the prerogative of the media to play up or underplay an
> event.
> It does not undo the fact that there has been a systemic failure to curb
> the
> menace of vigilantism," he said.
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> Alleging that the State Government was going soft on the "Hindutva brand
> of
> terrorism," Ismail N., principal of the Badria College, said all acts of
> violence aimed at instilling fear in the minds of the people should be
> considered as terrorism. He included moral vigilantism in that list and
> demanded strict action against those responsible for the recent attacks.
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> Vice-president of the Kanara Chambers of Commerce and Industry G.G.
> Mohandas
> Prabhu said the recent vigilante attacks had adversely affected
> investments
> in the region.
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> District in-charge Minister J. Krishna Palemar said whatever happened in
> the
> district or region should remain within it.
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> "The city has been projected in poor light across the world because of the
> mistakes of the media," he said. Mr. Acharya said the State Government
> would
> ensure peaceful observance of Valentine's Day. "The police will be given a
> free hand to deal with any untoward incident that may arise on February
> 14,"
> he said. Superintendent of Police (Dakshina Kannada) N. Satish Kumar said
> 120 more police constables would be pressed into service on Valentine's
> Day
> to thwart any attempt to disrupt festivities.
>
> Mr. Acharya also said the long-standing demand for a police
> commissionerate
> in the city would be met by March 31 this year. Once that happens, the
> present Superintendent of Police will be made in-charge of the rest of the
> district and a new officer will be brought in to take on the
> responsibility
> of Police Commissioner.
>
> In response, a participant pointed out that there was not a single senior
> police officer from the minority communities. "This is a planned
> conspiracy
> on the part of the BJP to 'saffronise' the police force," he alleged.
>
>
>
> Date: Sun, 8 Feb 2009 20:44:05 +0530
> From: Aditya Raj Kaul <kauladityaraj at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Reader-list] The Pink Chaddi Campaign
> To: sarai list <reader-list at sarai.net>
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> Why not target/protest the media as well; who remained mute spectators to
> the horrific drama that unfolded on that fateful day ?
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> Just a suggestion, send them Pink Chaddis with "BREAKING NEWS" written on
> them.
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> On 2/8/09, nisha susan <nisha_s_a at yahoo.com> wrote:
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> > Dear All,
> >
> > You may have heard of the Pink Chaddi Campaign that kicked off three
> > days
> > ago to oppose the Sri Ram Sene. The campaign is growing exponentially
> (1,300
> > at this point in the life of our Consortium of Pub-going, Loose and
> Forward
> > Women) and that is not surprising. Most women in this country have
> > enough
> > curbs on their lives without a whole new franchise cashing in with
> > their
> > bully-boy tactics. Of course, a lot of men have joined the group as
> > well.
> >
> > Here is we want to do with the Pink Chaddi Campaign. Join in. Be
> > imaginative, have fun and fight back!
> >
> > Step 1: It does not matter that many of us have not thought about
> > Valentine's Day since we were 13. If ever. This year let us send the
> > Sri
> Ram
> > Sene some love. Let us send them some PINK CHADDIS.
> >
> > Look in your closet or buy them cheap. Dirt-cheap. Make sure they are
> PINK.
> > Send them off to the Sene.
> >
> > The address to send the package is:
> > Pramod Muthalik,
> > Chief, Sri Rama Sene,
> > #11, Behind New Bus Stand, Gokhul Road, Near Lakshmi Park,
> > HUBLI - Karnataka
> >
> > If you don't want to mail it yourself, you can drop it off at the
> > Chaddi
> > Collection Points. We will be collecting across the country through
> > this
> > week and sending the packages on February 12. More information about
> Chaddi
> > Collectors in your city soon on our blog:
> > http://thepinkchaddicampaign.blogspot.com/
> >
> > Step 2: Send the Pink Chaddi Campaign a photograph of the package.
> >
> > Tell us how many chaddis you are sending out and inspire other women in
> > other cities. You can either mail the information here or you can mail
> > it
> at
> > our facebook address.
> > http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=49641698651&ref=mf
> >
> >
> > Step 3: On Valentine's Day we do a Pub Bharo action. Go to a pub
> > wherever
> > you are. From Kabul to Chennai to Guwahati to Singapore to LA women
> > have
> > signed up. It does not matter if you are actually not a pub-goer or not
> even
> > much of a drinker. Let us raise a toast (it can be juice) to Indian
> women.
> > Take a photo or video. We will put it together (more on how later) and
> send
> > this as well to the Sri Ram Sene.
> >
> > Step 4: After Valentine's Day we should get some of our elected
> > leaders
> to
> > agree that beating up women is ummm... AGAINST INDIAN CULTURE.
> >
> > For right now, ask not what Dr VS Acharya, Home Minister of Karnataka
> > can
> > do for you. Ask what you can do for him. Here is his blog.
> > http://drvsacharya.blogspot.com. Send him some love.
> >
> >
> > Nisha Susan
> > For the Pink Chaddi Campaign
> > http://thepinkchaddicampaign.blogspot.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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