tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post3067428678765687783..comments2024-03-19T09:03:49.770+05:30Comments on Shobhaa De: Who's afraid of Meera Sanyal... ?Shobhaa Dehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05610708004901279105noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-54683021520911162232009-04-12T11:44:00.000+05:302009-04-12T11:44:00.000+05:30Meera Sanyal is just one-of-many (No, not "citizen...Meera Sanyal is just one-of-many (No, not "citizen") conscientious candidates that seem to be a feature of the poll this time around. I wish her and the others luck - Yes, it takes a lot to buck the trend but you can't do it till you try! The Sanyals, Sarabhais and Gopalans of the world are making an attempt and let us cheer, support and vote them into office. Election after election we have given a bunch of corrupt, self-serving people to cheat and disappoint us.. let a new set of people be given the opportunity to take the reins and prove that Nation Building and Diplomacy is not the preserve of a select few but of all people - after all we still are a democracy, aren't we?<BR/><BR/>I have written a similar article - do take a look-Clear Confusion! @ http://www.jayadevmenon.blogspot.com/Jayadevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15746879224502335842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-44868430293733025132009-04-10T08:20:00.000+05:302009-04-10T08:20:00.000+05:30Yesterday Meera became the contestant of loksabha ...Yesterday Meera became the contestant of loksabha elections.She is the richest person in her constituancy as per the information.GOOD WISHES for her WIN.Mahadev Kapuskarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00686621699403851074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-89208483049534912142009-04-08T17:26:00.000+05:302009-04-08T17:26:00.000+05:30gud work mam... meera needs loads of support from ...gud work mam... meera needs loads of support from us. i m sure political scene would be changed now.Donna https://www.blogger.com/profile/16642636851422921319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-72483733695508736862009-04-07T16:03:00.000+05:302009-04-07T16:03:00.000+05:30After a very long time we are having some good wri...After a very long time we are having some good writeups from your side Shobha jee, I hope by this willl be carry on further and we look forward for some more of these type of writeups,As far as Meera is concerned she has set an Example for so many other people and specially to those who just praise her for such a step,No body want to plungeinto this and just want to have a change.But change wont come untill and unless we will do something on our OWN.HATS OSS to MRS Sanyal And To you too.Mayankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14987413923694211330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-32412310218073457452009-04-06T20:29:00.000+05:302009-04-06T20:29:00.000+05:30A nice post.. But, I want to expose your double st...A nice post.. But, I want to expose your double standards here.<BR/>You have very openly welcomed the idea of people like 'you' taking the plunge. <BR/><BR/>I remember reading your post some time back criticizing the founders of 'Friends of BJP'. Your post suggesting that to be a farce. Let me tell you, those individuals are the same people like 'you' and are pretty well-off in their careers as well. <BR/><BR/>Why such rousing welcome for an independent then?<BR/><BR/>Because they support the BJP and not the Congress??<BR/><BR/>Or you are an 'extremist feminist'?<BR/><BR/>Answer is one of these. Choose for yourself.Bertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00626336625494106634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-21339826129364954872009-04-06T18:54:00.000+05:302009-04-06T18:54:00.000+05:30Meera looks kind and tender like one of my college...Meera looks kind and tender like one of my college professors.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01689987224896883318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-73059991895379177012009-04-06T18:24:00.000+05:302009-04-06T18:24:00.000+05:30Ting Ping Ting Bonk Ping Ping!Silence.Snuffle snuf...Ting Ping Ting Bonk Ping Ping!<BR/>Silence.<BR/>Snuffle snuffle snuffle burp!<BR/><BR/>That was the sound of Meera's and Mona Shah's Basra pearls breaking off and falling before the swine. That was also the sound of the swine rooting for something... and finding it and injesting it. Hajam ho gaya. What is that something? Ah promises, promises from Ladla Deora and Rawle.<BR/><BR/>To be honest, I am not really sure what Meera actually plans to do. Sab kuch is wishy washy. This is a woman who usually deals in the finite. What exactly is her agenda and should we vote for her as an alternative or for what she plans to do. But what does she plan to do? Her campaign manager needs to step up the agenda declaration in all media. If I google for her, that is the first thing that should show up.Another Kiran In NYChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949641865013106368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-24495910072163294762009-04-06T17:16:00.000+05:302009-04-06T17:16:00.000+05:30The world is not enough...The world is not enough...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10639275401041464698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-49618257872441585252009-04-06T16:20:00.000+05:302009-04-06T16:20:00.000+05:30I really am not sure about how the candidature of ...I really am not sure about how the candidature of Meera Sanyal, Mallika Sarabhai and Capt. Gopinath is going to affect the shape of things to come. At the moment, I have more questions than answers.<BR/><BR/>The odds definitely do appear stacked against these candidates. Whether their losses will discourage more such people to contest in future or whether they will poll a sufficient number of votes to encourage more such people to take the chance in subsequent elections remains to be seen. <BR/><BR/>I am, of course, hoping against hope that one or the other of them will manage to surprise me and win.Sidhusaahebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08428201823375343016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-17227148497490669202009-04-06T14:26:00.000+05:302009-04-06T14:26:00.000+05:30MamGreat to read ur blog...Meera Sanyal deserves a...Mam<BR/><BR/>Great to read ur blog...<BR/><BR/>Meera Sanyal deserves as much support as possible from all of us for actually stepping in to politics to make a difference....<BR/><BR/>U mentioned her blog..if possible would like to know details of thatRujutahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15060315876699961964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-38725596085980420892009-04-06T14:22:00.000+05:302009-04-06T14:22:00.000+05:30We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looki...We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. Bravo Meera!!<BR/><BR/>The change has to be initiated somewhere and won’t I be glad to see a politician who is proactive, speaks English with appropriate accent, dresses decently, thinks intelligently ,talks passionately and acts accordingly!! I sure will be :)athihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10894748673333657169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-59207144389511822562009-04-06T13:21:00.000+05:302009-04-06T13:21:00.000+05:30Dear De/MEERAIts Bad its ungle and its dangerous t...Dear De/MEERA<BR/><BR/>Its Bad its ungle and its dangerous thats power for You ......so get hands down under dirty about the full thng with no strings attached...............no questions to be answered...Meera pz play the game as per your own set rules ....and yes ...smash upp all these goons in the fray....b bad with the bad......we are with you.Putt on your gloves girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Hum sab satth mein hai.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Luv <BR/><BR/>kRISHkrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11030611428144437213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-24942113353621184412009-04-06T12:18:00.000+05:302009-04-06T12:18:00.000+05:30Its not just meera and mallika who are powering th...Its not just meera and mallika who are powering the change in the political system, there are others like Dr. Jayaprakash and Cpat.Gopinath, What if they are rich they have the mind to serve the people thats more important<BR/><BR/>Came across this read about them, who are inspiration for all of us <BR/>http://indianbee.com/blogs/73-Be-the-Change-You-want-to-see..Elections-2009.htmlbookmarkar1https://www.blogger.com/profile/11565066855971164078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-45662134604409265972009-04-06T10:37:00.000+05:302009-04-06T10:37:00.000+05:30way to go Meera.. Bravo, Lady.And great job shobha...way to go Meera.. Bravo, Lady.And great job shobha for lending Meera the much required media coverage and support.Urvihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02358327603817812528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-16383002143428797782009-04-06T09:43:00.000+05:302009-04-06T09:43:00.000+05:30Now that is a Post Par excellence, Shobhhaa. I sal...Now that is a Post Par excellence, Shobhhaa. I salute you..! For writing a really thought provoking post from 'US'. I hope you continue writing /supporting the Meera's of today. Who cares that she does'nt endorse a party manifesto. ( I can totally see why she does'nt) I have been waiting for you to post about Meera for 4 days now. And you have not disappointed me (I was afraid you would). <BR/><BR/>Your post is beautiful, spontaneous, written from the heart. Pls stick to your support of the Meeras. We need them in our country. Meeras can win elections if they have the support of thinking & educated people like you. Your post took a few days in coming, but it is mind blowing, Thank you. I would like to Congratulate you, even if Meeras dont win elections. I dont know who Meera is, so am off to her blog. (I wish you had provided a link to her blog on your post).<BR/>Neways. Here's to the 'change that we need'. Cheers.....!!!introspectionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10820207734329529880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-90927982527115586412009-04-06T03:16:00.000+05:302009-04-06T03:16:00.000+05:30I admire Meera's courage and wish her best luck. A...I admire Meera's courage and wish her best luck. As far as the Khadi attire goes, not sure if she has to make that change to appeal to the constituency. Getting rid of the pearls -yes, but dress code wise not sure about that. I think Meera will have tough luck at winning but I think she has started a tradition that will eventually grow and become successful - educated, intelligent people with a clear and pure motive entering the public service for the benefit of common man and with the pure intention of serving people. I do believe her example will act as a catalyst for those of us who want to make changes happen but always are scared for going about it. I sincerely wish her success in what she is doing. Thanks for giving her your support.Sameerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12541729573242294872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-54315140946091247072009-04-06T00:24:00.000+05:302009-04-06T00:24:00.000+05:30As usual I am sceptical.Meera is not exactly middl...As usual I am sceptical.Meera is not exactly middleclass. She is quite rich and she has also not yet made a powerful political statement which is essential to make people vote for her. Whereas the super rich Mallika Sarabhai has taken on the powerful Modi and thus has earned the requiredpolitical mileage.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01689987224896883318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-20552996507282735612009-04-05T21:59:00.000+05:302009-04-05T21:59:00.000+05:30I personally think Meera should join an establishe...I personally think Meera should join an established politialparty whose history and record are nearest to her principles and beliefs. She should then try to reform the party from within with the help of young likeminded members. Getting thru the parliamentary electons in South Mumbai is like the proverbial camel passing thru the needle's eye. Anyway goodluck to her. I support her in principle though not a resident of south mumbai.vasanthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08456579017377476306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-3380563980340057732009-04-05T21:55:00.000+05:302009-04-05T21:55:00.000+05:30Its great to see people who will 'do' than just ta...Its great to see people who will 'do' than just talk. And yes, i talk. But i am decent enough to admit that wat meera Sanyal is doing is gr8 and daring and deserves an applause! Kudos!smalltown_girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13597134300772505475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-90200770941134097942009-04-05T21:54:00.000+05:302009-04-05T21:54:00.000+05:30This comment has been removed by the author.smalltown_girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13597134300772505475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-17916569298410621712009-04-05T21:28:00.000+05:302009-04-05T21:28:00.000+05:30Is Meera seeking an campaign donations or financia...Is Meera seeking an campaign donations or financial support from the NRI community?Theyoginmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994599670878778861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-27287687025672674862009-04-05T21:15:00.000+05:302009-04-05T21:15:00.000+05:30i read that...have to say,i was always blaming the...i read that...<BR/>have to say,i was always blaming the system coz i thought one cannot do nothing...but seeing her i am so amazed...she's an intelligent person and i hope she does well.rainboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13884782002088989668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-11910846743913512482009-04-05T20:34:00.000+05:302009-04-05T20:34:00.000+05:30Shobhaa, I understand that she will make a point,...Shobhaa, I understand that she will make a point, why not take a step further in our thoughts and get behind her to make her win. Change is an amazing force - its time for that happening in the political scene. And why should she give up her attire for some khadi kurta - THAT should be part of the change. Aspiration and Inspiration can both work hand in hand. That is what got Obama to beat Hillary. She was a sure shot... and then Iowa one of the most white and conservative state went for Obama and she never recovered.Theyoginmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994599670878778861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-86286797386888470242009-04-05T20:10:00.000+05:302009-04-05T20:10:00.000+05:30Those who dream most, do the most.Goodluck !Those who dream most, do the most.<BR/>Goodluck !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-88907523226235761692009-04-05T20:07:00.000+05:302009-04-05T20:07:00.000+05:30hey Shobha, Good luck to Meera !!! Her efforts are...hey Shobha, <BR/><BR/>Good luck to Meera !!! Her efforts are noble and do make a point, but i wonder what good it would do to the majority electorate easily swayed by cash and empty promises. People who worry more about their next full meal rather then who is representing them in parliament.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07132664366050034930noreply@blogger.com