tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post4686493575058888453..comments2024-03-19T09:03:49.770+05:30Comments on Shobhaa De: Cry, my beloved cityShobhaa Dehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05610708004901279105noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-15651781866035242942020-09-04T07:46:03.884+05:302020-09-04T07:46:03.884+05:30I am grateful to the owner of this site which real...I am grateful to the owner of this site which really shares this wonderful work of this site.That is actually great and useful information.I'm satisfied with just sharing this useful information with us. 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Get the evils punished, let the world see the Nation has zero tolerance for terrorism.Sathyanarayanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16054716992502070685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-24982682272787119682008-11-30T10:17:00.000+05:302008-11-30T10:17:00.000+05:30I was so touched to read your account of being tol...I was so touched to read your account of being told of the attacks, it was as though I was there...it upset me, I felt your shaky hands on the keyboard, felt the fear.<BR/><BR/>But dear lady, to call the Taj an "iconic institution" is ridiculous. It's a hotel dedicated to the hedonistic demands of a culture gone wrong. Please don't spew such grandiose sentiments toward such a thing. It is no doubt a beautiful building, but if it is iconic, it only means that your society has become not the spiritual leaders of the world, but an iconoclastic chaser of all things mundane and materialistic.♥ Brajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07693196044262677095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-2123993936420555582008-11-29T11:33:00.000+05:302008-11-29T11:33:00.000+05:30"We will always love it. Terrorists may destroy a ..."We will always love it. Terrorists may destroy a structure. But our souls are our own." <BR/><BR/>Isn't this the spirit of mumbai ? you did not wanted to talk about the first line ? ... it's a fact not an expression .. the same spirit would have been replaced by fear and extreme changes in day to day life in many parts of the world .. mumbai lives through all this .. and it's special ..you know that ...<BR/><BR/>the terror part of terrorism is not powerful in mumbai .. they can create chaos .. may be a little fear but no terror .. its a failed attempt ..just well tried ..P1https://www.blogger.com/profile/00549397021677722146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-39494366634528799862008-11-29T01:41:00.000+05:302008-11-29T01:41:00.000+05:30"An eye for an eye makes the whole world go blind"..."An eye for an eye makes the whole world go blind"- Mahatma Gandhi<BR/><BR/>I abide by this quote.<BR/>So I think nuclear warfare or any kind of warfare which costs innocent lives to be lost is not any option to go out against Pakistan.<BR/><BR/>But when I hear this-<BR/><BR/>"Tolerance beyond the virtue of ignorance is cowardice"- (by Unknown to me)<BR/><BR/>I feel that we should act now- 'enough is enough'- as made by Shobhaa De.<BR/><BR/>Only peaceful dialogue is not gonna help to curb cross-border terrorism.<BR/><BR/>It is evident that the terrorists came from Karachi, Sind, in Pakistan.<BR/>A survivor who came out of Taj safely said that he could hear people talking to someone in Karachi.<BR/><BR/><B><I>http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=37675268662</I></B><BR/><BR/>--<BR/>77Double Sevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00143198059518826575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-33959249553299151032008-11-28T23:58:00.000+05:302008-11-28T23:58:00.000+05:30really touching post...my heart goes out to everyo...really touching post...my heart goes out to everyone who fought for almost 50 hours now....<BR/>stay safe....Madshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654391618536131785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-72910335921243289032008-11-28T23:28:00.000+05:302008-11-28T23:28:00.000+05:30Yeah, seriously, f*** resilience, we need answers....Yeah, seriously, f*** resilience, <B>we need answers</B>.Kushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05153330074390558887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-55978063831744254872008-11-28T21:29:00.000+05:302008-11-28T21:29:00.000+05:30@ double sevenIndia can ..but pak will not allow t...@ double seven<BR/><BR/>India can ..but pak will not allow them to land there in their territory.<BR/><BR/>We have always knows who's training these guys..but we haven't done anything till yet...and i wish i was wrong but "History repeats itself."<BR/><BR/>PM has said a bit..but what we want is not sympathy but action.<BR/>as shobha mam said yesterday .. let them touch the hair of politicians then we will see.<BR/><BR/>that attack did create a war-like situation but nothing happened other than waste of money.<BR/>I don't want war..noone does..just destroy all the camps..Do whatever they have to.<BR/><BR/>tc <BR/><BR/>Vrainboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13884782002088989668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-65955869993574382282008-11-28T21:11:00.000+05:302008-11-28T21:11:00.000+05:30@ VNuclear warfare is obviously a stupid decision!...@ V<BR/><BR/>Nuclear warfare is obviously a stupid decision!<BR/>considering the fact that even Pakistan is nuclear nation.<BR/>However, India can join hands with the US, to hunt down the fidayeens and the mujahideens hiding in deep-down tribal areas of Pakistan.<BR/><BR/>I think India will not stay put. They have hard evidence pointing fingers at Pakistan-<BR/><BR/>Situation against Pakistan will remain volatile in the past coming days, with a possiblity of a war-like reaction against its sovereignty.<BR/>PM Manmohan Singh through his speech yesterday had indicated that there must be some link between the terrorists and their bases in Pakistan.<BR/><BR/>PM Gilani has categorically denied such allegations however.<BR/><BR/>Defense Minister of India Pranab Mukherjee claims that the NSG commandos who are carrying out operations at Nariman House, The Oberoi and The Taj Mahal hotels have HARD EVIDENCE pointing fingers towards ISI-funded British-Pakistani community living in the UK funded Lashkar-e-Toiba!<BR/><BR/>Attacks on the Indian Parliament in December of 2001 by the same group had almost created a war-like situation between the two countries.<BR/><BR/>There is hard evidence that the terrorists came from province of Punjab in Pakistan as which could be clearly seen by the way they spoke Punjabi.<BR/><BR/><BR/>--<BR/>77<BR/><BR/><B><I>http://www.facebook.com/friends/?ref=tn#/group.php?gid=37675268662</I></B><BR/><BR/><B> http://26alphabets.blogspot.com </B>Double Sevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00143198059518826575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-67865562371172036402008-11-28T20:52:00.000+05:302008-11-28T20:52:00.000+05:30@ oxyBig B what are u saying..we can't nuke them.....@ oxy<BR/><BR/>Big B what are u saying..<BR/>we can't nuke them..<BR/>not all of them are terrorists.<BR/><BR/>many are but not all...<BR/><BR/>and nuking is not a solution. it that could have been then USa would have nuked AFghanistan.<BR/><BR/>I agree that we should fight back but that doesn't mean nuking them.<BR/><BR/>Destroying the terrorists camps would be a good move.But then it's easy to say...<BR/>the decisions depend on ppl who think too much and do nothing other then "bla bla".<BR/><BR/>Again i support what Israel does.<BR/>Y??<BR/>Coz they counter attack.That's the basic thing for survival.If u don't fight back you are already dead.<BR/><BR/>tcrainboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13884782002088989668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-85769005554145413542008-11-28T19:57:00.000+05:302008-11-28T19:57:00.000+05:30Dear Sobhaa, Pardon me if my english is not upto ...Dear Sobhaa,<BR/> Pardon me if my english is not upto your elite standards. I just had a concern on your term 'misguided youth' describing terrorists.<BR/><BR/>Was that phrase/sentence a satire or an expression of sympathy?<BR/><BR/>Will appreciate if u respond..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-41562127301754002952008-11-28T19:18:00.000+05:302008-11-28T19:18:00.000+05:30I saw your interview to NDTV and I am sure that no...I saw your interview to NDTV and I am sure that no politican would ever do such a thing. Z category security for them while our finest men die due to lack of resources and planing. Its so sad.<BR/><BR/>But what can we do about this?? We should stop mourning and demand what we need. If we don't have the power we need to make the crucial decisions then lets try to get the power that is needed.<BR/><BR/>We complain about our politicians, If they are corrupt and inefficient, why not we ourselves get into politics. Doing social service is good, but when you have the power you can do it in a much better and profound way.<BR/><BR/>I hope more youngsters with heart come into politics.I surely will, though I am not succeed but what matters to me is that I at least tried.<BR/>I time we woke up and stand united.<BR/><BR/>“"I'm not a fighter, I'm a bleeder."”<BR/><BR/> Dylan Moran quotes<BR/><BR/>JAI HINDArulprakashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14568093143589273959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-46680951801312520772008-11-28T19:13:00.000+05:302008-11-28T19:13:00.000+05:30Shobha De, on NDTV said to Barkha Dutt, “Enough is...Shobha De, on NDTV said to Barkha Dutt, “Enough is Enough”…..She voiced the sentiments of the Mumbaikars….she told how & what we all think of our spineless PM & his useless rhetoric, and the other politicians in line. There was no mincing of words. <BR/>I salute you Shobha De, for being so vocal, so passionately in love with this city. It takes courage to say that the first thought that crossed your mind was the safety of our own kin, your family….selfish alright, but blatant truth. It takes courage to speak of your tryst with Taj, how you got courted & later married at the Taj. Your plans to get your daughter married at the same place, ten days from now, come what may. “Burnt, but not bowed”. I sincerely wish it all comes true…..because it is Love that will emerge stronger & take us out of all this mindless chaos & destruction. How I wish people like you come up as leaders for the cause of our Nation. You have our full support. <BR/><BR/>For more on this, definitely visit : http://biprashish.blogspot.comBiprashishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04549936771951381728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-53378686452052524172008-11-28T19:04:00.000+05:302008-11-28T19:04:00.000+05:30There has never been such a huge response in De's ...There has never been such a huge response in De's Blog. And rightly so, there has never been aa situation like this. <BR/><BR/>Lets not vent it all now, I request all to help in finding information about the hostages for their worried Family and Friends... <BR/><BR/>Its time not to complain but to get up and help or close your eyes, Pray and send a positive vibe. <BR/><BR/>Please visit www.MumbaiTerrorHelpline.Blogspot.com <BR/><BR/>or MumbaiHelp.Blogspot.comHarishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12609011423304441643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-60144030336107295712008-11-28T18:51:00.000+05:302008-11-28T18:51:00.000+05:30What a mess Bombay [and India] is !! Corrupt and t...What a mess Bombay [and India] is !! Corrupt and the most selfish of politicians. And who really needs to take the blame for this ? The Indian people of course. We vote and keep them in power. By the way what about the rich business houses and the mega celebrities. How much money do they need to make before they think about something else but their egos and wealth. People in the US for example also make money, but at least they take an ACTIVE stance to get the right person to lead the country - Obama. What is India coming to …not that we actually have EVER had a true selfless politician. Its just absolute crap that in the 21st century we cannot get up from our narrow-mindedness and need to self-gratify our egos by making more money for the most part [and thus buying more than our next-door neighbors]. I know sounds harsh but honestly. We have Bollywood celebrities who are known to pal around with the underworld for their movies to be financed. And of course thus they cannot afford to take the most proactive role to talk about these attacks. Then there are the rich folks in India. The successful businessman that makes a 40 story building with 2500 servants and his 50 cars who has all the power in the country. What does he do to improve the state of leadership in India?? Nothing !!<BR/><BR/>We are a hardworking country but unfortunately leave too much to faith and GOD. We are so paralyzed to find any TRUE leadership elected in the nation, we have been playing second fiddle to China. And no point calling us the largest democracy when the people who are voting are not educated or really making the right choice. And we can convince ourselves that everything will be alright and that our economy is one of the fastest growing, but that is just self-denial. We are so far behind on so many important counts - infrastructure, education for the masses, poverty and health [AID bomb ticking away]. And all this is to really blame on the screwed up political parties we have. Really guys and girls please wake up and start accepting this or nothing good is going to come out of this tragic terrorist attacks. I mean talking about how resilient we are and as I am hearing Sushil Jiwarajka talk how well our stock market has fared today!! Is this really a barometer of what just happened ??? You know we can accept all this and talk up ourselves [and I accept that optimism is good], but come on!! Not to make light of this situation, but we are in desperate need of the help being extended by Interpol and the FBI to get this tragedy properly investigated.<BR/><BR/>And with no disrespect but Manmohan Singh speaking like a immobile puppet is not going to really scare these militants - don’t fool yourself that it will. The people on international TV are talking about our resilience but trust me they are trying to be polite and sympathetic. If this was their country, they would be more pragmatic. PLEASE tell me they are some, if not a lot of my Bombayites who agree with my harsh criticism here ??<BR/><BR/>By the way I am very upset by the innocent lives that have been lost in these attacks, but I am trying to paint the bigger picture here. That as a city [and a country] when do we wish to wake up? Sure we can denounce the attacks, investigate, pray for the injured, etc. But the real important thing is when do we as a country stand up to improve the nation as a whole. And when does one big name [be it in Business or Bollywood - as they are the only voices that are really loud enough to be heard] stand up for something that is right [and take a break from making their next crore of rupees] ???<BR/><BR/>Problem is how we get the majority of India to wake up ?? I can understand the below average income earner. But the tragedy lies in our upper class and middle class as well. They do not want to see the bigger picture … they are happy with their ego-gratifying lifestyle UNTIL they have to pay the price … and sadly enough the 4 terrorist attacks in India this year will lay the foundation for the terrorists accepting that India is easy prey. You see India ultimately is born from the great Mahatma Gandhi - epitome of non-violence and tolerance. Nothing wrong as long as the leadership at the top is strong and LOYAL to the country. However, you cannot find a single political-associated person that honestly CARES for the nation. Don’t let all these Sonia Gandhis et al fool you … they care about their power trip. Sad and I do not know whether we have enough intelligentsia to actually get out of this Black Hole. Do not kid yourself that just because we are the largest democracy we shall be fine!! No sir … that’s exactly the lull which serves to stunt our potential growth.TheTruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18298735454694458933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-45797427538759200682008-11-28T18:46:00.000+05:302008-11-28T18:46:00.000+05:30@V, I see you mentioning Israel. Well, thats about...@V, I see you mentioning Israel. Well, thats about it. Israel bloody cannot stand it and goes on bombing as if it's game for them. And US sits n watched. Cuz bloody half of the US economy is run by those Jews. <BR/><BR/>But, if India does the same, US and bloody every f***ing nation worth its salt will condemn India's attack on a particular neighboring nation and whats strange is India will nod in unison. F**k It man.. There is just one solution. <B>Go Bloody NUKE PAKISTAN.</B> Yes, Lets accept it and nuke that darn country. I might be sounding cynical but that's what I option I am left with to think of.Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13543217536330822671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-41275672310102113092008-11-28T18:37:00.000+05:302008-11-28T18:37:00.000+05:30thats sad.Hope our leaders wake up and take ex. fr...thats sad.Hope our leaders wake up and take ex. from israel.<BR/>it's been long ..just lying down and taking shit.<BR/><BR/>I know many will not agree with me and you..but that's just their anger..think a bit ppl and you'll see what me,oxy and 77 see.rainboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13884782002088989668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-39419906098214407812008-11-28T18:27:00.000+05:302008-11-28T18:27:00.000+05:30@V,Haan mere bhai.. Kuchh nahi badlega... And I do...@V,<BR/><BR/>Haan mere bhai.. Kuchh nahi badlega... And I do not keep any hopes. No hopes AT ALL. We are doomed forever.Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13543217536330822671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-39263470295100660942008-11-28T18:23:00.000+05:302008-11-28T18:23:00.000+05:30@ oxybut Big B you know..nothing will change..it w...@ oxy<BR/>but Big B you know..nothing will change..<BR/><BR/>it will keep on happening.<BR/><BR/>That's the reality.You know how the system works here.rainboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13884782002088989668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-89859477635562134792008-11-28T18:19:00.000+05:302008-11-28T18:19:00.000+05:30HAIL TERRORISTS. They succeeded . They indeed. The...<B>HAIL TERRORISTS.</B> They succeeded . They indeed. Their bosses would be holding their heads high right now.<BR/><BR/>And what else we can do apart from talking it here. We are not authority. Those who are authorities (CM n Home Minister) are busy updating their bosses at the Center of the status. Why the hell they were not present at the site within hours of it?<BR/><BR/>Why are we subjected to the usual statements made by these authorities which we all know by heart now. <B>I condemn the attack. They will be taken to task. Government will not spare the culprits. We need to make them aware we are not weak and blah blah.</B> F*** Them.. F*** these authorities. They can't do more than issuing these statements.<BR/><BR/>Police finds RDX, Coast guard finds an abandoned boat. <B>Why the f*** they did not find earlier? Why the hell they did not stop them from entering the city?</B> Who will give answer to this?<BR/><BR/>We do not want to know whether you condemn the attack or what you bloody do later. What have you done so far to stop these things to happen? How many more lessons to be learnt?<BR/><BR/>Why the hell Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil and State Home Minister RR Patil have not resigned <B>in shame?</B> WHY?<BR/><BR/>People will go on living. Mumbaikars will be celebrated for their typical <B>'Mumbaikar Spirit' </B>all over again. For what purpose? Average Mumbaikar doesn't have any spirit left inside him/her.<BR/><BR/>And our PM is freaking just the puppet in the hands of Madame Sonia. His statement after the attack is a slap on our face. He is a shame. And it wont stop there. Opposition will make that agenda for the upcoming elections. Oh, BJP is already doing that today in Delhi for elections 2 days down the line.<BR/>WOW, <B>Mera Bharat Mahaan</B><BR/><BR/>Where the hell is <B>Raj Thackeray</B> now? Why is he hiding? Who the hell is saving his <B>'marathi manoos'</B> now? Its the NSG, Commandos and their likes. Why cant he now accept that we are Indian first then whatever.. In which hole is hiding now?<BR/><BR/>There are so many WHYs n HOWs... And like you all I can do is say it here, there or anywhere.. We are the <B>JUST THE STUPID AAM AADMI.</B><BR/><BR/>Once again.. <B>Hail Terrorists</B>Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13543217536330822671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-42180980415940351992008-11-28T18:16:00.000+05:302008-11-28T18:16:00.000+05:30@ anonymous & balvinderagreed..the suggestions...@ anonymous & balvinder<BR/><BR/>agreed..<BR/><BR/>the suggestions by 77 above are the steps that should be taken.<BR/><BR/>tcrainboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13884782002088989668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-26971451764794666262008-11-28T18:08:00.000+05:302008-11-28T18:08:00.000+05:30You are so right.. its time to hold politicans acc...You are so right.. its time to hold politicans accountable instead of letting them off the hook by graciously evoking the 'Spirit of Mumbai' . Let's put the onus of responsibility where it belongs. Look at the US.. George Bush may have been the worst President in the history of that country on many counts. But FACT is: Have you heard of a single terror attack in that country post 9/11?? LET US LEARN FROM THE UK AND THE US AND EVOLVE A MODEL SIMILAR TO THEIRS TO PROTECT OURSELVES . THERE'S NO SHAME IN SEEKING THEIR HELP IN TERMS OF SECURITY RELATED EXPERTISE.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-20336399988418894012008-11-28T18:02:00.000+05:302008-11-28T18:02:00.000+05:30The nation has watched the terror on Tv and we wil...The nation has watched the terror on Tv and we will read the head lines after another two or three days that Mumbai has bounced back to normalcy.<BR/>And normalcy means :-<BR/><BR/>Raj Thakerey will again let loose his goons to bash up 'uttar bhartiyas', regardless of the fact that so many of them have laid down their lives in saving the honour of "majhi Mumbai". <BR/><BR/>Other politicians will also put the dastardly incident behind and will waste no time in jumping into the 'dhobi ghat' to wash their dirty linen. <BR/><BR/>And then it will take another incident like this to bring them to make statements "we will not tolerate such terror activities on our soil" so on and so forth.<BR/><BR/>This incident caught the attention of the world community because it happened in the commercial capital of the country and also in posh hotels where foreigners are lodged. Otherwise such incidents are routine in plcaes like Kupwara, Baramula and Uri.Balvinder Ballihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05040171846198252874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-10240490582230387182008-11-28T17:14:00.000+05:302008-11-28T17:14:00.000+05:30ARE WE SOFT ON TERROR? NO!We are NOT soft on terro...ARE WE SOFT ON TERROR? NO!<BR/><BR/>We are NOT soft on terror because when we are hit we seem to find our sense of direction.<BR/><BR/>We are SOFT on the political system which is a breeding ground for the lowest scum that society produces. Gangsters, murderers, and worse are picked up by parties to represent them in elections. As a result we are constantly at the mercy of these people who should either be terminated or permanently be put away. Instead they are honored by our so called politicians. Who then do a double speak when it comes to tragedy. Mumbai is a precedent of politics and lackadaisacal system at work.<BR/><BR/>We have seen this in India earlier on where a religious person was nurtured to serve a political purpose and we all know what happened. The unforgiving situation which touched people in the street as a backlash that goes beyond the Jallainwala Bagh massacre! The same story has been repeated globally. Nuture a tyrant for selfish motives and then when he gets too big for his boots then act all self righteous and go after them. Recent global history is replete with examples of this.<BR/><BR/>Clean up the political system TOTALLY by putting away the street corner thug and move up the ladder to the top, remove all the criminals and try them. Make every politician from the panchayat level sit for a UPSC examination and attend a selection board. Why does this system apply for everything else but not for good governance? Which is the most important thing. This way we will get rid of the uneducated,low-lives and have a mentally, socially, emotionally and intelligent set of leaders and governance from the ground up!<BR/><BR/>This terrorism thing will get solved only after that!<BR/><BR/>Arm the population so that when things like this happen the GOOD citizen can react immediately...if people are armed these people will have to really think twice before they plan anything...<BR/><BR/>A few weeks ago I said the way politics is being played in this country we are headed for anarchy....this is just the beginning...it is a anarchy in its clearest form where the law is not allowed to run its course without politicians twisting things to their advantage...National Security isn't their concern...winning an election is.<BR/><BR/>The nexus of so called 'international' and 'underworld' further assures me that this is' in spirit' a domestic matter being given international twist...I don't trust people who appear on TV talking about unity and all, that is all a facade. It is all about finding justification for a changes in governments. I say we still pursue the current ATS case with added vigour and get to the bottom of that issue we owe it to the ATS people who have lost their lives in this surreal mishap for the country.<BR/><BR/>CALL TO ACTION:<BR/><BR/>>> First and foremost: <BR/><BR/>WE NEED TO RETIRE POLITICIANS at 60 or even 55 as we would any other public servant. Thereafter their opinions or participation in active politics should end they should take up some hobby. Social work. Period.<BR/><BR/>>> Second: <BR/><BR/>NO political party should use the Indian tri colors as their party flag. Would anyone be allowed to use the tri colors with another symbol as a party flag? I f not what gives anyone else the privilege. NO ONE SHOULD BE ALLOWED...ANYONE.<BR/><BR/>>> Third: <BR/><BR/>We need a two party system not a conglomeration of partys that work to split votes and the country along religious, caste and regional lines. Then make money later in horse trading. We need a country run and administrated by the Armed forces, because politicians seem to behave and act above the law. When the law is running its course and the shoe is on the other foot they incite people along religious lines to divert attention from what is an important issue and the army invariably has to come and bail them out of a mess that has its root in some political goof up from the past. The Babri Masjid case still causes ripples on the tender canvas of India's body politic.<BR/><BR/>>> Fourth: <BR/><BR/>We need to weed out the criminal elements who infest our political system. The dependence on thugs and goons who start their lives from street corners are then elevated to MLA status and then enter the big league. Our political system is full of illiterate low lives who thrive on coercion...and are selfishly nutured nurtured by politicians to keep themselves in power. Is it any wonder then that the major segment of the educated middle caste and youth don't even involve themselves in politics or even vote. By association politics is a filthy word that no self respecting person wants to engage in.<BR/><BR/>>> Fifth: <BR/><BR/>We must make it mandatory that any politician has to do the equivalent of a UPSC examination to get into politics at the grass roots level...that way we will create an educated intelligent breed of people to govern down the line. The young generation of politicians should be given a common platform where in the unite the youth of the country and take over. The old order is over let the new order join the ranks of decision makers this country and our time needs them.It is time for the next generation to take over. Today's young Indian is educated,has had enough of dirty politics and is ready for change.<BR/><BR/>>> Sixth: <BR/><BR/>We need to get rid of these old senile twisted politicians who can do nothing but excite communal tension to serve their own devious goals...and hold on to power at any cost.<BR/><BR/>>> Consider this:<BR/><BR/>Political parties should not interfere when the government agencies are doing their job...NO ONE is above the law...by recruiting criminals and murderers into their parties it clearly shows what our political system is based on. Phoolan Devi given a seat, some don in Mumbai given a seat, the Orissa guy who burnt alive three humans given a political seat. This is Indian politics and it is disgusting. <BR/><BR/>As an Indian I am ashamed of this, very ashamed. Instead of keeping criminals inside under lock and key for the scum that they are, our political system elevates, glorifies them and injects them into mainstream politics and governance. Placing them in the corridors of power that affect normal peoples lives. Thew system is rotten tyo the core. How do we have responsible governments if this is the case? Think about that.<BR/><BR/>>> Last word: <BR/><BR/>If all else fails India may well become the next country where counter vigilante movement that cleans up things if governments don't do it. It is time for the people to wake up since apparently the politicians rather sleep!<BR/><BR/>David a.k.a Blackjack!<BR/>+91 98 4803 9835AKELAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09734966854602690274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-1442646328017968002008-11-28T17:10:00.000+05:302008-11-28T17:10:00.000+05:30Dear Shobhaa,Shamma Noorani (Ehsaans sister) had a...Dear Shobhaa,<BR/><BR/>Shamma Noorani (Ehsaans sister) had asked me to contact you on an entirely different matter. That is not important now. <BR/><BR/>I read the story of the sequence of events that you have faced personally at this very surreal experience in Mumbai i,n my local newspaper. I am due to travel to Mumbai and I shall because I want to say that fear is not the answer...neither is politics...the answer is for the people to take the responsibility now...because the people are the ones who bleed.<BR/><BR/>I do believe our country, India is on the verge of great change and no change ever happened without a great amount of pain. I hope that people like you who are in a sphere of influence are part of that change.<BR/><BR/>Take care<BR/><BR/>David a.k.a Blackjack!<BR/>+91 98n 4830 9835<BR/>HyderabadAKELAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09734966854602690274noreply@blogger.com