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Saturday, 25 June 2022

Political scenario in Maharashtra augurs badly for future politics

The present political scenario in Maharashtra augurs badly for future politics. The MLAs and MPs, who owe loyalty to political parties, started selling themselves for their personal interests keeping the voter's faith at bay. This is not a good sign for future politics.
Sandeep Kumar
Friday, 24 June 2022

Need to curb privileges of elected representatives

Since Independence, corruption, nepotism etc. has been increasing due to the gross misuse of privileges by elected representatives all over the country. Many contest Elections only for these privileges and misuse them. While these people should be given adequate perks like salary, Travel Allowance, office maintenance allowance etc, their privileges should be cut down. Some of these: They or their personal staff, cannot call any public servant(of all levels) to their office or home or any other place; They should not be given any special treatment when they visit any Public Office; They should not have any direct say in the Administrative functions including Transfers and posting of officials; They should correspond with concerned Ministers (both at Centre and State) only; All Ministers should be given adequate Staff to receive all correspondence from Elected Representatives and send replies to them and Probably, if these are implemented, there will be some improvement in Governance all over the country.
S Gopal
Thursday, 23 June 2022

ICS Association lives on

The nationalist version of Indian history taught in the schools minimizes the achievements of the ICS in maintaining district administration. If today the Indian peasant looks to the new district officer of his own race with the expectation of receiving justice and sympathy, that is their memorial.
P Bauer
Wednesday, 22 June 2022

Whispers Forum — 22 Jun 2022

DEBATE(1)
The idea of a debate like this is wrong. When the country became Independent, it needed a Prime Minister like David Ben Gurion or Golda Meir of Israel. What we got was Jawaharlal Nehru followed by Indira Gandhi. Corruption had become the first principle of administration during the time of Madam Indira. Result is that the foundation of our Republic has become so weak that MLAs, MPs have to be kept captive in hotels, resorts so that they don't cross vote. Fortunately, we got Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel who created one India by merging the princely States.
Kumar
DEBATE (2)
Retrograde steps taken by the NDA Government may pave the way for the opposition party Congress. If protests continue, Rahul Gandhi has had a political issue to derive political mileage in coming elections.
Sandeep Kumar
Tuesday, 21 June 2022

Whispers Forum — 21 Jun 2022

DEBATE(1)
Rahul Gandhi is no match to Narendra Modi because the claims that he is the son, grandson and great grandson of former Prime Ministers is not an advantage in the eyes of most Indians, who are increasingly disenchanted with claims to entitlement based on birth and ancestry.
R K Pandey
DEBATE(2)
Rahul Gandhi acts as a part time politician. His critics say Narendra Modi shifted to campaign mode the day he took over as the Prime Minister in 2014 while Rahul and his party Congress went into a deep slumber after its decimation.
P C Tiwari
Monday, 20 June 2022

Whispers Forum — 20 Jun 2022

DEBATE(1)
Yes, there could be a fight between two parties based on their performance as a government at respective periods i.e. whether they have come up to the expectations of the people at large or not. This is because the public acts as an honest observer and decides accordingly. If it is a fight between the individuals, I am afraid, there can't be a comparison. Both are poles apart. This is the bitter truth. One is heavily loaded with Dynasty and sycophants; the other has earned his position in the party. One is not inclined to accept change, while the other takes the lead in effecting the changes in the organisation and the government without bothering about the outcome of those changes.
Raj Kumar Thakur
Akshay Kumar joining Govt not possible
The whisper about Akshay Kumar joining Government in any capacity does not seem possible. He is charging huge fees for a movie.
N Ramu
Saturday, 18 June 2022

Whispers Forum — 18 Jun 2022

DEBATE (1)
Idea of such a topic itself is wrong and not acceptable as Narendra Modi is a highly experienced and most successful politician, Chief Minister , and now Prime Minister. Under him BJP has achieved high success while Rahul Gandhi is most inexperienced and unfit to be a politician. Under him the Congress party has lost its traditional vote bank and many elections.
S Bhatnagar
GoI should withdraw ‘Agnipath’ scheme
The Government of India should withdraw the 'Agnipath' scheme before the situation spirals out of control and more deaths of youths in protest. The Angnipath will meet the same fate as the Farmers' Bill. The age between 17 and 21 is not mature for manoeuvre posing threat to the nation’s security.
Santosh Kumar
Friday, 17 June 2022

Whispers Forum — 17 Jun 2022

DEBATE (1)
Basically, the question asked by the WIC in the debate is rubbish. Can the person who has so lamentably failed to take on Narendra Modi twice in succession succeed on his third try? No, not at all. A recent poll also suggests he can't. Voters when asked to choose their favoured Prime Minister, while 66% nominated Narendra Modi, a mere 8% opted for Rahul Gandhi.
Raju Nath
DEBATE (2)
How can the 2024 elections be between Rahul Gandhi and Narendra Modi? The former is far behind. Review his career since he entered politics, the nicest thing one can say about him is that he is a well-intentioned amateur. He has shown no signs of administrative ability, no desire to take on large, important responsibilities, and no energy or commitment to solving or merely identifying problems even within his own party. How can such a person be handed over the command of the nation?
Shiv Shankar Singh
Thursday, 16 June 2022

Whispers Forum — 16 Jun 2022

DEBATE (1)
The Congress party should promote Priyanka Gandhi instead of Rahul Gandhi. She can do infinitely better than Rahul to fight against Modi.
Sonakishi
DEBATE (2)
No comparison between Modi and Rahul.
Anshu
Wednesday, 15 June 2022

Whispers Forum — 15 Jun 2022

DEBATE(1)
Congress is rudderless and Rahul and Sonia are not actively organizing the party. Congress has a long way to go before Rahul can take on Modi.
Dheeraj Trivedi
DEBATE(2)
Rahul is no match for Modi. He stands no chance against Modi in 2024. If Congress strengthens its organization and its leaders and workers work on the ground, then only Rahul has a fighting chance in a few states.
Raj Kumar Vishwakarma
Tuesday, 14 June 2022

Whispers Forum — 14 Jun 2022

DEBATE(1)
Why this debate for such a long period when there are many more things which can be debated upon? Rahul Gandhi is nowhere before Modi and even a kindergarten child knows this. Some people say he might come in 2029. He will never and he should never be the PM of India.
Madhu
DEBATE(2)
Modi is not coming in 2024. He has done nothing to improve either to improve the Indian economy or its foreign policy which enhances his image in India. There are a few of his Andhbhakt who feel he has done a great job but not the majority. All constitutional institutions have been destroyed by the present regime. Hope someone else with a great vision of India may emerge in 2024 and may guide India from present turmoil and achieve its past glory for which India is known that is Vasudhave kutumbakam and Serv Dharm sambhav.
Madan Mohan
Monday, 13 June 2022

Whispers Forum — 13 Jun 2022

DEBATE (1)
At least in 2024, Rahul has no chance. If he changes his style of working he can be a PM candidate only in 2029.
V N Chari
DEBATE(2)
Narendra Modi is liked by crores of people across the country. He is much ahead.
V K Jain
Request for filling up posts of Members CAT Gauhati Bench
I request the Prime Minister of India, the CJI of the Supreme Court of India, and the Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court to look into the matter for early filling up of the posts of Members of CAT, Gauhati Bench.
Bimal Banik