Whispers Forum

AAP leader Sanjay Singh’s release from jail has stirred discussions on whether this could sway AAP's fortunes in the upcoming LS polls. The first benefit of Singh's release will be that the party will get a strong leadership. Singh's release could invigorate AAP's grassroots supporters and provide much-needed leadership amidst a leaderless phase. As a founding member, Singh wields considerable influence within AAP, garnering respect from MPs, leaders, and workers alike. His political acumen and extensive work in Punjab further solidify his standing within the party.
Neha Singh Ahirwar

The INDIA alliance parties convened a striking 'Loktantra Bachao' rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan. However, the rally lacked a compelling narrative to counter the policies of the Modi government, and no alternative agenda was proposed. Instead, a pervasive sense of victimhood prevailed, supported by allegations of being targeted by the ruling BJP administration. Moreover, doubts were cast on the fairness of the 18th general election. Achieving united action within the INDIA bloc proves challenging, as earlier plans for one-on-one contests against the BJP in 400 seats have faltered. While the BJP and its allies have nearly finalized their candidate lists, internal discord and negotiations continue within the INDIA alliance.
Nancy Kumari

Has the arrest of 2 CMs: Arvind Kejriwal and Hemant Soren helped to unite the Opposition? The INDIA bloc organized a mega rally in Delhi in which prominent leaders of opposition parties were present. In this rally named 'Save Democracy Rally', not only the political parties from Tamil Nadu to Kashmir and Maharashtra were seen united in protesting against the arrest of CMs, but by the time the program started, the Ramlila Maidan was filled to capacity. This program of opposition unity in Delhi took place on the same day when PM Modi sounded the election trumpet of BJP from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. It is apparent that the arrest of CMs has brought opposition parties closer although its benefits are unlikely to be derived as LS polls are too close.
Aditya Kumar

In a surprising move, the BJP has nominated Rekha Patra as its candidate for the Basirhat parliamentary seat, drawing attention to her emergence from Sandeshkhali. This decision has left many wondering about the motives behind her selection. However, the decision to nominate Patra wasn't without its controversies. Speculation surrounds the circumstances leading to her candidacy, with some suggesting that it was a strategic move by the BJP to capitalize on the local sentiment against Trinamool Congress. Opposition leader Subhendu Adhikari's recommendation and subsequent approval by the central leadership further fueled discussions about the party's intentions.
Aditya Malviya

I have a simple question for the present dispensation; all the political parties have been framed in corruption without exhibiting any material facts openly in the media etc not a single case against BJP or any of its elements. Are they very honest especially all those corrupt who change sides & join BJP also walk free too. To me dispensation is killing the very fabric of democracy by these actions against all opposition. It looks as if we are heading towards one party aristocratic style of one party one man rule.
Harish Kumar

It was an exhilarating experience, watching the widows of Vrindavan ashrams, participating in the vibrant Holi celebration by smearing each other with colours and showering flowers
Traditionally barred from participating in festivities, for the Vrindavan widows in present times, Holi has become a festival where widows, shunning customs and traditions, engage in pure fun like the rest of society. Breaking taboos, celebrating Holi by Vrindavan widows, is a historic transition --A peaceful and subtle sociological revolution has taken place during the past few years, pregnant with joyful possibilities. Reminiscent of the abolition of Sati tradition. Females' entry into the sanctum sanctorum of hindu temples , is welcome, despite silent opposition from the self-proclaimed thekedars of hinduism. On the same analogy, the Indian Muslim women should be encouraged to enter dargahs like the Haji Ali's. The court abhors discrimination on ground of constitutional equality.
A K Saxena ( A former civil servant)

The UPSC Prelims 2024 is re-scheduled from May 26 to June 16, 2024.Fair enough. But, according to Islamic lunar calendar, the festival of Bak-Eid could be dependent on the conclusion of the month of Ramzaan,which could be either June 16 or June 17,2024 (Source; Google).Let us hope, it falls on June 17,2024.One hopes, the UPSC has taken this fact into consideration before planning new schedule. Normally, the UPSC does not hold examinations clashing with dates of religious festivals. Consider another point. As the Commission has not announced any change in the dates of the Civil services (Mains)2024 ,one assumes the date of commencement notified earlier remains unchanged. As per UPSC’s current annual calendar,the Mains exams will commence on Sept 20 and conclude within five days, possibly by month end. Simple calculation reveals a clear reduction in the time lag between the Prelims and the Mains from erstwhile 117 days to present 96 days. Twenty days time-loss means an awful lot to the aspirants. It would hit them severely and adversely in the Mains preparations in the truncated time frame .It would be just and fair to consider postponing the Mains examination appropriately and make good the loss of time. The civil services exam is the mother of all exams. The ripple effect of its deferment on other exams is inevitable. The UPSC is urged to take the call and remove the uncertainty looming over the aspirants.
A K Saxena (A former civil servant)