The breaking news today- "Baba ramdev's fast-unto-death ruined"
Last night while almost the entire country was asleep, a group of people guided by Baba ramdev, that had observed a fast- unto- death was being beaten up by the police at the Ramlila maidan, New Delhi. When I say 'a group of people', I don't mean 15-20 individuals. I mean over 40,000 people!
Something amazingly striking must have caused so many people follow one man! And the reason surely was so. After Mr.Anna Harare's protest against corruption in India, this was the first such gathering. And as you already know, the reason for the protest was to make a simple request to the government- 'All the Indian Black Money be declared National property.'
I don't wish to go to the deep political aspects as going into such intricate details would deviate me from my original thought process.
But as a part of the junta, I have become doubtful and sad at the same time, on certain issues.
Point 1,Is the government really not worth counting on?
I mean come on, people of the country voted for the UPA government. That Just shows people have
a bit of support for it. So, if you are at the top position, you say you are pure and somebody accuses
you of having done something wrong. you must not be worried. But maybe the truth with the
government is not that. The Lathi charge on so many people firstly shows the truth in Baba Ramdev's
allegations and secondly, it tells us that somewhere, the government really is not that transparent.
Point 2, What is the problem with nationalizing the Black Money?
Okay, maybe I don't get the depths of politics and economics, but I know that the government's agenda of not agreeing to such a simple request does generate some doubts against the government in my mind.
Who all are the people in India who know about the black money and the loss that the storage of such huge amounts of money in foreign banks has caused to the country? Let me count....1..2..3..4...no wait! Its 1.21 BILLION people! The entire nation.
From the top government officials to even a rickshaw puller- all know about it.The government knows about it. and frankly, nobody supports it. Then what is the problem in nationalizing it? If it really wants to fight against corruption, then why not start from something that shall benefit the entire nation immediately?
Point 3, Has the government become too selfish?
The govt does implement various schemes and agendas to benefit the poor. But the solution that has been offered is the best. Why not agree to it. Well, I guess, it wants its 'karyakartas' to be favored before the citizens.
Point 4:Why the partiality?
Baba Ramdev gets to be seized into custody , taken to haridwar and warned not to dare enter Delhi again. Why? Just because he tried to instill a little pain to himself by observing an indefinite fast only for the sake of national benefit.
Let's go to another story-the 26/11 attacks. "How are you kasab?", Ask the 26/11 proven accused and I am sure he shall say,"Very well. I should have done it years ago.Damn it! I lived without the special services for so long"
He was taken into custody as a frail young boy. And I am sure he would be freed and that too as a healthy man! He is being offered various facilities on the name of "special security". Come on you government, AJMAL KASAB KILLED INNOCENT CITIZENS OF INDIA. ALL KNOW HE IS GUILTY.BUT THE GOVERNMENT PROVIDED HIM WITH A LAWYER. A LAWYER??? huh!
New Indian theory-Punish anyone who tries to benefit the people for only the government can pretend to be the helping hands.
Point 5: Will India ever be corruption free?
The government has been prevaricating from answering the various questions from other political parties. Now obviously, The govt is guilty somewhere. All that I wonder is are all other parties totally pure? Okay, Maybe its human nature to commit some wrong-doing for personal benefits and by virtue of that theory, we could forgive a few. But how are other nations not as major a target of this sin as India when, in fact, their ministers are also humans?
Moreover, Isn't it true somewhere that those politically correct party leaders do allege all other parties of some wrong doing but when it comes to their own party, they turn mum? Keeping this trend in mind I wonder if ever there shall be a corruption free ruling party in India.
While I wonder on these many issues, I have just one view: Many people raise questions on Baba's intentions. So, I say, I am not sure what he is up to. All that I know is that his demand is of such a wide national importance that it can definitely assist in eradicating the country's poverty if executed wisely. The government better get alerted because the 2014 is nearing by!Just Hope ki Ho jaye Bharat Nirman
