Bihar Protagonist !!!

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very political connoisseur has projected that Nitish Kumar will come in power in Bihar but from this gigantic margin nobody has even thought. Infact when results were out Nitish Kumar in his first press conference acknowledged that he is also flabbergasted from that huge margin. In recent decades this is the prevalent win of any political alliance in Northern India. Populace of Bihar voted for Nitish’s brilliant administration, good strategies and right political mindset from more than 80 % of seats.

 

Subsequent to two days of result of Bihar Election Sonia Gandhi visited Allahabad to address a immense public meeting as per Rahul Gandhi Uttar Pradesh Agenda 2012. After the loss in Bihar the biggest question which has arrived that it will impact national politics? The real show is about to begin with the run down for 2014.... Rahul Gandhi, who gives hope to people, has been found lacking and lagging in matters where the real "aam aadmi" is involved. Both the mother and son tried to play the blame game by trying to say no development has taken place in Bihar. They forgot that their party has been in the saddle for a lot longer than JD (U).

 Lalu Prasad Yadav once said “Jab-Tak rahe ga samose me aalu tab tak rahega Bihar me Lalu”. Lalu Prasad Yadav is now in trouble. First he ruined relation with the Center and dropped alliance at the Central level with the Congress. Now when the results are out Lalu is seems to be in a quandary. I have heard Lalu several times; his tone of speaking is appealing and tempting. But after loss in state elections his speaking looked grotesque. From this scene the come back seems to be in jeopardy. Now many more “Chhat Puja” of Lalu will be execute in leader of opposition Bungalow’s Swimming Pool. In, fact Rabdi Devi lost from both the seats she fought. One of my classmate Stuti today enlighten that Lalu in one of those spot even sang a song to attract populace. From my point of view the biggest problem with Lalu is his over confidence that he had during his tenure in Bihar. If he has worked efficiently like Nitish is, then he will not be out of clout.

In his political rally Nitish stated that he has not done enough so vote for him for another five years so that he can make Bihar more progressive like it was there in past. Bihar populace without any doubt voted for him rejecting old hero Lalu and helicopter waving rally master Rahul Gandhi. I am not criticizing Rahul Gandhi but during his statements through out campaign he avowed that all the development which Nitish has done is from the funds sent by the Center. Mr Rahul Gandhi is this personal wealth of your government?

In the past five years, Nitish Kumar hasn't done anything world-shattering. He focused neurotically on three issues: the liberation of Bihar from a state of widespread mayhem, the construction of roads and bridges, and incentives to improve the school enrolment of girls by offering them free school uniforms and bicycles. All three measures were measured by instant and visible returns. The enhanced personal security for ordinary citizens and better communications led to the immediate release of suppressed demand resulting in increased trade and commerce and, most important, an enthusiasm for a better life. And the spectacle of rows and rows of girls in uniform cycling to and from school invoked quiet pride in a society where the demand for education is voracious. 

The support for the NDA in this election cut across castes and communities. According to the post-poll survey conducted by the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, the NDA won majority support among all the upper castes, all the backward castes apart from the Yadavs, and all the Scheduled Castes apart from the Pasis and Dusadhs. The Muslim vote was split in three, with the Congress also making a mark. What bound Bihar together was a common nostalgia for a better life, the underlying logic of economic reforms. Nitish verified that when it comes to aspirations, there is no disparity amid India and Bharat. Bihar 2010 marks the coup of unsophisticated modernism over subaltern conservatism. It's a victory that has profound implications for the future of India. 

Ramachandra Guha calls NItish, "India's Obama!!” i don't understand why indians are obsessed with western personality in that way kalidas is the shakespeare of india sumitranandan pant is the wordsworth of india and now nitish obama of india nitish is way ahead of obama he has come to power second time he managed to balance two parties although he is from a regional party. i don't know what obama has done in america so special but he is riding on the hope of whole of the world. And this hope helped him to get noble peace prize when he was not even 1 month old.

Prateek Pathak

Student

B.A.M.S

University of Allahabad

RAGGING – A MENACE !

                                               

The supreme court defines ragging in following words

“any disorderly conduct whether by words spoken or written or by any act which has the effect of teasing, treating or handling with rudeness any other student indulging in rowdy or indisciplined activities which causes or likely to cause annoyance, hardship or psychological harm or to raise fear of apprehension thereof in a fresher or a junior student or asking the students to do any act or perform something which such students will not do in the ordinary course and which has the effect of causing or generating a sense of shame or embarrassment so as to adversely affect the physique or psyche of a fresher or a junior student”.

It is very clear from the above definition that the apex court has taken into consideration all kinds of acts faced by a fresher or a junior while subjected to ragging by the seniors, but a very paradoxical situation is that it still persists despite of all the rules, regulations and directives of courts and authorities concerned. None could claim to have stopped it 100%

                                                                  Ragging has become a menace and a cause of fear and shock not only for a fresher but to his parents too who are sending their loved ones for pursuing higher education by investing a lot of hard earned money. Many intellectual youth have become the victims of ragging, some have suffered nervous breakdown, some left the institutes, some committed suicide and some were murdered brutally by their seniors.

 The most highlighted case in this regard took place in 1986 when a medical student of Annamalai University in Tamil Nadu was brutally murdered by his senior only because he refused to do whatever was asked to be done.

A recent example of the menace took place in Banaras Hindu University, commerce department where 3 students out of which 1 was physically challenged were subjected to sexual abuse and exploitation in the name of ragging. The dean however had to resign afterwards, but the incident very clearly comes out with the truth that universities and colleges have failed to stop the menace upto some extent. Another important agenda/point to be pondered over is the cultural degradation of the students. Such kind of an act brings into limelight the situation persisting in the homes of such students.

                                                                      According to me the parents are also no less responsible for the situation. Only those students can get into these kind of heinous practices who are not taught the moral and ethical values and who are not aware of love and affection towards others.

How can someone ragg another student even when he had to face the similar kind of situation and problems the previous year?

This shows their mindset. Either they forget the way they were treated and the pains which they suffered or they are certainly of diyonisian nature who enjoy harming others. Whatever the truth is, but the fact is that the students are being ragged continuously. Though the supreme court has issued very strict and stringent laws and guidelines to curb the menace yet a point to ponder over is –

Why do few students resort to such socially unacceptable behaviour and don’t understand the problem of their own juniors?

Have they become totally inhumane?

A serious thought to above question comes out with a fault in the existing education system as well. The present education system is intended to create intelligentsia, but they absolutely lack the moral and ethical values. No one teaches their students moral and behavioural values. There is no place for ethics in our education system. Results thus have become meaningless. Teachers also have failed to cultivate a good citizen in such students. Academic qualification alone is of no value because it does not teach the students to share the problems of others and to spread love to all.

Being decisive, I think that to stop the menace of ragging it is necessary to inculcate the importance of good character, importance of love and affection towards their juniors and fellow beings. Only then we will be successful in stopping the menace in its true sense.

It becomes important to quote the following words of great thinker which I think would arise a feeling of shame in those students who indulge themselves in such heinous practices.

If money is lost, nothing is lost.

If health is lost, something is lost.

If character is lost, everything is lost.

       

Shantanu Mishra

Sem 3^rd

B.A.M.S

University of Allahabad                

Eid-a Sterling Festival!

India is a land of diverse religions, cultures and traditions. Many festival are celebrated in India like Holi, Diwali, Christmas, Lohri, Pongal etc And eid is one of them.

Eid is the festival of Muslims. The word “EID” appears in Qur’an, meaning “Solemn festival”. Muslims celebrate two eid. One is “Eid-ul-fitr” and another is “Eid-Al-Adha”

Muslims believe that Prophet Muhammad was visited many times by Jibril who taught him the holy knowledge of verses. This sacred knowledge consist of the code of conduct that Allah want his people to maintain of earth. It is inscribed in verses which are completed in the holy Qur’an, the most sacred book in Islam.

 

It is said that the sacred knowledge was revealed to Muhammad during the month of Ramadan. As a mark of respect to Allah and show gratitude to him for the true knowledge that he gifted to his sons and daughters, the Prophet ask his followers to pass the month of Ramadan in fasting, prayers and other austerities and end the month long non indulgence with festive celebrations. This is how Eid-Ul-Fitr was started.

Eid-Ul-Fitr is the biggest festival of Muslims. On this occasion people buy new clothes, decorate their houses and prepare variety of Sewai. Sewai is the special dish which is prepared by everyone. It is forbidden to fast on the day of Eid. They go to mosque to offer Eid namaz. It is sunnah that the Sadaqat-Ul-Fitr, an obligatory charity is paid to the poor and the needy before performing the Eid prayers by all those adult muslims who are required to pay Zakat. People visit each other house and great each other by formal embrace. Eidis are frequently given to children and immediate relatives.

The festival gives the message of peace, equality, brotherhood and brings oneself back to the normal course of life after a long month of fast.

Eid-Al-Adha is the latter of the two Eid festivals celebrated by Muslims. Eid-al-Adha celebrations start after the Hajj. The date is approximately 70 days after the end of month of Ramadan.

Greater Eid is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide to commemorate the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son Ishmael as an act of obedience to God, before God intervened to provide him with a ram to sacrifice instead and from that particular day it has become customary to sacrifice cattle’s.

Animal to be sacrificed should be approved by Sharia that it has to be one of the cattle. The animal to be sacrificed should have reached required age and is free from any obvious defect.

The sacrificed meat is divided into three equal parts to be distributed to others. The family retains one third of the share, another one third is given to relatives, friends and neighbors. And the remaining one third gave to the poor and needy.

Mariyam Sohail

Student

 University of Allahabad   

Children’s Day!!

Children’s Day is here again and children ready to celebrate their day with great fervor and felicity.14 November is birthday of the first Prime Minister of India, Pt Jawaharlal Nehru. His love for children made him Chacha Nehru and his birthday as “Children’s Day”.

“Children’s Day” reminds me of sweet memories of my childhood days. Children’s Day for me was all about celebrations, gifts and lots of fun. This is what Children aspect on their day a special treatment indeed. “Children’s are innocence and small gestures make them happy……..” well this was thing of past, today 21^st century children are different. They are smart, witty, focused and ambitious. They are techno lovers. They are with the pace of the world. They are all-rounder.

In a research done by Dr Iti Tiwari, a sociologist, most of children want to do something different in their life, they love experimenting. They are more focused in their studies and love spending their life in doing interesting activities. They are full of new ideas and zeal to do something. Its good that children are with the pace of the world. They are technology freak they can handle most complex device. Even a child lock feature in television sets are better operated by children than their parents. Also such cleverness before time gives a pave to all sorts of nefarious activities.

 

So they are alarming question, Are our children loosing their innocence and not able to enjoy the ease of childhood??? If the answer is Yes it’s the time to act.

Children are always eager to learn and if they are molded in an efficient manner and proper surrounding they will turn into most responsible and intelligent youth of nation. Running fast so as to catch everything around you is not bad but its equally important to be alert and not stumble cause it will shatter everything you have gathered. Its responsibility of elders to provide such upbringing and environment to children that their innocence is not lost! Only then Children’s Day will have its relevance. 

Richa Tiwari

Student

 University of Allahabad         

Women are the contour of Progress!!

Women in India have no privilege and even not treated equivalent as men. Our country is one of the emerging super powers and is also counted in the list of advancing nations of the world. Women are half the population of our state hence no further development can take place without their involvement.

 

I will not be off beam to articulate that women are at this instant in different fields like Science & Technology, Army and several others. But very extraordinary women ascend as men do not covet women to go at the forefront of them, instead they yearn for women to serve them and gaze after the household so that they can be superior to women.

It is a very somber predicament that subsequent to so many years of Independence the attitude of Society towards women has not distorted in our realm. Even then India is becoming sophisticated in each and every field production of Nuclear Weapons and adopting eastern ethnicity but devoid of encroachment and involvement of women this development will not outrival if we are contented then we are in a mistake. We can’t develop suitably till the women in our country are not treated by the same token to men, till women get identical rights reminiscent of men. Even nowadays when malevolence practices like Sati System are banned we hear cases every now and then on one hand. And on the other hand evils like female infanticide and dowry continues in the society. That is the reason why girl child is considered as encumber for her parents and her birth is seldom rejoiced.

The bigotry between a girl and a boy starts from the birth in nutrition, education and freedom. As more than half of the populace of our countryside lives in pastoral areas. The boys in bucolic areas are given education but not girls. Girls don’t acquire alike sovereignty so they are illiterate and remain toward the back in the course of out their lives and are also considered mediocre to boys.

In our society girls are strained to amend their surnames after marriage. Even the inventive identity of the individual lass is also lost from which the humankind can identify her. She is not even given share in the parental property. Women play an important role in the society she gives birth to the children and plays roles of mother, sister, daughter and wife.

If any entity asks the question to our selves that women are treated uniformly to men the answer will be no only. The alacrity of development can only outclass if discrimination between a girl and a boy stops. And both are been treated equally.

This so called unfairness and discrimination should be wiped out from our mind and society. If this rung is not attained then it can indubitably hinder the development process of our country. Government in last decade have taken numerous steps like Free education for girls so that they can progress at the forefront. Some days in the past reservation bill for the women in parliament has been passed in the upper house of the parliament. It is an tremendous tread taken in the elevation of women. We all as an Indians should stop discriminating a boy and a girl. As someone immense has precisely said

”The first step towards solving a problem is to begin”.

 

Mariyam Sohail

Student

University of Allahabad           

Precise Move!!

After ten minutes of departure of Barack Obama-President United States of America congress higher authority taken the accurate rung and made others stunned. Maharshtra Chief Minister Ashok Chauhan was thrown out of the pose. First of all he himself requested High officials of his Party his longing of resignation. Then after some point of time he bestows his resignation to the Governor of Maharastra.

Not merely Chauhan Congress authorized procure one more astonishing rung throwing Suresh Kalmadi –man who showed the world how much corruption can be placed in India out of Secretary post of Parliament Committee. At the time when assessments are being done on these two issues Congress Authorities stir are laudable. The grounds why Congress taken these stepladders is very lucid it has tried to Damage Control for the reason that Opposition don’t make ruckus in the Parliament. 

At the time when assessments are being done on these two issues Congress Authorities stir are laudable. The grounds why Congress taken these stepladders is very lucid it has tried to Damage Control for the reason that Opposition don’t make ruckus in the Parliament.

Now by hook or crook Congress is forcing Telecom Minister A Raja to walk out. After the C.A.G report which has been leaked and showed that the 3G spectrum Scam is approximately of 1.7 Lakh Crore. After Jailalita obtainable Center prop up devoid of any arrangement, if Raja resigns the heaviness on Raja and Karunanidhi has been doubled.

In parliament the interior hearsay was that on the birth date of Sonia Gandhi in decambers Jailalita might proffer the friendship gesticulation from her aside. The in attendance offering shows that Jailalita will not linger undeniably she will propose only when the subject is smoldering day by day. Talking about Karunanidi it seems that his tread is varying and right at the present he is going through the Report. From the commencement only when speculations are being put frontward on Raja he has full fledgy supported the Telecom Minister.

In point of fact Karunanidi is being pressurized by his possess party members also to throw Raja out of center. All his family members including Alagiri,Stalin,Dayanidhi Maran all have desired to ask Raja to give up his job. Indeed the first time when 3G scam came into limelight then only Prime Minister sought to prohibit Raja from his council of Ministers. This point in time when U.P.A re elected Prime Minister doesn’t wanted Raja in his cabinet but tribulations and stipulation of Coalition Government are like that only.

In spite of shore up presented by Jailalita Congress wants to pressurize Karunadhi to pose Raja to leave his job. The reason for this footstep is also very comprehensible in these point of years DMK has showed more bearing than AIDMK to Congress. Ignoring the actuality that bearing in mind the State election in TamilNaidu Jailalita has became more illustrious in the midst of the populace. But Congress has credited Center more than State. Congress also feels that might be if Mamata Bannerjee comes in power in West Bengal and she takes shore up back it doesn’t covet his stipulation like Atal Bihari Vajpaye in 1998 when Mamata Bannerjee and jailaita both back snapped and government was fallen before an year.

Congress also knows that making Raja Minister has not traumatized its illustration in obverse of populace. The only predicament U.P.A had is it has specified one raison d'être to opposition to make a commotion. Opposition has desired to investigate the issues with Joint Parliamentary Committee {J.P.C}. Supreme Court is also discovering out the reality and Raja had to move out if in finding something predicament comes out. If Raja resigns that will errand U.P.A only. By this move only Congress image would have an increase after the Commonwealth and Adarsh Society Scam damage. Making Priviraj Chauhan Chief Minister of Maharastra is an additional affirmative dot towards U.P.A damaged image.

Because of Bo force Scam in preceding ten years Corruption became a political issue. That a great deal imperative that Left and South both amalgamated to make a commanding opposition in 1989.

Rajiv Gandhi with 415 elected members were set aside of government. But bearing in mind the present set-up we can utter that Corruption is not now a poignant issue in commoners.

Prateek Pathak

Student

University of Allahabad   

A schema for Obama !!!

R

ecently my mentor Dhananjay Chopra asked that it is justified that Prime Minister of the biggest democracy of the world welcomed President of United States of America on Airport? I thought for couple of seconds and articulated yes it is. But discussing on the same issue to my close pal shaljm,she said that a nation which has detriment existence of so scores of populace of loads of nations have their own pity motive for impending our nation.

Indians now know what Americans have known for long: that President Barack Obama is a man high on oratory but low an actual deliverance. Therefore, his admittance newly in an interview to PTI that he may not be able to abide by the expectations of his Indian hosts comes as no surprise.

We have optimism for a new and passive America," said US President Barack Obama in his first presidential speech after winning the election 2 years ago. He had mentioned Gandhi and India in the same vein. His touch down in Mumbai on Deepavali may not be figurative of a new light in Indo-US relations, but yes, there is hope.

He was the gulp of air of fresh air that would change America and the world. He raised a slogan that echo across the globe, millions joined him and in accord chanted, "Yes we can." But governments do not run on optimism and fresh air. Two years into Barack Obama's presidency, America and the world are discovering that fine public speaking does not guarantee a fine presidency.

Barack Obama is culpable of opting the easy path over the right path on more occasion than one. The last minute decision to leave Amritsar out of the President's circuit is fuelled by fear of domestic political corollary.

The litmus ordeal for Obama's authenticity will be whether he uses the prospect to deliberately endorse India's candidature as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. So far the Americans have said the right things about India's legitimate claims to a spot in the lingering UNSC, but no assurance have been put down .

US military aid to Pakistan is a major fillet of disputation for India. Weapon systems like the Harpoon Anti-Ship missiles, P3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft or the advanced AN/TPS-77 radar system that the US is advertising to Pakistan have very partial use in counter-revolution operations and are far more useful in a conformist military quarrel, most likely to be used against India.

 

The recent bad blood over America not sharing the name of terror functioning David Headley with India ahead of or instantaneously after 26/11 has shown that there is still a reliance debit that exists between the two countries.

While both sides will externally endeavor to downplay suspicions, America's disinclination to share precise information on Headley has exposed that while it is prepared to get ahead of most time susceptible information to India, it is not above holding back in a row that may blow America's war in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region.

Another set of people are keenly observing the advancement Obama might make in terms of garnering benefits for American firms dealing in nuclear facilities. The question is why shouldn't an American President push his agenda? It was Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's coerce and urging that resulted in the much peddle nuclear deal between the two nations. It was the India government, which was keen on making all concessions for a formal entry into the haloed nuclear club.

Bhopal gas tragedy, the failure of Dabhol power project, use of US made artillery-locating radars used by Pakistan during Kargil, an eye opener?

It's a different matter that we never control our utilization, our market and our resources to garner benefits for ourselves and like cry babies, look for support.  When we can invest in numerous international firms, buy them like apples, why can't we determine our own foreign policy initiatives and secure our interests like China? Certainly we can and hopefully we shall.

In fact, Obama was in India to take something: guidelines for American companies so that he can knock employment back home. It is a snooping fact that Obama needs both Pakistan and India, the first for war and the second for jobs. There are no analogous tensions when Obama deals with China, since China is happy to see a stronger Pakistan act as a military counterweight to India. We are in the middle, not quite caught in a squeeze; but sometimes the diffe.

 

Let us accept it that in a long time we are considering a politician speaking from his heart. Sincerity was writ all over. And i am sure he is really inspired by Mahatma, Martin Luther King and other great souls. He was plainspoken in quoting Tagore .His excerpts from Swami Vivekananda exposed is overall understanding. He has very rightly reminded us that responsibility and precise go together. He has very accurately chosen to be blunt in the Parliament. I cannot diverge with him. Our M. P's clamor for their rights; have they ever notion about their errands. Gandhi has been totally elapsed in the parliament and as such no politician can be probable to be proud when talking about Gandhi.

Prateek Pathak

Student

B.A in Media Studies

University of Allahabad

NAXALISM

Naxalism in the past few years has emerged as one of the most important issues of national internal security threat. It is not more than 8-10 years or so that the naxalism factor manifested itself in the Indian political scene drastically. As I had mentioned in my first article that PM Manmohan Singh himself confessed the problem of naxalism as the biggest threat to Indian democracy but later on could not suggest a solution or a way of sorting out the issue. Meetings are done, reports are prepared, journal are issued in public and all other formalities are done just to make a fool out of the public.

 How can the government step aside of their responsibilities to confirm the security of its nation and citizens? It seems that the government is motivated more financially rather than democratically. Their only aim is to remain in power, that’s it. I  am sorry to say this, but its an unwanted and hard to digest truth for the government. It is not only the government who is at fault in this regard. We also are no less accountable for the prevailing situation and the lackadaisical approach of the government. No question are raised, no agendas are put up, nothing. ‘If I am not getting affected, why shall I interfere’ kind of attitude of the public further deteriorates the situation and as such the whole process is repeated if some accident takes place somewhere, someday.

It is said in media that ‘to be popular you have to remain in controversies’ and thus how could some of our politicians miss the golden opportunity such as these to come in limelight. One can easily imagine the power of the naxal groups when they killed 76 CRPF jawans in protest against home minister P. Chidambaram’s visit to dantewada.

A couple of months ago near about 80 trucks full of explosives were found missing out of which only 10 or 11 were ultimately found. It is supposed (remember- it is still supposed and there is no conformity) that these trucks are now with some naxal group. The results thus could be very devastating & destructive. We must try to learn something from countries like U.S.A. Forget States, take the example of neighbouring country Sri Lanka. It took not more than 5 days of military operation to wipe out the most dangerous terrorist organisation LTTE (according to U.N.O.).

 

The same LTTE which was responsible for the death of one of the most dynamic prime ministers India has ever witnessed Mr. Rajiv Gandhi.

My motive behind creating this background is to raise a question and seek answer from the readers of this article and the public in general.

How far is all this going to continue?

Are we bound to live like this?

What shall be our role in doing away with the issue?

What has the government been doing till now and what do we expect it to do in future?

The answer to these questions according to me lies in some other questions which needs to be answered urgently.

Who are naxalites and whom do they represent?

What do they want?

Is it possible to wipe them out without accepting their demands?

If not, what is the alternative?

However I leave it entirely upto the government to decide the solutions to the issue as they are more responsible for this situation. But what I personally feel is that till now governments role has been poor and surprisingly it seems that they want this kind of situation to persist. Only God and they themselves know the reason behind this, but one thing is for sure- if we don’t initiate it from our side, the government would never intervene in between.

With this I would like to bring an end, rather open the discussion for all to participate, suggest their views and opinions in this regard.

Shantanu Mishra

Student 3^rd Sem

Centre of Media Studies

University of Allahabad