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'Is ridiculing Hinduism secularism?'
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Is ridiculing Hinduism secularism?
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999 13:20:12 -0700 If this is the culture of the saffron brigade -- filthy-mouthed, low-brow and viciously vindictive and personal -- then Indian politics and culture in general is going to take a nose-dive if they come back to power. Has Sonia Gandhi ever viciously attacked her opponents in this manner? Good manners and cultured behavior are obviously not the hallmarks of the self-proclaimed defenders of Indian culture. S Roy Chowdhury
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999 20:53:06 EDT This is one the best articles I have ever read. Everybody should read it to know the truth. May be it should be syndicated around the world. Information that has been hidden from the Indian public should be read by all. Dharmendra Sharma
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999 18:07:36 EDT I think Mr Sanghvi would do a noble service by focussing on why Sonia Gandhi should not be the PM of the Republic of India. She does not have the basic intellect to analyse issues. Lack of education, an aloof elitist life, lack of in-depth knowledge of any of the burning issues of the day, poor command over Hindi are good enough reason for her not to become PM. I think Indian journalists can do a great service to this nation by reporting what is good for the country, even if that shows them in a biased light, so that India can progress. We don't need more politicians of the Rabri, Sonia, Mamta, Mayawati, Jayalalitha ilk. Save India, do not promote the causes of these politicians by reporting about them. If only getting married into the Nehru family is the criteria, then we had better prepare our children to vote for Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka, and probably Laloo's offsprings. Help India, Mr Sanghvi.
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Thu, 26 Aug 1999 12:53:00 -0400 There is a proverb: Bakare Ki Amma Kab Tak Khair Manayegi. It is true with Sonia Gandhi. She may well provide few stage managed shows along with friendly/paid journalists on Star Plus. She may also give interviews to N Ram, Kuldeep Nayar, Dileep Padgaonkar, as it is well known that these people have loyalty to a Leftist ideology and they will be ever ready to cover the truth if that goes against the BJP. But ultimately, the truth of Sonia Gandhi's ignorance will prevail because: Jab kuwen me kuch nahin to bucket me kya paani ayega? If that truth comes out delayed, it will harm India much more. Mukund M Kute
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Thu, 26 Aug 1999 12:28:48 -0700 'How in hell has Sonia been allowed to get away without giving a single interview?' is very good. I left India more than five years ago and reading Indian news is my daily habit. So far, I rarely find an article like this one. Thumbs up to you guys for having such writers. I think reform in India (badly needed) comes by people like Krishna Prasad. Hats off! Sidda
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Thu, 26 Aug 1999 12:46:40 -0700 Very well written article with thought-provoking questions but nobody will answer them. We Indians like to ape Western countries, especially USA, so why can't we have an open debate on national television between Atalji and Soniaji on the essential issues facing the country? This way at least the educated class can make up their minds on their next national leader. The other day I read a respected Congress leader saying Soniaji has enough political experience because she's been in the Gandhi household for several years. By the same logic, is their present cook also qualified to hold the highest office in India? But then again this is India wherein "kuch be chalta hai"? Anyway, you folks in the media -- keep trying. I wish and pray the best for my motherland. Nathan
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Thu, 26 Aug 1999 16:31:57 -0700 Dear Krishna Prasad, I like your style and fluency. I like especially your open questions in the recent articles. All journalists should have your good qualities. When it comes to investigation or criticism, one should call a spade a spade. Just find the facts and publish them without any fear. I have observed many journalists who support/defend a particular political party (or at least are influenced by the ideologies of a political party). This is very reflected in their columns/articles. I like the way you exposed how Sonia is avoiding the press consistently. You are the only person who has expressed candid criticism for all political parties/leaders. This is highly laudable. But I like the approach of Arvind Lavakere. He is certain the BJP is better compared to the rest. That's why he makes the effort to highlight the good deeds of the BJP. But at the same time, he never hesitates to criticise the BJP for its lapses. In this way, he is offering constructive criticism to the BJP also. I hope our scribes will follow the trend set by people like you, Arvind and Pritish Nandy. Satyam Valluru
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Fri, 27 Aug 1999 09:19:52 -0400 I have always wondered why the Indian Press in spite of vast resources always uses euphemisms like "sources close to etc' when they can probe and give answers. What we need in a democratic press is good investigative journalism in addition to the usual news etc being published. In the case of Sonia Gandhi, Congress sources always refer that she met Rajiv at Cambridge implying thereby that she was a student there. But, was she? Did she graduate from there? What is her educational background? In fact what is her family background? The Indian public and the world at large has to know more about her since she aspires to be the leader of the world's largest democracy! Ven Hari
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999 21:14:11 EDT Indeed! However, the hiatus will damage Sunil Dutt's cause. I am not sure whether this interview is in contravention to the EC mandate. If so, then action is needed by the Commission on the matter. If not, then I see no reason why other candidates cannot air their views. One fundamental thing that I noticed from the interview is Sunil Dutt's past efforts etc. Those are now gone and they are history! The question is what is his new vision of India? Being on the Congress bandwagon, in itself, is a drawback! With the imagery of the EC's treatment of Bal Thackeray will be another factor, and I am afraid I do not see how Sunil Dutt will take his constituency through the ballot. If he does, good luck to him! Ramesh Kapoor
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Sun, 29 Aug 1999 12:24:26 -0400 Great article! I am doing my Ph D in USA. I have suffered because of Jayalalitha. I did my +2 at Ramakrishna School, Chingleput. My house is at Madurantakam. I used to go to Chingleput daily by bus every day in 1991-1993. We had a farewell party in March 1993. Guys please believe me, "Jaya" was supposed to go by car that evening at 7 pm through the GST road. So the traffic between Madurantakam and Chingleput was blocked that day (even in the morning). I took an alternative route to Tirukalikundram and reached Chingleput. But I was late and the party was over. I can never forget that. As Vanaja says, people in villages don't know what's happening. I used to visit Madras every year (I stay in Madras for a month). In the last 20 years Madurantakam (which is actually a town not even a village) hasn't grown even 0.0001% compared to Madras's growth. These politicians will do things only in the cities, as they know people living in cities cannot be cheated. But in villages, they don't do anything. They come only before election. We need a Chandrababu Naidu for every state in India. Venkat
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Tue, 31 Aug 1999 12:29:36 -0400
From:
"Sundara R Vardhan (cont)" <svardhan@ccd.harris.com>
Subject:
'Is ridiculing a widow Hindutva?'
Dear Shri S M Krishna,
Is ridiculing Hinduism secularism? Is ridiculing Hindus secularism?
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Tue, 31 Aug 1999 11:33:45 -0500
Ridiculing "widowhood" is certainly not acceptable. The word "ridicule"
itself is putting words into the BJP's mouth. My point is only this.
Criticise/censure a person if they do something unacceptable. But
please don't stop criticising if the person suddenly becomes a widow
tomorrow and keeps on making the same mistakes. Being a widow does not
entitle one to special rights in running the country.
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Tue, 31 Aug 1999 09:58:09 -0700 (PDT)
Besides producing two more people to add to the population of India, I
can remember one more thing that Sonia Gandhi achieved. She connived to
bring down the ruling government without having a viable alternative in
place. That was very irresponsible behaviour.
Besides that, I don't know of any way in which she has affected any
public policy or contributed anything. A person of such inexperience
should not be allowed to run for the top post. George Fernandes spoke the truth on this issue, whether it was
politically correct or not.
Ranjeet
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