Somnath ‘Dada’ must go.

Update: July16,2008. 10AM.

[...This came amid reports that Chatterjee had written a letter to CPM general secretary Prakash Karat, indicating his unwillingness to resign and his inability to vote along with the BJP during the July 22 trust vote....]

Indian Express.

“Will not vote along with BJP…”, imputed to Dada.

If it is true, then for the very ‘same reason’ he should resign with out a second delay.

“Speaker is above politics”, is what is his refrain contradicted by clinging on to his seat, which ‘HE’ thinks is ‘Supreme Most’. But by saying/writing/ or even being accused of being saying so as above ( as being reported by a Secular and Liberal TV channel IBN) … does not at all inspire any confidence in his being ‘impartial’ .

Dada, in these past four years has threatened to resign at the drop of hat and as a matter of fact ‘lamented for being‘ Speaker’; too often he expressed his desire to be just an MP. Live on TV – please check with the Lok Sabha archive.His reluctance to put in his papers has put the party CPI (M) he belongs to, contested on their ticket and elected too – in a funny situation akin to like a ‘chew gum in hair’.  Well, Debbrata Vishwas has a point that Som Dada is an MP first then a Speaker.

If Dada still argues-as he is arguing; rightly though -that Speaker’s post is ‘supposedly’ apolitical and impartial and above party politics, indeed it should be so, so be it. But then his this above ‘sentiments’  (if true) proves it otherwise. In any case, his conduct had never been ‘an evidence’ of that. Swapan Dass Gupta, Ronit sen (head less chicken fame..chuckle J…how apt) or even Subash Kashyap were in his line of fire for ‘alleged’ insult to an institution he presides over!

If tomorrow, I too am ‘summoned’ to be reprimanded for writing this, do not be surprised but I will be only too glad. Period.

Sorry for digression, coming back to the ‘bias’ as this video news report reflects…

But then Dear Dada, BJP happens to be the second largest party in Lok Sabha (DULY elected representatives through ‘Democratic process’ by the people of India)!

Perhaps, Mr. Speaker is only betraying his ‘partisan’ and ‘prejudiced’ attitude.

If only Dada do really believe in that the post of Speaker is above party politics and Speaker should be neutral to all the parties, his this assertion is highly unbecoming and objectionable.

If at all Dada is so ‘allergic’ of being seen with BJP, he should resign first from Lok Sabha as BJP (elected members) too sit there, he should then immediately migrate to some other country as here many ‘idiots‘ who still and will vote for BJP.

Why not DADA declare all BJP members and their ‘millions’ of supporters as persona non-grate and hang them by the nearest tree?

Dada is clinging on for some months more? Or … lest I am accused of something, I stop short.

DADA, please do take your call for ‘No God’ sake and resign.

Be assured, you will not be missed, SIR.

Happy Retirement. May you live long and healthily to write your memoirs. I promise to read if sent a complimentary copy.

Till then, Bye Bye.

PI.

Uffffff……..by God!

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A Prudent Option For The President

A Prudent Option For The People’s President?

Our honorable “PARLIAMENTARIANS” have again cleared the controversial Office of Profit Bill despite the President’s advice/caution.

The Bill, as it is, is against the very nature and spirit of the Consititution, worst is the way it has been pushed again. These worthy are behaving as if they have some divine right to do what ever they wish to save the skin of their fellow travelers. This move is nothing but an arrogant show of power. This is to tell the entire constitutional bodies that “We are Supreme” do not mess with us. Message is clear any law, morality, responsibility, accountability are for you, lesser mortals, we are the chosen people and these words mean nothing to us. This is an audacious move to impose their authority and all this is being done in the name of US, We the people of India. As a concerned citizen this is the nightmare I always dreaded.

Is this what is being called as “Peoples Democracy”? I have been cautioning for long that a day will come when immunity is granted to MP/MLAs for crimes like rape/murder etc. should the govt. of the day is threatened with loosing power. Who and How will they be stopped? Honorable Speaker Sir is, rightly, concerned about the dignity of the house yet we have not heard his “considerate opinion” on the subject till date. Madame Sonia Mata Ji…oops, sorry Sonia Gandhi, such a “TYAG MOORTI”(twice, not once she has shown the world how to tyag, you folks remember?)Cannot convince all these popular leaders (who stand to loose seats) are beyond my comprehension. I am equally baffled by the insistence of these (could have been)’s concern about not facing the electorate again. The fictitious argument forwarded is that nation cannot beer the expenses of reelections. May I ask when Sonia Mata Ji, in her TYAG EPISODE No.2, could force Amethi people back in to polling booths then why the others are chickening out? And if this is to save us from “communal” Govt., then God Help Us.

ALAS! This will not happen! After all I am talking about, you all know, WHAT and WHO.

That leaves us at your doorsteps MR. PRESIDENT.

I am no Constitutional expert neither I claim to be a self righteous, moralistic, maroon nor I posses the right (or left) credentials to be called an “intellectual” and, yes, by no means I am associated with RSS or BJP, am a simple man who pays taxes in time and in full. Celebrate when India wins, Seethe in anger (Often impotent rage) when my fellow countrymen, women and children are blown in to pieces.

If you want to know me then let me name myself as “MUSSIDI LAL”. Period…

His Excellency, The President of India, Sir may I humbly request you to choose an option which is purely in your hands, and that is to RESIGN GRACEFULLY WITH OUT SIGNING THIS BILL. Be mindful of the following reasons…
. Respected Sir your term ends by another 12 months.
. You offended Sonia by not swearing her as Pm and she had to do “Tyag”. Congressmen/women are very unforgiving when it comes to the “FAMILY”, Sir you might not know the fate of Kesri and Narsimha Rao.
. This Government shall not reelect you for the second term.
. You were opposed when you were chosen to head us as The President, by the left and they are unfortunately/fortunately are the main protagonists.
. Respected Sir, this country needs more Kalams Like you and we all fear loosing an ICON as great as you. (Excuse me, if I go over board). You have been so humble and intelligent and we all, WE THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, admire, look forward to you as a source of inspiration. Which is indisputably, you deserve Sir. Please do not be a party to this fraud on the nation. We all, even a small kid in class 2nd, know your constraints as per constitution; still you can exercise the option you have.

Respected Sir it is neither escapism nor defeatism, it is beating the system as I understand from my humble knowledge of management.

This is the one weapon, if used, shall be the great service to the nation, which is called INDIA. And the whole nation shall, forever be indebted to Dr.Kalam as THE PRESEDINT OF INDIA, who delivered us from this malaise forever.

Respected Sir,
It is your privilege to exercise the power, discretion of right or wrong and as stated above this is just my humble opinion or the option I would have opted for, given the situation you are in, nevertheless, in humble opinion I believe that you still have an option.

With Very Warm Regards,
Prudent Indian

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Supremacy of Parliament?

Supremacy of Parliament, YES. Of Parliamentarian’s, NO.

For the past two years or so a phrase has been used more often than not, that “Parliament is Supreme”. Supreme yes yet Supreme Most, NO. Is that what is needed to be told to our “Honorable” parliamentarians and the Honorable Speaker Sir?
Each and every time a question is raised about the validity of a law, is crushed saying, “Parliament is Supreme”. The honorable Speaker Sir saying, “Parliament is Supreme”, rejects (rather refused to accept) a notice by the Supreme Court. An act is passed first in Mumbai and followed by Delhi making all the illegal constructions legal, all in the name of “We are legislators and we have a right to make, amend law”, inspite of Supreme Court thinking otherwise. The Government pushes a law, which is ostensibly an act of saving few individuals (office of profit), again saying, “We are legislators and we have a right to make, amend law, as we please (to please Madame, most of the times)”, Let His Excellency Mr. President agree or not (damn we care)”.” We have got the mandate to rule” goes the rhetoric and we shall force the President or Supreme Court to mend their ways/views since we (I, for you discern:” WHO”) have got the mandate. Of Course, 20% seats and regional parties supporting us-though different agendas- are numerically more than others. A numerical democracy, than a real democracy. A democracy that equates donkey with a horse. A democracy that means any body elected and thus empowered shall be the “MALLIK” of our destiny. And we talk about “Mandate”, whose mandate and who gave it? Did any one party asked votes claiming they will defy the President or saying will make a law where a law abiding citizen will be pushed aside since he/she paid bills or taxes on time and in full and all those who evaded taxes shall be exempted or excused just because they vote in a particular fashion.
I am all for democracy, as long as it is not Numerocracy, as it is being practiced.
What we all have been hearing is that some one got the mandate to “RULE” us and she “SACRIFICED”. Question1.If indeed then why she abdicated her duty? Ouestion2 If She is so enlightned, as she has been projected, then why she didn’t take the responsibility to govern?
Excuse me if I am drifting away from the real issue which is,” Is Parliament Supreme”? Ideally it should be. But is it? I have my doubts.
Few hypothetical questions, necessarily not impossible.
-What if Parliament passes a law, should the govt. feel threatened of loosing power by disqualification of some, rape as a legitimate act of MP’S? Since “Parliament is Supreme”.
-What if Parliament passes a law claiming that speaking against the Govt. is tantamount to being a traitor, hence hanged, since they passed a law?
-What if in the infinite wisdom of our “Selected” representatives we all who are questioning, and God willing Shall always be questioning, declared as Persona-Non granta, since theses parliamentarians are “Supreme”?
By the way, may I ask, who gave them this supremacy? You, any another or me? Had they asked us that they would go and defy the SC? Or asked us to go against the wishes of President? Were any body asked for compromising the security of our children and self? Or did they ask you to vote for them since they believe that they alone have the exclusive right to decide who shall be the makers of our destiny by their doings or undoings? Did any body vote for this govt. or voted against the incumbent govt. then? What is a mandate? For whom? Against whom? And finally for what? Are the questions needs to be answered and answered forthwith.
Just because a govt. is in power by accident does not necessarily mean that they have got the license to rule or ruin the nation, which in any case is much bigger than some or few individuals.
Much as I want to hesitatingly concede that Parliament is “Supreme” yet have lost the confidence in the system.
Post me if you agree or disagree.
Regards,
Prudent Indian

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