Violance in schools

Violance in schools is increasing every day. Today's newspapers carry the tale of a girl student, Dimpy Mitra, who was killed in a fall from third floor of Father Agnel School. Another story relates to Chandan Bhagat, a student of class XII at Raisina Public School, who was allegedly beaten up by the Principal with a rod. Whatever may be the reasons, whoever may be at fault, the result is death in one case and injury in the other. Are these schools, "nurseries of peace", as educational institutions have been viewed in the position paper of the National Curriculum Framework 2005. The paper has categorically stated "The school atmosphere must be kept free from violance of every kind, This includes ... violance disguised as discipline".

Who will correct this inhuman situation in schools? Arjun Singh, HRD minister? No, he is too busy in pushing 27 % reservation for OBC students in IITs, IIMs and universities. Mr.Man Mohan Singh? No, he is too busy in keeping his criminal colleagues in the cabinet together to prevent BJP coming to power.

Restricting right to vote!!

Constitution of my country gives me right to vote to elect my representative to State Assemblies and Parliament. But in my constituency my right to vote has been restricted. Under the negative instrument of reservation, my constituency has been reserved for SC candidates. This has restricted my choice. With this reservation, I have to elect a representative from SC community only. This is wrong. I want my right back.

Negative thinking is an aberration

I have always wondered why people think in a negative manner. Sometime people, seen as role models, also do negative thinking. PM's veiled caveat to the Confedration of Indian Industry (CII) that if the private sector does not accept caste-based job reservations it might have them thrust down its throat by executive fiat. Are we living in a democracy or a dictatorship Mr. PM? Such negative thinking on the part of PM puts him in the category of those politicians who see everything from their vested personal interests and dirty vote-bank politics. There should be some difference between Manmohan Singh and Lalu or Paswan or Arjun and their likes.

Thank God some people think positive

SC commented - "Ours is a secular country. Every community is supposed to behave in a civilized manner". The occasion was the hearing of joint petition of Nizama Bai and her husband Sheikh Ser Mohammad, who uttered 'talaq' in an inebriated condition. Both husband and wife want to live together. But religious leaders are forcing them to live separately as husband has given talaq to the wife, even if it was in an inebriated condition. As per their interpretation of religion these two people can not live together as husband and wife. So they went to court for relief.

SC told the couple that they can live together - "You have a right to live together". To religious leaders and other negative-thinking people of muslim community SC cautioned, "Community should not be allowed to behave in such a manner".

POLICY OF EXCLUSIVNESS

India, as a nation, has adopted a policy of exclusiveness. Though no body will agree that such a policy exists, every citizen, political group, NGO and the government is working for its achievement.

Aa an example, after independence our country adopted a policy of reservation of seats in educational institutions for some select groups for a specified period. With time, politicians discovered the potential of this policy to create new and maintain their existing vote banks. More groups were identified. Many education bills were brought in Parliament to extend the reservation to more groups. Some new education bills are pending. First SCs and STs, then OBCs, then BPL families and any other category specific to a state, such as religious minorities.

I believe that the founding fathers of Indian Constitution had in their mind the concept of inclusiveness of the entire people in national mainstream. But the opportunist politicians have turned this initiative into the instrument of exclusiveness. Today Indian society has more groups than it had on the day of independence, and all these groups are fighting with each other. The negative implications of reservation policy - social, legal, administrative, financial and demographic - are there for everybody to see. But vested interests have undermined the national interests and have turned a blind eye on the realities.

The intent behind reservation was a noble intent but it was not reflected in the mindset of those who made schemes and supervised their implementation. The intent is still valid but needs proper corrections. The mindset has to change. The policy of reservation should be replaced by the policy of empowerment. It should be need based and should not be limited to select groups. It should be open to all disadvantaged people. The proposal of corporates to offer scholarships to disadvantaged people is a welcome step and should be encouraged. Government should not force the private business to follow its ill-thoughtout reservation policy.

India needs a movement of inclusiveness of all and exclusiveness for none.

Memory is too short!!

More than 100 people lost their life in Merrut fire. For few days all newspaper columns and TV news slots were full of this tragedy. Then everybody forgot it and started talking about blasts in Jama Masjid and Srinagar. Politicians visited Merrut and then disappeared. They were doing their duty, and now to attend to elections in five states. Administration underplayed the number of those who died. They were doing their duty. When will we learn? When we will become human beings?

Who is the third General Dyer in Rang De Basanti?

British government could produce only one General Dyer in its more than two hundred years rule over India. But government of Indians, in its just 50 years of rule over India has produced many General Dyers. Profile of such two General Dyers can be seen in Rang De Basanti.

One General Dyer is Raksha Mantri who orders lathi charge on peaceful people, including women and children, who assembled at India Gate to mourn the death of an Air Force officer and to protest the behaviour of Raksha Mantri. Other General Dyer's voice is heard when he orders that he will not like to see any survivors when security forces charged AIR office where some students were present. The face of this General Dyer could not be seen. Who is this General Dyer? I think about him and many faces emerge before my eyes. Any one could have been this General Dyer.

Don't you agree my countrymen?

Misplaced belief, making fool of self!!

Latest in the series - multiple blasts at Srinagar and Delhi's historic Jama Masjid. Killing and injuring innocent people. These criminals are commiting unforgivable crime in the name of religion. No god will tolerate these killings. All human beings are His children. He expects only love from His children. How can He be pleased if one of His child kills another of His child?

The killers, under misplaced belief, think that God will be pleased by these murders. They are wrong. On the day of judgement they will be thrown in to hell. They are making fools of themselves. They, along with those who instigate them, are not Allah's children but shaitans.

People spreading hate in the name of their respective religion are enemies of humanity. They should be isolated by the people who want to live in peace with each other. People should immediately report to security agencies any suspicious character in their locality. Without help of local people terrorists can not operate and survive. Let each of us stop giving any direct or indirect support to the terrorists. It is our country. It is our society. It is our life. Let us protect us.

Think Positive

Out of entire creation only human beings have been favoured by the creator to think . So friends, think and think positive.

Can celebrities kill animals for joy and fun??

As a reaction to imprisonment of Salman Khan for killing a protected animal, a strange comment was made by actor Sunil Shetty. He said that "it looks like celebrities are being targeted'. What does he mean by 'being targeted'. Salman Khan has been found guilty by a court in Rajasthan of killing the animal. He killed it when he was there for shooting of his film. Does Sunil Shetty mean that all this is a drama like their films and nothing has happened?

I have always had a liking for Sunil Shetty but by giving this statement he has lowered his position as a celebrity and also as human being. A celebrity has more responsibility towards society and must lead by example. What Mr. Shetty is trying to convey here? I am of firm opinion that law is equal for all and those who kill for joy and fun should not go unpunished.

QUOTA FOR OBCs

Manmohan Singh's cabinet is about to clear a notification to increase reservation for OBCs in 20 central universities, the IITs and IIMs. The constitution has already been amended for this purpose and no political party is objecting. But India Incorporate is not amused. Let us see what few of them say:

IT czar N R Narayana Murthy has vehemently opposed this move. He says - "I am totally against the quota system in management schools. In my opinion, a better model would be to spend extra money in preparing youth for the selection process". So, India Incorporate should draw out a plan for giving scholarships to the deserving in the needy category.

DU pro-VC is also agitated on this move. He said that this way "one half of the country will be nurtured not on merit but on other considerations". If this quota is introduced, the meritorious students will be denied good education. Concern is being raised that this quota will force a rush to European and US universities. Will it be good for the country?

Narendra Jadhav, RBI Chief Economist, says “Caste does not define how intellectual a person is. Rather it difference in resources and exposure”. What is the solution - Provide them all necessary resources and exposure to bring then on an equal footing for selection process.

Santrupt Misra of Aditya Birla Group HRD says “The government, instead of taking shortcut, to offer them paper degrees minus competence, should focus their attention to better the primary and secondary education in the country… I will always look to merit and never ask for the caste”. Yes, seems to be the right solution.

If government goes with its plans and quota becomes a reality then what sort of social justice will be this? To socially lift some people politicians are ready to pull down other people.

Interestingly this quota issue has again presented a embarrassing situation for PM, Manmohan Singh. People are asking a question - "How could he, a liberaliser with strong support in premier educational institutions like IIMs and IITs, agree with the proposal to reserve half the seats on non-merit considerations?"

To protect his brand image (which has already lost its sheen)he is again taking recourse to his usual gambit to shrug off an uncomfortable decision by saying that he was not aware of it. Arjun Singh says that PM was consulted. Now, who is to be believed? Both are favourites of Sonia Gandhi and derive strength from her.

Spread love, not hate

Riots in Aligarh are a crime against God. God has created us to love and not to hate. Love is a human trait as it flows down from God to human beings. Hate is unnatural. So, fellow human beings, spread love and not hate.

India is a land of various faiths and festivals. If people of one faith start raising objections to celebration of festivals by the people of other faiths then the result will be similar objections when they celebrate their own festivals. Why can't people enjoy all festivals together?

Many precious human lives have been lost. Those who have indulged in these senseless killings have committed crime against God. They all will be punished by Him. There are people who tell them that God will be pleased if they kill people not believing in their God. Dear fello human beings, please don't be misled by these peiople. God will never be happy by these killings.