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| Mahatma Gandhiji's quote. azquotes.com |
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| Indian nethas (politicians) jaagruti.org |
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| Gandhiji on the bill is angry with the netha.twitter.com |
As for our nethas, they have neither time nor clear mind to look upon Gandhiji as a source of inspiration because most of them have problems up to their neck, the serious ones being political scams and corruption charges. over which they lose their sleep. To cap it all, they have obsession with their political revelry within the party ranks who are ready to knock them down like nine pins in the Bowling Alley and replace them. In a stressful, tight political scenario they would rather focus their energy on to save their face, and stature than follow Gandhiji's teachings. The day to day problem of survival within the party and of proving their innocence in corruption charges levelled against them by the opponents will get priority over other things. In the midst of all, they have to do some social service for name sake in their constituencies to keep their image in good shape. Regardless of their political functioning, one factor emerges out: Most of them have scant respect for Gandhiji's simplicity and political morality for which he stood as an example and sacrificed his life.
''There will have to be rigid and iron discipline before we achieve anything great and enduring, and that discipline will not come by mere academic argument and appeal to reason and logic. Discipline is learnt in the school of adversity''................ Mahatma Gandhi
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| Bernard Shaw mazquotes.com |
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| Gandhiji by cartoonist R.K.Laxman. bbc.co.uk |
01. Clashes among caste Hindus and dalits:
Nauseating clashes and enmity among caste Hindus and Dalits across India often initiated by certain politicians to have an edge over the other are too serious a matter. The aspirations of every caste must be addressed to maintain political amity.
02. Coalition Government and horse trading:
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| deccan chronicle,com.pinterest.com |
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| Sharing power is important. artofit.org |
Irregularities in elections and horse trading in the name of alliance among parties to form a coalition government need to be taken care of. This problem crops up when the political party or parties do not get majority to form a government. Though the parties' ideologies are poles apart, the nethas come together on a single platform for a common cause other than taking care of people's welfare. The target here is pelf and political power within their reach. Social welfare, agriculture, etc are relegated to the background.
03. Caste and Election:
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The role of caste comes to the fore during election time and it has become vital to win a contest. Using caste as vote banks and money power to get votes remain unsolved and, at present, no end is in sight. Contestants are chosen for certain constituencies on the basis of a dominating caste living there. Many nethas' clarion call for eradication of caste is meant to get the attention of the voters to improve their self-image. When it comes to implementation of caste equality, they will surpass Harry Houdini's illusion and disappear from the scene. in a jiff.
04. Corruption in Govt. departments:
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Rampant corruption in every thing within the corridors of govt. offices - PDS, hospitals, etc. Nepotism among the some higher-ups is a fact. Whichever directions you turn you will run into corrupt officials to whom dereliction of duty is not a shame.
05. License Raj and Govt. contract work:
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Politics has become a money-spinning business right from construction of roads, bridges, leasing out lands for mining purposes, industrial license, etc. Only members of party in power will grab the contract compromising on quality of work, etc. . Nethas have learned the skill of business men and are good at wheeling and dealing.
06. Scams galore:
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Central and state ministries get involved in many scams in the last one decade or so. The amazing thing is, if politicians are caught red handed, they know the legal holes through which they can come out unscathed. If a politician has no scams to his credit, it is shame on him. That is the modern rend, particularly in the state.
07. Abusing and misusing political power.
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Grabbing of government lands (in particular Hindu temple lands) for personal gains with the help of goondas – local rowdies or thugs goes unchecked in many cases. In states like Tamil Nadu, the theft of hundreds of historical Hindu temple bronze antique idols, grabbing of temple lands, etc are going on in collusion with some unjust employees and the politicians with no 100% proof solution in sight.
08. Scant respect for the Supreme Court:
In the recent past, irresponsible politicians had least respect for the Supreme Court rulings in connection with mismanagement of Hindu temple mismanagement and sale of lands.
09. Prevalence of linguistic chauvinism:
09. Prevalence of linguistic chauvinism:
In a few states like Tamil Nadu, etc., linguistic chauvinism is pushed to the edge often often fueled by selfish nethas. India does not have a common language for communication across the country. The central Govt,'s three language formula is opposed by non-Hindi speaking states. At stake is students' future; they are denied educational and job opportunities to upgrade themselves.
10. Frequent breakdowns of business hours during parliament sessions.
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| Nethas and in-fighting Pinrest.com |
Opposition parties take every chance to make a mountain out of a mole hill, if they find some trivial mistakes committed by the ruling party. Opposition parries never ever cooperate with the party in power and lend their support on matters related to national security, welfare, unity, etc. Several days will be wasted because of pandemonium and the end result is zilch. Relegated to the background are the issues related to gripping social problems, agriculture, industrial growth, rising prices, anti-national activities by certain groups etc.
11. Releasing goondas or criminals on Republic day or on the birthday of a political leader.
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| Criminal and netha. artofit.org |
11. Mixing religion and politics:
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| Gandhiji will never spare a dishonest neta. pinterest.com |
In the last election certain parties in Tamil Nadu made blasphemous remarks about the Hindu Gods and Hindu rituals. As for Non-Hindu religious priests, they without any hesitation used their places of worship to canvas votes. By stooping to such a low level, they strangle the democratic practices. Positively he (Gandhi) would have reprimanded the self-centered nethas for instigating and using religion as a tool to get votes.
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