Is this a way to settle scores?
The most heinous and gruesome attack has been unleashed on the country. About 40 soldiers have died owing to the conspiracy of an extremist organization in Pulwama, Kashmir. Many have been injured. This attack is as bad as the war. This attack has been made on the soul of this country. It’s an irony that this grisly incident has happened during the last few days of Modi being in office, after he had assured that he’d bring ten heads of Pak soldiers for every Indian soldier killed before he took oath of the PM’s office.
This is such a mockery of surgical strike that the government claimed to have carried out after extremists struck Uri, after which the country called for a revenge resonating through the country. A film was also made based on surgical strike and while the film is making crores, a barbaric attack was unleashed on Indian Army and 40 soldiers paid with their lives. Only 16 people had lost their lives in Uri attack in 2016, but this attack has left more than double number of victims as soldiers. This tragedy is probably a message to Modi that people cannot be kept under a spell always trying to hide reality.
The fight between extremists and terrorists is ages old in Kashmir. Extremists have attacked soldiers many times over in the past. Similarly, even the army has retaliated to extremists. The army also knows as they begin smoking out the extremists from their holes, they step up their attack. Hence Army and intelligence forces should take adequate caution about this. If the extremists had blown up some city or some school, we could have called this attack as cowardice and the conniving nature of their work. But this attack is not on innocent children or general public, instead on the core of India. They have attacked the very core of India’s security.
So, the question of “who’s responsible for this attack?” does not end here by merely condemning Pakistan. That country is breeding and sheltering terrorists. They are being trained and sent to launch attack on India. This is evident to the whole world. The investigation needs to inform the people of this country about how the extremists could get massive amounts of RDX beyond the security cover? This investigation should also nail those who failed at providing this input and such incidents are not repeated in the future.
Most of all, ignorance has led to this attack accepted Governor Satyapal Malik who has said despite getting a particular intelligence input. The soldiers are killing extremists one after another. Why did no one spare a thought about a retaliatory attack being tougher than ever before. The fact that this extremist had massive amounts of explosive. This reveals how the extremist had prepared to launch the assault. Who gave him the information about particular Army vehicle movement? Just as this attack has Pakistani influence, can our own people too have their own favs from within the government? (Aurangzeb’s act of silencing terrorists had our people, this fact was known only recently) All these have to be investigated.
Before PM Modi came to power, the army had maintained its distance from the politics. After he assumed power, every accomplishment by the Army became a joyous occasion for the party. Government participated in the surgical strike that happens often in secrecy. Modi finally kept the interest of the entire army to Ambani. Even officers within the army had to defend Modi by way of conducting press conferences.
With this being the background, all other political conspiracies also need to be investigated. Not just that, Modi’s approach to Kashmir after he assumed office also added to the problem. RSS and BJP together took decisions regarding Kashmir. Opposition to beef consumption, killing of cattle traders, ghettoization of Pandits in Kashmir, terrible crimes by army on civilians, pellet guns being used against women and children, tying people to jeep as shield, all these issues of total distrust among people. Extremists used them to their own advantage. Demonetisation worsened the Kashmir problem instead of solving it. Unemployed youth took to wrong routes. Army treating every voice of dissent as “terrorists” pushed younger men into extremism.
This is the sole reason for maximum number of assaults against army happening during Modi’s time. About 170 attacks had taken place during the UPA time in 2013, and this number went up by four times with 614 attacks during Modi’s time. While the youth who took to extremism in 2013 stood at 16, it went up by 12 times at 191 in 2018. More than anything else, the worrying factor during Modi’s time is that the civilians are taking soft stance about extremists. The government has said it would ‘seek revenge’ for this attack. What would that mean? Is the govt seeking revenge from civilians? If that happens, India may lose Pakistan forever. On one hand the extremists need to be contained and on the other, exercises to create good faith among Kashmiris have to be on. To make Kashmiris stay with India is the only revenge India can seek from Pakistan. The government needs to strategise for this and unless we make Kashmiris our people, we’ll never be able to claim their land. The government needs to understand this clearly.
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Inappropriate for MLAs seeking free IPL tickets, says D.K. Suresh
Bengaluru: Bengaluru Milk Union Ltd President D.K. Suresh on Monday said it is inappropriate for MLAs to seek free IPL tickets, adding that those interested in watching matches should pay for them personally.
Speaking to reporters near his residence in Sadashivanagar, he said, “IPL is a commercial tournament and does not represent the country. It is not right for public representatives to focus too much on such matters.”
Referring to the recent controversy during the RCB celebrations, he said, “let us find out who benefited the most from the statements made during the incident.” He also pointed out that BJP MLAs had received IPL tickets as well.
Responding to discussions about relocating the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Suresh said the government has already approved the construction of a new stadium at a location he had proposed.
“I had suggested building a stadium in Surya City and submitted a proposal for it. Bengaluru needs four stadiums in four directions to cater to its growing population and encourage youth participation in sports,” he said.
He noted that apart from Kanteerava Stadium, KSCA, and the Football Stadium, there are limited facilities in the city.
“When I was a Lok Sabha member, I had proposed allocating 100 acres in my constituency at Surya City. The land was later earmarked and the plan approved,” he added.
Suresh said he has discussed the project with Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan, Rajiv Gandhi Housing Corporation Chairman Shivalingegowda, and Anekal MLA Shivanna.
“The Cabinet has now approved the project, and a stadium will be developed on around 50–60 acres,” he said.
He further added that he has requested the Deputy Chief Minister to build another stadium at Shivarama Karanth Layout through the BDA, where 40 acres have been allocated. Plans are also being discussed to develop a well-equipped stadium in Bidadi.
Commending state government's recent bilingual policy move, Suresh said forcing children to learn three languages could affect their comprehension.
“It is a good decision to make two languages compulsory. Learning a third language should be left to the choice of students and parents,” he said.
Responding to criticism from BJP leaders, he said their tendency is to oppose every decision of the government.
“To please their central leadership, they take a pro-Hindi stance. Instead, they should advocate for the adoption of Kannada in all states,” he said.
When asked about the earlier three-language policy under Congress, he said, “the situation is different now. Today, the focus should be on quality learning. Kannada should remain the primary language, while students and parents can choose an additional language.”
