Let’s not lose the country over election gimmicks
The noose of Rafale is tightening around the neck of Prime Minister Modi. The deal now needs to be seriously investigated. In such case, either the deal would be cancelled or Modi will have to face the investigation himself. Modi govt has been reiterating that Rafale is a deal between two governments. But the deal does not have the assurance of French government.
Now if two private organisations arrived at an agreement, how can this be termed a government deal? One does not know how Modi signed this agreement in a hurry. Not just Rafale, our country’s economy has also gone into doldrums with this. Inflation has gone beyond control. The fight between Reserve Bank and Finance ministry is out in the open. RSS has made an entry into the whole deal to save the government by creating communal unrest like those 1992 days.
This organization has laid down a condition before the Supreme Court to ensure the emotions of Hindus should be respected and the court should rule in favour of a Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Sangh Parivar is in direct clash with the judiciary and has almost challenged the pillar of democracy to issue an order to build the Mandir at the earliest. But the issue in discussion is not merely that of constructing a Mandir.
Sangh Parivar razed a masjid that existed since 400 years and wants to build a mandir in the very place. How can this issue of land dispute be decided at the behest of such pressure? Amidst this, Yogi Adityanath’s government has decided to ban sale of liquor and meat around Ayodhya and Mathura. The government changed the names of cities Faizabad and Allahabad, and now this ban proposal are indications that they want to instigate people.
RSS has made intricate plans to create a strong base for BJP in south India. In the Sangh Parivar baitak that was held in Mangalore recently, the party has decided to extend its operations to four states including Kerala. Just as Ayodhya helped the party gain stronghold, Sabarimala issue of SC allowing women may serve as a stepping stone for the party. The party is instigating people against the SC order. BJP has decided to organize Guruswamis against the SC order, just the way they did in Ayodhya case.
Amit Shah had participated in the secret meeting held in Mangalore. Ayyappa devotees are spread in Karnataka, Andhra, Telangana and TN too. Hence the decision has been taken to organize them. Hence Cong and BJP staged a walk out from the all party meeting called by Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan. Plans are afoot to use Ayodhya and Sabarimala during 2019 Lok Sabha elections and ensure hindu vote bank comes into existence.
This is BJP’s strategy. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy has said though the government has failed in financial and economical front, the party will soon return to power through the route of religion by provoking people.
Modi government came to power negating the achievements of Cong rule for seven decades. Now they are back at criticizing Nehru to seek votes. All the fruits that the country is enjoying today is not something left behind by the British, but by the foresightedness of our leaders. Bhakra Nangal dam, Prominent universities in the country, Science institutes, Food products, Strong economy, Solid armed forces all this were not left behind by the British. There is a world of difference between the early independent India and now. Since most of the time Congress ruled the country, the whole credit goes to that party.
Land reforms act, Nationalization of banks and other pro-people steps were initiated by Indira Gandhi’s time. Green revolution and increase in food production too happened during the time of Indira Gandhi. Farmers and commoners got access to banks during the time of Congress rule. Cong government won two wars against Pakistan and divided Bangladesh. Whatever Modi is boasting of, as their achievement, happened during the Cong rule.
What good did Modi do to India in the last four years? He tries to project Demonetisation as his achievement. What did it accomplish? He is unable to explain that. Common people lost their support systems through demonetization. Corporates looted the country. Bofors was investigated during Congress rule. But why is Rafale not even being taken up for investigation? In the last four years, the country has been lagging behind in issues relating to economy. Does Modi expect people to contribute for Patel and Shivaji statues? Name changing is his achievement? What is Modi’s contribution in reaching health, education and food to common people?
RTI bill was passed when Cong was in power enabling the common people to hold government accountable. The very law unearthed Cong corruption. Why is the Modi govt hell bent upon weakening this act? His party wants to win another election in the name of religion, provoking people to vote for Ram Mandir. Development and violence cannot go hand in hand. This would force the country back by more than a decade. Country’s economy and future may well be lost if this happens. In this context, the upcoming elections is of crucial importance.
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Adani, nephew not charged under US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: Adani Green
New Delhi: Billionaire Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani have not been charged with any violations of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) in the indictment filed by US authorities in a court in a bribery case, the Adani Group said on Wednesday.
Gautam Adani, founder chairman of the ports-to-energy conglomerate, Sagar Adani and another key executive, Vneet Jaain, have been charged by the US Department of Justice with being part of an alleged scheme to pay USD 265 million in bribes to Indian officials to win contracts for supply of solar electricity that would yield USD 2 billion profit over a 20-year period.
In a stock exchange filing, Adani Green Energy Ltd, which is at the centre of the bribery allegations, said reports claiming that the three have been charged with FCPA violations "are incorrect".
They have been charged with offences that are punishable with a monetary fine or penalty.
"Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani and Vneet Jaain have not been charged with any violation of the FCPA in the counts set forth in the indictment of the US DOJ or civil complaint of the US SEC.
"These directors have been charged on three counts in the criminal indictment, namely (i) alleged securities fraud conspiracy, (ii) alleged wire fraud conspiracy, and (iii) alleged securities fraud," the filing said.
The Adani Group has denied all allegations and said it will take all possible legal recourse to defend itself.
A criminal indictment has been filed before the United States District Court Eastern District of New York by the Department of Justice in the case of USA against Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani and Vneet Jaain.
"The indictment does not specify any quantum of any fine/penalty," the company said.
The civil complaint alleges that the executives violated certain sections of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Act of 1934, and aided and abetted Adani Green Energy Limited's violation of the Acts, it said.
"Although the complaint prays for an order directing the defendants to pay civil monetary penalties, it does not quantify the amount of penalty," it said.
