‘Ram Mandir’ anaesthesia for upcoming polls
BJP and Sangh Parivar are slowly understanding the fact that the nation by now has realized Narendra Modi is an illusion that was created by the media and corporate sector. In four years’ time, Modi has shown to the country that he is the weakest and most undeserving Prime Minister the country has ever seen. He is a namesake PM, while the real decisions are being taken by industrialists such as the Ambanis and RSS. The nation is bearing the brunt of this now. Black money didn’t come back into the banks. Instead, the poor were fleeced and their money was being usurped by the banks. Economy hit rock bottom owing to note ban.
Those who thought demonetization would be a great success were disappointed. Rupee has almost slipped into a slumber against the dollar. Oil rates have skyrocketed. Gas cylinders cost almost Rs 1000 now. Those who let go of gas subsidy are cursing Modi as of now. The concept of digital banking has turned upside down. Aadhar is sucking out people’s lives. Farmers cannot even depend on their cattle owing to the menace of fake Gaurakshaks. Dairy farming has nosedived in rural areas. The government that does not pay heed to people’s miseries, is spending thousands of crores on Gaushala, statues and other things that do not alleviate people’s misery. The government is playing on people’s emotions since it has failed on the administration front. Hunger is more pertinent than emotions. Statue or Gaushala, none of these are able to help lift Modi’s image.
The colour of blue fox has come undone sooner than later. The illusion created by Modi is slowly melting away as the Lok Sabha elections are coming closer. But BJP has no new issues to fool people around with now, since they are forced to cover up for Modi’s blunders than his achievements. Rafael is turning into a noose around the neck of BJP that would refer to Bofors day in and out. At this time, the country has to be kept in the effect of anaesthesia. People have to be kept distracted. Hence, the BJP, Sangh Parivar have come together to blow life into the issue of Ram Mandir. All those who were silent till now have begun to speak about Ram Mandir. As the elections come close, this chanting will reach its crescendo. All those harms he inflicted upon the country would be pushed aside and Ram Mandir issue would take the centre stage. If Sangh Parivar and BJP succeed in winning elections second time over, the country is bound to witness darker days. Country’s economy would roll back by almost a century. Democracy would be finished and street rowdies of Sangh Parivar would take law into their hands.
The statements of people within and outside the government in the name of Ram Mandir are indicating the future of this country. Pejawar Swamiji who kept saying he never supported the Masjid demolition, he had tried to stop it and that he had shed tears when it was brought down etc. Now, he says the Supreme Court has no jurisdiction to give any decision on Ram Mandir, stating courts should not interfere with religion. Now everyone understand the pain behind such statements. It’s pretty evident that he has been supporting superstitious traditions such as Made Snana and separate seating for devotees when they come to receive prasada at the mutt. So he does not want the courts to have a say in this matter. Since untouchability is part of the tradition, he may have a problem with it if the court deems it otherwise. As per him, all the laws against Sati, widow remarriage, ban entry into temples, casteism, all those sound like perfectly religious issues that should be left as is, without being meddled with by the court. In the guise of Ram Mandir, many like him want to bring them back into circulation.
As of now, Supreme Court isn’t going to decide on Ram Mandir per se. The decision is going to be about two claimants for the same piece of land. The court would only speak about who the land would go to, and not about whether a temple should come up there or a mosque. It is not the prerogative of the court to say that. Today, all politicians in the garb of religious leaders are trying to pressurize the court on such matters. “Supreme Court has to rule in favour of us. We know how to deal with it, in case that does not happen” have said loud and clear. Though this seems like a pro-Ram Mandir statement, all these are anti-democractic stances. This is a way of sidelining democracy with Ram Mandir in the front. The 2019 election will decide whether the country needs Ram Mandir or the constitution which returned the rights to common people, dalits and minorities. The future of the country lies in that verdict.
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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.”
