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“History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce.”–Karl Marx
 The history repeats when we make way for the emulation of past. The demand of new state of Telangana out of existing state of Andhra Pradesh out of the local politics is not surprising.
The states created on the recommendation of The States Reorganization Act 1956 should have been the last division of India on the basis of language or area. We may justify the linguistic bifurcation for the smooth development of the states. But bifurcation on the basis of development in some part of the state may not be justified. Analysts conclude that the demand of new states is always stemmed more from compulsions of electoral politics rather than any genuine desire to fulfill the aspirations of the local people.
"The creation many new states has been conceptualized and they all are in queue just waiting for their vibrant and more aggressive leader."
This is the time for Telangana Rashtriya Samiti (TRS) to emulate for their politics. The set back got in the Lok Sabha as well as Assembly elections gave them the right platform to go for the introspection. Only 2 seats in Lok Sabha Elections and 10 out of 45 contested might have taught them the Indian way of local politics.
The demand may be favorable for the people in long run, but the development issue should be taken with utmost care by the union government and the state governments. There should be proper allocation of funds for all parts of the state. Whole state should enjoy the growth and development uniformly. We can have a Development Commission like Election Commotion at the center for keeping a watch on these differences. At present instead of creating a new state there should be exclusive development programs for not only the concerned but all those areas which will be found to be underdeveloped.
 If some politicians are able to buckle the government by provoking the people taking advantage of their emotions, then the political blackmailing will go on dividing the entire country into fragments. Creation of Vidarbha from Maharastra, Koshal from Orissa, Maroo Pradesh from Rajasthan, Harit Pradesh form Utter Pradesh, Tululand from Karnataka, Gorakhaland from West Bengal and Jammu from J & K…. (This list continues); has been conceptualized and they all are in queue just waiting for their vibrant and more aggressive leader.
We “expend” so much; they “expand”, teasing and challenging the “mature government”.
 It’s no longer than 40 years when “the revolutionary opposition” against the system took the form of “Naxalism”, they are a greatest threat to internal security of India. It’s not because they don’t follow the corrupt government or don’t fear the security makers, but because of them the common man is petrified and is feeling insecure even in a democratic, free country; also the money we spent after them and the property destroyed in the confusion can be used in a far better way.
The Naxals have a strong presence in Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, West Bengal known as “The Red Corridor” and also in many states. We “expend” so much; they “expand”, teasing and challenging the “mature government”. The recent reports reveal that the number of deaths because of Naxals is far greater than that because of terrorism. That is Naxalism is a greater threat than terrorism. The recent incidents also show their strategy and power on a par with our experienced security system. Though there may not be many Lalgarhs, but there are many “de facto” Largarhs, where they make the rules to be followed.
They may be born because of undevelopment, and corrupt system. The booking of a doon school alumnus, foreign educated recently is the clear indication of the differences. We may wonder when the government has the full control on the boundaries and the industries; how they can get weapons which are newer than what our security personnel have. Their presence in areas which require even the basic infrastructure teaches the government that without development work their presence cannot be destroyed.
In the battle between the Naxals and the government, the innocent people who even don’t mind to get their rights fulfilled lose their life, relatives and ambitions. Even the lack of proper war strategy and the latest weapons provided to our security makers, brings death and leave their families in shock and despair. The government should act responsibly with perfect system with improving its performance in the areas of making the people of those areas feel a sense of belonging to the nation and responsibility.
After a prolonged struggle India got freedom 62 years ago and since then our stupendous growth has made everyone wonder. Our biggest achievement- maintaining a reasonably fair democracy with other things like presence of India across the globe, landing of Chandrayaan on the moon, stable economy, technological growth- are some of the things we can really proud of without being unrealistic.
Perhaps it was our fate [D: it was written] that the unbridled India did not scattered into fragments as expected because of its diversity. India not only protected its sovereignty but became a role model for other counties. Today you can find an Indian in almost everywhere in the world. Could we think a white guy working under a brown before 50 years? It may be a cause for frustration for many people, what is going on in Australia may be such an instance.
Foundation of world class institutions like IITs (yes NITs have miles to go), IIMs, IISc, ISRO, many universities, etc; development of technological infrastructures like gigantic dams, nuclear centers, world class highways and railways, etc; human resource development activities like green and white revolutions, PDS (Public Distribution System), empowering Panchayati Raj- were a quantum leap for the country.
The de facto poverty, illiteracy, unemployment, corruption, lack of proper infrastructure, inaccessible bureaucracy, terrorism, now naxalism and regionalism are some of the problems with hinder our progress with people. Education, Infrastructure and Governance are three areas in my view that should be dealt with proper planning and energy. People especially youth who want to do something important for the nation are aggrieved because of the unfair and lack of opportunity. We are engaged in paltry things like religion, state, caste, etc and so are our representatives at the capital.
We must have proper contingency plans for dealing with floods, droughts, inflation in food prices, any type of economic meltdown, etc. With a sense of Indianism irrespective of the place or environment of our work we can see comfortably that the things achieved so far are only a prelude to the India ahead. When we are successful to make every Indian proud of being an Indian, will be the biggest achievement for us.
Incredible India and its unpredictable people have been showing that no one can speculate about them. The UPA and the Congress party has been given clear mandate this time against all the forecasts of political analysts.
This clearly indicates that the people of India have understood the disadvantage of coalition government and the reality of regional parties specially at national politics. They have taught a lesson that criticizing others, provoking people, threatening the; instead of talking about own development programmes will cost them now.
Except BJD, all the regional parties are rejected by the people. Their over ambitions, outdated ideology, cheap and blackmailing politics; made them understood their status in Indian politics.
The defeat of BJP in many states and loss of many seats in their saffron belt clearly shows that the people do not want the politics of hatred in the name of culture and religion. Defeat of PMK in Tamilnadu also reveals that Tamils are not at all interested in their views. On the other hand few seats to TRS also indicates that the people of Telangana region understand the dire need of an alternate solution rather than a separate state ruled by TRS.
It is really comic as well as shameful to see some leaders, earlier ready with their blackmailing terms and conditions; are now waiting to get the mercy of the government by showing sudden loyalty.
So, this elections will always be remembered for teaching a lesson to everyone so that next time they can mend their ways, otherwise they will be eliminated from Indian politics!
Now the decisive time has come which will decide the future of India not only for the next five years but beyond that. "The General Elections", the only but powerful weapon of the common men, but the evolution of 'Coalition Theorem' has made them less powerful!
Because of our diversity there are so many representative parties in India. I don't think there are so many differences in the political manifestos of different parties. But since we vote the people for their culture, language, religion; and not for their ideas, worthiness, sincerity. This ultimately leads to Coalition Government. Though coalition can be the best representation of people but the coalition theorem which always changes is not justified.
 The coalition of those parties who are rivals and who get vote because the people don't want others. In some places where because of the seat-sharing politics, the able candidates are not given opportunity to get the fruit of their work and they have to ask people for voting others who may separate themselves just after few months. Now how this can be the proper representation of the people?
Since we have proper rules and regulations for almost everything, we should have strict rules for the Coalition Case also. Because coalition in its present form is not promising for a better future of India and it can't represent Democracy.
 ‘Academy Awards’ or popularly known as ‘Oscars’ are considered to be the highest recognitions for any movie, presented annually by the United States Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). Does it deserve so much importance for Indian Movies which are qualified to be nominated only in best foreign language category?
The Academy Awards were started in 1929 to recognize the excellence of film makers of Hollywood basically and not for the whole world. There are about forty categories for the awards but any non-English dialogue movie is qualified only for one category ‘Best Foreign Language Film’. Does our nominations for only one category not makes Hollywood movies superior?
  We produce about three times the movies which are being produced by Hollywood. We can’t disagree the facts that many of them are mere copies of Hollywood movies and lack technology, but not all. Many of them have the potential to claim the quality and originality. So far 34 Indian movies have been sent as official entries for the Oscars including the 2008 entry ‘Taare Zameen Par’ but only three of them could get the nomination- 'Mother India' (1957), 'Salaam Bombay' (1988), 'Lagaan' (2001). Do they need American Stamp to prove themselves?
Amitabh Bachchan, visiting Britain to receive several awards, told a news conference at the Houses of Parliament in London he did not believe that an Indian film winning an Oscar was the "ultimate recognition for any great film" and added that it was offensive to suggest that.
  Indian Culture and traditions are obviously different from that of western and these appear in our movies. Many things in Indian Movies may appear funny to the western audience and especially to the jury. If we watch the movies which could make the nominations, you will find all of them were about the undeveloped, poor India, including foreign productions ‘Gandhi’ (1982) and ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ (2008). Do they not want to see the progressive, developed India? I appreciate Indian and western co-productions like ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ which got 8 Oscars in 10 categories nominated, including A R Rehman for best original score and best original song, but this does not indicate that he deserves recognition only for this movie.
e are proud of India for its growing economy, its global impact in business; which has the foreign reserves greater than the required, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF). But the other side of the story is often unspoken!
One side, we have many kharabpaties (billionaires), some of the best companies in the world, hi-Tech cities, shopping malls, international brands etc. Our economy, science and technology, IT; is discussed all over the world and this is something we can proud of. As we have much diversity, there are many kangalpaties (penniless), biggest slums and child beggars greeting you at every signal, telling the unspoken story.
 The recent FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) report ‘The State of Food Insecurity in the World 2008’ reveals that India stands 66th of 88 countries in Global Hunger Index (GHI). The situation in India is worse than many African countries. Even in South Asian countries it is better than only Bangladesh. According India State Hunger Index (ISHI), the worst affected Madhya Pradesh can be compared with Ethiopia and Chad. Jharkhand and Bihar follow MP in hunger and malnutrition.
 ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ critically acclaimed all over the world, to be released on 23 Jan, 2009 in India; portrays the life of in a slum. Though, all slum dwellers are not fortunate like Jamaal to have two million rupees and a girl friend too. The movie may be criticized for showing the poor, undeveloped India to the world. But, becoming an ostrich, can we conceal the ground realities? Should we not reveal the dark side to the world?
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The history repeats when we make way for the emulation of past. The demand of new state of Telangana out of existing state of Andhra Pradesh out of the local politics is not surprising.
If some politicians are able to buckle the government by provoking the people taking advantage of their emotions, then the political blackmailing will go on dividing the entire country into fragments. Creation of Vidarbha from Maharastra, Koshal from Orissa, Maroo Pradesh from Rajasthan, Harit Pradesh form Utter Pradesh, Tululand from Karnataka, Gorakhaland from West Bengal and Jammu from J & K…. (This list continues); has been conceptualized and they all are in queue just waiting for their vibrant and more aggressive leader.
