I am proud to have Jaya Prakash Narayan as a true leader from Andhra Pradesh who is determined to bring the real administration into place. Since the time I showed interest in the current events in the government, all I have perceived is unethical and immoral governance by people who really don't deserve the office. Hardly did I get a chance to take a closer look at how the administrative system is working and what steps the government is taking for the welfare of its people. Starting at Gram Panchayats, I have seen money being distributed for votes. What I don't understand is, if there is nothing that the Election Commission can do with this respect. I guess the EC is corrupted as well.
The fact that JP is very well educated, an able administrator, a good orator and importantly a person of high moral values & ethics makes him fall apart from the so called politicians. Leaders today have changed the meaning of a 'Politician'. I prefer to call him an Administrator. Although, I believe LokSatta should more aggressively participate in airing voice to the lower class. Intiatives should be taken to educate people in the manner they understand on the frontline of the political situations we have, their rights and how their future is at stake.
Loksatta has a fabulous website http://www.loksatta.org/ that brings transparency to what they say and what they do.
Keep up the good work!
Monday, May 18, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
Escaping the realities
I landed in US with an intension to return to my home country in two years.Two years turned four and four turned seven and here I am still hoping to get back really soon. The moment I step out of my house to the time I am back, no matter how well I am being treated as a foreigner, there is a sense of estrangement that is carried with me.
I couldn't even name a state in US before I came here. In the first place I never bothered to distinguish a state and a city when I knew I was coming to St.Louis in early 2002. "Welcome to the world of paper" greeted one of my friend on my first week in the United States. I see the luxury built on the realities of an Indian and heck, I repeatedly hear how tough it is to not have any help with the day-to-day household chores.I strongly condemn but seldom did I express my opinion outright.
Agree there is a lonely spirit haunting every one of us here, but to those of us who manage to be in a group get freed up by the contemplating thoughts each bring to the gathering table. Even the most introvert becomes a social animal here. And despite what is characterized to be a sad atmosphere, we continue to live as an alien group creating so called 'Desi' communities for ourselves. It is strange that we do not realize at the time of taking that first flight, that we are leaving our kith & kin forever to settle in a foreign land.
As for me, I don't want to be dashed by the realities of a common man nor do I want to take my last breathe on a foreign soil. By the time I realize the realities of the my delicate world, I would be so entrenched in the bubble I created for myself that it is hard to escape. There should not be an argument as to which place is better. Certainly we all look out for one thing in common - to be happy. And its not 'the best' that makes one happy but it is what 'one prefers'; so I duly respect others opinion - for and against.
I couldn't even name a state in US before I came here. In the first place I never bothered to distinguish a state and a city when I knew I was coming to St.Louis in early 2002. "Welcome to the world of paper" greeted one of my friend on my first week in the United States. I see the luxury built on the realities of an Indian and heck, I repeatedly hear how tough it is to not have any help with the day-to-day household chores.I strongly condemn but seldom did I express my opinion outright.
Agree there is a lonely spirit haunting every one of us here, but to those of us who manage to be in a group get freed up by the contemplating thoughts each bring to the gathering table. Even the most introvert becomes a social animal here. And despite what is characterized to be a sad atmosphere, we continue to live as an alien group creating so called 'Desi' communities for ourselves. It is strange that we do not realize at the time of taking that first flight, that we are leaving our kith & kin forever to settle in a foreign land.
As for me, I don't want to be dashed by the realities of a common man nor do I want to take my last breathe on a foreign soil. By the time I realize the realities of the my delicate world, I would be so entrenched in the bubble I created for myself that it is hard to escape. There should not be an argument as to which place is better. Certainly we all look out for one thing in common - to be happy. And its not 'the best' that makes one happy but it is what 'one prefers'; so I duly respect others opinion - for and against.
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