Whispers Forum

Everyone in our country is suffering from credibility crisis due to the lies they spread. Who is right who is wrong no one can make out as every one seems to be lying right from the senior functionaries of Government or the so called leaders of opposition. As for media, less said the better. Each one specially the TV channels are aligned one way or the other, specially one way with the one who holds the power or out of fear. They compete with each other for shrillness and their brand of nationalism. Instead of giving news they manufacture news. Whom to believe is a great predicament before the viewers. If one has to keep one's sanity intact one should stop seeing TV and not listen to our floating leaders who are bound to spread more lies and hurl abuses at each other once the election campaign builds up after the announcement of dates. Time to get lost in some wild solitude place -away from this all.
Aarti Khosla
Is Modi the best choice ?
I personally feel Modi is the only and best choice for PM. His integrity is beyond doubt and this feature is not visible in the other candidates.
Kap

It is time for Pakistan to take stock of the past 71 years since it came into existence.
It has simply wasted valuable assets in pursuing its misconceived hate agenda against India.
Had it also embarked on a development agenda, as did India, it would have been a different Pakistan.
What is it today?
It has become the world’s terrorist factory.
It has specialized in producing and exporting terrorists to the world.
It has been isolated to such an extent that even the OIC has not given it any importance.
It has also become a victim of its own hate mongering- what with the terrorists/non-state groups dictating policy and programme to it.
Does it make any sense to employ the army to protect these internationally branded terrorists?
How is a Hafiz or Ladin more valuable than the people of Pakistan and their well-being?
The beneficiaries of this unholy policy and programme have been the Pakistan Army officers, who have amassed too much of illegal wealth and other assets, which they have kept in banks in countries outside Pakistan, that they will never allow democracy to take roots in Pakistan in an orderly fashion.
The Pakistan Army has deliberately kept the masses tied down to the past that most Muslim countries have trashed.
It would be wrong to believe that the Burqua is a sign of poverty and backwardness only.
It is no more so- it covers learned, intelligent, smart, modern, scientific, political, diplomatic, artistic and digitally literate faces too.
While women in other Muslim countries have made tremendous progress, the Pak run hate mission has deprived its women of such benefits. It has derived immense pleasure so long as the efforts to inflict a1000 cuts continues by its army trained and led terrorists by suicide attacks in the world and, especially India.
Its misadventure in Pulwama, though, proved rather costlier than it had calculated or invested for.
It was confronted with an opportunity to update itself, at least for its own survival.
Such a survival depends on democracy and not army rule.
Pakistan people have seen it in the last 71 years.
If they don’t act now, the army will destroy Pakistan forever. Its misadventures in East Pakistan are well known. Its activities in other parts of Pakistan like Balochistan are similar to what it had done in former East Pakistan.
Compare the progress made by Bangladesh in the last 48 years with the decline of Pakistan acquiring the reputation of the World’s Terrorist Factory.
Pakistan must close all its terrorism sleeper cells in India.
Those Trade Marked Secularist Indians who encourage Pakistan to keep bleeding India or remove Narendra Modi or any other duly elected government deserve to be snubbed. They are suspected to be more interested in trouble in India before the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections next month. They are frustrated to such an extent that they have started rambling, may be because the terrorists struck at Pulwama instead of the designated spot to achieve political gains over Prime Minister Narendra Modi whom they wanted Pakistan to remove!
Their trade in communal politics has been ruined by the developments post-Pulwama.
Since these elements also suffer from myopia, they think the Indian Muslim women, clad in Burqua, are uneducated, backward and deserve their mercy. I suggest they hold a TV discussion with half a dozen Burqua-clad women on any subject and I guarantee they would be exposed to such an extent that they would run away in no time.
They are as unhappy as the ISI of Pakistan (on whose doles and support they survive) after the incidents since Pulwama.
But Pakistan has got the opportunity to make amends and change course in the direction of democracy, development, progress and prosperity of the people of Pakistan.
Welcome The Present, Pakistan: Abhinandan Varthaman!
It had arrived before you. For peace and prosperity for the people in Pakistan, you don’t need UN Resolutions or approval of any big country. You alone can do it.
You and India together can achieve progress in half the number of years wasted so far by you, which will put us all in the developed nations category.
Choice is yours; Terrorism or Peaceful development?
M L Gupta

The Complainant sought a copy of order issued for recovery of amount of HRA and LTC alleged to have been drawn illegally by certain individuals in Directorate of Sugar and Vegetable oil. The PIO submitted that appropriate reply was sent to the Complainant which was returned undelivered citing reason of non-availability of any such person. The CIC upheld the reply of the PIO and observed that the Complainant could perhaps be a fictitious person as both - the CPIO reply as well as Commission’s notice of hearing - has come back undelivered with similar remarks. The CIC dismissed the complaint.
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A PIO must send the reply by speed post or registered post and retain the evidence of the reply sent to the RTI applicant which would be handy if a charge of not providing the information is made.
Citation: Lakhinder Singh v. CPIO, Directorate of Sugar and Vegetable Oil, Department of Food and Public Distribution in File No: CIC/DOFPD/C/2017/194444/SD, Date of Decision: 07/01/2019
Dr. Anuradha Verma (dranuradhaverma@yahoo.co.in) is an expert on RTI matters and has co-authored the books RIGHT TO INFORMATION - LAW AND PRACTICE and PIO’s guide to RTI. Her other articles can be read at the website of RTI Foundation of India at the link: http://www.rtifoundationofindia.com/

RTI applications by fictitious people is a real problem in the government. Just to harass or malign a person, multiple RTI applications are filed in similar language or handwriting. This case will be helpful in dealing with such instances
Chandra Kant
“The Day of Reckoning is Coming”
The Nehru- Gandhi dynasty, its congis, commies lapdogs and rabble-rousers, deserve to be hanged by the neck for insulting India's Armed forces. They cannot be allowed to go scot free. Congress’s slugfest with Modi is political. Mutual recriminations by their dirty tricks departments. Opposition's trust deficit in India's Armed Forces, their unholy nexus with enemies need to be investigated. Clear sedition. These fifth columnists are on ISI's pay rolls. All are anti- Nationals.
PM Modi has also much to explain for his failure to take action against UPA scamsters. The footloose Pradhan Sevak has been perennially on tour throughout his tenure. Either, abroad or visiting temples.
Misplaced priorities. A drain on tax payers' money. The public is expected to be just and fair in applying its mind at the time of voting.
A K Saxena (A former civil servant)

India has been perennially in a state of undeclared war with Pakistan, facing terror attacks in succession by Pak- sponsored terrorists. All are citizens of Pakistan though labelled as non-state actors. Indian jawans, military installations, civilian properties are being continuously targeted. How could India restrict its action to demolishing terror structures. Garnering diplomatic support is a good initiative. But, this cannot ensure lasting peace. Far from it. Why not wipe out Pak’s ISI and Army ?
With entire world on our side, India must not lose time. This opportunity may not be available again. We have to protect our progeny instead of leaving them to fight a “thousand year jehaad ” by the rogue neighbor. Scales of operations must increase manifold .China, though presently non-committal, may suddenly turn belligerent. Still blocking Azhar Masood’s declaration as a global terrorist. Treacherous, untrustworthy. Against this backdrop, Aar-paar kee ladai chahiye. Pak Army-controlled Imran Khan’s peace offer is a trap. Destroy Rawalpindi Hq of ISI and Army.
A K Saxena ( A former civil servant)
British legacy !
An IAS officer to hear police complaints ? It is a British legacy being followed by an independent India.
Paarth

As an open and legal operation, the financial transactions of all those suspected of being sympathisers of or connected with terrorists, should be put under full scrutiny by IT and ED special cells to be monitored by at least a joint secretary level officer. This list will involve an overwhelmingly large number of Muslims. And will involve many prominently political persons. No matter. Any political entity that cries foul should be shamed publicly as thwarting the war effort.
The real power of the Pakistan deep state is in the hands of a few Punjabi army officer, ex or serving. These are supposed to be known to the Intelligence Agencies. Most of them are also involved in illegal opium and arms trade and financing terror outfits. All of them have accounts in off shore safe havens. The iron is hot and it's a good time to strike because these off shore entities will be in a more cooperative state. This is hidden nerve of the Pakistan’s deep state and citizens of both side should feel happy about it.
N K Singh, IPS, DG (Retd)

The hot war is over, almost, skirmishes will continue. It is important but not as significant as the other three.
1. Diplomatic: India has done exceptionally well. M. Azhar is done with. A pragmatic China will not oppose the move this time. Pak is fully isolated.
2. Psy war: Although they will not admit it but the RAW has this cell. Like good boys, this is treated as something to be ashamed of and treated as covert operation. It is time to make it more aggressive and high profile with an enhanced budget. There is no shame in involving people like you and me.
N K Singh IPS DG (Retd)
Hats Off to NaMo
You did it. You have the courage to do it again. You deserve to thump your "Chhappan Inch Chhati". Jai Hind.
Kalyan Banerjee
Vested interests are against it
This will never be implemented as vested and entrenched bureaucracy are against it. They fear that their corrupt actions will be exposed. Added to this, the Politicians also do not want it to be implemented for obvious reasons.
S Gopal

It was Pakistan that forced the air strike at Balakot. India has always been compelled to exercise extreme restraint by a large community of Indian non-experts on strategic matters. The media bought their wares easily ignoring public anger. It is mostly done in the name of the “international community”. The international community respects strong nations and strong leadership. India had compromised the leadership abysmally in the past. All countries first pursue their interests, but India has always been prodded to cater to the interests of Pakistan at its own cost. It was not going to be forever; neither will it be forever. India has to continuously keep revising its strategic goals. Even “peace” doesn’t mean the same to everyone. It might be in the interests of one nation to pursue peace but weapons need to be sold and they can be sold in conflict zones. Our governments at the centre as well as states have to stop exploiting our people in the same way the colonial powers did in the past; our businesses have to stop compromising on quality; our service providers can’t dish out outdated technology in a world changing superfast. The quality of press and media coverage of the air strike has been very disappointing as always. Can we take a vow to think India first from now onwards?
M L Gupta
Promotion of departmental officers
What about the promotion of departmental officers from Assistant Directors to Deputy Directors which is pending from last April 2018. UPSC is sitting on the file for the last 11/2 month.
A Visitor

Despite some mistakes she made, Indira Gandhi is sorely missed during troubled times in the international arena. She was seen as a tough nut to crack and steered the ship well. Alas there is no leader of her stature, magnetism or charisma in any party now. By the way I am not a Congress supporter!
N Singh
Well done Indian Air force
Pakistan needed to be jolted out of its apathy to tackle terrorism and take action against those terrorists sheltered there and let them continue with their nefarious activities against India. So many of our jawans, officers and civilians have been their victims. Seeing coffins of our martyrs everyday was too much to bear. This action was called for.
Aarti Khosla