Whispers Forum

Money extortion threats for carrying out abductions killings must be legalised as a lion’s share of police forces are deployed on VVIP duties of PM,HM,DM,NSA, protected entities of former Prime Ministers, Ambani, Adani, MPs and other eminent persons, facing serious threat perceptions. My family received a serious threat recently. The extortionist claimed nexus with a notorious gangster. Details withheld for security considerations. But, all details are in custody of Delhi police. Details were promptly handed over to Delhi Police. DP is flummoxed, clueless and speechless. No feedback. In the case of Ambani, Mumbai police grew hyperactive in arresting an accused within an hour. The news grabbed headlines in print media and TV news owned by the media giants. No Equality before Law. Police have not even bothered to respond, till date. This is the state of affairs in the national capital. Contrast this with law & order situations in States especially UP, MP, Haryana, Bihar, Rajasthan, Gujarat? Obviously, some people are more equal than others. And, such VVIPs are definitely above the law of the land. Leaders have no time for the common citizens. Senior citizens are not considered safe. May be, the public will have to police the Police
A K Saxena (A former civil servant)

Municipal Commissioner of Gurgaon has lamented that so far MCG has been able to collect about10% 0f Rs 1500 crores property tax due and has as usual exhorted the officials concerned to speed up the tax recovery. This goes on year after year. There are around five lakh properties comprising residential, commercial, mixed use, industrial and institutional. Every one of them has electricity connection with a unique meter with a K number linked to the owner with his/her address etc. Both MCG and DHBVN are Haryana govt depts. They can easily link up property Id with electricity meter K number -like Aadhar and PAN number- add the property tax to the electricity bill, give say three months to settle both electricity and property tax, failing which electricity supply should be cut off. If necessary this move can be given statutory backing so that people don't go to court to get stay order. Disputes can be settled only after the payment is made. The threat to cut off electric supply will make people run to pay up.
Raghavan

Kumar Pallav
Many posts of IAS lying vacant
It is reported that as many as 1426 posts of IAS have been lying vacant for a long time. Of course, this number represents the vacancies overall across the country. However, it is logical to inquire whether all the vacancies are for justified positions, considering that they are vacant for a long time and work seems to be going on unaffected. Perhaps, DARPG may undertake a detailed review of the situation and examine with respect to each and every position whether the same is really essential or the concerned departments can do without by assigning the work to other levels. Out of 1426 positions, even if 100-200 positions are identified as "can be done away with" it will nevertheless reduce the long decision cycle and make the departmental organization more compact and also save overheads which are taxpayers money.
N Ramu

I beg to disagree with KS Rain’s views ‘there is no end to criticism’. The society exists only on criticism as no one on this wonderful earth is perfect. A healthy criticism creates a good governance system blunt criticism among close friends paves way for improvement, criticism leads to more learning. In a democratic system a healthy criticism by the opposition has three main benefits: 1. Improvement in governance 2. Many times their suggestions are valuable 3. Works as checks and balances theory to which is the real nerve of democracy. Criticism has endless benefits all of which cannot be enumerated in this short post.
Harish Kumar

The latest Bollywood movie ‘Lal Singh Chaddha’, is a poor remake of an old Hollywood film of 1994 vintage. Watching LSC is a humbling experience. Ok for empty theatres. Cheap entertainment. Bollywood should make films on topics like: child marriages in Rajasthan with the local police and DMs turning a blind eye, female foeticides, halala, triple talaq, travails of Vrindavan widows etc Writers, producers and directors, must be circumspect while embarking on controversial ventures. Hold them answerable. Why, blame Aamir Khan ?
A K Saxena (A former civil servant)

Whether politics or bureaucracy, one must be a good orator to succeed in life.
AK
There is no end to criticism
Govt of India in its infinite wisdom has requested for celebration of the 75th Independence day celebrations in a most appropriate manner. All of us should applaud GoI for this patriotic endeavour. If we start criticising the Govt for each and every action then there is no end. In our country there is no end to criticisms. Let us all celebrate the patriotism and fervour of our countrymen. The central and state governments are very competent and the involvement of the judiciary in these types of matters is absolutely not necessary as they have to adjudicate many pressing matters.
K Srinivasa Rao

I was pondering for some time to know who is this Harish Kumar, who is a regular contributor. He is always against the present dispensation and more vociferous on certain issues of which, I presume, he doesn’t know the crux. There is no harm in raising valid issues.
Ramesh
BEML CMD should get extension
Amit Banerjee has been making an excellent contribution as CMD to the growth of BEML from strength to strength. He should be given an extension in service for a couple of years more for the further growth and prosperity of BEML. He has grown up the ranks from the level of Asst Engineer to the post of CMD. That itself shows that he has been an outstanding performer and the added advantage is that he knows the company very thoroughly. Hence there is absolutely no need for the vacancy to be advertised.
K Srinivasa Rao

I have the following questions for the ruling dispensation. 1. Why poor man is being forced to buy a National Flag before free rations, can he afford it? 2. Why false Nationalism is being created by the dispensation through Flag Furling when for 52 years RSS didn't care to fly National Flag at their HQs? To me, Nationalism lies in the heart and soul of each citizen or country's citizens. 3. What will happen to all these huge Flags being furled after these are worn out or mutilated? 4. Has each citizen of India been fully educated of the provisions of National Flag code, about its disposal, I am sure 99% may not even be knowing about the National Flag Code. 5. Finally it looks without knowing answers to these questions, without a roadmap for disposal of worn out flags, dispensation is celebrating Ghar Ghar Tiranga festivity. In 75 years of Indian Independence it seems, the Flag is being disrespected infinite rather than mindless festivity. 6. Chief Justice of India of the SC must take cognizance to this serious issue and fix the responsibility in this direction, before it is too late.
Harish Kumar
Department of MSME in MP is now lauded
Great work of Narahari. We wish you all the very best in all your endeavours in the years to come. God Bless.
K Srinivasa Rao

I beg to disagree with the views of Avantika Tripathi on Nitish Kumar as he is a very shrewd politician who is a poor administrator, maybe he, is honest, is caucus around him honest. Will opposition parties get a boost with his certainly calculated move, will other parties especially Congress accept him as leader to be PM in 2024, the answer is big no. This move certainly gives more impetus, energy, warning so in advance to BJP and RSS, I am sure this will make BJP more vigilant in their moves as they have still enough time and resources at their disposal. Unless all opposition unites or speaks in one tone & one language, BJP stands a better chance of sailing their boat in elections in 2024.
Harish Kumar