A K 49 : Power of a Common Man

India has witnessed a great political renovation in the name of AAM AADMI PARTY led by Arvind Kejriwal (A K), who had been able to belie all political speculations and grabbed 28 seats of Delhi Assembly during the last assembly elections. A K defeated Shiela Dixit with a historic margin of votes. Shiela Dixit was a ruling Chief Minister of Delhi since last 15 years. Whereas, A K was a new chum, who had entered into politics just two years back after shoving away a promising career as an IRS. A K sworn as Chief Minister of Delhi as a great surprise and nightmare to the political corridor. Media was astonished and forced to be engaged in decoding the denotations of this political metamorphosis. Psephologists and political gurus were stunned, politicians were speechless and the common men were confounded by experiencing their own strength. It compelled all political parties to re-plan and re-master their strategies. It was a result of their re-mastered strategy only that paved the way to form a government at DELHI in the leadership of A K. In fact, it was Congress Party who tried to make AAM AADMI PARTY a scapegoat, anticipating that A K won't be able to keep the promises he made with the citizens of DELHI, and will be exposed as a betrayer. Almost, the same opinion had the BJP also. Though, Congress offered an unconditional support to the government. However, the cunning intentions behind it couldn't be masked.       

Nevertheless, A K emerged as a superhero on the horizon of Indian politics. A new, yet unbelievable chapter in the history was written.  Perhaps, it was the first time in the history of Indian democracy, when the common (Non - political) men were able to defeat those leaders who were established names in politics. A K responded quite humbly and defined it as the power of a common man. 

Arvind Kejriwal 

      

A K started his explosive inning with his unexpected and unpredictable moves and made several announcements in order to keep his promises made in his election manifesto. Some of the remarkable benchmarks of A K's A A P govt. are worth mentioning here which made his opponents sleepless and speechless. 

1.   700 liter free water announced for those having regular water connection.

2.   50% subsidy on electricity for those having consumption up to 400 units.

3.   Helpline to report power cuts.

4.   Anti-corruption helpline launched.

5.   Nursery admission helpline announced.

6.   Infrastructure audit of govt. schools started.

7.   Promised quota for Delhi students in DU.

8.   Misuse of red beacons banned.

9.   All the govt. and private hospitals directed to provide "Free & Immediate" treatment to the        victims of acid attacks or rape.

10. Abandoned buses to be used as night shelters for homeless in Delhi. A novel A K idea.

11. Launched a website to manage public utility complaints "www.aapconnect.com"

Arvind Kejriwal

The journey was not so smooth, as the growing challenges kept on chasing A K day to day. He was not a practicing politician but, his practices in politics were quite unpredictable and beyond comprehension for almost all practicing politicians, psephologists and media as well. On all such moves of A K when media and other political parties were busy in satirizing him, A K was busy in concocting another new interpretation of politics. It was never expected that a Chief Minister may sit on Dharna, that too in his own state. A K did so, people called him anarchist whether, he was able to prove that the law and order at Delhi is not under control of Delhi Government. Rather, it is Central Government who is responsible for any such performances of Delhi Police. 

Arvind Kejriwal on dharna at Rail Bhawan

Issues raised by A K are daring and provocative. They are pragmatic about the established current political system. There may be difference of opinion among intellectuals about the action and approach  of A K how he executes or deals with the issue. But, his commitment towards the sanctity of Indian politics is quite ponderable. It's not just an escape as the opposition is saying on tendering his resignation after being failed to table the "Jan Lokpal Bill" in the assembly. Though the Government was carried for 49 days only. But, those are the solemn and historic "A K 49" days of Indian politics. They are alarming "A K 49" days of Indian politics too. Every day, in those  precious "A K 49" days there was a message for everyone.

"DON'T UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF A COMMON MAN"             

    

"Salaam" : A tribute a respect

An image from google

Salaam, 

To all martyrs who lost their lives while saving the pride of the nation.

And a final Namaste! 

To all such leaders who did not get ashamed while doing politics on their sacrifice.

Salaam, 

To all soldiers who saved the lives of millions during every disaster without caring about the risk of perils for themselves.  

And a shameful Namaste! 

To all those politicians who indulge to take credit for all such rescue and counting on the gains.

Salaam, 

To the doctors who consider treatment and nursing of ailing mass as their prime religion (though a very few are there).

And a hatred Namaste! 

To those who don't scruple even while selling blood and organs of their patients.

Salaam, 

To the teachers who still believe it as their duty to shape the career  & future of their disciples (Of course, rare to be found).

And a distant Namaste! 

To all those who made education an industry.

Salaam,

To those who give us an opportunity to respect them.

And...a ridiculous Namaste!!!

To all those who barely deserve it... 

Image courtesy: Google 

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Its rape!!! Not a sex story

Sexual violence or assault against women and children is an issue which has been reported since ancient era and around the globe. Surprisingly, victims are of both sexes. It has always been a varied perceptions and reciprocation time to time depending majorly upon its nature. It is observed quite often that while making such perceptions or reciprocation it is almost every time a matter of consideration that who is involved in the issue at both the sides. Whether it can make a news? Does it gets attention only if the status of either victim or the culprit is capable enough to make an issue of debate? 

With gratitude from yespunjab.com

Since ancient times it is evident from history that a sexual violence has been a part of military war for an attacking army while attacking a village, city or state. They raped the women in order to establish their dominance and to humiliate their enemy as if rape with their women was equally important to damage their property and to prove it as their sign of power. It is documented that the winners of these wars used to take women of the looser village, city or state along with them as captive and the army men of winning army were awarded by their lord. It was quite considerable that time that apart from establishing win over a part of land how much of wealth and live young women the army brings back along with them?

    John Leech's satirical version of The Rape of the Sabine Women    

As per an estimation almost 2,00,000 to 4,00,000 women were raped in nine months during Bangladeshi war of independence. Check out the history of Vietnam where South Vietnamese and Americans were well known to rape at Peru, Guatemala and El Salvador during the 1980s. Facts are there documented well, about the gruesome rape camps of Bosnia and Herzegovina. There are frightening stories and statistics from conflicts all over Africa, and America where service women are being victim of assault by there male colleagues which is almost same in India too. 

Dedicated to the rape victim

It may sound unusually nonsense but, equally its a subject of a sincere rumination. It can not be denied that it has been a smacking erotic subject to relish upon for a majority of people. At different occasions it has been debated at large as an attempt to satisfy their erotic fantasies and always has ended up with different nasty opinions and ideologies too. Look at the instances of sexual assaults worldwide. The status is sinister and startling. But, the main issue is non-reporting in most of the cases. Surprisingly, its quite common globally. People do not prefer to reveal the atrocity under a terrific influence of fear of social ignominy. Following are few headlines from around the globe which narrates the terribleness of the issue.

1 in 4 Swedish Women Will Be Raped as Sexual Assaults Increase 500%

Sweden now has the second highest number of rapes in the world, after South Africa, which at 53.2 per 100,000 is six times higher than the United States. Statistics now suggest that 1 out of every 4 Swedish women will be raped.

Norwegian woman: I was raped in Dubai, now I face prison sentence

Norwegian interior designer Marte Deborah Dalelv has spoken out after being handed a 16-month prison sentence in Dubai -- after she went to police to report she had been raped by a colleague.

South Australian school teacher and his partner charged with sexually abusing her daughters 

AN Adelaide school teacher sexually abused and photographed two girls aged three and 10 while their mother participated and their brother was forced to watch, a court has heard.

Rape more common than smoking in the US 

The United States is experiencing an epidemic of sexual violence. New findings from the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS), a study launched by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in 2010, report that nearly 1 in 5 women are estimated to have been the victims of rape, defined as unwanted completed or attempted sexual penetration, including victims who did not have the capacity to give consent (owing to intoxication, for example).

France: licence to rape? 

A lenient gang-rape verdict has prompted outcry and a debate on France's inadequate response to rape. The French media's ambivalence towards rape victims also needs to be examined, says Valeria Costa-Kostritsky

Up to 3 600 rapes in SA every day

Cape Town - In South Africa, 144 women report rape to police every day – that is six cases reported every hour. While the number of reported rape incidents is shocking, under-reporting is an even bigger problem. The Medical Research Council’s (MRC) latest research reveals that only one in 25 women in Gauteng report rape.

Rape in Pakistan — The how and why

According to the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), an incident of rape occurs every two hours and an innocent victim is gang-raped every four to eight days. In recent years, female parliamentarians and gender rights activists have vociferously campaigned to bring the issue of rape within the realm of state priority issues. But the judicial system and police infrastructure have not played the role expected of them.

69,000 female, 9,000 male rape victims per year
One in five women in England and Wales has been the victim of a sexual offence or attempted offence. For the first time the Ministry of Justice, Home Office and Office for National Statistics have combined their data to provide a statistical overview of sexual offences...

The stories and statistics about rape are brainstorming worldwide. Unfortunately, there is a pathetic dearth of a real effective and corrective measure. Now, let it talk in the context of India where sexual offence is grabbing a routine headline of news in various media. This is a situation when all such cases are not being reported. It becomes much relevant to understand that whether it needs to be discussed only as a topic without finding a real solution? Till when it would be suggested to hide face while being a victim of such heinous act? Where lies the solution? Again, in the context of Indian law it is quite unfortunate to follow a judicial system which does not reciprocates with the Indian emotions and sentiments and does not connects with the emotional trauma and disgrace associated with it too. Has it got any worth or relevance in the eyes of law and judiciary? 

यत्र नार्यस्यु पूज्यन्ते रमन्ते तत्र देवताः।। ???

In fact it requires a serious implementation of a gross social reform and awareness through the various schools of life. Let it not be a subject of a clandestine discussions only. It needs to be aloud while coming across with such grisly act. Let it not the the victim only who should understand or describe the sabotage and agony. Let it be a moral responsibility of every individual who believes it as a sin. It is nothing about using a commodity without the consent of its owner as it is being treated unfortunately. 

Its sinner than the sin. Its rape!!! Not a sex story. Damn it!!!