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by Jarita
16 May 2021 19:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3166987

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Something about Shourie since his name is being mentioned in multiple posts. Back in 2001-2002 a 'Hotel Ashoka' in my town ( in those days it was what we call a tier-3 city today) was sold to a local liquor baron and a long time Congress party member for 1 cr rupees. This was a mammoth structure in...
by Jarita
16 May 2021 19:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2872385

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Repeating ad nauseam - please have daily press conferences to counter nonsense propaganda and disinformation. Have a decent neutral person providing information and taking questions. There is no way out. Have a 30 minute daily conference with a fresh technocrat providing basic data for 15 minutes. T...
by Jarita
16 May 2021 18:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2872385

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Tanaji & VijayKji, thanks. Personally, I do not hold any candle for any political party or person. I just see that Modi & team overall is working hard & working right. Ppl are fickle. And media will twist. 2024 is too far ahead. India has the best PM at the worst possible time. That's a...
by Jarita
16 May 2021 11:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2872385

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Sankum-ji, similar patterns are being observed in Kolkata as well. Lower income group people are getting affected in a good number, but almost all of them are recovering too. Most of the casualties are being observed in upper/upper-middle class families.It is this upper/upper-middle class families ...
by Jarita
16 May 2021 03:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 322654

Re: 2021 Five State Elections

Bengal Elections - no one is talking about the 800 pound gorilla. Demography.
by Jarita
16 May 2021 03:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3166987

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Madhu Kishwar has always been uncouth and slightly psycho in the way she speaks and writes. This is not new. She wants constant attention from the PM and ministers and when that fades she starts tweeting like this. Her expectations and behavior are no different from Susu. Loose cannons and “great ex...
by Jarita
15 May 2021 18:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3166987

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Talk about thuggery. Now they are trying to leach the Indian state through their enforcement mechanisms. Cairn Energy Sues Air India to Enforce $1.2 Billion Arbitration Award (Representative image) (Representative image) A senior government official, who asked not to be named, said the government an...
by Jarita
15 May 2021 08:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3166987

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

True… Btw just saw Gadkari slaggibg off Fadnavis in a whatsapp video. Specifically telling Fadnavis to stop criticising Thackrey and do actual work and let it speak for itself. Ideologically and morally it is the right thing. With the Opposition India has, definitely not. Does this all the time. Ha...
by Jarita
13 May 2021 18:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3166987

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

At this stage no morale lifting but actual data is required. There needs to be a daily press conference with reports on how much was disbursed and to whom and what is the prognosis.
by Jarita
13 May 2021 18:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2872385

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

One thing I don’t understand: all states are going in for global tenders. We all know what the state of production is with various manufacturers. So why do the states think that they all get anything any faster than what local manufactures can provide after august when the production ramps up? Anot...
by Jarita
12 May 2021 20:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8984
Views: 2618202

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Hindu Sect Known as BAPS is Accused of Using Forced Labor to Build New Jersey Temple This will obviously be investigated. There was something similar that happened in London, when the Shri Sanatan Hindu Temple in Wembley was built. https://www.mylondon.news/news/west-london-news/gallery/inside-wemb...
by Jarita
11 May 2021 19:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2872385

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

+ 11111 Yes, spoke to some of the Sangh folks and they are looking to work on it.
Are they remarkable? The work no one else would do - except while looking for conversions, they do selflessly.

This is regarding cremations and mobile crematoriums.
by Jarita
11 May 2021 18:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2872385

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I know a lawyer family friend, fairly young in his 40s, died due to Covid 2 weeks back. He was also a local Congress politician. His family kept on insisting him to get vaccinated, but he refused, because in his words it is "Modi's & BJP's vaccine". He had no logical basis for that ex...
by Jarita
11 May 2021 17:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2872385

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Distressing news of dead bodies suspected to be of covid deaths not cremated floating down the Ganga and piling up at Ghazipur and Buxar. Reportedly for lack of wood for the pyre. Bihar and UP officials blaming each other. Hindu society, organisations & administrations cant let such thing happe...
by Jarita
11 May 2021 17:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2872385

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

The severe exploitation of the masses by the private healthcare sector in India, demonstrates why nationalized healthcare should be paramount in India where the asymmetry is so high. The Raita wing with its love for now retired western style capitalism keeps tomtomming a completely privatized healt...
by Jarita
11 May 2021 08:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2872385

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

The severe exploitation of the masses by the private healthcare sector in India, demonstrates why nationalized healthcare should be paramount in India where the asymmetry is so high. The Raita wing with its love for now retired western style capitalism keeps tomtomming a completely privatized health...
by Jarita
10 May 2021 23:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2872385

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the lootyens presstitutes and the national media are very quiet about it, meaning that this guy is well connected to the eyetalian mafia among many other restaurants, he owns khan chacha in khan market Let this sink in Navneet Kalra procured 7500 Oxygen Concentrators at average of ₹ 17,000 and sold...
by Jarita
08 May 2021 19:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3166987

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

I am sure many here will attest they cannot speak as freely as we do on this forum even in their closest social circles without the fear of being ostracized as being a "Sanghi", a "bhakt", a "non-secular person" etc. https://www.baps.org/Article/2011/Religion-And-Secul...
by Jarita
07 May 2021 16:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3166987

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

@Swamy39 ·May 6 I am truly sad that my good friend for over 35 years, Ajit Singh son of Charan Singh died today due to Coronavirus. He was simple and straight forward with me all his life. In the late 1980s and thereafter he held many Ministerial posts. In the civil aviation ministry, this guy had ...
by Jarita
07 May 2021 16:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3166987

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Saar, is this info based on ground report/chaiwalla/online channels/news channels
From people in the circles itself that many aspirants are angling.
by Jarita
07 May 2021 08:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3166987

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Isn't Soren the man who along with Harvard recently stated, ST community were never Hindus and it is right convert them to christianity. And as soon as he was elected 7 tribals were beheaded by Maoists as they felt they have free hand since Soren Govt will favour their comeback. People in this foru...
by Jarita
07 May 2021 06:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 322654

Re: 2021 Five State Elections

I think its fair to say that Modi & Shah have hit a rock bottom in terms of credibility in the eyes of their supporters, from which it will be a miracle if they bounce back. Those who mocked Congress party for their inertia on the forced-exodus of 4 Lakh Kashmiri Pandits are now looking highly ...
by Jarita
07 May 2021 06:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3166987

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

This Soren guy is showing his fangs. The only reason he is able to do this is because he has the backing of a faction within the party which has always aspired to gain leadership. Yes it's that so called hard working guy. https://twitter.com/HemantSorenJMM/status/1390362987995623428 आज आदरणीय प्रधा...
by Jarita
07 May 2021 03:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3166987

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

This Soren guy is showing his fangs. The only reason he is able to do this is because he has the backing of a faction within the party which has always aspired to gain leadership. Yes it's that so called hard working guy. https://twitter.com/HemantSorenJMM/status/1390362987995623428 आज आदरणीय प्रधान...
by Jarita
06 May 2021 16:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3166987

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Modi released funds last year to Delhi govt. from PM Cares fund to build eight oxygen plants in Delhi. Kejri till now has finished only one. But he is an expert in slyly broadcasting internal meetings with the PM, with him appealing to Modi with folded hands: "Sir ji, I am begging you. Give us...
by Jarita
06 May 2021 16:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2872385

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I know we are not supposed to talk conspiracy but there are rumors that this sudden spike that India has seen is part of biowarfare. No, the virus is natural but the sudden spiky spread of it all over India looks to be induced given how rapidly the graphs scaled up. Especially after high immunity fr...
by Jarita
05 May 2021 19:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 322654

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For once, a hard-hitting article by Swarajya. Brings out how pissed off BJP supporters are, by the napunsak behavior of the BJP Leaders (both state and centre), Modi & Shah. BJP uses Hindus and their own workers as condoms: use & throw after elections The people who win long term are those ...
by Jarita
05 May 2021 19:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 322654

Re: 2021 Five State Elections

It all comes down to local leadership. Even before Modi rejuvenated BJP and woke atleast few hindus from comatose state , leaders like Shivraj Singh Chauhan, Raman Singh, Bhairon Singh Shekawat, Vasundara Raje, Keshubhai Patel, Yeddi etc. were winning on their own merit. If BJP can create strong le...
by Jarita
05 May 2021 00:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 322654

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@BJP4India · 15h The BJP has announced a nationwide dharna on 5th May against the widespread violence unleashed by TMC workers post the election results in West Bengal. This protest will be held following all Covid protocols across all organisational mandals of the BJP. Kadi Ninda in action! TMC go...
by Jarita
04 May 2021 22:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2872385

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Talking about bridge trials, this might be an outlier but we need to investigate the efficacy of the RNA vaccines against the newer variants. The old tech will provide atleast some measure of protection. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E0fd1LOWUAgwyRY?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/medi...
by Jarita
04 May 2021 18:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 322654

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Kindly avoid such comparisons sir. It doesn't help to use such external references to validate our own works. Thirukkural has enough depth to stand and speak for itself. This seems to be a uniquely desi trait to associate with something from abroad, which only hints at our own inferiority complexes...
by Jarita
04 May 2021 17:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3166987

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

I too concur. The tax policy of this govt has become indefensible even for lifetime karyakartas like us. Fuel prices should lessen. People are angry when they see Modi preaching and say why can't he just come to the point and leave. India is a state with a very large poor population. Even then the ...
by Jarita
04 May 2021 10:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 322654

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While the violence in West Bengal is spectacular, the onus of remediating it does not lie with the central government. It is not Modi's job to check every little ticket that is issued. The West Bengal BJP leadership is coming across as cowardly and undeserving. I see Swapan Dasgupta tweeting and ask...
by Jarita
04 May 2021 10:11
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Nature Conservation in India News & Discussion
Replies: 807
Views: 179765

Re: Nature Conservation in India News & Discussion

In India land is a zero sum game. To build more lanes and more roads, Gadkari is cutting through already decimated forest land and scarce greens. Do we need so many lanes in the roads? Why does every infrastructure project for this guy involve a US style road? This is not the US. With regards to qua...
by Jarita
04 May 2021 06:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 322654

Re: 2021 Five State Elections

In West Bengal, a lot of the TMC Cadre has common roots in the communists. In the last 10 years the communists have been trying to up their ante but have met more than their match in the TMC cadre which is more vicious. Some of you might know of the strong Maoist ingest. Add to it the radical Islami...
by Jarita
04 May 2021 06:02
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Nature Conservation in India News & Discussion
Replies: 807
Views: 179765

Re: Nature Conservation in India News & Discussion

Why you want india to stay underdeveloped? You can sleep peacefully with AC. Use the tap water and work on the laptop. Everyone has right to live like you. Do you know how majority of India live? Let me to enlighten you A truck drives for 9 hours on bad road to deliver goods from point A to B. Same...
by Jarita
04 May 2021 02:38
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Nature Conservation in India News & Discussion
Replies: 807
Views: 179765

Re: Nature Conservation in India News & Discussion

Nitin Gadkari is on his own trip during the pandemic. We have such excessive pollution in our cities and rapidly declining tree cover. He is also completely tone deaf. https://auto.hindustantimes.com/auto/news/india-will-spend-rs-15-lakh-crore-to-build-roads-in-next-2-years-nitin-gadkari-41619847120...
by Jarita
04 May 2021 01:33
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3166987

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This thread is very telling of how the griping BJP followers in the guise of objectivity hurt BJP's electoral prospects. https://twitter.com/_agamya_/status/1382952025613213701 The pendulum wing has myopic vision. The Left has a flourishing ecosystem & a tight grip on narratives because they def...
by Jarita
03 May 2021 19:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 322654

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I am going to repeat ad nauseum, there is nothing more important the BJP can do right now electorally, than protect it's karyakartas in West Bengal. There is literally a direct action day on the way of being launched there. Please understand that Mamata was bred in the school of CPM & Maoist str...
by Jarita
03 May 2021 18:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2872385

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This is the opportunity BIF have been hoping for and have gotten this thanks to the out of control panicked reaction from the population. Correct. This is an outlier of an event. It’s like predicting a nuclear attack or a volcanic eruption. You can never be prepared for the scale of it. The middle ...