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by kittoo
26 Nov 2019 16:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1372237

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

So has Ajit Pawar gone back to NCP now? What a masterstroke by NCP! Though I dont know why BJP fell for it. No problem, otherwise SS and INC where playing a drama, now they have openly come out with their agenda- this was a post poll setting but a pre poll alliance, its too contradictory for cadre ...
by kittoo
26 Nov 2019 16:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1372237

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

So has Ajit Pawar gone back to NCP now? What a masterstroke by NCP! Though I dont know why BJP fell for it.
by kittoo
26 Nov 2019 16:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1372237

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Yeah the only baffling thing is this only- if BJP didnt have the numbers for sure, why jump the gun? Let SS-NCP-Con rot in their own thing. Maybe Ajit Pawar indeed was a mole. A very interesting and effective play of Pawar. Almost have to admire. Didnt think BJP would go down like this, especially w...
by kittoo
26 Nov 2019 15:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1372237

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Fadnavis to hold press conference at 3:30PM. Looks like he indeed resigned. Thats some big f-up here by the BJP. They were in better position before this maybe? At least had the sympathy of the public, for whatever its worth.
Though always easy to criticize in hindsight.
by kittoo
23 Nov 2019 21:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1372237

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Man this thing has more twists and turns than a Abbas Mustan movie. I guess we can do nothing but wait and watch. It does seem for the moment though that Sr Pawar might have tilted battle to his side again. But if that was so easy, MAD wouldn't have gone for the kill. Is there any other plan or did ...
by kittoo
22 Nov 2019 17:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1372237

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

“They miscalculated (Shiv Sena’s need for power)” is way more plausible than “they are playing 11-dimensional chess”. Yeah. Occam's razor/duck principal and all. Though its not without silver lining. NCP and Congress are minority parties through and through. Lets see how much compromise Shivsena ma...
by kittoo
18 Nov 2019 17:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1372237

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

do we really need JNU and the crap that it produces in the name of "research". Are there really commie/naxal guides for such crap :mrgreen: twitter Some JNU research Indian taxpayers paid for: **Sexual behaviour of adolescents among the Akamba people of Machkos district, Kenya** **Compara...
by kittoo
18 Nov 2019 14:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1372237

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

1. How much does Sonia trust Sharad Pawar to get into bed with SS knowing that this may not please the Islamic supporters since SS has been a bigger thorn than BJP ? 2 . Why is it always that Saffron parties have to dilute their Hindutva agenda while rest of the gang continues with Minority appease...
by kittoo
18 Nov 2019 14:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1372237

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1196024547931119619 Union Minister Ramdas Athawale : I told Amit bhai (BJP President Amit Shah) that if he mediates then a way can be found out to which he (Amit Shah) replied "don't worry, everything will be fine. BJP & Shiv Sena will come together to form g...
by kittoo
16 Nov 2019 15:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1372237

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

^Did i just read TMC as a hindu party with no space for anti-national elements? Supratik saar what are you talking about?
by kittoo
15 Nov 2019 13:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1372237

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Overall not a positive development for BJP, India and Maharashtra. Shivsena has kept up the age old tradition of Indians stabbing Indians in the back just for some scraps of money and power, all the while enabling the enemies of Bharat. Lets see where it goes. I am not as hopeful about people of Mah...
by kittoo
14 Nov 2019 11:08
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8450
Views: 3035786

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Slowly I am convinced that the slowdown is for real. But I am also hopeful because the government has indeed taken steps in the right direction. Its a government that listens, so I wont say that they are not aware (a few denial statements from some ministers aside). But yeah, economy has been the bi...
by kittoo
14 Nov 2019 11:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-EU News & Analysis
Replies: 1784
Views: 404966

Re: India-EU News & Analysis

New era of "Multiculturalism" has begun in Sweden. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-50339977 Sweden's 100 explosions this year: What's going on? {What do you mean what is going on? This is the latest in Multiculturalism} When three explosions took place in one night across different ...
by kittoo
13 Nov 2019 16:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1372237

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

For the record and not to pollute the RJB thread ... https://twitter.com/khanumarfa/status/1193787133661716480 Arfa Khanum Sherwani @khanumarfa The most painful aspect is that it is not just politics that has failed India’s Muslims but the democratic institutions,latest being the judiciary . Tragic...
by kittoo
12 Nov 2019 15:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1372237

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

No President's rule has been recommended. The governor's office just clarified.
by kittoo
11 Nov 2019 15:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1372237

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Whatever is happening on ground in Maharashtra is really unfortunate and unacceptable but realistically speaking, the BJP simply didn't have the heft to win Maharashtra on it's own, neither the last time nor had it this time round despite having Modi wave to ride on both these occasions. As I'd sai...
by kittoo
11 Nov 2019 15:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Ram Janmbhoomi Post-SCI Verdict: News and Discussion
Replies: 520
Views: 130557

Re: Ram Janmbhoomi Post-SCI Verdict: News and Discussion

The Israeli model which is a fave amongst many Indians imho is hardly a good model to follow. They have no peace even after so many years and viciously subjugating the Palestinians. India's hasa much better and mature policy. They have far better situation than they would have without the constant ...
by kittoo
11 Nov 2019 11:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1372237

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Arvind Sawant resigns (SS minister in Center). Looks like SS-NCP-Cong government in MH. As much as I am happy with the fact that BJP has now split with SS, I am equally terrified of prospects (SS+Cong+NCP) rule over MH. They could sabotage all the good work being done, especially a lot of infra wor...
by kittoo
09 Nov 2019 19:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: The Ram Janmbhoomi Verdict: News and Discussion
Replies: 1043
Views: 197521

Re: The Ram Janmbhoomi Verdict: News and Discussion

darshan wrote:Time to celebrate by donating to the cause. Any legit suggestions?
Indeed. Looking for a donation link. Lets all contribute in making the greatest temple that has ever been.
by kittoo
24 Oct 2019 22:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1372237

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Gaurav Mohnot @mohnotgaurav18 1h BJP had lost every Muslim Majority seats in Mah, Hary, UP, Bihar, WB & Assam. No kind of extra appeasement to Minority will help. Peacefuls will never vote for BJP whatever you do. Clear message : Better Work for Hindus. @AmitShah @narendramodi There are Muslim ...
by kittoo
24 Oct 2019 10:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1372237

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Maha count for BJP+ also coming down slowly. Worrying.
by kittoo
21 Sep 2019 11:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
Replies: 1960
Views: 564554

Re: West Asia News and Discussions

Netanyahu era over! It is clear now Netanyahu is unlikely to return for fifth term. Reeling under corruption charges , he has too much to lose . His party Likud is equipoised with rival Blue & white party, both falling short of majority. In this scenario third leader Liberman has become king ma...
by kittoo
16 Sep 2019 10:32
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8450
Views: 3035786

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

I think it is primarily because of inadequate road infrastructure and less to no parking spaces. Old sins of city authorities coming back to haunt the entire country now. Every piece of available land is sold off to the highest bidder to build housing or commercial buildings. Even in the metros the...
by kittoo
07 Sep 2019 02:18
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayan-2 Mission
Replies: 2278
Views: 581389

Re: Chandrayan-2 Mission

The way Sivan sir talked to Modi ji, doesn't look good. People seemed they were consoling Sivan sir.
by kittoo
03 Sep 2019 17:31
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8450
Views: 3035786

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

When China is growing at 6.2% amid trade war and we slump to 5% (5!), the government has to admit that it has really screwed up big time. I am an avid Modi supporter, but now i dont know whether the Congress' profligacy was worse or BJP's extreme obsession with fiscal prudence is worse. Taxing every...
by kittoo
28 Aug 2019 10:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K Union Territory-2019
Replies: 4374
Views: 1434635

Re: J&K Union Territory-2019

The IAS, IPS and IFS recruitment process seems to be pretty corrupted and in need of a Broom-e--AmitShah. Recently as u may have seen, Kerala Polis exam top-rankers were found to be also those who had the question papers and answer papers in their homes: may have done the grading by themselves too....
by kittoo
21 Aug 2019 13:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1372237

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

ANI @ANI Justice D Chandrachud ,on #PehluKhan case: I tell you this is one of the great torments of being a judge because you've to decide on basis of evidence ,as it stands&then you find that police investigation has been so woefully inadequate that it's going to result in acquittal .(17.8) ht...
by kittoo
18 Aug 2019 13:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1372237

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Rajasthan: Blind father of Dalit youth allegedly lynched last month in Alwar commits suicide, blames police for ‘suppressing investigation’ https://www.opindia.com/2019/08/rajasthan-dalit-youth-lynched-muslim-woman-father-suicide/ Upset with the insensitivity shown by Rajasthan police in handling h...
by kittoo
14 Aug 2019 12:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4661
Views: 1550330

Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016

^ Govt already announced WE WILL BE 5 TRILLION ECONOMY IN 5 YEARS, for sure then 200 Rafale over next 15 years will be small change for us. Govt announcing and we actually being are two very different things. To become 5 trillion economy in 5 years, we would need annual growth between 10-11% every ...
by kittoo
11 Aug 2019 11:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Ladakh Union Territory- 2019
Replies: 129
Views: 54527

Re: Ladakh Union Territory- 2019ing to come up

IIRC, Lahore had slightly more than 50% Hindu population at the time of partition. As for China, it is highly unlikely they will let go of Aksai Chin or Sakshagam Valley. Both parts are very strategic due to Karakoram Highway as well as CPEC. What would they get in return for those two? Would India...
by kittoo
10 Aug 2019 19:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K Union Territory-2019
Replies: 4374
Views: 1434635

Re: J&K Union Territory-2019

I still feel apprehensive about what happens at SC. Some say the move was legal, some say no. Obviously its also tainted by everyone's biases. What are the chances of SC scrapping the move?
by kittoo
09 Aug 2019 23:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1372237

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Extreme anti-India stuff in Israeli newspaper is making the rounds. https://www.haaretz.com/opinion/hitlers-hindus-indias-nazi-loving-nationalists-on-the-rise-1.5628532 These two provide some context in light of which all the stuff in the article is innocuous. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016...
by kittoo
08 Aug 2019 13:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: RIP - Sushma Swaraj ji
Replies: 54
Views: 11681

Re: RIP - Sushma Swaraj ji

A true daughter of Maa Bharti, she will be missed. May she attain moksha and look after our nation from heavens above. Om Shanti.
by kittoo
05 Aug 2019 10:13
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K News and Discussion - 2016
Replies: 3305
Views: 954941

Re: J&K News and Discussion - 2016

I disagree. We've been trying to get the kashmiris get used to the good life and all since 3 decades. It hasnt mattered and it wont matter cause Islam trumps all. When push comes to shove, the masses there will choose Islam ocer anything else again and again. Weve tried these methods. Its time to tr...
by kittoo
16 Jul 2019 20:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1372237

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

iMac_too @iMac_too · 2h Just check today's major happenings. Kerala HC says Sabarimala shrine is secular (whatever it means). Jharkhand court orders distribution of Quran. Bombay HC quashes CRZ clearances of Mumbai sea roads. And SC is playing ping-pong over Karnataka. Now tell me what's needed One...
by kittoo
23 May 2019 09:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion
Replies: 2982
Views: 442541

Re: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion

Ardeshir wrote:Arnabda: Sunny Leone leading...Sunny Deol leading from Gurdaspur :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
LOL yeah. Arnabda is a little too excited.
by kittoo
23 May 2019 09:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion
Replies: 2982
Views: 442541

Re: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion

Atmavik wrote:
Dasari wrote:
Republic is addicting to the confusion. Don’t know what they are trying to convey between 2014 and 2019. Trying to copy US election reporting.
republic is reporting actual data. UP does not look good
Dont know whats going on. Can only wait and see. Having major dhoti shivering.
by kittoo
22 May 2019 14:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion
Replies: 6200
Views: 1166929

Re: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion

I know this is me being pessimistic second time here but i am seriously worried about tomorrow. The opposite side has not given up and this CBI thing, ambani dropping the case, nitish uvaach etc do have me worried. Hope we dont pull an Australia tomorrow.
by kittoo
19 May 2019 22:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion
Replies: 6200
Views: 1166929

Re: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion

I'd still caution us to not have pre-mature celebrations. I hope with all my heart that BJP wins on 23rd and that exit polls are in right direction. I am surely glad with exit polls, but lets first wait for 23rd I believe. Just my humble 2 cents.
by kittoo
12 Apr 2019 12:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion
Replies: 6200
Views: 1166929

Re: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion

So yesterday everything seemed hunky dory and now as more reports come out, things have sobered up for BJP somewhat. Many more days of voting to go. Lets hope at the end things are good.
I personally am predicting around 210 for BJP and 240 for NDA.