Modi 3.0 - Bharat

uddu · Post by **uddu** » 19 Feb 2026 15:17

https://x.com/MeghUpdates/status/2023812774405845146
@MeghUpdates
CM Yogi Adityanath, when asked about Tipu Sultan:

"Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is the national hero of the nation, he cannot be compared to any invader...

That is why the name of the Mughal Museum in agra will be changed to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj...."

uddu · Post by **uddu** » 19 Feb 2026 15:29

Former U.S. Diplomat Reveals Exactly Why India Is Important For U.S. & E.U.: 'Realistic View'
Senior experts including a former U.S. diplomat who was involved in defence issues related to South Asia told a U.S. congressional commission on February 17, that the United States and India increasingly view their partnership as critical to balancing China’s rise, despite recent diplomatic tensions that have exposed underlying strains in the relationship.

Lindsey Ford described India as uniquely positioned to help counterbalance China’s rise - watch.

uddu · Post by **uddu** » 19 Feb 2026 15:40

10,000 AC electric buses coming – Is your city on the list?

uddu · Post by **uddu** » 19 Feb 2026 17:56

PM Modi holds a bilateral meeting with President of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin

PM Modi holds a bilateral meeting with Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic

PM Modi meets French President Emmanuel Macron

PM Modi holds a bilateral meeting with Dick Schoof, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Netherlands

PM Modi holds a bilateral meeting with Mohamed bin Zayed AI Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi

uddu · Post by **uddu** » 19 Feb 2026 18:06

Om Birla Meets Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman, Delivers PM Modi’s Letter
India’s Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met newly sworn-in Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka, handing over a personal letter from PM Narendra Modi. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening India–Bangladesh ties following Rahman’s swearing-in.

Hriday · Post by **Hriday** » 19 Feb 2026 19:33

From BRF member jamval,
https://x.com/i/status/2024415047053955643

This freebie culture in India needs to end now. People simply don't appreciate what they get for free.

This trashed solar panel is one of lakhs provided to villagers in many regions across India. Some funded by tax-payers, a few by donations.
Many villages were given solar panels and lights mounted on steel poles, households were provided solar panels with batteries and inverters, water filters among a lot of other useful stuff.

For home solar, batteries and inverters were sold off within 1-2 years and solar panel discarded like this.
Out of 10 solar light poles installed in an average village, 8 have been stolen/broken and rest don't work.
Expensive water filters, Lifestraw and similar costing INR 20000+ were either used to store grains, sold off or thrown away.
Volunteer funded dustbins were vandalised and locals went back to throwing all trash in the nearest river, down the cliff or open public spaces.

The amount of visible drunkards, gamblers and general idle hands has increased increased quite a bit after free ration and direct transfers. Even in remote pahadi villages, majority of labourers are Nepali. Some are just MNREGA proxies as the locals get free food and enough pocket money via various tax funded schemes.

I've been to dozens, if not 100s of such villages in past few years and it has been a pretty depressing story almost everywhere. Not limited to just one state or community either.

Over 10 years ago one of our house maid complained that her husband is lazy and not going to work often. Recently began to see similar observations by many in X. And there is a business news about concern on lack of skilled workers and lack of enthusiasm for daily wage jobs etc. Some minor tweaks in freebies are required. And as Elon Musk is saying recently, the robots are going to take over the jobs in the world.

uddu · Post by **uddu** » 19 Feb 2026 19:43

https://x.com/RapperPandit/status/2024431444362424716
@RapperPandit
My God ! I was not understanding why this Video is Viral , the Prof is just giving a Lecture normally shifting from one language to other.

Then I come across the post by @thebetterindia . And I came to know that it was a Realtime translation.

Cyrano · Post by **Cyrano** » 19 Feb 2026 20:14

^^^ So Babelfish from the hitch hiker's guide to the galaxy is no longer science fiction!

chetak · Post by **chetak** » 19 Feb 2026 22:08

chetak · Post by **chetak** » 20 Feb 2026 13:54

Reuters having a meltdown , after a successful Summit !!

The real reason .....

chetak · Post by **chetak** » 20 Feb 2026 14:06

"The world has come to India to think together about bringing AI to more of the world, especially the Global South," says Brad Smith of @Microsoft "

This Summit is a grand success.

chetak · Post by **chetak** » 20 Feb 2026 14:13

Indian leading English news channel had already reported two days back that Mr Bill Gates name is dropped as keynote speaker from AI Summit But it was Gates Foundation that told media that Mr Gates will be speaking at AI Summit Mr Bill Gates was dropped due to his link Epstein file

The absence of a pedophile is not a blow to anyone

अब तेरा क्या होगा, पप्पू ?

chetak · Post by **chetak** » 20 Feb 2026 19:00

Rahul Ghandy with Narsimha Yadav...one of 10 नंगे पिल्ले of Jan-Nalayak who tried to create ruckus during AI Impact Summit to defame Bharat.

Allergic to progress, addicted to defaming India

this is so satisfying! Common public giving belt treatment to Useless, Jobless, Shameless Rahul Ghandy's Useless, Jobless, Shameless Youth CONgress Pidiots at #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026.

Delhi Police will take the 'honors' forward.

watch video

https://x.com/i/status/2024789871383158823

Cyrano · Post by **Cyrano** » 20 Feb 2026 21:33

These rascals will try anything to ridicule and bring disrepute to Bharat. What next - self immolation in front of media? May be it's not such a bad idea for these shameless scum.

chetak · Post by **chetak** » 20 Feb 2026 22:52

VI@WA

Sugata Bose's post

Sugata Bose
4 March 2018 ·

THE MAHATMA OF THE MASSES ... 1

The Himalayan blunders Mahatma Gandhi made to fit the nation in to his almost doctrinaire creed of non-violence, oblivious of the calamitous consequences for the country thereof, shows him, despite his seminal contributions to the freedom movement, in a rather poor light as a statesman worth the salt in the world of realpolitik for which, of course, partitioned India has paid dear.

His idiosyncrasies and instability of judgement and resolve, his unplanned impulsiveness in unfolding a line of action, then suddenly changing course or disbanding a movement owing to the slightest deviation by a section of the people from his intended programme as in the case of the disbanding of the Civil Disobedience Movement after Chauri Chaura in 1922, made him as a revolutionary easy meat for the villainous British.

Gandhiji's inconsistency in action also severely decelerated the revolutionary movement in India and allowed the gradual rise of uglier heads like the sinister forces of Partition in the form of Jinnah, Suhrawardy and the like.

The Mahatma, despite his obvious protestations to the contrary, never could quite reconcile his dual role of national leader and world teacher and his work, ever oscillating between the two, suffered from conflict of interest and eventually amounted to India paying his debt, interest compounded, by suffering dismemberment, a gory legacy whose illicit offspring on either side of our holy land continues to undermine our peace and security even today in the selfsame way it did when the Mahatma's folly in fondness for the befriended enemy sent a nation to despair, amidst the worst fratricidal bloodbath recorded in human history.

Written by Sugata Bose

SRajesh · Post by **SRajesh** » 21 Feb 2026 00:06

^^
Chetakji
I cannot prove but after reading so much material on the 'Mahatma', I feel the person was delusional.
He started living up to the galleries
He genuinely started believing in his own aura and power.
He refused to accept any naysayers and they paid dearly for their actions to confront him like Netaji.
Neverwho was very wily knew how to pander to that delusional syndrome of 'Mahatma'
Jinnah refused to be sucked in!!
Sardar Patel and few others could have but kept their own counsel for sake of the nation and their priority was to kick the Brishits out!!
And Britshits used this persona of 'Mahatma' to settle the leaving as per to their likings.
They thought and probably believed that if 'Mahatama' can last for at least a decade post Independence, then the country would break up by the sheer tomfoolery of the 'Mahatma'
With the Britshits gone, the only people 'Mahatma' to start disobedience or sit for Satyagraha or fast unto death was against the Soveriegn Indian Nation itself.
And that would set in chain reaction and bring the old rivalries and the communal problems to the forefront.
Muslims with 'Mahatma' around would have created serious havoc given his penchant for condoning their thrist for blood letting.
Also we would have not had Operation Polo, Goa Liberation or Manipur or Tripura or Pondi
he would have caused havoc

SRajesh · Post by **SRajesh** » 21 Feb 2026 00:17

And this 'Mahatma Syndrome' or 'Mahatma Complex' as i refer to it, is not unique only to India and in that period.
Throughout history, mankind has put out such individuals, who though shaped by their local legends/historigraphy, yada yada all have had this singularly quest of 'control'
Some were voilent in their approach, some non-violent and some stupid in the garb of non-violence.

uddu · Post by **uddu** » 21 Feb 2026 07:26

‘Over $250 Billion Infra-related investments…’: Ashwini Vaishnaw hails AI Impact Summit

uddu · Post by **uddu** » 21 Feb 2026 10:46

Ceremonial welcome format is changed. It's very impressive now.
LIVE: PM Modi at the ceremonial welcome for President Lula of Brazil at Rashtrapati Bhavan

A_Gupta · Post by **A_Gupta** » 21 Feb 2026 11:46

There is a very good book by retired Professor Makarand Paranjpe.
Hindutva and Hind Swaraj: History’s Unforgotten Doubles
https://www.amazon.in/Hindutva-Hind-Swa ... 143477102/

‘An inviting and compelling exploration of the ideological and political differences between Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. This book is unique and brilliant’—S.L. Bhyrappa, novelist

I believe this book speaks to the needs of our times. When India turned seventy-five, I was struck by how the unresolved face-off between Hindutva and Hind Swaraj would shape the next quarter century of our national life. This struggle could not be evaded or glossed over. Nor could it be reduced merely to supplanting or substituting the idea of Hind Swaraj with Hindutva, the new ruling ideology.

Because the two, as I shall try to show, were—and are—not antagonistic or mutually exclusive. Although that is how the political discourse of the day tries to portray them. Swaraj subsumes Hindutva. Hindutva without Swaraj would be severely limited in meaning, even turning dangerous. Rather, Hindutva ought to be turned, realigned so to speak, to serve the ends of Swaraj.

But what is Swaraj? It is not only self-rule and political independence. It is the full flowering of both individuals and the communities that they constitute. It is nothing short of a new consciousness—personal and national. Leading to a beautiful, equitable and harmonious society. Yes, Swaraj is an ideal ever since it was articulated, in the very ancient of times. Going back to the Vedas itself, the very first scripture known to humankind. But the flame of this ancient ideal, never snuffed out despite the worst adversities of conquest, colonialism and misrule, was rekindled into a brilliant and burning flame during our independence movement.

Swaraj still shines as a bright beacon guiding our efforts as a civilization. Swaraj, in this broadest sense, is not only a project for the political classes or leaders. The latter, even if they call themselves the servants of the people, zealously portray and promote themselves as their saviours. Often, they seem to forget that they are elected representatives not arbiters of the nation’s destiny. That is why, we, the people, must lead. We must rise as a society, not shifting the burden of responsibility to politicians or demagogues. For the primary concern or consideration of Swaraj is not to seize and hold political power.

-- Paranjape, Makarand R. Hindutva and Hind Swaraj: History’s Unforgotten Doubles

There is also a vlog discussing the book - Kushal Mehra and Prof. Paranjpe.
https://www.youtube.com/live/lECYrPT-gj ... Hedh7-Ga-Y

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My point of view regarding reconciliation of ideas -- note that in 1942, Mahatma Gandhi and Congress was saying "Quit India" and "with no guarantee of independence, we are not going to participate in the war between the Allies and the Axis". Veer Savarkar and the Hindu Mahasabha were "Hindus should join the British Indian Army, so that Hindus will be in a better position when the British leave. Netaji Subhas Bose was "Join the Indian National Army, fighting alongside the Axis powers against the British, with the goal of liberating Bharat".

IMO, all three had a point; and I would not call any of them less or more patriotic than the other; nor any more wise or unwise than the other. But contemporary ideologues and X/Twitter historians try to portray these as virulently opposed to each other.

Prof. Paranjpe's book is one step towards rectifying that.

chetak · Post by **chetak** » 21 Feb 2026 12:05

https://www.amazon.in/Death-Afterlife-M ... 331&sr=1-1

The Death and Afterlife of Mahatma Gandhi Kindle Edition
by Makarand R Paranjape (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (49)
Part of: Routledge Hindu Studies (40 books)

"The Death and Afterlife of Mahatma Gandhi is an explosive and original analysis of the assassination of the ‘Father of the Nation’.

Who is responsible for the Mahatma’s death? Just one determined zealot, the larger ideology that supported him, the Congress-led Government that failed to protect him, or a vast majority of Indians and their descendants who considered Gandhi irrelevant, and endorsed violence instead?

Paranjape’s meticulous study culminates in his reading of Gandhi’s last six months in Delhi where, from the very edge of the grave, he wrought what was perhaps his greatest miracle – the saving of Delhi and thus of India itself from the internecine bloodshed of Partition. Paranjape, taking a cue from the Mahatma himself, also shows us a way to expiate our guilt and to heal the wounds of an ancient civilization torn into two. This is a brilliant, far-reaching and profound exploration of the meaning of the Mahatma’s death."

chetak · Post by **chetak** » 21 Feb 2026 15:51

A_Gupta wrote: ↑21 Feb 2026 11:46 There is a very good book by retired Professor Makarand Paranjpe.
Hindutva and Hind Swaraj: History’s Unforgotten Doubles
https://www.amazon.in/Hindutva-Hind-Swa ... 143477102/
‘An inviting and compelling exploration of the ideological and political differences between Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. This book is unique and brilliant’—S.L. Bhyrappa, novelist

I believe this book speaks to the needs of our times. When India turned seventy-five, I was struck by how the unresolved face-off between Hindutva and Hind Swaraj would shape the next quarter century of our national life. This struggle could not be evaded or glossed over. Nor could it be reduced merely to supplanting or substituting the idea of Hind Swaraj with Hindutva, the new ruling ideology.

Because the two, as I shall try to show, were—and are—not antagonistic or mutually exclusive. Although that is how the political discourse of the day tries to portray them. Swaraj subsumes Hindutva. Hindutva without Swaraj would be severely limited in meaning, even turning dangerous. Rather, Hindutva ought to be turned, realigned so to speak, to serve the ends of Swaraj.

But what is Swaraj? It is not only self-rule and political independence. It is the full flowering of both individuals and the communities that they constitute. It is nothing short of a new consciousness—personal and national. Leading to a beautiful, equitable and harmonious society. Yes, Swaraj is an ideal ever since it was articulated, in the very ancient of times. Going back to the Vedas itself, the very first scripture known to humankind. But the flame of this ancient ideal, never snuffed out despite the worst adversities of conquest, colonialism and misrule, was rekindled into a brilliant and burning flame during our independence movement.

Swaraj still shines as a bright beacon guiding our efforts as a civilization. Swaraj, in this broadest sense, is not only a project for the political classes or leaders. The latter, even if they call themselves the servants of the people, zealously portray and promote themselves as their saviours. Often, they seem to forget that they are elected representatives not arbiters of the nation’s destiny. That is why, we, the people, must lead. We must rise as a society, not shifting the burden of responsibility to politicians or demagogues. For the primary concern or consideration of Swaraj is not to seize and hold political power.

-- Paranjape, Makarand R. Hindutva and Hind Swaraj: History’s Unforgotten Doubles
There is also a vlog discussing the book - Kushal Mehra and Prof. Paranjpe.
https://www.youtube.com/live/lECYrPT-gj ... Hedh7-Ga-Y

---
My point of view regarding reconciliation of ideas -- note that in 1942, Mahatma Gandhi and Congress was saying "Quit India" and "with no guarantee of independence, we are not going to participate in the war between the Allies and the Axis". Veer Savarkar and the Hindu Mahasabha were "Hindus should join the British Indian Army, so that Hindus will be in a better position when the British leave. Netaji Subhas Bose was "Join the Indian National Army, fighting alongside the Axis powers against the British, with the goal of liberating Bharat".

IMO, all three had a point; and I would not call any of them less or more patriotic than the other; nor any more wise or unwise than the other. But contemporary ideologues and X/Twitter historians try to portray these as virulently opposed to each other.

Prof. Paranjpe's book is one step towards rectifying that.

A_Gupta ji,

below is what it says on the amazon site that is selling the book. The link is given below the image

Hindutva and Hind Swaraj: History’s Unforgotten Ideas 15 September 2025
by Makarand R Paranjape (Author)

A close reading of the persistent antagonisms in Indian history, Hindutva and Hind Swaraj focuses on the ideological clash between Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, representing the broader ideological, political, and cultural factions within Hindu and Indian society. The central argument is that this antagonism continues to influence national life, both politically and personally, reflecting two contrasting ideologies: Hindutva and Hind Swaraj.
Divided into three parts, the first part addresses the lack of historical records in ancient India and the importance of creating a national history to reclaim India's past. In the part second part, the author examines the discovery of India's cultural and historical identity, the impact of colonialism, and the need for a balanced discourse that acknowledges the complexity and diversity of Indian society. While the third looks at the e contemporary political landscape, the rise of Hindutva, and the ongoing struggle between Gandhi's vision of non-violent resistance and Savarkar's advocacy of armed rebellion. It highlights the unresolved tensions between these two ideologies and their implications for India's future.
The book emphasizes the need for a new approach to understanding and reconciling these differences, suggesting that a balanced discourse and a deeper inquiry into the nature of nationalism, democracy, and Indian society are essential for creating a new India.

https://www.amazon.in/Hindutva-Hind-Swa ... 143477102/

A_Gupta · Post by **A_Gupta** » 21 Feb 2026 16:42

^^^^ Yes. I was quoting from within the book, since the Amazon stuff is available to anyone who hasn't bought the book.
Second, note that Amazon got the name of the book wrong. It is "History's Forgotten Doubles", not "History's Unforgotten Ideas".

chetak · Post by **chetak** » 21 Feb 2026 17:54

A_Gupta wrote: ↑21 Feb 2026 16:42 ^^^^ Yes. I was quoting from within the book, since the Amazon stuff is available to anyone who hasn't bought the book.
Second, note that Amazon got the name of the book wrong. It is "History's Forgotten Doubles", not "History's Unforgotten Ideas".

No problem A_Gupta ji.

I'll tell jeff the next time I see him

SRajesh · Post by **SRajesh** » 21 Feb 2026 18:55

https://www.amazon.in/Death-Afterlife-M ... 331&sr=1-1
Chetakji
How good is this book??
Only Hindi version available on Kindle

SRajesh · Post by **SRajesh** » 21 Feb 2026 18:55

https://www.amazon.in/Death-Afterlife-M ... 331&sr=1-1
Chetakji
How good is this book??
Only Hindi version available on Kindle

A_Gupta · Post by **A_Gupta** » 21 Feb 2026 20:02

chetak wrote: ↑21 Feb 2026 17:54 I'll tell jeff the next time I see him

Please don't risk getting dirtied by association. "Les Wexner’s Congressional deposition mentioned Epstein’s alleged links to “Rothschilds, Bezos & Google.” -- while no documentary evidence has yet emerged against Jeff, these guys' clouds of adharma besmirch everyone in their vicinity.

chetak · Post by **chetak** » 21 Feb 2026 20:26

SRajesh wrote: ↑21 Feb 2026 18:55 https://www.amazon.in/Death-Afterlife-M ... 331&sr=1-1
Chetakji
How good is this book??
Only Hindi version available on Kindle

SRajesh ji,

english version available here and it says kindle edition (english)

https://www.amazon.in/Death-Afterlife-M ... 331&sr=1-1

uddu · Post by **uddu** » 22 Feb 2026 11:34

LIVE: PM Modi, President Lula of Brazil attend joint press meet at Hyderabad House, New Delhi
PM Modi Live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil witness exchange of key MoUs and attend the joint press meet at Hyderabad House, New Delhi.

Modi, Lula set $20 Billion trade target; sign rare earth, digital partnership deals
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva set a target to raise bilateral trade to $20 billion in five years during Lula’s state visit to India. The two leaders signed key agreements on digital partnership, rare-earth and critical-minerals cooperation, and mining cooperation.
Lula called India a “digital superpower” and backed stronger India–Brazil coordination on UN reforms and Global South priorities. The visit builds on PM Modi’s 2025 trip to Brazil and signals deeper cooperation in technology, energy, defence and supply chains.
Watch key moments and statements from Hyderabad House in New Delhi.

chetak · Post by **chetak** » 22 Feb 2026 12:43

chetak · Post by **chetak** » 22 Feb 2026 13:44

chetak · Post by **chetak** » 22 Feb 2026 14:21

Then why has Gujarat been rejecting this gandhi for over 30 years?

williams · Post by **williams** » 22 Feb 2026 15:18

chetak wrote: ↑22 Feb 2026 14:21 Then why has Gujarat been rejecting this gandhi for over 30 years?

If you calculate the IQ then Raga should be the lowest of all the Gandhi family politicians. Not just that, he somehow surrounds himself with people who have lower IQ than him. It is the sad state of Indian democracy where there is very little in terms of national opposition party.

uddu · Post by **uddu** » 22 Feb 2026 15:19

Gujarat can belong to Gandhi, But not to those who stole Gandhi surname.

chetak · Post by **chetak** » 22 Feb 2026 18:02

While some fixate on a single galgotia incident, they deliberately bury the hundreds of genuine success stories emerging from the AI Summit.

One rotten outlier versus thousands of hardworking, authentic innovators driving real breakthroughs.

Painting everyone with the same brush is not just lazy, it's maliciously dishonest.

chetak · Post by **chetak** » 22 Feb 2026 18:06

Talking about Misuse of ED & CBI ...

During UPA, after Left parties withdrew support over the Indo-US nuclear deal, Congress weaponised the CBI & ED, slapping disproportionate assets cases on Mulayam & Mayawati to extract their support and cling to power.

Both got clean chits only after Modi govt came in.

Cyrano · Post by **Cyrano** » 22 Feb 2026 18:19

The good thing about Galgotia incident is that they and many others have been exposed skimming Govt funds in a patent scam.

Over a thousand patents filed, very few approved but they encashed funding which is based on just patents filed.

All these univs need to be thoroughly investigated and shutdown for their wrong doings.

chetak · Post by **chetak** » 22 Feb 2026 20:25

Abu zubair teaches rukkaiya begum Hindi

drnayar · Post by **drnayar** » 22 Feb 2026 20:39

chetak wrote: ↑22 Feb 2026 13:44

Confusion, Contradiction = " Con "Gress

KL Dubey · Post by **KL Dubey** » 22 Feb 2026 21:54

williams wrote: ↑22 Feb 2026 15:18
chetak wrote: ↑22 Feb 2026 14:21 Then why has Gujarat been rejecting this gandhi for over 30 years?

If you calculate the IQ then Raga should be the lowest of all the Gandhi family politicians. Not just that, he somehow surrounds himself with people who have lower IQ than him. It is the sad state of Indian democracy where there is very little in terms of national opposition party.

"Gandhi ban ke aaya hoon...mera hausla bhi ayaash hai"....lekin ab tak na kaarvaan mila aur na hi hamsafar.