Vanity Case Sarkar

PM Narendra Modi has shown one great learning in the last 3 years – how to win elections with emotional and chest-thumping speeches. And over-gloating on these wins the BJP overlooks something. That they are winning only because the opposition has a bunch of Pappus, an item-girl called Kejriwal or others like Lalus. It’s the absence of strong parties in Opposition that ensures these wins. And that is not even a good sign for India.

There are only two areas that seem to interest Modi; economic policies and international investments. What PM of a vast country keeps on meeting businessmen from Gates to Bezos to Zuckerberg. Harmless, though it is. He even meets hate-filled editors like MaliniP and I have to wonder why. I had observed in 2014 itself that the man wants to be nothing but “Goody two shoes”. This is because he is too scared in the face of the baggage of 2002 he still carries. This is the reason Modi won’t condemn any communal violence, be it in Kerala or Bengal or UP. He maintains a stony silence on the killing of our Jawans too – whether by Maoists or by Paki terrorists. He only uses a templated tweet for all incidents where our Jawans get killed.

The street where I live is barely 300 metres in length. At both ends and in multiple parts in the middle it has many stray dogs. At different times, all these dogs keep barking day and night in different tones and in exceptional disharmony. Each group of dogs barks to its own agenda. The Modi-Cabinet is somewhat similar, though I’m not equating them with dogs. Bumbling, clueless Rajnath Singh doesn’t know what to do. Venkiah Naidu certifies crooks like The Hindu and writes anti-Maoist articles like a whining journo. Prakash Javdekar sermonises on what schools should do but doesn’t know what his job is. Maneka Gandhi is running her own gang of trolls on Whatsapp. Then there is RS Prasad who, after the recent Sukma incident which martyred 25 CRPF Jawans blabbers incoherent nonsense:

Seriously, this is the Law Minister of the country behaving like a victim and asking if our Jawans have human rights. But nothing beats the part-time Defence Minister and Media-Durbari Arun Jaitley. He tweets about “neighbours” butchering two of our Jawans at Poonch. Too ashamed to even name Pakistan as the criminal offender! A vast country with so many threats has a part-time DM who has no interest in the job and wants only Finance portfolio to be able to play with “the big boys”. Remember, his “Lungi friend” and counterpart in Congress also wanted only Finance because that’s their playground – they can play with the rich boys and wring the necks of the middle class and spy on them the way they want. And Jaitley will hobnob with the worst anti-BJP, anti-Hindu media crooks like Barkha, Rajdeep or Shekhar and launch books at the drop of a hat:

Sunetra, by her own confession, is nothing more than an ordinary hack. But there is a pattern here. Sukma or Poonch doesn’t really matter to the “Lipstick-lovers” of BJP in the govt. The pattern was clear to me from 2014 when I wrote “Goody two shoes”. Modi doesn’t really have a clue what his ministers are up to and most of the time, most of his ministers are at a tangent from the agenda of ModiSarkar (if at all there is one). Here’s Modi after the terror attacks on December 7, 2014 when 11 of Jawans were martyred:

 

Yes, like the Congis earlier, ModiSarkar and their ministers have consistently made a mockery of our Jawans. After every attack and death, they whine like parrots but nothing follows. PM Modi is yet to declare a war on terrorists and the terror support services – whether they’re in Kashmir or Chattisgarh. There is a marked spinelessness from the man who often boasted about his 56-inch chest. And even on December 7, 2014 when 11 Jawans were martyred, the then DM was busy putting lipstick on some media crook’s book:

 

Is that just one minister or event? Not at all. There is a series of events and episodes by ministers of ModiSarkar which is beyond logic. The most anti-Hindu, anti-BJP and anti-India paper called The Hindu is being certified by Naidu. The ministers and BJP members still continue to patronise a terror-sympathising NDTV. This pic below is indicative of how many ministers release the same stupid book of the same stupid Hindu-hater, Modi-hater and BJP-hater. What explains this nonsense if not the desperation for lipstick by these ministers?

Insensitive apart, this deep craving to appear with media crooks or certify their work is the most deplorable aspect of ministers of ModiSarkar. They don’t give two hoots about Jawans and I cannot be convinced anymore unless there is a coherent policy and action on that. In respect of Pak, ModiSarkar has been nothing less than a scaredy chick. It wants the world to declare Pak a terrorist state but won’t do so itself. Modi continues the MFN status to Pak, shows no courage in expelling their envoy and recalling ours. Harvests the worst ISI-sponsored journos through his ministers. He is unwilling to tackle the menace of Paki stooges in India – whether in Bollywood, media or assorted Pak-funded pigs in NGOs. Ditto for Maoist-sympathisers. And anti-nationals of NDTV are freely allowed access to LOC, conflict-zones and army camps to seek critical information from Jawans. Who does this?

 

Modi’s HRD ministry certifies JNU as the best university in the country. How can a university which promotes terrorists, anti-nationalism and wants the breaking of India even qualify being in any race among universities? Modi is ignorant and oblivious to the stupidities of his ministries. The worst has to be ManekaG who runs campaigns with trolls in a private WA group. ManekaG was also scheduled to conduct an event on trolls with the Swedish embassy – with trolls like Barkha and Bainjal. That’s the height of ModiSarkar’s insult to his staunch supporters. Fortunately, I hear that the event has been cancelled.

After the 26/11 attacks were over, Modi went to Mumbai to the spots to survey the incident and the aftermath. I wonder why he went there or what he learned. And though some states have taken a strong preventive system against terrorists many haven’t. How in hell do Maoists get arms and weapons in many places? I am sure this is not possible unless the smuggling ring has the support of many in the police and law-enforcement force. And therein lies the rub, most criminals empowering domestic terrorists are none other than those in uniform or wearing a political or NGO cap. ModiSarkar had identified Left-extremism as the biggest internal threat. Modi wasn’t ignorant and these stats cannot be strangers to the “Kadi Ninda” guy who is clueless on everything:

 

This nonsensical statement that our Army has been given full freedom to act as they deem fit against terror or Pakis is nothing but self-deception. All enemies, Pak, terrorists and Naxals, warrant not just an armed response but also a political response. Is ModiSarkar expecting the Army to fight media crooks, Pak stooges and Maoist supporters in society? NO! That’s where ModiSarkar is failing. Not just that, Modi’s ministers actively hobnob with Pak stooges and Maoist sympathisers in the public domain. How do they expect Army or CRPF alone to wipe out terrorism in all forms? This is a severe failure on PM Modi’s part and he fails to stand up to his own chest-thumping from the past when he questioned others:

 

Immediately after Kulbushan Jadav was sentenced to death by a Pak military court the Pak stooges hosted their envoy and former minister Kasuri in Delhi. What stops ModiSarkar from expelling this envoy and sending a stern message to Pak and ISI stooges in India that their foolish anti-India noises cannot go on? One stray surgical strike and bragging about it is NOT DONE. Sustained pressure on Pak, their stooges in India and their political envoys is required. ModiSarkar miserably fails in this respect. And the handling of Kashmir is nothing short of mindless pandering. Here is the worst case from a bunch of BJP ministers that simply heaps humiliation on our Jawans:

 

Won’t go in vain! Won’t go in vain! Won’t go in vain! Won’t go in vain! This is repeated like triple Talaaq. Truth is, our soldiers are indeed wantonly dying and in vain. The ministers do briefing after briefing, the PM rubs his hands and remains silent. He sermonises the nation on Dharma and exams and many other issues but not once opens his mouth on the killing of our Jawans. He resorts to Twitter for routine condemnation. Even defence experts like Brahma Chellaney look frustrated with Modi’s docile approach towards national security:

Modi wears clothes like a PM should. Once the vanity case had reached such levels that he wore a suit which had his name embroidered in every stripe. Modi celebrates Diwali with soldiers but not once cares about visiting families of martyrs.  There is a marked insensitivity in his whole approach to dying Jawans. His ministers routinely dance in media or make outright silly statements. Soldiers are dying in vain. It is the govt that is too busy with its vanity case approach to serious issues. There are many other issues on which ModiSarkar is seriously behind. The worst has to be their approach to national security and our Jawans. 

Biryanis Over Dead Soldiers

Executive Mansion,

Washington, Nov. 21, 1864.

Dear Madam,

I have been shown in the files of the War Department a statement of the Adjutant General of Massachusetts that you are the mother of five sons who have died gloriously on the field of battle. I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.

Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,

A. Lincoln

That letter by Abraham Lincoln to Mrs. Bixbey was used as the prologue to the movie ‘Saving Private Ryan’. General George C. Marshall, on learning that 3 of 4 siblings of a family were killed in the war with Germany, quotes Lincoln and seeks that Private James Ryan be located, saved and returned home. The order to save one soldier for his family is given to a group after they survive a fierce battle during the Normandy landing. Most members of the search party are killed in saving Ryan, including their leader Captain Miller. Here’s how it ended:

It may seem an irony that so many had to be killed to return one soldier home. But Army heads and political leaders who care for mothers who lose many sons to battle understand not only their pain but the responsibility of finding comfort for them. Back home, our Govt seems to frequently rejoice in the death of soldiers. That may be harsh. No, they don’t actually jump for joy or throw a party but their conduct doesn’t reflect the slightest grief for soldiers lost or for their parents and families. Some of these soldiers have very young children who will grow up without a father.

On January 8, 2013 Pak army-men crossed the LOC and beheaded two Indian soldiers, Lance Naik Hemraj and Lance Naik Sudhakar Singh, and injured a couple more. What did some stupid Indians do two days later? Some Indian media crooks, celebrities and their Paki counterparts held an “Aman Ki Asha” debate in Delhi. Who was the moderator? Congress Minister Shashi Tharoor! How’s that for sensitivity? This, while the govt claimed it will not be ‘business as usual’ with Pak after the incident. Shameless people never learn. Voices condemn such actions but when your actions tend to pooh-pooh these incidents, more will follow.

Early August 6, 2013 five Indian soldiers were killed by intruders who crossed the LOC. Defence Minister AK Antony was quick to claim in parliament that these were terrorists and some “persons dressed in Pak military uniform”. This statement was made with prior knowledge that the Pakistani Border Action Team members, regular Pak army men, were involved in the killing. To cut it short, the GOI through the Defence Minister sought to exonerate Pak Army of any involvement in the killings. They were “innocent” so to say. Which country mocks the death of its soldiers in this fashion? It will be hard to find one.

Although I have quoted from the American Civil war and WWII our own history is rich in great battles and great warriors. From the Ramayana and Mahabharata to heroes like Maharana Pratap, Shivaji and many more, we are blessed with those who laid their lives so we could reach this point in time. Maroof Raza, a former army man and commentator on strategic affairs, made some important points on Times Now on August 7. He mentioned that we aspire to be an economic super-power but we don’t learn any lessons. The US and China have become economic super-powers because their political leadership works with and is aligned closely with their military powers. He cited Japan slowing down as an economic power because post-WWII it reduced the emphasis on a strong military power. No matter what the Chinese do, including incursions into Indian territory, their political leadership backs them strongly. In contrast, stated Raza, the current Congress govt has completely demoralised our armed forces.

The Congress govt at the Centre is neither sensitive about the army or the concerns of the citizens and families of army men. It seems pursuit of a pointless dialogue with Pakistan is far more important than the continuous export of terrorism by Pak and frequent killing of our soldiers. Last night President Obama cancelled his meeting with President Putin merely because Russia provided asylum to Earl Snowden, wanted in the US for leaking classified information. Govts that put the nation first act, Govts that put the nation last lie in parliament and then everyone in the govt distances himself from the lie like cowards. The PMO claimed it wasn’t involved in doctoring Antony’s misleading statement in the Parliament. Imagine, a PM who is supposed to himself make a statement has been silent all this while and even distances himself from his Defence Minister. How much of a limp biscuit can one be?

Maroof Raza spoke for ten minutes on Times Now on August 7 and it was like one of the finest speeches I have heard on Pakistan, terror and the Indian govt’s effete behaviour. He asked why Antony or the PM had to wait for the Army Chief to go to Poonch and await a clarifying statement when there are reliable Commanders on the ground who are more aware of facts. Worse, he accused the minister and the govt of being or playing ignorant of Pak army’s permanent partnership with the Jihadis. I tweeted what I heard of his statements.

Raza then went to note how Indian PM’s have mindlessly pursued a policy of dialogue with Pakistan without ever getting anything in return. He noted US political leaders often visit their troops during battles or during peacetime to stay connected with them. Ever seen Indian political leaders ever bothering? No minister or govt official was even around to receive the coffins of the 5 martyred soldiers. When their bodies were received in a J&K base there was none from the State govt to receive them or salute them. It is natural that former army-men on TV are seething with anger as are ordinary citizens. There is hardly any doubt  that our soldiers are boiling over too.

And I have to agree again with Raza when he says the govt is treating the army like a ‘fire-brigade’. It seems the army is only meant for internal peace or rescue operations in a tragedy. While their minister faked statements in parliament the Congress members weren’t tired of screaming “don’t politicise, don’t politicise” the killing of soldiers. Who exactly is politicising the incident with doctored statements? And even when it comes to using the army as a fire-brigade in a natural calamity who politicises tragedies? These pics should tell you enough when the Uttarakhand tragedy was taking its toll:

Everything is brought to you by the Congress and the Gandhis. As if the party paid for the food. Having failed in every other area of governance maybe MMS just seeks to somehow make a peace-deal with Pak and create history. Maybe he even hopes to get a Nobel Prize. Who knows! Even AB Vajpayee was guilty of the same mishandling of Pakistan, often inviting Kargil criminal Musharraf for summits. This Musharraf is a great hero for some anti-national media outlets. The only mistake Raza made is in claiming Nehru could have managed such a peace treaty. Wrong! Nehru had the opportunity to permanently settle the Kashmir issue. He did not. The nation’s citizens and its soldiers have been paying a price for it since then.

And while all this continues MMS hopes to have dialogue with his counterpart at the upcoming UN meeting sidelines. It’s now not only tragic, it even looks comic. No matter how much terrorism or killings Pakistan exports our govt keeps hosting them for cricket and unofficial visits. All this for vote-bank appeasement or may be some secret reason. There’s no shortage of Biryanis for officials of a country which has promised a 1000-year holy jihad against India. I hope next time they eat the Biryanis they see the face of dead soldiers in the food.

Also read: “No friendship with Barbarians”.