PM's meet with Editors - An ultimate embarrassment to the Nation

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, in his interview with television editors, has clarified his stand on many important issues.

As any responsible citizen of this country, I too was anxious so as to what our PM has to say on the series of scams which have been making headlines.  I was happy for the fact that our PM has finally decided to break his silence once for all, but after following his interview (line by line), I wish, he remained silent.  Read on.

A quite a few questions were raised regarding the allocation of the 2G spectrum, well, quite expected, as it happens to be the biggest scam in the history of independent India.  The PM was asked “why Raja was appointed as the Telecom Minister for the 2'nd consecutive term, despite the fact that the PM himself had warned Raja in November 2007 to consider auction of the 2G spectrum, for which he didn't bother to respect”.  Extremely valid question indeed, but the PM's response was outlandish.

His response goes like this "I would like to mention that we are a coalition government.  In a coalition government, you can suggest your preferences but you have to go by what the leader of that particular coalition party ultimately insists.  And Mr. Raja was the choice of the DMK party.  I did not feel that I had the authority to object to Mr. Raja’s entry".  

The PM has made it explicit, that a coalition Govt had to run with compromises.  That essentially means, though the constitution of India says that it is the Prime Minister who decides on who gets into the Cabinet, in practice, it is the coalition party leaders who actually take the final call.  And the PM does not have the authority to intervene.  The PM has also said "Licenses was not a matter which got referred to me or to the Cabinet, that was the decision exclusively of the telecom minister Raja" and that, he absolutely had no say on that matter. WOW, I am impressed, Mr. PM.

The next question was "Would you concede the fact that there are a lot of corrupt people in your government and you are not able to act against and that led you to believe that enough is enough?"  Upon taking this question, the PM did not deny the existence of corrupt people in his government, rather he said "I think in a coalition government there is a coalition dharma and obliviously the things are not entirely the way I would like them to be" which means, the PM accepts the fact that there are a lot of corrupt, tainted people in his Govt, but he cannot do anything about it.  Well, Mr. PM, I thought that the Prime Minister of India is the Head of the Union (Federal) Government and the PM’s office holds the highest rank, thanks for having opened my eyes.  I think its high time we re-write our books on Indian Civics.

And here comes the best of it all, when asked about the revenue loss to the Govt on account of underpricing the 2G spectrum, the PM said "We subsidise the price of kerosene to an extent which is greater than many other subsidies, that imposes burden on our oil marketing companies, should we say then that because we give subsidy for kerosene sales under public distribution, that there is loss of revenue." WOW, WOW, WOW, Mr. PM, what an astounding comparison, I am dumbstruck, to be hearing those words from a Cambridge / Oxford educated, acclaimed Economist. 

Mr. Manmohan Singh, you have played a Karunanidhi by comparing the under pricing of 2G Spectrum with Govt subsidy on Fertilizer, Kerosene and Gas.  Now you are a perfect Congress politician Mr. PM.

He has categorically said that "there are serious corruption allegations, but I cannot do anything about it (as he feels he doesn’t have the authority to do so), but no matter what, I will continue as the Prime Minister.  This is the gist of the interview given by our honorable Prime Minister to the Television Editors.

Isn't it an ultimate embarrassment..??

Your thoughts and comments are invited.

Jai Hind.

Andhaadhi - My Emotions and Experience​..

The below post is all about my emotions and experience with Team “Andhaadhi“, well to know what “Andhaadhi” is all about, please follow the link  below.

http://hari-bala.blogspot.com/2011/02/andhaadhi-search-and-wait.html

Read this post when you are are relatively free.

WOW WOW WOW.. What a TEAM, what a sense of accomplishment, what a collective sense of responsibility, what sincerity and amount of dedication, what an amazing involvement, my goodness.  I still remember, it just stated from nowhere, it feels so great to the extent that I am falling short of words to express my state of mind.  I could just feel the rush of adrenalin when I look back the work we have been doing since we conceptualized "Andhaadhi".  The biggest take away from a personal standpoint is that, “if we are sincere in what we do today, eventually, tomorrow by design shall get better”.

Well, I have been getting mixed response since we released Andhaadhi, most of them being positive.  To be extremely frank, I am just indifferent, the feel of having been a part in itself makes me feel on top of the world.  Yet another learning happens to be, "When we do something for the sheer pleasure of doing it, the end result and response actually doesn't matter".

I, beyond doubt, believe that I have made a handful of friends for life.  Usually, I kind of build a wall around myself, till today my best friends, with whom I am actually myself (without a mask), with whom I am as comfortable as I am with myself are my high school buddies, which necessarily means that close to a decade I haven't let anyone to break into my wall.  Never imagined in my imaginable dreams that I could get so close to a bunch of few, I mean, I am just unable to assimilate.

How many sleepless nights with Aadi, Yesh and Thenga.. It just happened, it cannot get better guys, the genuine attitude and truthfulness in our expression is what in my opinion, drew us close.  It is a unique chemistry that we share as a group and with each other individually which is unexplainable.  There were times where we had strong views, on the endless list of topics we discussed, yet I could sense honest respect for the other person’s point of view, in-spite of the fact that we agreed to disagree.  Man, this just does not happen with anyone and everyone, I say, we were destined to meet, necessarily for a cause, which I (We) are yet to discover in full.

Aadi, yaen machan da nee, never thought Andhaadhi would drag us so close than ever before, I have always enjoyed your company, it has become an addiction I must say :P, but as said, not every addiction is objectionable.  There is absolutely nothing on earth that we hadn't discussed as yet, if you still feel that something escaped our radar, drop in right away :-).  Economics, Politics, Philosophy, Music, Movies, Girls, Relationships, Life, Love, Lust, Finance, Investments, Higher studies, Career, Cricket, Cooking, Eating, Bull shitting and damn what not.  Love you dude.  I am sure our relationship would travel places.  I am just myself when I am with you, I feel exceptionally comfortable while sharing my thoughts with you, I could speak to you as I would speak to myself :-), read it once more if you didn’t get. 

Yesh, you are such a casual guy man, I find you extremely sincere but never serious.  You just came close to my heart on the day when we had a brief chat at my terrace, on listening to what you had been through in life to be where you are today.  I have never seen you saying NO to any suggestion, you have the patience to listen to people which makes the other person feel so important which eventually increases his level of importance and commitment.  You are full of fun even otherwise; I could not hold myself back from laughing even now when I think of the late night walks with you and Aadi :D, Aadi, you know what I am saying right :D.  Yet another remarkable characteristic in you is that, you happen to be an extraordinary motivator, you can just get the motor running even when the batteries are completely dried :-), you never let us down.  You stood by my side to take full responsibility for the criticism and didn't hesitate to give complete credit for the appreciation, and such are the traits of an astounding leader I see in you.  Buddy, it was sheer pleasure, for having worked with someone like you, in your future projects, even if I have no role to play, just call me, without a thought I shall join you to do whatever I can :-).  

Karthick, well, if I have to explain Karthick in one word, I would call him a GENIUS, you are gifted with super-high intellect man.  Your intellect, coupled with the inquisitiveness to learn across fields, drives me nuts, you have an extreme eye for detail, and I will have to learn hell a lot of things from you right from Economics to Movies to philosophy and what not.  As you quite often say, there are a lot of factors which drag us close, a special mention to our interest in Economics, I was quite taken aback when I saw an Engineer speaking the language of an Economist and I was extremely excited for the fact that I have got someone to discuss, share, research in the field of Economics.  Well, not to mention, your poetic sense is something to be treasured and nurtured, there are a few lines which I would like to quote here which induced me to fall in love with your words.

பாவையின்  பேரெழிலே - எந்தன்

ஆவலை தூண்டியதால்

காதருகே காதலை சொல்லி

கன்னத்தில் முத்தம் இட்டேன்.

நாணத்தால் துளைக்கப்பட்டு  - வெட்கத்தை  உடுத்திக்  கொண்டாள்.

கனியோடு பால் கொண்டு வந்தவள்

உடலோடு உறைந்து என் உயிர் கொண்டு சென்றாள்.

Oh my goodness, what an amazing aesthetic sense you possess.  We coming together for Andhaathi, shared interest in economics & politics, geographical proximity, Temenos & Azure strategic partnership, I don’t feel all this could happen without a "Specific Mandate".  Miles to go before WE sleep :-) let me just repeat your words “we both, working together on Andhaadhi & Temenos and Azure working together on Banking... Something is in store for this partnership.. Let’s move forward”.

Any day, anything, just count me in.

Sriimathy, what an amazing girl you are, just loved your casual attitude, the manner in which you gelled with the team is just amazing, and I have absolutely nothing to complain.  Most of the girls are irritable, especially when surrounded by gang of guys, and a selected few would always want to be pampered (cry for attention), I have come across such instances not once, but many a times, but you proved to be different from the rest.  Though we hardly have any interest in common, though we have not been talking much, though we have been pulling our legs throughout ;-), though we really don't know each other much, we do share an excellent rapport and mutual respect.  Loved your calm, composed, good-natured attitude and not to mention, admired your flawless singing.  Unnoda kannathula anda kuzhi, avlo azhagu :-), myself and Adi used to discuss, oru ponnu epdi irrukanum nu oru payyan aasa paduvano, nee apdiye irrukae.  I hope and pray the almighty that you must get an excellent man in your life, who deserves you in true sense.

Well team, I know this is quite a long mail; by my conscience didn’t allow me to remove a single word.  Once again, I thank Yesh and Karthick for the once in a lifetime opportunity, I feel extremely proud and privileged for having been a part of this fabulous team and for having accepted me with all my limitations.

P.S - I am half asleep, please excuse me for mistakes if any, romba naal kazhichu, yen manasu vittu pesirkaen.  

Love you all.

With tons of Love,

Hari

"Andhaadhi​" - A Search and a Wait

Hi Friends,

 

I would like to share the link of our short film "Andhaadhi". Would like to have your honest reviews so that it will help us improve.

http://vimeo.com/19628645

Alternate Link

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xgx3op_andhaadhi-a-search-and-a-wait_shortfilms

About the movie

Weekend Productions presents "Andhaadhi"

 
The title 'Andhaadhi' is inspired from Abirami Andhaadhi written by Abirami Bhattar.  Andhaadhi is a form of poem where the last word of a stanza is the same as the first word of the next stanza. Our protagonist's journey starts with a wait. This wait ends in a search. The search again ends in a wait. Will this wait again end in a search?

Please share the link with other like minded friends as well.

Just a thought..

அழியா ஆன்மாவை அம்மணம் செய்து,
அழியும் உடலுக்கு அலங்காரம் சேர்க்குமாம் பேய்கள்..!!