Narendra Modi seems to be the only sensible chief minister among all those who are 'rewarding' the boys in blue. Indeed, the boys deserve rewards, but for them, holding the world cup must be the highest reward itself. If anybody should reward them, it is the BCCI. I dont understand how state governments come into the picture. State govts have many other projects in which they could have utlised the money, which is now being given to these cricketers. Kudos to Modi for getting his priorities right in this hour of madness.
RE:Modi needs to be congratulated
by Vini on Sep 26, 2007 02:25 PM Permalink
Also I would like to add that our team was representing INDIA and not the states, so even if the government wants to give something it should not be the state govts. but the central govt. These CM`s are supporting and creating provincial disputes in peoples minds who already keep on pointing like marathi, tamil, bihari, punjabi, kannada, bengali, gujrati etc. So can we all Generation Nexxt stand united against these abusive and nuisance creator govts and also the media who do spread these contagiuos rumours and religious discripancies in public, including rediff for such an article... JAI HIND!!!
RE:Modi needs to be congratulated
by imran patel on Sep 26, 2007 02:14 PM Permalink
I am amazed to see the public support for such activities. It is great that the Indian team won the world cup, but this behaviour of the CMs is in line with the Rajas & Maharajas of the old times.
CMs are not Rajas or Maharajahs. Whos money are they spending ?
They can gift their personal money as gift to anyone they like, but this kind of un-checked tax money spending is insane.
Indian players are NOT under-paid. The BCCI will and does compensate them well.
I am not a big fan of Modi and I am not sure what his motivations are but I do not believe that it is right for a CM to shell out TAX money when there are other genuine and more pressing needs within the state.
RE:Modi needs to be congratulated
by imran on Sep 26, 2007 02:15 PM Permalink
10-20 laakh me ghant aproject rukne waala hai...aur inaam to roz nahi diya jaata
Bloody as like Gujarat CM..same factor to tamilnadu CM karunanidhi.He was not announced any award to Robin singh and Dinesh karthik. who did best at their level.
robin singh who cathced well trainup to the Indian Field.As wel Dinesh karthik who made a excellent catch in getting out Grame smith.
Everyone gives the best in World cup.Everystate people has to be credited.
But this Tamilnadu CM, why doesnt care about????????????????
It is bemusing to see that so many people seemed to be hurt with this straight forward article. It is even more amusing to see so many people jumping to react emotionally. Some reader mentions that 'state the facts'. Well the article is just that. Let us not make a big deal out of it.
As a society, it is imperative to face up to realities.
RE:Views on this article
by imran patel on Sep 26, 2007 02:15 PM Permalink
I am amazed to see the public support for such activities. It is great that the Indian team won the world cup, but this behaviour of the CMs is in line with the Rajas & Maharajas of the old times.
CMs are not Rajas or Maharajahs. Whos money are they spending ?
They can gift their personal money as gift to anyone they like, but this kind of un-checked tax money spending is insane.
Indian players are NOT under-paid. The BCCI will and does compensate them well.
I am not a big fan of Modi and I am not sure what his motivations are but I do not believe that it is right for a CM to shell out TAX money when there are other genuine and more pressing needs within the state.
RE:Shame on you Mr.Modi
by imran patel on Sep 26, 2007 02:15 PM Permalink
I am amazed to see the public support for such activities. It is great that the Indian team won the world cup, but this behaviour of the CMs is in line with the Rajas & Maharajas of the old times.
CMs are not Rajas or Maharajahs. Whos money are they spending ?
They can gift their personal money as gift to anyone they like, but this kind of un-checked tax money spending is insane.
Indian players are NOT under-paid. The BCCI will and does compensate them well.
I am not a big fan of Modi and I am not sure what his motivations are but I do not believe that it is right for a CM to shell out TAX money when there are other genuine and more pressing needs within the state.
RE:Shame on you Mr.Modi
by Arul Devan on Sep 26, 2007 02:16 PM Permalink
GUYS ITS NOT ONLY MR.mODI BUT ALSO THE TAMIL NADU CHIEF MINISTER WHO DID NOT HONOUR ONE OF THE TEAM MEMBER DINESH KARTHIK WHO SENT GREAME SMITH TO PAVILLION BY A STUNNING CATCH. ITS REALLY SAD.
Prasanna Zore, stop writing such meaningless articles..Cricket is not the only sports..People like you, who want so much attention to be given to just one sport,Cricket, are the one who will come up with another article during Olympics, on how badly India performed there and why India lags behind..its all because of people like you...
RE:Modi
by MANISH JAIN on Sep 26, 2007 02:21 PM Permalink
Prasanna Zore is a moron who doesn't know what to write, keeps speculating. Creating an issue out of nothing. Virendra Shewag, Gautam ghambir and others also haven't got a award from their state Gov, which is a non issue with this writer.
Why feclitate Ajit can as well be questioned, why waste people's money.
Words are mightier than sword. Every writer must remember this. Probably our Rediff author want to ignite hatered using this 'mightier' weapon. Do you think it is wise Mr. Author, when our country is reeling under weather calamities, poverty, corruption....and other ghosts, to spend crores on this 'game' cricket.
If BCCI rewards its players, it is its duty. However, the governments needn't do the same.
All the CMs who have gifted money have not paid a single penny from their own pockets. They are shameless buggers. Sometime ago these very cricketers provided police protection after loosing first match in the world cup. Are we crazy about cricket? And why should BCCI also declared bonuses to cricketers are they god gifted? Board too is nowadays in the hands of politicians. They only think in terms of money. Indian people are just wasting their money, time and energy after 15 fools
RE:Shame on all CMs who gifted money to Cricketers
by Niraj Sahoo on Sep 26, 2007 02:15 PM Permalink
Modi is not unjustified either. He is always justified.
RE:Prasanna who?
by andhi on Sep 26, 2007 02:38 PM Permalink
Prasanna Zore, he or she or in between he and she Prasanna Zore looks like an agent working for some divisive agency and rediff is giving him a platform to play the divisive game
RE:What about Sreesanth
by Renny John on Sep 26, 2007 02:14 PM Permalink
The Kerala govt has also announced 5 lakhs rupees for Sree Santh. Rediff has forgotten to mention the same, I suppose By Renny
