We should understand the qualities expected of a president especially in a Congress ruled era .If you look at their history ,they look for a man who is pliable,accomodating and doing things at their biding without murmur(a la Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed ).Dr Kalam does not fit in their scheme of things ,especially now when they do not have a majority on their own.So,even though he may be willing,he will not be nominated for sure.He became president due to NDA otherwise .
All you guys dont realise that in most countries they have President,VP, PM, Ministers less than 50. Why is it India most politicians are over 75 except a few.
They want to enjoy power till the grave. I am sure soon we will see people dying in office of old age. Anyway maybe its good, we will get 1 day holiday..haha
The Governors of states are even worse..old men who have retired from politics and cannot walk, talk or just fit for opening assembly session are made guv.
RE:RE:Next president should be less than 60 years old.
by Libran on Apr 03, 2007 07:42 PM Permalink
Atop this obsession with young age. I love Youth but not Young age. I have seen umpteen teen agers and twenty-somethings who just after 6-7 hours of work or a couple of hours of class, come home and crash and can't do much except watching TV asking their seventy year old Gradma to make tea for them and there are many 80 years old who are much more energetic - some phyiscally and most others mentally. So Stop worshipping Young age. Start liking the activeness of thoughts and actions!
I am not a fan of politicians but if there is one thing I like in them is never-say-die spirit (whatever may be the motive), work much more than most young age people. If our young age people work with the dedication and hard work of our politicians (not their despicable causes) India can really shine. So Stop abusing Old age! Start thinking how you want to remain Young in heart and spirit even at Old age.
And remember one thing definitely adds to their (old people's ) advntage - that is the wisdom and life experience
Abdul kalam should not be given second choice. 1.Delay in hanging Afzal. 2.Uncontrollable Price raise 3.Merely a rubber stamp of Sonia Gandhi 4.Scott free Quatarochi 5.dancing like a puppet in the hands of karunanidhi
RE:No
by Ramprakash Naidu on Apr 03, 2007 09:33 PM Permalink
Mr. Ramesh, Henceforth please dont give your comments on such a serious issue without proper knowledge. Vivek
RE:No
by shaiju antony on Apr 03, 2007 07:18 PM Permalink
u dont know the abcd of politics or what the role of a president is u bihari ramesh. "Chullu bhar pani mein doob mar".
It looks clear that Dr.Kalam got this clean & lovable image aka Sachin Tendulkar. Even I admire him for the fact that a well-educated person with bo baggage occupied the position. But if I really look for one outstanding work/act that he has done in his tenure there seems to be hardly anything.
I invite your comments really to know his contribution as President & Supreme Commander.(Pl leave out Lectures to Children, Books, M.S etc).
RE:Dr.Kalam
by madhu r on Apr 03, 2007 05:09 PM Permalink
you are right. why is he dealying his decision about sentencing a militant to death penalty. what about the bravery of the soldiers who fought and died to protect all corrupt politicians. even he could have been a hostage. the relatives have already returned the medals isnt theat prrof enough how poorly india treats its martyars?
RE:Dr.Kalam
by Vineesh Vedsen on Apr 03, 2007 07:56 PM Permalink
I agree. Except for showing the legal angle to prevent Sonia from becoming the PM, there isnt any ve on Dr. Kalam's list. Even otherwise Manmohan is a remote controlled PM.
Plus not hanging the terrorist is a very very big -ve which will show us in very poor light. We are anyway too poor on that count and this would only expose us further.
RE:Dr.Kalam
by Sweet on Apr 03, 2007 06:59 PM Permalink
@ Marga Bandhu Is there any one outstanding work/act done by the former presidents of India? Atleast Dr.Kalam has done so much for the nation. Has any former prsidents done atleast 25% of his efforts and awareness? I think the problem with all north indians/ Karnakatakatakata people is that he is from TN, rather tamilian. If you ain't a racist, you can't blame Dr.Kalam
RE:Dr.Kalam
by veeravel on Apr 03, 2007 07:09 PM Permalink
hey bandhu, can u list out what he should have contributed or what he not when comparing with other indian presidents?
RE:Dr.Kalam
by Sweet on Apr 03, 2007 07:35 PM Permalink
Hey bondhu, the fact is you can't compare... becoz there is nothing what the previous presidents have done.... I asked for previous president's contribution bcoz some genius asked what Honourable President Dr. Kalam did.. understood kya? or should I tell u in hindi?
RE:Dr.Kalam
by dinesh pandeshwar on Apr 03, 2007 07:50 PM Permalink
Why bring Karnataka into this discussion you idiot. People like you are always interested in making mountain out of molehill. You better get out of this discussion. Can you list some achievements of our beloved Prez if you are so much knowledgible?
RE:RE:Dr.Kalam
by Sweet on Apr 03, 2007 07:57 PM Permalink
Its bcoz almost everyone in Karnatakatakataka are anti-tamilians, just like how srilankankankana are anti-indians. And I hate anti-tamilians and anti-indians. Utimately - If you ain't a Racist, you cannot deny Dr.Kalam's contributions to India... By the way if u wanna know his achievements, google for it, coz if I say you won't belileve me. Thank You
RE:President.....
by sushant gupta on Apr 03, 2007 07:15 PM Permalink
Mr Chatts... please give me a break don't say that Baba Ramdev would heal the nation with his yoga. He would be like Tendulkar who after becoming captain neither bat nor can captain India.
I think we should make our former election commisioner T N SESHAN as president.He has in him to remove the corruption in our country and make the parliament accountable to the country.
RE:Make Seshan as the next President
by Confused on Apr 04, 2007 01:11 AM Permalink
It is unfortunate that india is ruled by past government employeee presently... There is difference between leader and administeration. TN Sheshan is also a good administerator but cannot be a leader lallu yadav is leader for example...LOL
According to me President post shd go to that person who can throw a clear and strong objection against bills/decision (taken by the ministry) which are not in favour of the growth and impression(in international scinario) of the NATION. President shd hv some power otherwise this expensive post shd be abolished.Need to change the constitution accordingly. Pls comment
RE:RE:President........
by chinmoy chatterjee on Apr 03, 2007 03:44 PM Permalink
then how I am correct? I know politicians will not allow him to be the prez because he will definitely oppose to corruptions etc.
RE:President........
by ragavendra kotrike on Apr 03, 2007 04:10 PM Permalink
He does not have political experience.From my point TN SESHAN will be the right person.He made a lot of impact to conducting free and fair elections and reformed the election commission.He can very well do justice to this post also.
RE:President........
by Cherukumilli Bhaskar on Apr 03, 2007 09:45 PM Permalink
Do you think our politicians will allow Seshan to be nominated even. They know he would make their lives miserable and so will definitely keep him away from the race. by Bhaskar Cherukumilli
Our respected president is worthwhile for good and acceptable changes in our country which was inevitable. There is nothing wrong in giving him another chance.
