RE:From now onward stop referring to MM Singh as someone who ''liberalised Indian Economy''
by Srikanth on Oct 16, 2007 12:09 PM Permalink
Yes I agree. When the Harshad Metha scam comes, MMS resigned immedately but PVNR doesn't accept that. BUt Chidambaram was a culprit in fairgrowth shares, he resigned as commerece minister. Really India's economic archeitect is PVNR and not MMS.
RE:From now onward stop referring to MM Singh as someone who ''liberalised Indian Economy''
by hanek singh on Oct 16, 2007 07:38 AM Permalink
stop your fixation india has to reconcile to its fate thousands years of history proves it
Fabulous analysis from Mahesh Rangarajan, one of India's finest political Commentetor.
With second thoughts, the Congress stepped back from the brink. But this casts a doubt on its ability to manage and lead a coalition. Even worse, it calls into question the ways in which the party will now package and sell itself as capable of strong leadership. It is easy to forget that it has a tradition of strong leaders ever since independence and even earlier. Such leaders do divide the country into rival camps, but they ally a party together. Its battle-readiness in elections hinges on a faith in its leadership being able to stick to a decision through thick and thin. Now the government will come under increasing pressure from interests and lobbies both within and outside.
The upshot of this is a weak and indecisive government. More seriously, the party at the heart of the coalition has lost its hold on the situation. The Left and most allies are veterans of coalition politics, while the Congress has been shown up as a greenhorn.
It is illuminating to recall how the two prime ministers of the coalition era who had a deep and lasting impact were men of few words. Rao kept a sphinx-like silence while Vajpayee often spoke in parables and proverbs. Their ability to act was enhanced by their prudence with words. The reverse seems to have happened with the Congress.
RE:Two steps back, - By dithering, the Congress has given its rivals a useful handle
by Tathagata Mukherjee on Oct 16, 2007 05:58 AM Permalink
Here comes final punch from Mahesh Rangarajan:)-
By first raising the stakes and then backing off, the Congress leadership has added to the problems on its plate. The consequences will unfold over the rest of its term in office. But it has given its opponents a key campaign point. A party that rallies round the leader will now be hard put to firm up her credentials.
RE:Two steps back, - By dithering, the Congress has given its rivals a useful handle
by hanek singh on Oct 16, 2007 07:48 AM Permalink
look at the situation from their point of view they ruled and made millions of dollars . is not some achievement and satisfaction that they appeared on front page of times magazine and travel around the world in luxury .they can retire in france or usa for example benazir bhutto
RE:When Congress does blunder after blunder, why BJP, the principal opposition party will rescue it from its imminent mess?
by Mahesh on Oct 16, 2007 06:06 AM Permalink
Actually BJP support wouldn't make a difference as no approval from Parliament is needed for this. BJP should support the deal for their own good and public perception. Congress is completely responsible for the failure.
RE:When Congress does blunder after blunder, why BJP, the principal opposition party will rescue it from its imminent mess?
by hanek singh on Oct 16, 2007 07:50 AM Permalink
simple they are birds of the same feather
I doubt Congress will take BJP's support and go ahead with the deal. Please note this deal does not require a Parliamentary approval. So only the fear of elections is putting the deal in back burner. But BJP should come forward and make it clear that they support the deal and the government should go ahead. Still they can request a domestic law to override Hyde Act of USA. We should not miss this opportunity for several reasons.
1. There is more than power generation issue here. This is strategic as the deal will put us in the same league of nuclear nations.
2. In his quest to achieve some success in foreign policy, Bush is being generous to India regarding this deal and the next administration will not be that generous.
3. This deal is limited to India and Pakistan is crying foul. The next administration might club both the nations together and as a result we will not get anything substantial.
4. If Democrats come to power in USA after next elections, they will rather cozy up with China rather than India.
Also, Congress should bear full responsibility for any failure to operationalize the deal as they are in power now. If they think they can get full credit for the deal and blame their ally Communists for the failure, they will be in for a rude shock. They will be held responsible. They should put nation above their lust for power and go ahead with this deal.
RE:wake up BJP
by hanek singh on Oct 16, 2007 07:53 AM Permalink
who cares for your votes. they buy votes and ply cheap booze you may join the line for free desi thara
I don't hear such things in France or UK. They know they can do it all themselves. They are equal partners. But the we are India & we cannot take care of our own citizens right now. Let us try and we can do lot more some day.
RE:Is India still a handicap that they needs handout form Rus & US
by ashish sinha on Oct 16, 2007 05:20 AM Permalink
yes, the sad fact is that our policies are not long term. We have lost track of the importance of research and development in nation building.
another aspect is, this is not a world of isolation and independence. Its inter-dependence thats the new rule of the game. If we do not follow it, we shall be wiped out. I dont want India to be another North Korea.
If technologies exist in any part of the world, we should benefit from it and progress.
Its foolish to keep suffering amidst the hope of "reaching there some day..."
They only think about their own seats. They dont have the ballls to stand up for the cause of the nation. They are equally responsible as the left for letting India down.
RE:Does BJP have the ballls
by Mahesh on Oct 16, 2007 05:57 AM Permalink
Congress does not need BJP's support as this deal will not be put for a vote in Parliament. Congress will be completely responsible for the failure.
I agree in totality with the contents of the article but Vajpayee/Advani bailing out Manmohan/Sonia is a fantasy. I wish it comes true though. I dont care about the permutations and combinations but the economic implications are huge. Russia may turn more to China and give them more. But russians are already giving Su30s to the Chinese so what are we really losing? We need this deal and we need it SOON.
RE:A great article - Thanks to C. Uday Bhaskar
by r patil on Oct 16, 2007 06:42 AM Permalink
Albert if you care to know that it was vajpayye who recused India bein declared a terrorist nation during N .roa leadership.Yes I know you are supriced but it is true that amensity international had published photos of Indian army harasings kashmirs and pakistan with the help of all the muslim nation(during Benajir buto time)were going to pass a resolution declaring India a terrorrist nation,PV rao approached vajpayee and gave him powers to do whatever it takes to avoid this stituation,which vajyee did by going to china and forcing china to restrain pakistan in doing so.The thing is now congress under sonia including the high command dont want to take help of BJP hence they never discussed important policies with,when bjp were in power they did take their (congress)approval in important policies though.Lets says even if BJP supports the deal 100% even then I am sure congree still wont go ahead with the deal ,as they have linged themself with commies(read china's agent)to form a government.
RE:A great article - Thanks to C. Uday Bhaskar
by Mahesh on Oct 16, 2007 06:00 AM Permalink
What do you mean bailing out Manmohan/Sonia? Even if BJP supports this deal unconditionally, Commies might withdraw support and force elections. Congress is sh*t scared about elections now.
Just allow USA to part it's nuclear submarine or US nuclear frigate to supply electricty to India from Gujarat coast(BJP party) or Orrisa or Chennai. Doing that has its implications because they can walk away anytime. Why sign 123 or 234 deal for electricy!!! Would they allow nuclear fuel for anything else
RE:Do we need Nuclear electricy from USA
by D S on Oct 16, 2007 03:32 AM Permalink
part=park//I had read in some defense journal that nuclear ships can be improvised to supply electricty to any grid off the coast
