One of the self proclaimed doyen's of Indian journalism seems to be unabashedly in the good books Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit. And would also like to keep her in the good books of common man.
The attempt was quite evident as the so called national newspaper decided to drop her name from the alleged conspirators and beneficiaries being named by the Shunglu committee. It tried to push all the blame on Lieutenant Governor and other officials of the civic agencies.
Lets see for how long will the bald editor in chief of the courageous paper be able to protect his master.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Sonia afraid of defending PM
Why is the UPA chief Sonia Gandhi not coming out in support of Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh? Is the political rumour correct that the Congress leadership has itself now become wary of MMS?
It seems so as the staunch supporter of MMS has been found wanting as far as it comes to defend him over the last few months. Especially since the Congress plenary session. It was the first time that the distance between the two became evident. Lets see for how long will MMS be able to survive.....The opposition doesn't seem in a mood to relent and is baying for blood.
It seems so as the staunch supporter of MMS has been found wanting as far as it comes to defend him over the last few months. Especially since the Congress plenary session. It was the first time that the distance between the two became evident. Lets see for how long will MMS be able to survive.....The opposition doesn't seem in a mood to relent and is baying for blood.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Congress-DMK patch up
It seems that the DMK has finally choked the Congress. It is understood that the DMK has asked for the exemption of Kanimozhi from any future grilling by CBI on the 2G investigations that the so called premier investigative agency is conducting.
The Kalaingar or tarbooz in Hindi has asked that none of his blood relatives be touched in the ongoing 2G probe. The point here is that with so many bloodlines of the tarbooz going around till how long with the CBI relent.
The Congress on its part has again proved that it can't handle the pressure of its small allies and will do anything to stick to power. Lets see for how long this party continues to behave like this. As for Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh......I am ashamed that he is leading the government of our country.
The Kalaingar or tarbooz in Hindi has asked that none of his blood relatives be touched in the ongoing 2G probe. The point here is that with so many bloodlines of the tarbooz going around till how long with the CBI relent.
The Congress on its part has again proved that it can't handle the pressure of its small allies and will do anything to stick to power. Lets see for how long this party continues to behave like this. As for Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh......I am ashamed that he is leading the government of our country.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Sushma masterstroke
Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj is trying hard to build an image that will help her replace BJP's senior-most leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee. At the same time she has pushed her arch rival Arun Jaitley to being in the position of LK Advani.
The strategy is becoming more than evident now with the events of the past few days. Sushma had taken the higher path and talked of reconciliation when it came to CVC P J Thomas controversy. She tacitly allowed Jaitley to attack the Congress and Prime Minister Dr Mamohan Singh.
This single act ensured that she made herself out to be the bigger leader amongst the two. She is trying to pitch for becoming a leader that can very well lead a NDA government at the Centre. Being a woman and now a supposed person who is willing to listen and mend fences with the other side she may even succeed in this endeavour. Other BJP leaders, with Arun Jaitley at the top, need to watch out for her image and leadership building exercises. This has just begun.
The CVC episode may not have damaged the UPA government as much as it has benefitted one person.... Sushma Swaraj.
The strategy is becoming more than evident now with the events of the past few days. Sushma had taken the higher path and talked of reconciliation when it came to CVC P J Thomas controversy. She tacitly allowed Jaitley to attack the Congress and Prime Minister Dr Mamohan Singh.
This single act ensured that she made herself out to be the bigger leader amongst the two. She is trying to pitch for becoming a leader that can very well lead a NDA government at the Centre. Being a woman and now a supposed person who is willing to listen and mend fences with the other side she may even succeed in this endeavour. Other BJP leaders, with Arun Jaitley at the top, need to watch out for her image and leadership building exercises. This has just begun.
The CVC episode may not have damaged the UPA government as much as it has benefitted one person.... Sushma Swaraj.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Media conspirators
Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni has confirmed a fact that everyone in this country knew.... that the media is a saleable commodity and for the right money you can have anything published.
She informed the Rajya Sabha that the Press Council of India has received 19 complaints from various persons, including an MP Kunwar Manvendra Singh, against newspapers accusing them of publishing paid news.
Complaints were received against Dainik Jagran, Hindustan, The Tribune, The Hindu, Dinamalar, Dainik Bhaskar, Punjab Kesari, Dinakaran, Tamil Murasu, Daily Thanthi, Maalai Malar and Amar Ujala.
A Group of Ministers has already been constituted to examine the report on 'Paid News' prepared by Press Council of India and to give its views on a comprehensive policy and institutional mechanism to address this phenomenon.
She informed the Rajya Sabha that the Press Council of India has received 19 complaints from various persons, including an MP Kunwar Manvendra Singh, against newspapers accusing them of publishing paid news.
Complaints were received against Dainik Jagran, Hindustan, The Tribune, The Hindu, Dinamalar, Dainik Bhaskar, Punjab Kesari, Dinakaran, Tamil Murasu, Daily Thanthi, Maalai Malar and Amar Ujala.
A Group of Ministers has already been constituted to examine the report on 'Paid News' prepared by Press Council of India and to give its views on a comprehensive policy and institutional mechanism to address this phenomenon.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Rajya Sabha fiasco
Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh had to wait in vain today in Rajya Sabha. Though the JPC issue was listed for discussion it wasn't taken up in the first half, it couldn't be taken up due to some confusion.
MMS, finance minister Pranab Mukherjee and Telecom minister Kapil Sibal were seen leaving the House a few minutes later after this floor management fiasco.
After the three left Parliamentary Affairs minister PK Bansal tried to complain to the chair (K Rehman Khan) in a whisper that the PM came to the House specifically as the discussion on the JPC was scheduled to take place. This conversation was picked up by the Rajya Sabha microphones on the speaker's dais which are permanently on a switch on mode.
Was it a planned event to show the PM his place? Or plain incompetence by Parliamentary Affairs minister PK Bansal?
This is a matter to ponder over.
PS. The discussion finally took place in the post lunch session.
MMS, finance minister Pranab Mukherjee and Telecom minister Kapil Sibal were seen leaving the House a few minutes later after this floor management fiasco.
After the three left Parliamentary Affairs minister PK Bansal tried to complain to the chair (K Rehman Khan) in a whisper that the PM came to the House specifically as the discussion on the JPC was scheduled to take place. This conversation was picked up by the Rajya Sabha microphones on the speaker's dais which are permanently on a switch on mode.
Was it a planned event to show the PM his place? Or plain incompetence by Parliamentary Affairs minister PK Bansal?
This is a matter to ponder over.
PS. The discussion finally took place in the post lunch session.
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