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The Hindu
16 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
TPCC chief to take up ceasefire appeal with State government; Peace Talks Committee slams Centre for not announcing ceasefire
Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president B. Mahesh Kumar Goud has said that he will bring the Peace Talks Committee's appeal for a ceasefire with the CPI (Maoist) to the notice of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, besides discussing it completely in the party's high-level committee, to explore the possibility of announcing a ceasefire in the State. Addressing a roundtable conference organised by the Peace Talks Committee at Sundarayya Vignana Kendram here on Sunday, Mr. Mahesh slammed the Modi-led Central government for its handling of the Maoist issue and Operation Kagar at Karreguttalu. He accused the Centre of aiming to eliminate Naxalites to hand over mineral wealth in Chhattisgarh and other States to corporate companies. The Congress leader also criticised the Modi government for its 'fascist rule', saying it is willing to hold talks with terrorists but not with those who sacrificed their lives to address social inequalities. Stating that any democratically-elected government must act following the Constitution, he questioned why the Centre is not willing to hold talks with Maoists, who are Indian citizens, while offering a ceasefire with Pakistan. Referring to the Congress's ideology, he remembered that their party was built on the foundations of non-violence. He, however, condemned violence from all sides and stated that Naxalism was born out of economic inequalities. Expressing similar views, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC Dasoju Sravan Kumar, representing the party at the conference, emphasised his party's commitment to peace, dialogue and democratic values. He recalled that former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, during a public meeting in Warangal, had called for an immediate end to Operation Kagar and urged the Central government to hold peace talks. Mr. Sravan suggested that people resort to arms when they lack a platform to raise their grievances and stressed the need for effective platforms for people to express their grievances. Peace Talks Committee convener Justice Chandrakumar, members Prof. Haragopal, Prof. Anwar Khan and others urged the Centre to hold talks with the Maoists immediately.
Express Tribune
a day ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
India — indiscretion or prudence
Listen to article Hans Morgenthau's Politics Among Nations: The Struggle for Power and Peace is a book on political science published in 1948. The author has outlined six principles of political realism in this book. It is interesting to see Prime Minister Narendra Modi's actions and Indian state behaviour against Pakistan in view of these principles. The six principles are: 1) politics like society in general is governed by objective laws that have roots in human nature; 2) a statesman sees certain problems of foreign policy under certain circumstances; 3) key concept of interest defined as power is an objective category and is universally valid; 4) universal moral principles cannot be applied to actions of the state; 5) political realism refuses to identify the moral aspirations of a particular nation with the moral laws that govern the world; and 6) there is a profound difference of policymaking in different schools of thought. I would like to start with the last principle. The nature of a man, the nature of society, and the nature of the politics all three combine to produce a typical school of thought and the consequential nature of the state behaviour which aims at the realisation of any evil or good. In this context, it is important to correctly understand the motives and ideological preferences of the man, PM Modi of India, who drives the process of policymaking. If, through his actions, he represents illiberalism, autocracy, nationalism, protectionism and territorial revisionism, then he represents the dark force of regional politics that seeks war and not peace. To view the Indian state behaviour in light of the 5th principle of political realism is to see how India under the Modi-led government has deprived the people of occupied Kashmir of justice, freedom, equality, dignity and security - which are some of the moral laws that are universally applicable and govern the world. The 4th principle of political realism speaks of the universal moral principles such as honesty, respect for life, justice, fairness, compassion, empathy and forgiveness. It's not just India but its partner and ally Israel that practices this principle of political realism and considers that these universal moral principles cannot be applied to the actions of their states. The third principle of realism, which identifies with interests being defined as power, showcases Indian political realism being practiced under the dark shadows of the Modi-led government for over a decade now. When history is written, the chronicles of this short war between India and Pakistan will buzz with PM Modi's motives, ideological preference and appetite for resorting to violence for his own political gains. Since Modi has come to power, the direction of Indian foreign policy has gone in no other way but the resolution of Pakistan-India conflicts through war-making. PM Modi's intentions about Pakistan have always been questionable. His anti-Muslim rhetoric earns him praise and political points from the Indian electorate, but the policies that result from his motivational speeches, diplomatic directions and political dictates throw up an interesting question: Will his Pakistan-specific policies be politically successful and sustainable in the long run? The second principle of political realism talks of policymaking as circumstantial. Currently, the government policies and the politics between India and Pakistan are a popular topic of global discussion and at the centre of global debate. Leadership of both countries is being critically viewed, as what they decide and do would mean the implementation of peace or the commencement of war. This pause in fighting that some of us consider as ceasefire has created a much-needed space for the leadership of both countries for reflection and clarity on the circumstances and the regional and global environment under which fighting a war may or may not be a preferred option. PM Modi of India is not backing off, and the hatred that he brews against Pakistan is a reflection of a political leader who is bent upon seeking war and not peace as an end. One can contextualise the politics of the Indian PM as an outcome of political realism, but he must carefully consider the consequences of his actions and avoid the Indian state policy from being driven by lust for conflict, self-interest and power maximisation. Ironically, the majority in Pakistan believe that there will remain little likelihood for reconciliation or room for compromise in Indian politics as long as India, under PM Modi, continues to behave as a regional hegemon and treats Pakistan as unequal. However, Pakistan may be unequal in size and strength, but it is not unequal in its resolve — something that Pakistan proved in its response through Operation Bunyan Marsoos. The first principle of political realism suggests that ethical norms can be drawn from human nature. Some of the objective laws that govern human nature are the spirit of survival, fair play, inclusivity, cognitive ability for future orientation and curiosity for problem-solving. One can only wish that India's politics against Pakistan is also governed under these objective laws that govern the nature of human beings. The Indian public judges their PM's motives through the lens of his ideological preferences and thus considers the resulting anti-Pakistan policies as morally right. What the Indian public needs to do is to judge these policies from the point of view of the probability of their success. The best metric to do that is to see if, following these policies, the lives of the people living in India or even the entire region will become better or worse? Even if PM Modi has convinced the Indian electorate that fighting a war with Pakistan is morally justified, rationality demands that India must weigh the benefits of alternate political action, which is indulging in a dialogue — a pure act of prudence. It is not the question of who dominates — hawks or doves — in the Indian policymaking circle, but the real question is the rationality of Indian policymaking. Rational minds will have to come to the forefront and comprehend the Indian foreign policy towards Pakistan, minus the policy being overshadowed by the Indian PM's personal motives, ideological preferences and anti-Pakistan biases. Sane minds in India must distinguish between the Indian PM's official duty and his wish in analysing what is desirable and what is truly possible under the concrete circumstances of availability of tremendous military capability being showcased by both sides, including military platforms that demonstrate destructive powers with nuclear armed warheads.
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
416 % increase in bank frauds under current government: claims Mallikarjun Kharge
New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge slammed the Union Government on Friday and stated that bank frauds in the government have increased by 416 per cent. He stated that despite demonetisation in 2016, the fake Rs 500 currency notes have increased by 291 per cent. He said that no one knows what flows in the veins of Prime Minister Modi, but 'fraud and fakery' flows in the veins of his government. 'In the 11 years of the Modi government Rs bank frauds worth Rs 6,36,992 crore have taken place, which is an increase of 416%. Even after demonetisation, the number of fake currency notes of Rs 500 increased by 291% in the last 6 years. This year it is the highest. Modi Ji, we don't know what flows in your veins, but it is certain that Fraud & Fakery flows in the veins of your Government!', Kharge wrote in his 'X' post. On Thursday, Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP-led central government of consistently spreading misinformation about the economy to cover up its 'massive failures.' He claimed that over the past eleven years, the government has systematically weakened every sector of the Indian economy. In a post on X, Kharge wrote, 'The Modi government has made it a habit to spread lies about the economy to hide its gross failures! For 11 consecutive years, this incompetent government has been destroying every sector of the economy. The truth is here.' Earlier on Monday, Kharge had launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the government completed 11 years in office. The Congress president alleged that the Modi-led administration had 'ruined' the country and that its promise of 'achhe din' (good days) had turned into a 'dreadful dream.' He stated that a promise of doubling farmers' income was not fulfilled, so they had to eat rubber bullets, whereas women's security is currently in 'tatters.'Mallikarjun Kharge further alleged atrocities against the minorities of the country and believed that their participation in society is lost. (ANI)
Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Kapil Mishra hails Modi's leadership
New Delhi: As the PM Modi-led NDA government completed 11 years at the Centre on Thursday, Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra praised the Prime Minister's leadership, calling it a result of the people's unwavering support and trust. 'The blessings of the people have brought us this far. Indian citizens have repeatedly given their mandate to PM Modi. His only goal is to serve the nation, and that commitment has been consistent over the years. That's why we have remained in power for this long,' Kapil Mishra told IANS. The BJP also issued a statement lauding PM Modi's leadership, noting that his tenure has been marked by 'great initiatives, policies, and strategic actions.' PM Modi first took the oath as Prime Minister on May 26, 2014, and assumed office for a third term on June 9, 2024.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
BJP plans outreach to mark 11 years of Modi govt
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has planned a slew of events to celebrate the completion of 11 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government at the Centre, including nationwide registration camps for enrolling eligible beneficiaries under centrally sponsored schemes such as Ayushman Bharat Yojana for senior citizens. While the BJP completed 11 years in power at the Centre on May 26, the party will celebrate the first anniversary of the PM Modi-led government's third term on June 9. A party functionary said that India's military action under Operation Sindoor in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack will be a major part of the proposed pan-India outreach programme. BJP leaders will reach out with the message of India's 'befitting response to Pakistan' for masterminding the April 22 terror attack that claimed 26 lives and left several injured, the functionary added. 'Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated [that] the bravery and courage displayed by our forces during Operation Sindoor has made every Indian proud. The destruction caused to enemy terrorist camps across the border with great precision by our forces was mind-blowing. Operation Sindoor has globally given a new paradigm to the fight against terrorism,' the party said in a communication to its state units. As part of its '11 Years of Modi Government — Sankalp Se Siddhi (from commitment to accomplishment)' programmes, the party has instructed its lawmakers, legislators, corporators, and local body representatives to ensure 100% enrolment in centrally sponsored schemes. BJP national president and Union health minister JP Nadda has instructed the formation of state-level committees by May 29 and district teams by June 3, to create awareness about the achievements of the government and to ensure enrolment in the central schemes. 'Bharat (India) has decisively become the 4th largest economy of the world under the dynamic and most able leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is confidently marching forward to realise the goal of Viksit Bharat (developed India). Modi Government is completing one year with many historic achievements and the entire nation has complimented the PM on this historic occasion,' the communique said. The party has asked its state units to organise digital competition for long and short videos and illustrative graphics, exhibitions, and distribute literature about the achievements of the government. The BJP has also lined up other programmes to mark the World Environment Day on June 5 and the International Yoga Day on June 21. It will also organise programmes to mark the 50 years of Emergency.
