War against terrorism – Indian grit

First let me place my deep condolences to Karkare, Sandeep & Gajendra’s family. Their sacrifice literally moved me to tears.

For a change NDTV aired a sensible unbiased, no-holds barred discussion moderated by Omkar Goswani. Arun Shourie and Suhel Seth participated.

The discussion was about the Intelligence System of India and the action being taken based on the reports published.

Suhel was very emotional and didn't minced words in expressing himself. Arun also didn't butter his words, was very forthright. The facts tabled by Arun where startling. The money spent on generating these reports is all washed down the gutter by the government machinery without realizing the fact that it also affects the people who wash it down the drain.

I was very impressed with Arun’s unbiased speech. He came out of his BJP coat and spoke as a true citizen of India. He was very much up to the point, didn’t digress; take political advantage of the situation for BJP. These traits are a rare among politicians. Shows his culture and education. Hats off Arun. Arun suggested that the white paper on any issue presented to the Govt. should be treated with utmost respect and implemented gradually. He wanted the pay commission to increase the salary structure for the armed forces rather the security personnel at large.

Suhel’s suggestion of making military service mandatory to the youth is a big welcome. He also wanted to have a Federal Intelligentsia to be above the politicians to combat these kind of situations. I would like to add situations like drought, floods and other socially relevant crisis also to be handled and decided by this – may I call it the Indian Federal Intelligentsia (IFI).

We shouldn’t let go this calamity unanswered by the men in power. As responsible citizens of the country we have to exercise our right to secured and healthy living. Pl. join force to move the boulder.

Once again from the bottom of my heart I pay my respects to Karkare, Sandeep, Gajendra and those who lost their life in this war against terrorism. My heartfelt condolences to the families of those who got killed.

Jai Hind