1.##Repeal of Farm Laws: Winning a battle but losing the war : Nov 21, 2021: Jaibans Singh : Media Report. + More
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#The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing at the ‘Rashtra Raksha Samparpan Parv’, in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh on November 19, 2021.
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1.#OPINION : Wednesday November 24, 2021. 7:00 AM. 2543.
1.##Repeal of Farm Laws: Winning a battle but losing the war : Nov 21, 2021: Jaibans Singh : Media Report.
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On the auspicious day of Prakash Purab (birth anniversary) of Guru Nanak Dev, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the decision of his party and his Government to repeal the three Farm Laws. These laws, also called the Indian agriculture acts of 2020, were formally enacted on 27 September, 2020, after having been passed by both houses of parliament and given an assent by the President of India. The promulgation of the laws witnessed protests in many states, mainly Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab.
Protestors established camps on the border of Delhi, thus causing tremendous economic loss and also considerable inconvenience to commuters to and from Delhi. A series of meetings were held between the Government and the leaders of the Farm Unions which were inconclusive, leading to a prolonged agitation. On 12 January, 2021, the Supreme Court stayed the implementation of the laws and appointed a committee to look into the grievances of the farmers. It was expected that once the matter became sub-judice, the farmers would roll back the protest and go back home but this did not happen, the protest continued.
Now, the government has submitted to the will of a small segment of the farmers who were not convinced about the benefits that would accrue from the laws. In taking this dynamic decision, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has upheld the highest traditions of democracy and exhibited his respect and love for the farmers. The prime minister has also maintained his internationally acclaimed stature of being a statesman who remains sensitive to the feelings of even the smallest segment of society.
While declaring the decision during the course of his address to the nation on the occasion of Gurpurab, the prime minister was humbleness personified in admitting that "Tapasiya Mein Kuch Kaami Reh Gayi." What he meant was that though the farm laws would have been beneficial to a major segment of the farmers, but, he and his government failed to convince some segments of the community and hence the decision to repeal the laws altogether.
On the issue of the remainder demands including a statutory legal guarantee that all farmers will receive minimum support prices for their produce and withdrawal of the Electricity Amendment Bill, the Union Government has given an assurance that a committee of experts and farmer union representatives will be constituted to look into the matter and a decision taken after taking all views into consideration.
Politically speaking, in election bound Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, the decision has taken the wind out of the sails of most parties that oppose the BJP; the party is getting feelers from both the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and from Captain Amarinder Singh for forging an alliance.
The SAD is saying that the falling out of their decades old alliance with the BJP was due to the promulgation of the laws and now when the issue is no longer there, a resurrection of the alliance can be worked out. Captain Amarinder Singh, having left the Congress, is in the process of formulating a new party and needs support of the very big and powerful BJP. Apparently, both entities have realised that they have no political future without support from the BJP and are now desperate to get into an alliance.
The BJP in Punjab, however, has been working very hard over the last year or so to create a Pan-Punjab signature. It has gained considerable success which will be supplemented by this latest decision of the Government. Under these circumstances, to ally with the SAD would spell disaster. Some sort of a seat sharing alliance with the new party being floated by Captain Amarinder can be worked out on the basis of like-minded views in charting a progressive future for Punjab.
While there is a wave of euphoria in Punjab at the declaration of the intent of the prime minister, many experts feel that while the farm unions have won the battle the farmers have lost the war. This situation offered an ideal opportunity to the farmers to bring about a change in the repressive agricultural practices of the "Arthiyas" (farm produce traders) and move on to an independent course. There would have been initial hiccups but, with time, the process would have settled down to the benefit of the farmers.
This was also an opportunity to break free from the debilitating Wheat-Rice cycle that is causing unbearable damage to the soil in Punjab and will soon lead to a serious environmental disaster.
It would be best for the rice and wheat growing states like Punjab and Haryana to carry forward the process of reform albeit in a more deliberate manner. There can be a study of incentives to support farmers for switching from rice cultivation and declaration of a policy change rather than a law. In the deliberation stage care will have to be taken to ensure that rigid, obdurate positions are not taken since they can lead to breakdowns of talks.
Benefits have accrued in areas where an open view has been adopted, 'eChoupal' Initiative is helping farmers in procurement/planning etc and eventually to deal directly with the ultimate buyer of their produce. Fishermen are using mobile apps to check prices in various markets up and down the coast and then sailing to and selling into the market offering the highest prices. Such innovations can change the face of agriculture.
It has to be kept in mind that the farmers of Punjab succeeded in the green revolution which was backed by the government by switching their agriculture practices to cultivation of paddy and wheat in a big way. The same should now not be looked upon as a liability, instead, more remunerative and ecologically sustainable alternatives need to be put in place. This would require a dynamic leadership at the regional level working in close coordination with the centre. Creation of such a leadership model, thus, should be a priority for the people of Punjab.
Once the prime minister has given an assurance that the repeal process will be taken up in the next session of parliament, it was expected that the farm union leaders would immediately call off the agitation. The statement of the farm union leaders of waiting till the process culminates amounts to embarrassing the highest executive office in the country and increasing the woes of the farmers whom the prime minister wishes to see in their respective homes before the onset of the winters.
The Government is committed to the welfare and development of the agriculture sector across the country. It is due to the efforts of the Government in provision of seeds, keeping fertiliser prices in control, crop insurance, easy finance, direct benefit transfers etc that a marked increase in agriculture produce has been witnessed in the country in the last few years. There is a need to build trust on the basis of this reality.
On the auspicious day of Prakash Purab (birth anniversary) of Guru Nanak Dev, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the decision of his party and his Government to repeal the three Farm Laws. These laws, also called the Indian agriculture acts of 2020, were formally enacted on 27 September, 2020, after having been passed by both houses of parliament and given an assent by the President of India. The promulgation of the laws witnessed protests in many states, mainly Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab.
Protestors established camps on the border of Delhi, thus causing tremendous economic loss and also considerable inconvenience to commuters to and from Delhi. A series of meetings were held between the Government and the leaders of the Farm Unions which were inconclusive, leading to a prolonged agitation. On 12 January, 2021, the Supreme Court stayed the implementation of the laws and appointed a committee to look into the grievances of the farmers. It was expected that once the matter became sub-judice, the farmers would roll back the protest and go back home but this did not happen, the protest continued.
Now, the government has submitted to the will of a small segment of the farmers who were not convinced about the benefits that would accrue from the laws. In taking this dynamic decision, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has upheld the highest traditions of democracy and exhibited his respect and love for the farmers. The prime minister has also maintained his internationally acclaimed stature of being a statesman who remains sensitive to the feelings of even the smallest segment of society.
While declaring the decision during the course of his address to the nation on the occasion of Gurpurab, the prime minister was humbleness personified in admitting that "Tapasiya Mein Kuch Kaami Reh Gayi." What he meant was that though the farm laws would have been beneficial to a major segment of the farmers, but, he and his government failed to convince some segments of the community and hence the decision to repeal the laws altogether.
On the issue of the remainder demands including a statutory legal guarantee that all farmers will receive minimum support prices for their produce and withdrawal of the Electricity Amendment Bill, the Union Government has given an assurance that a committee of experts and farmer union representatives will be constituted to look into the matter and a decision taken after taking all views into consideration.
Politically speaking, in election bound Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, the decision has taken the wind out of the sails of most parties that oppose the BJP; the party is getting feelers from both the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and from Captain Amarinder Singh for forging an alliance.
The SAD is saying that the falling out of their decades old alliance with the BJP was due to the promulgation of the laws and now when the issue is no longer there, a resurrection of the alliance can be worked out. Captain Amarinder Singh, having left the Congress, is in the process of formulating a new party and needs support of the very big and powerful BJP. Apparently, both entities have realised that they have no political future without support from the BJP and are now desperate to get into an alliance.
The BJP in Punjab, however, has been working very hard over the last year or so to create a Pan-Punjab signature. It has gained considerable success which will be supplemented by this latest decision of the Government. Under these circumstances, to ally with the SAD would spell disaster. Some sort of a seat sharing alliance with the new party being floated by Captain Amarinder can be worked out on the basis of like-minded views in charting a progressive future for Punjab.
While there is a wave of euphoria in Punjab at the declaration of the intent of the prime minister, many experts feel that while the farm unions have won the battle the farmers have lost the war. This situation offered an ideal opportunity to the farmers to bring about a change in the repressive agricultural practices of the "Arthiyas" (farm produce traders) and move on to an independent course. There would have been initial hiccups but, with time, the process would have settled down to the benefit of the farmers.
This was also an opportunity to break free from the debilitating Wheat-Rice cycle that is causing unbearable damage to the soil in Punjab and will soon lead to a serious environmental disaster.
It would be best for the rice and wheat growing states like Punjab and Haryana to carry forward the process of reform albeit in a more deliberate manner. There can be a study of incentives to support farmers for switching from rice cultivation and declaration of a policy change rather than a law. In the deliberation stage care will have to be taken to ensure that rigid, obdurate positions are not taken since they can lead to breakdowns of talks.
Benefits have accrued in areas where an open view has been adopted, 'eChoupal' Initiative is helping farmers in procurement/planning etc and eventually to deal directly with the ultimate buyer of their produce. Fishermen are using mobile apps to check prices in various markets up and down the coast and then sailing to and selling into the market offering the highest prices. Such innovations can change the face of agriculture.
It has to be kept in mind that the farmers of Punjab succeeded in the green revolution which was backed by the government by switching their agriculture practices to cultivation of paddy and wheat in a big way. The same should now not be looked upon as a liability, instead, more remunerative and ecologically sustainable alternatives need to be put in place. This would require a dynamic leadership at the regional level working in close coordination with the centre. Creation of such a leadership model, thus, should be a priority for the people of Punjab.
Once the prime minister has given an assurance that the repeal process will be taken up in the next session of parliament, it was expected that the farm union leaders would immediately call off the agitation. The statement of the farm union leaders of waiting till the process culminates amounts to embarrassing the highest executive office in the country and increasing the woes of the farmers whom the prime minister wishes to see in their respective homes before the onset of the winters.
The Government is committed to the welfare and development of the agriculture sector across the country. It is due to the efforts of the Government in provision of seeds, keeping fertiliser prices in control, crop insurance, easy finance, direct benefit transfers etc that a marked increase in agriculture produce has been witnessed in the country in the last few years. There is a need to build trust on the basis of this reality.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing at the ‘Rashtra Raksha Samparpan Parv’, in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh on November 19, 2021.
#The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing at the ‘Rashtra Raksha Samparpan Parv’, in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh on November 19, 2021.
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2.##Consolidation of power in Xi's hand can be disastrous for China : Nov 23, 2021 : Organiser : Media Report.
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##Consolidation of power in Xi's hand can be disastrous for ChinaXi Jinping (Photo Credit: South China Morning Post)
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Xi continues to hold control of every aspect of governance and his foreign and military policies are leading most of China's neighbours to join the western block.
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Hong Kong: The concentration of power in the hands of Chinese President Xi Jinping may not fare well for China's foreign and economic prospects.
Xi became China's all-powerful leader after the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) adopted a historic resolution to celebrate its "major achievements and historic experiences". The resolution not only permits a third term for Xi but may also pave the way for him to rule China for life.
The HK Post said that consolidation of power in Xi's hand could be disastrous for China.
This makes other Chinese leaders with ambitions wary and concerns China's neighbours and the west block since the communist country has seen a rapid enhancement in military capabilities and aggression under Xi's rule.
Xi holds all top civil and military positions. Experts believe that Xi would serve for at least another ten years, which means the incumbent Politburo members lose the chance of promotions.
Xi has become the chairman of everything in China and continues to hold control of every aspect of governance, thus doing away with the collective leadership and consensus-based policymaking reported HK Post.
Moreover, under Xi's rule, China has seen increasing quarrels with its neighbours such as South East Asian countries and Japan and South Korea over territorial rights in the South China Sea and East China sea. Moreover, it has locked horns with India in Ladakh, which saw bloody skirmishes.
Also, the oppression of Tibetans, Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang, people in Hong Kong, and military threats to Taiwan has tarnished China's image as imperialists and hegemonic power, reported HK Post.
Xi's foreign and military policies are leading most of China's neighbours to join the western block. Japan, India, Australia- all major powers in the Indo-Pacific region have created platforms that aim to isolate and challenge China with the help of the US and its allies.
Mismanagement of the COVID-19 pandemic, recent unprecedented power crisis, fights with global powers aided by the heightened nationalism by Xi is going to have adverse effects on China economy, reported HK Post.
Courtesy: ANI
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#The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing at the ‘Rashtra Raksha Samparpan Parv’, in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh on November 19, 2021.
3.###CONGRESS NEGATIVE : Manish Tewari's book is proof that UPA was never concerned about national security: BJP : Nov 23, 2021 : Organiser : Media Report.
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###Manish Tewari's book is proof that UPA was never concerned about national security: BJP
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Citing the new book of senior Congress leader Manish Tewari, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday lashed out at the Congress and stated that the excerpts from the publication show that the then UPA government was insensitive, useless and was even not concerned about national security.
Speaking to media here, BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said, "Congress-led UPA government was insensitive, useless and was even not concerned about national security."
"Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi will you break your silence today? Sonia Gandhi, our question is why the Indian Army was not given permission at that time? Our brave army was asking permission from former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that we will teach a lesson to Pakistan. But why our brave army was not given this permission?" Bhatia asked.
He further mentioned the airstrikes carried out by the PM Modi-led government in recent years.
"You (Congress) even insulted NSG commandos who were killed during the attacks," Bhatia alleged.
He asked Congress to clarify the 'special bond' between them and Pakistan which caused them to take such decisions.
Responding to the book, BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya tweeted: "After Salman Khurshid, another Congress leader throws the UPA under the bus to sell his book. Manish Tewari in his new book slams the UPA for weakness in the name of restraint post 26/11. Air Chief Marshal Fali Major is already on record saying the IAF was ready to strike but the UPA froze."
The newly-appointed BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla tweeted, "Rahul Gandhi and the Congress consistently echo the Pakistani line on every issue--Hindutva, 370 and Surgical strikes. Today, as we approach the 13th Anniversary of 26/11, the Congress must tell us what or who prevented a robust response post 26/11 like we saw post-Uri and Pulwama."
In his latest book, Congress leader Manish Tewari has criticized the inactions of the then UPA government after the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai and said that India should have "actioned a kinetic response" to "a state that has no compunctions in brutally slaughtering hundreds of innocent people".
"Our actions should have spoken louder than our words", Tewari says as per the excerpts of the book '10 Flash Points; 20 Years - National Security Situations that Impacted India' released by the Congress leader himself on his Twitter account.
"For a state that has no compunctions in brutally slaughtering hundreds of innocent people, restraint is not a sign of strength; it is perceived as a symbol of weakness. There comes a time when actions must speak louder than words. 26/11 was one such time when it just should have been done," excerpts from the book read.
"It, therefore, is my considered opinion that India should have actioned a kinetic response in the days following India's 9/11," it added.
Mumbai had come to a standstill on November 26, 2008, when 10 Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists who entered the city via sea route from Pakistan carried out a series of coordinated shootings and bombings that injured over 300 and claimed the lives of 166 people in India's financial capital.
The attacks took place at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) railway station, Cama Hospital, Nariman House business and residential complex, Leopold Cafe, Taj Hotel and Tower and the Oberoi-Trident Hotel. (ANI)
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#The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing at the ‘Rashtra Raksha Samparpan Parv’, in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh on November 19, 2021.
4.####TELANGANA NEGATIVE :Telangana By-Election: Loss of Face For KCR : Nov 23, 2021 : Duggaraju Srinivasa Rao : Organiser : Media Report.
Telangana CM KCR, who raised the pitch of rhetoric in Huzurabad by ridiculing the challenge from the BJP, had finally to eat humble pie after announcement of results. His failure to curb unemployment and idolising of the oppressive Nizam rule has made him unpopular with the people
KCR put all his financial might and administrative patronage on the constituency. Money power was in full display where the voters were offered over Rs 5,000 for each vote
#The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing at the ‘Rashtra Raksha Samparpan Parv’, in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh on November 19, 2021.
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#The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing at the ‘Rashtra Raksha Samparpan Parv’, in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh on November 19, 2021.
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