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Dear Dr. Manmohan Singh,

Our Esteemed Prime Minister

I am from Coimbatore (Manchester of S. India) and i am working in an IT firm in coimbatore

itself

I have a relation in Tirupur (Textile City) and i happen to come to office from tirupur for

the past 4 days

It was one of the most gory experience of my life.

I was a witness of a sad accident each and every day.

If the 4 lane project was in place these dear and precious lives could have been saved.

So i plead and beg for your government to complete the 4 lane projects as soon as possible in routes like Coimbatore to Tirupur where accidents are a regular occurance, since the traffic is very high during prime hours.


There seems to be thoughts from around that govt. sees accidents as a way of reducing the ever growing indian population but we know that you are a thinking person and look into this issue


Note: Not only does these accidents cost very precious lives and bring doom to many

affected families, the people who are witness to these (who are mostly office going and

college going population) will not be able to work to their full potential in their offices

and colleges, (thinking about the gore) which will indirectly affect our economy too.

Please do look into this and complete the good 4 lane project quickly to save many lives everyday,

Thank You,

With very high regard,


Thendral

An Indian Citizen who loves INDIA and the world

By Zaheerjan on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 06:53 pm:

A PROPOSAL

FOR

Afghanistan-Pakistan-India-Bangladesh Economic Union

BY

ZAHEER JAN


Improbable? Probably! Impossible? Never! We have to give it our best shot all the same: I am proposing an economic union of Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and Bangladesh - The AFPAKINBA Economic Union. It is the only sane way out for fighting Islamic Fundamentalism.

Who could have believed in 1945 that Europe’s two most implacable foes would, in a few years time, be best of friends; so much so that they would form a camp opposing the unilateral invasion of Iraq in 2003 by the country that saved them from fascism, America? So! There it is: the impossible happened. Not only did Germany and France shake hands but most of Europe decided to join them too, forming a formidable economic giant, the European Union. Is it then that inconceivable that Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and Bangladesh couldn’t join in an economic union too?

Pakistan came about because in its nascence Mohammed Ali Jinnah saw the possibility of an improvement in the economic, technical, educational and Industrial conditions of the Muslims of undivided India, much to the chagrin of the great Indian leaders: Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Abu Kalam Azad and others. But by so doing, Pakistan thwarted the Communist juggernaut from rolling into India; stymied Russia’s manipulation of the Great Game and saved India’s nascent democracy to obtain its rightful place under the sun.

At the conclusion of World War II, India to all intent and purposes was a communist country. Inspite of the fact that the leaders of its independence movement espoused a socialistic cause, communist cells abounded in its every corner, from the Northwest Frontier province in the West to the hills of Assam in the East. Had it not been for the foresight of Jinnah and his supporters and the creation of Pakistan, the world at large would have been singing today a communist tune, except perhaps for the United States of America – the bulwark of democracy and human freedom. A specter so horrific that it is not at all palatable for the imagination!

The Western World, the Middle East and modern India owe their very existence to the tiny giant called Pakistan. This country for all its ills and a morass of corrupt dictators has, throughout its history, stood by the free world. And, can rightfully boast today to have uplifted the position of the Muslims of the subcontinent. Pakistan is the most technically advanced and militarily powerful Muslim country in the world. It has several universities, medical colleges and engineering institutions. It is self sufficient in all foodstuffs. It has produced Nobel Laureates, world class surgeons, atomic scientists. It owns the so-called “Islamic Bomb” and the means to deliver it. It has its own airline, so efficient that it loans its personnel to the airlines of other Muslim countries and also trains their personnel. One of the oft-touted shortcomings of the Muslims of British India was their lack of aptitude in banking and insurance. In this area too, the Pakistanis have excelled. They have proved to be expert, if sometimes roguish bankers, on a par with the Swiss; consummate actuaries and aggressive underwriters.

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With the Muslims of Pakistan at par economically, scientifically, technically and otherwise with Indians, the time has now come for the people of the subcontinent to bury the ‘religion hatchet’
and come together again. In the process they should invite Afghanistan to join with them too. The countries of Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and Bangladesh should form an economic union The AFPAKINBA, patterned on the European Economic Community. If such a union were to come about the problem of Kashmir, which has festered for too long, will automatically become a non-problem. The alternative to the solution I am proposing is too stark and frightful to even contemplate.

The cancer of Islamic Fundamentalism, which is eating away at the vitals of the societies of these regions, must be nipped in the bud. Fundamentalists of every persuasion throughout history have been the banes of civilization. In Inside Terrorism, Bruce Hoffman tells of fanatics from Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam over a period of 2000 years (Columbia University, 1998). He concludes: “More than 2000 years ago the first acts of what we now describe as ‘terrorism’ were perpetrated by religious fanatics. Indeed, some of the words we use in the English language to describe the terrorists and their actions are derived from the names of Hindu, Jewish and Muslim terrorist groups active long ago.” Muslim Fundamentalists of today are no different. They are the equivalent of the erstwhile Jewish Zealots of the Roman era, the Crusaders of Europe, Hasan Al Sabbah’s Assassins of Central Asia or the goddess Kali’s worshipping Thugs of India. Every member of these fundamentalist organizations throughout history carried out his nefarious deeds, sworn to sacrifice his own life, all in the promise of a heaven in the hereafter. The menace of Islamic Fundamentalists cannot be overstated but the success of their plan is not inevitable. With proper foresight, it can be avoided. The slide to darkness can be averted if Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and Bangladesh act together in concert and act quickly. The benefits to follow from a communion of the four countries will be incalculable not only for the current generation but for all generation that follow.

I beseech President Karzai of Afghanistan, President Musharraf of Pakistan, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India and Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia of Bangladesh to stop thinking of their respective missions in religious terms and instead start looking at themselves as statespersons in the fashion of their region’s greats like Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Allama Iqbal, Mohammed Ali Jinnah. Respected leaders of the four countries the time has come to act and the time is now because if you leave it late, it might be too late.


About the author:

Zaheer Jan is a former Chairman of Bedminster Democratic Committee. He has been active in the US politics since 1999, supporting Tim Carden in his 2000 campaign to House of Representatives for the US 7th Congressional District and Senator Corzine in his 2005 campaign for Governor of New Jersey.

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By Arindam on Sunday, June 18, 2006 - 06:31 am:

My recent trip to Silchar:


Being there at Silchar (a small town in south Assam) after almost 2.5 years was no joy to me. I am probably one of the (un)luckiest few who stay at a distant of 3500km away from his native. Each one of us who stays away from our dear land, crave to go there as and when some opportunity arises. In spite of the presence of many low cost airlines, it is almost impossible to make a trip at a cost less than 14000.00 per head (to and fro). (I mentioned the expense, because, with this amount you can make a nice trip to abroad these days). Sometimes your busy schedule gets impacted because of the foul weather. And if you are going by train, gods save you! But nevertheless we try to go there for the love of our native, our parents, relatives and friends.

World outside silchar (read north east) is changing, for better. It is progressing at fast pace. Silchar is also changing, for worse. We were brought up in a world where things did not change and we thought it was normal and natural. After the first 22 years of our life, when we step outside, we realize world is changing, economy is growing. We see a world where basic necessities are met and people can think about the finer aspects of life.

Miserable plight, if we may call it so, is less, when it comes to the people of silchar. Drinking water is contaminated, because of the excreta of thousands of refugees taking shelter near the bank of the river Barak. Majority of the houses have become low land because of the bad patchwork of the roads. Rainwater clogging is a common issue in the houses during rainy season. Electricity is a luxury. Flood is sure to happen every year. Price of fish has gone beyond the reach of common man. When asked for the price, reply was Rs. 550 per kilo of pabda, a kind of fish. HPC, the only visible industry, they say is sick. It is rare to find an industry, which can generate employment in bulk. Economy of the people is based mainly on some chota-mota business (grocery or pan shop) or teaching or clerical post in the bank. Cultivation is highly affected because of the flood every year. Price index is high because of the bad transport system. Groups of people of any age group are always found in the lanes and by lanes, gossiping and fagging and chewing pan. Reason?? All play and no work!! Few students, who are good at studies, leave the place as soon as they pass out. Remaining students, either become medical representatives or are unemployed. Every second shop in the town is medical shop. Bad water, poor hygiene and less affordability to have better food make most of them sick. The region is alarmingly high of cancer patients. But there is no good cancer hospital.

When part of the body does not function well, nervous system takes the message to the brain to take care of it. But it appears that media never reaches to the central system. When the entire world is progressing and at north-east things are worsening, it means something is wrong. Remember a chain is as strong as the weakest link. Rest of the country was not ready to accept the victory of either Vijit Gogoi (Mr India, 2006) or Debojit Saha (Winner of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, challenge 2005). It portrays a mainstream India, who do not accept north-east as their part. It hurts.

What is wrong or who is responsible or how these happened??? Answers for these can be difficult, but taking a corrective measure may not be that daunting. In a broad category,

1. We have to provide basic necessities, like, water, electricity, road and food.
2. We must provide mass employment.
3. We must tackle heavy rainfall that take place every year and convert it into a useful resource.
4. There is a good opportunity for eco-tourism in the region. Let�s exploit it. Rejuvenate the national parks and tea estates.
5. Better connectivity with the rest of the country.
6. Eradicate drug trafficking, militant activity and infiltration from neighboring countries.
7. Use modern day technology in agriculture. Promote organic farming.
8. Spread primary and secondary education to grass-root level at nominal fees.
9. Reduce transportation cost. Introduce railways to the remote corners.
10. Better medical facility for free of cost to the poor people.

By Anonymous on Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 08:12 am:

Dear Mr Prime Minister,

I was indeed happy when the Congress Government came to power. The people of India gave a resounding slap in the face to the arrogant BJP leaders and brought Sonia-ji and you to lead instead.

You had been doing a pretty good job till last year. However, a few things started happening that makes me wonder if you and colleagues are not treading the same path as the erstwhile BJP. Firstly, except for a couple of your leaders, your party has shown top-class arrogance in dealing with the anti-reservationists. Secondly, the price hike in fuel has been something you should have avoided, knowing that Indians pay a lot more than others. At the same time you allow Reliance and other private parties to get richer.

These, along with some other issues have started to stick out as sore points in your governance. Now this Ramdass versus Venugopal row! I mean, when are you going to teach humility to your colleagues? We all look forward to you taking the lead. If you can't, then please allow Sonia-ji to lead. At least Ramdass and Arjun Singh will not dare to be arrogant in front of her.

I want Congress to be voted to power to carry on the good work, but surely that won't happen the way things are going out of your control now.

My warm regards.

By Anonymous on Saturday, June 10, 2006 - 01:43 pm:

Dear Prime Minister,
Kindly read what Shri Rajiv told Parliament in 1991 about RESERVATION. You are going against what he had said. Pl. rectify your stand and donot buckle under pressure from anybody.

By MOHD RAFI KHAN on Friday, June 02, 2006 - 11:26 am:

Hello Sir:
I am Mohd Rafi Khan from Aligarh Muslim University ALigarh. I am a big fan of yours not today because you are P.M but from the day you came to our campus as a chief guest in convocation.

I congratulate you from the core of my heart on completing two successfull years as he prime minister of india.

I wish you all the very best and hope that you will remain shining ever. AMEEN
MOHD RAFI KHAN
36 MACDONNELL, AFTAB HALL
AMU ALIGARH 202002

By sathish on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 - 01:17 pm:

Mr. Prime Minister

I greatly respect you very much. I either agree or do not agree with the policy you made because just like you do, I dont know the effects of this policy. But, at no point, you or your government have rights to touch the students who are protesting for their rights peacefully. I greatly regret the lathie charge carried out against medical students by delhi police. You and your government have beed appointed to serve the people and the nation. It the mistake of the government for not having a single contigency plans for the policy. So, you cannot blame them for the situation. If you think, you will use the force the suppress the protest. I am totally agianst this blady government and ready to suffer until my life end to protect the students interest. I mean this. Thank you.

By Anonymous on Friday, May 26, 2006 - 05:11 pm:

This message is to the Prime Minister of India and to all other political leaders. I just want to ask you what is your motivation to increase the reservation quota for the schedule cate and tribes. The selection system should be fair and I mean fair for all. People in General category also belong to the country. The selection should be made based on individuals merit and not caste. If government really wants to do something for sc/st people they should try to ensure that our education syatem is up to standards. How will you justify getting treated by a doctor who does not know any thing about the human body and is just there because he had a sc quota. how good our health system be then? and what are leaders thinking here...the student who has worked hard all the life to be a doctor or engineer does not get job and is forced to turn to crime or live a life where he does not belong. All our leaders are well educated and we as a nation expect better policies from them. The fair policies for all classes. And the fair policy will be selection based on merit. India has been independent for more than 50 years now, we should abolish all the reservations at this time. You should think about all the Indian people.

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