PM-elect Modi: An innings well begun

[prasad1]

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Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi’s 30-minute acceptance speech on Tuesday on being formally elected leader of the BJP Parliamentary Party — a crucial formality without which he cannot take oath as Prime Minister even if he was named his party’s Prime Ministerial candidate during the election — was a reminder, if one was needed, that Mr Modi is in complete control of the situation as far as his own party goes.


He had the newly elected Lok Sabha MPs eating out of his hands and, if visuals are any guide, his detractors — including the old war horse L.K. Advani — firmly sidelined. This confirms his no-nonsense image as leader and leaves the impression that he would not be amenable to lobbying for Cabinet berths. This is no bad thing. Thus, the RSS’ guidance on the matter of government-formation having been received, the next PM is going to be his own man.


The enhanced salience of the RSS itself can hardly be in doubt. Mr Modi alluded to “five generations” of its dedicated work (the body was founded in 1925) — without once referring to the outfit by name — which has at last produced the first PM from its stables with a clear parliamentary majority, and noted the importance of the “sangathan”, or organisation, on which the fountainhead of Hindutva prides itself.
Mr Modi has begun well on the whole, and made a conciliatory speech toward his political opponents. On Wednesday — the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi — he even reportedly tweeted his tributes to the late leader. This was in keeping with the style of the Vajpayee era.
PM-elect Modi: An innings well begun

 

[Kuvalayavalli]

"We appreciate the earlier governments for carrying the country forward" reveals magnanimity.

 

[prasad1]

Narendra Modi’s swearing in: ‘No invitation’ for Omar Abdullah, Mamata Banerjee not attending.
Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah has said he has not received invitation for the swearing-in ceremony Narendra Modi as Prime Minister on Monday.

Every state chief minister should have been invited, and they all should attend. This is a national even and not political bickering.

 

[prasad1]

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[talwan]

Best wishes to Modiji for Starting new as Prime minister of India from Tomorrow.

Alwan

 

[prasad1]

More than anybody else, Mr Modi knows that the road to Delhi from Ahmedabad was through Nagpur. His victory is, yes, due to his charisma to a large extent but also the role, the micro-level campaign and management done by RSS and its network of organisations played, was electrifying. Mr Modi has a difficult task, that of finding a balance between the expectations raised during the campaign and the demands of governance. To put it another way: to balance between the core agenda of the RSS and the core agenda of his government.


It is on the platform of development that Mr Modi campaigned and it may be claimed he won the elections. But it has been known all along that he actually represents a militant form of Hindutva, the ideology of the RSS.

One good example of the combination of neoliberalism and RSS agenda during the Vajpayee regime. It was then that the neoliberal agenda was given a strong push. At the same time a Hindutva agenda was followed in education and it became known as “saffronisation”. Neo-liberalism and “saffronisation” can go together.


The major tests will be with regard to Ram temple at Ayodhya, uniform civil code and Article 370. In pursuing his development agenda Mr Modi will attempt to develop the Hindutva project.


The advantage of Mr Modi is that he is a darling of corporations as well as the RSS. His success will depend on how he resolves conflicts that may arise between areas of government policy and the core of RSS ideology. It will be a tight-rope walk.
One good example of the combination of neoliberalism and RSS agenda during the Vajpayee regime. It was then that the neoliberal agenda was given a strong push.


At the same time a Hindutva agenda was followed in education and it became known as “saffronisation”. Neo-liberalism and “saffronisation” can go together.


The major tests will be with regard to Ram temple at Ayodhya, uniform civil code and Article 370. In pursuing his development agenda Mr Modi will attempt to develop the Hindutva project.


Test for Modi: Ram temple, Article 370

 

[prasad1]

‘Hope’ is how Narendra Modi summarised reasons behind the historic mandate people handed down to him. In an otherwise dismal environment Mr Modi and BJP succeeded in generating hope in all sections of our society. There is hope that the economy would improve, security would be strengthened and governance cleaned up of corruption and other evils.


This historic win has several other messages too. The BJP began its journey three decades ago with the slogan of United India, Strong India. The challenge was coming not just from the divisive politics of caste and religion, but also from a formidable section of the intelligentsia. It is the journey of that idea of India which has culminated in the historic victory of the BJP, in the process decimating the politics of caste, religion and vote-banks. Today that idea has become pan-Indian, encompassing all regions and all sections of society.
Undoubtedly the credit goes to one man, Mr Narendra Modi. He emerged as the most popular leader of the masses in the history of Independent India. In Mr Modi and the BJP the people of this country have seen not only an alternative government to the disastrous one headed by Congress, but an alternative vision too. It is that vision which sets Mr Modi apart from the rest of the crowd. He has an economic vision that cares for the last man - the proverbial chaiwala.


It is this vision that has brought millions and millions of India’s poor to him, deserting their traditional caste-based parties. He views India as one, above the differences of caste, religion and region. ‘Justice for all and appeasement of none’, the traditional credo of BJP marks Mr Modi’sy social vision that seems to have attracted large sections of minorities as well to vote for him.


India needs a strong economy that caters to the last man by invoking the mantra of development and growth. It should strengthen the hands of the poor by facilitating more employment. It shouldn’t turn them into perpetual beggars surviving at the mercy of the government-offered doles.


For that our infrastructure — roads, power, water, digital connectivity, transport — has to improve quickly. India’s security — both external and internal — needs greater attention. We have to pay special attention to strengthening our border infrastructure. We need a government that treats all people as equals, doesn’t discriminate them on the basis of their religion or region.


No one, minority or majority, should feel discrimination or apprehension. All this is a tall order. It requires great leadership qualities like clarity of vision, courage of conviction, will power, selflessness and team spirit. In Modi people of India have seen all those qualities. With great hope and anticipation they have voted him to power.
Time has come: Modi?s tough balancing act

 

[Iyyarooraan]

It is too early to discover Modi. With regard to RSS Modi has been in a funny situation for the RSS had been accused behind Gandhiji's murder. I doubt Modi-ji will attack the RSS. In the coming days Modiji will absolve the RSS and reveal that somebody else was behind. That thread will feed the hungry media.

 

[tks]

I think media is trying to be relevant by doing analysis about Modi and what the win means.

Some of the journalists (based on the kind of questions they ask ) seem to be clueless and somehow want to make news. They are less sophisticated than their western counter part. By and large they are untrustworthy since the standards of journalistic integrity has gone down world wide in my view.

In the end it is going to be about results - dealing with black money, better economy for all and a more corruption free environment for the common person

 

[sarang]

Like rahul and digvijay some still hang on to secular propaganda. Refusal to read and accept history and parrot leftist and psec babbles is a way of life for some.

It is too early to discover Modi. With regard to RSS Modi has been in a funny situation for the RSS had been accused behind Gandhiji's murder. I doubt Modi-ji will attack the RSS. In the coming days Modiji will absolve the RSS and reveal that somebody else was behind. That thread will feed the hungry media.

 

[Brahmanyan]

Narendra Modi’s swearing in: ‘No invitation’ for Omar Abdullah, Mamata Banerjee not attending.
Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah has said he has not received invitation for the swearing-in ceremony Narendra Modi as Prime Minister on Monday.

Every state chief minister should have been invited, and they all should attend. This is a national even and not political bickering.

Mr Narendra Modi has sent Invitations along with personal letter to all CMs and Ex-PMs as well. Here is the correct version of the News:
Omar told reporters "As a CM, I have been sent an invitation card by President. Also, I have received a letter from Narendra Modi regarding invitation." (Dailybhaskar.com | May 25, 2014,)

 

[sarang]

Both the swearing in and dinner are arranged by the president, and the invite is in his name.

Mr Narendra Modi has sent Invitations along with personal letter to all CMs and Ex-PMs as well. Here is the correct version of the News:
Omar told reporters "As a CM, I have been sent an invitation card by President. Also, I have received a letter from Narendra Modi regarding invitation." (Dailybhaskar.com | May 25, 2014,)

 

[vgane]

Both the swearing in and dinner are arranged by the president, and the invite is in his name.

Here goes one such invite:

 

[sarang]

No need to absolve RSS. it was never charged. Godse in his interrogation or in his submission to the court did not implicate RSS. The Nehru govt too declared in writing that RSS had no role and lifted the ban on its activities. It is a shame that educated who have access to information still expel untruth because of ingrained biases. Like brahmin bashing without an iota of evidence.

It is too early to discover Modi. With regard to RSS Modi has been in a funny situation for the RSS had been accused behind Gandhiji's murder. I doubt Modi-ji will attack the RSS. In the coming days Modiji will absolve the RSS and reveal that somebody else was behind. That thread will feed the hungry media.

 

[sarang]

At least this has happened in our time. No one - congress party members, its leaders or rajiv Gandhi has been charged for the murder of 8000 innocent Sikhs.

 

[prasad1]

Mr Narendra Modi has sent Invitations along with personal letter to all CMs and Ex-PMs as well. Here is the correct version of the News:
Omar told reporters "As a CM, I have been sent an invitation card by President. Also, I have received a letter from Narendra Modi regarding invitation." (Dailybhaskar.com | May 25, 2014,)

Thanks for the clarification.

 

[krish44]

Thanks for the clarification.

you posts have been illuminating

whether modi can deliver on governance keeping hindutva , 370, ayodhya ans sangh out wll be worth watching.

he has begun well .

I hope he delivers with the majority he has got

he has to entirely depend on MOS with independent charge .

there is hardly any talent in his cabinet

he has to depend on bureaucrats for delivery whichi is too bloated to shake and move

it has stopped performing two years back .they brought down the govt than the ministers.

transparency brought about the exposure of their misdeeds . to make them perform may not be easy. it is too risky to work in indian govt without breaking rules if results are wanted .it may face a witch hunt is they make margnal decisions. most officers heave a sigh of relief if they retire without a blemish.

 

[prasad1]

you posts have been illuminating

whether modi can deliver on governance keeping hindutva , 370, ayodhya ans sangh out wll be worth watching.

he has begun well .

I hope he delivers with the majority he has got

he has to entirely depend on MOS with independent charge .

there is hardly any talent in his cabinet

he has to depend on bureaucrats for delivery whichi is too bloated to shake and move

it has stopped performing two years back .they brought down the govt than the ministers.

transparency brought about the exposure of their misdeeds . to make them perform may not be easy. it is too risky to work in indian govt without breaking rules if results are wanted .it may face a witch hunt is they make margnal decisions. most officers heave a sigh of relief if they retire without a blemish.

Thanks.
I do believe in Modi's governance, I wish him success. People like Arun Jaitley are talented and honest. I think Sushma Swaraj will be good. At the same time I am not pinning hope on a Matriculate Irani to lead HRD ministry. BJP supporter need not rush to put me down, time will tell.

 

[biswa]

Indians think too much about past qualifications and too little about future potential.

Bill Gates and Steve Jobs neither of whom are college graduates rose to the CEO rank of top tech companies. Who would have thunk?

 

[biswa]

CANDID PICS: Best Moments from Narendra Modi's Swearing-In Ceremony | India | www.indiatimes.com

Very nice pics. I particularly like the one where Modi and Pranab Mukherjee are bowing their heads and doing namaskar to each other. That is the respect expected in Indian culture.

 

[prasad1]

Biswaji,
I agree that there are successful people who are collage dropouts. How many times has Jobs or Gated proclaimed to be graduate? NONE.
Secondly you had a choice of hiring you assistant from a Harvard MBA, and a collage dropout, you will hire a lying dropout. Let us be honest and not go into hyperbole mode. Miss Irani may be another bill gates, but I would not bet my money on it.

 

[biswa]

I am just saying that there is no correlation between education and leadership abilities. Manmohan Singh was highly educated and a gentleman but a pathetic and puppet leader.

There is no evidence that he would have performed better as education minister.

Personally I would never hire a Harvard MBA for any position. Their arrogance and greed is what caused the last economic crisis.

 

[sarang]

Education is a state subject, very little the central government can do except handing outtcash, I think. But HRD has a say in the appointment of senior bureaucrats and academics, vice chancellors. Many institutions, JNU like, are filled with left leaning, west funded intellectuals, and most of the posts are ad hoc occupied by people with dubious qualifications. Perhaps the ministry can intervene and restore balance.
Yesterday, 29th, the govt has signed a one billion dollar loan from world bank to be spent on sarva siksha abigyan. Hope this money reaches all deserving boys and girls, teachers and infrastructure.

 

[Brahmanyan]

I am just saying that there is no correlation between education and leadership abilities. Manmohan Singh was highly educated and a gentleman but a pathetic and puppet leader.
There is no evidence that he would have performed better as education minister.
Personally I would never hire a Harvard MBA for any position. Their arrogance and greed is what caused the last economic crisis.

Agreed. You are absolutely correct. Moulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first education minister in Nehru's cabinet had studied traditional course of religious studies only, but mastered many other subjects including Languages, Mathematics, Philosophy with the help of tutors hired at home. His birthday is celebrated as "National Education Day" across the Country. He did not posses any paper degree.
Similarly J.Krishnamurthi had problems with formal education, eventually gave up university education.Congress Leader Kamraj Nadar did not have any Degree.
In our own time Ms. J.Jayalalithaa Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu with school final certificate has proved to be the best administrator and a great leader with determination.

Brahmanyan,
Bangalore.

 

[prasad1]

Agreed. You are absolutely correct. Moulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first education minister in Nehru's cabinet had studied traditional course of religious studies only, but mastered many other subjects including Languages, Mathematics, Philosophy with the help of tutors hired at home. His birthday is celebrated as "National Education Day" across the Country. He did not posses any paper degree.
Similarly J.Krishnamurthi had problems with formal education, eventually gave up university education.Congress Leader Kamraj Nadar did not have any Degree.
In our own time Ms. J.Jayalalithaa Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu with school final certificate has proved to be the best administrator and a great leader with determination.

Brahmanyan,
Bangalore.

Exceptions are there for every rule, but you do not formulate principle on the basis of exceptions. If you or your family had a brain surgery needed would you go to the barber or the best hospital? Please dont defend a wrong presumption. I have nothing against smart, honest collage dropout for cleaning my garage, but I would want the best qualified person (Honest) for a senior level post. It is not to say that that the collage dropout may be Bill Gates or Jaylalitha.