Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Radcliffe Wrath


who were we
little children of lesser gods
to be cursed by Radcliffe Wrath
a masterstroke of deceit which left a million dead in a tsunami of blood bath
and sowed the seeds of hatred
between who were brothers once

who were we
gullible ignorant children of lesser logic
who did not understood the underpinnings of the GREAT GAME
and greed for global gold
black gold
yellow gold

who were we
arrogant and self centered demons of greater devil
who demanded to divided this land for HINDUS and MUSLIMS
He who dwelt in the land of Hind is a HINDU
and he who has a clear conscious is a MUSLIM
we all are HINDUS
we all are MUSLIMS
so why we still stand divided
INDIA is as much mine as it is yours
INDIA is PAKI STAN ( a pure land)
who was Radcliffe to tear our heart
we must ponder now
till how long will we suffer from Wrath

________ Contribution - Mr Skand Nayal Khan ( Chief -Research Wing, NCCT)

Perspective on Pakistan


Terrorism is a global scourge.

Pakistan is a nation which is suffering the most. As per SATP 8235 Civilians, 3081 Security force Personnel’s and 16410 Terrorists (Most of them Pakistanis) have been killed since 2003. There have been 218 Suicide attacks in the period between 2002 and 2009. In 2010, so far there have been 28 suicide attacks.

The operations launched by Pakistani Army in Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA) (consists Bajaur Agency, Mohmand Agency, Khyber Agency, Orakzai Agency, Kurram Agency, North Waziristan Agency, South Waziristan Agency) ( Operation Rah E Nizat) and North West Frontier Agency ( Amb,Swat, Dir, Chitral, Bajaur, Phulera) (Operation Rah e Rast) resulted in mass internal displacement. As per latest UN OCHA update, some 1.9 million Internally Displaced People, (IDPs) has so far been confirmed by Pakistani authorities. About 260,000 IDPs are living in 27 camps and the remainders are with host families.

Pakistan is torn with internal strife and sectarian Violence. (116 People Killed in 26 Incidents in 2010), The Shia- Sunni Divide is enlarging day by day. Pakistani Economy is in tatters. It is needless to say that the county is undergoing a crisis situation.

Agreed, the Pakistani establishment and ISI are to be blamed. But it is the common people who are facing this wrath. They are being grinded d between the terrorist and the Government.

The Anti India Obsession is a state function. The common people of Pakistan have no time to engage in this rhetoric. They have more crucial issues to fight for. (Inflation remains the top concern among the public, jumping from 7.7% in 2007 to 20.8% in 2008, and 14.2% in 2009…CIA World Fact Book).

We should, see the things in clear perspective. There are three variables here: - The Pakistani Establishment (ISI, ARMY, and Politicians), the Fundamentalists and the Common People. The majority i.e. Common People of Pakistan are being misguided by Establishment by use of Fundamentalist as an effective deception for their failed policies.

We should stand for People of Pakistan.

We should expose the deceit of the Pakistani Establishment by directing our protest against it directly. No reference to Nation of Pakistan should be made directly in loose term.
We respect sovereignty of our Neighbour Pakistan. We want Peace, stability and Harmony. We are prepared to work for it. But we stand against those in Pakistan who pose challenge to Indian sovereignty.

__________ Contribution - Mr Skand Nayal Khan (Chief - research Wing, NCCT)




then question from Sarv Shresth Sumit ( a ncct activist)

Sarv Shresth Sumit -from your description , I understand that the story in Pakistan at present is similar to what it was in India during the Raj ......"a hand full of men in power violate the right of an unorganized minority"

Maybe u r right but going by that example , the "oppressed majority " came together , revolted , fought for its right and claimed the independence it deserved .... all fine upto this point .... but extend your example to the "the oppressed majority in Pakistan" and the story is totally different -- no rebellion , no strife no support or word of sympathy for those nations who suffer from Pak bred terror ....as if it is totally acceptable . You are not justified if you try to glorify people who silently approve the wrong doers :((((


Reply (Mr Skand Nayal Khan)---


... are we not to blame for same? " People who silently approve the wrong doers." 84 - Delhi, 93 Uttarakhand, Gujarat... the list is endless.
Did we approve of what is listed above? The answer is NO.

Pakistan was created on the Pretext of " Safe Motherland For Muslims of South Asia." The so called two nation theory fell flat on face in October 47 when so called Kabayalis invaded Kashmir and unleashed Rape , Loot and Mayhem at Uri, Baramulla, Pattan, Shaitaing.The creation of Bangladesh as a result of attrocities and ego of West Pakistani elite was anail in the coffin of the Two Nation theory.

Now when we look at it where does Shri Md Ali Zinna, Quaid E Azam stands. The so called Hindu India has more Muslims than total population of Pakistan. Even though the findings of Sacchar Committee were alarming but our Muslim brothers are much well off than in Pakistan. We had Presidents, Vice President, Minters, Deputy Chief of Army Staff who followed Islam.

Can Pakistani establishment name one high ranking Hindu/ Sikh/ Christian official?

So a nation standing on a shallow foundation has to justify its existence. HATE INDIA is the magic mantra.The establishment has launched a systematic propaganda to cover their inefficiency and divert public attention.Unfortunately we are an extended audience to it in reciprocity.

Take the much ado over Water of Indus Water System. Pakistan Foreign Ministry, Indus water Commission are on record that Pakistan is getting much more than the maximum laid down water. But JuD chief is threatening to make it a public issue, India is depriving Pakistan of rightful water distribution.

The poor public believes it.

After all we all are decedents of Raja Ram who sent Sita to exile on hearsay.



Sarv Shresth Sumit --- Descendants of Raja Ram sure we all are but over the centuries many have degenerated in morals and values (these words are passe ) and thence the suffering ........... Sir you have a valid point when you say India has greater and more prospering no. of muslims . But then what is the reason ?? In all probability it's democracy and quoting what you've said

"Pakistan was created on the Pretext of " Safe Motherland For Muslims of South Asia." ..... " it is but natural that the state-machinery there failed .

I agree that India isn't surely the example of a well managed democracy , but then we haven't made efforts to make our rights , our laws and constitution known to every citizen . I am an engineer and to know technology better I attend several Workshops and conferences on the subject of interest ..but is it the same with Law ??? do we have workshops being held day to day to keep us updated of Laws that we must know at our age ??? I haven't heard of them :((

@Desh : ur efforts are incredible "to save a girl child" . Its always so nice to be a part of an ongoing movement against the evil but being a Law student if you also take up the responsibility to make the youth Law-aware , it will be a unique effort :)))




Skand Nayal Khan ---India is a young nation. We started way back in 47 with 12% literacy and virtually no middle class. Today we have 61% literates ( 76.9% for men and 54.5% for women) and a growing middle class. By 2020 it is expected we will be 100% literates and a stronger middle class.

This means our legislature will have more Literates. More people will vote and wisely.( We should amend our constitution and make Voting a fundamental duty, an avoiding polling without a valid reason an offense).

So our democracy has only one way to go- up.

The interference of Global Players in Pakistan has devastated the Nation. It is on the records (The Shadow of the Great Game – The Untold Story of India’s Partition by Narendra Singh Saril), that Britishers and America wanted military bases in South Asia to contain Communist Expansion,and Oil Hegemony.Republic of India under Gandhiji and Nehru were unlikely to cede to this demand.
So the state of Pakistan was created. Quaid E Azam Shri Mohammad Ali Jinnah was their proxy to divide India.

It is ironical that none of the Muslim Majority state support Jinnah,s League. League found support in Muslim minority states such as United province( UP, Uttarkhand) , Central Province( MP),Bihar.All these states are a part of India( they could not have been transferd being Hindu Dominated States), and Punjab, NWFP, Baluchistan, Sindh which were not pro partition went to Pakistan.

Jinnah realized his mistake on deathbed.Liyakat Ali Khan shared the realization.Jinnah died, Liyakat Ali Khan was Killed.
J&K was invaded and a perennial conflict was sown in mind of the two nations by sinister design.


Shivangi Sharma -- khan saab....u r great.


Skand Nayal Khan --- Shivangi ji, i just brought the fact, greatness is in your perception.

Now Or Never..

British were always obsessed with their superiority. Their failure in Second World War gave them a bloody nose. To sustain the empire “Where the sun did never set,” become economically unviable.
America was the new God, Basking under the glory of its victory in Europe. Together, the Brits and Yaks feared the neo Devil, Communism.
Oil was important for the recovery of war torn Europe. It was Middle East from where the oil came from. At this juncture ceding independence to India was a strategic risk. But if India was not liberated, it would have been direct pronunciation of Hypocrisy of western ideology of Liberty and Freedom. After all it was this philosophy for which Americans have fought the war.
Churchill administration was certain that an India under leadership of Mahatma will not allow them to operate military bases in South Asia. And these were needed.
So the conspiracy of partition of India was hatched. What all they needed was Baluchistan and NWFP. Since Baluchistan was technically Afgan territory and Pathnas were allied to Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan it was a difficult task.
The Idea of Pakistan saw light of the day.
It was a result of ambitions, distrust, misunderstanding on both sides; the Congress and the League, that partition of India became viable.
Radcliff did a brilliant Job. On close observation one can decipher the sinister design of the boundary. Kishangarh Buldge, juts into Pakistan where it is narrowest. Chicken neck, threaten Indian communication with Kashmir, Siliguri corridor is 80 Km wide and the Bay of Bengal is just 60 Km from Lungetlai salient.
The events during partition left a stigma which will take generations to wane. Who so ever stated it; both nations suffered, and are still suffering. To top it all Kashmir was invaded. Now if the British Commanding general of Indian and Pakistan army pleads ignorance, he is a liar. The nascent Pakistan was convinced by British that Kashmir or Part of it is necessary for their existence. One way it was. But the method employed in haste entangled the two nations in a 63 years old animosity.
We were Brothers and we could have settled it amicably.
If a policy for 63 years has produced no result. The policy has resulted in four wars. It is high time we need to relook at it. 63 years of hatred, why not give chance to love?

Now let us have a look at some facts.
In 2008-09 Pakistan allocated a sum of Rs 296 billion for defence. India laid down a defence budget 1.42 trillion rupees (28.4 billion dollars) in year 2010. Over the next 12 years, India is set to spend a whopping US$200 billion on defence acquisitions to replace its outdated inventory. This Money can be utilized for better purposes.
Here are some more recent comparative indicators:

One out of every three illiterate adults in the world is an Indian, according to UNESCO. Pakistan stands fourth in the world in terms of illiterate adult population, after India, China and Bangladesh.

One out of very two hungry persons in the world is an Indian, according to World Food Program. Pakistan fares significantly better than India on the hunger front.

Poverty:

Population living under $1.25 a day - India: 41.6% Pakistan: 22.6% Source: UNDP

The reason for higher levels of poverty in India in spite of its rapid economic growth is the growing rich-poor disparity. Gini indexmeasuring rich-poor gap for India is at 36, higher than Pakistan's 30. Gini index is defined as a ratio with values between 0 and 100: A low Gini index indicates more equal income or wealth distribution, while a high Gini index indicates more unequal distribution. Zero corresponds to perfect equality (everyone having exactly the same income) and 100 corresponds to perfect inequality (where one person has all the income, while everyone else has zero income).

Nutrition:

Underweight Children Under Five (in percent) Pakistan 38% India 46% Source: UNICEF

Health:

Life expectancy at birth (years), 2007 India: 63.4 Pakistan: 66.2 Source: HDR2009

Education:

Youth (15–24 years) literacy rate, 2000 to 2007, male Pakistan: 80% India 87% Source: UNICEF

Youth (15–24 years) literacy rate, 2000 to 2007, female Pakistan 60% India 77% Source: UNICEF

Economics:

GDP per capita (US$), 2008 Pak:$1000-1022 India $1017-1100

Child Protection:

Child marriage under 15-years ; 1998–2007*, total Pakistan - 32%India - 47% Source: UNICEF

Under-5 mortality rate per 1000 live births (2007), Value Pakistan - 90 India 72 Source: UNICEF

The time has come for us to make a choice. Weather we continue our attitude of mutual distrust and spend money preparing for a battle that is costing future of our nation.Or we reconcile our difference and work together for progress.
It is not that difficult also.
We start with India taking the initiative. Revamp Indus water treaty to establish Joint Hydro Electric Projects in Kashmir. India will provide Investment and Expertise and Pakistan will get Electricity and water. With a Hydroelectric potential of 28000 MWin Kashmir, Pakistan can easy get up to 8-10 Thousand Watts.
This should be followed by Pakistan closing its terrorist infrastructure. A joint commission for investigation of Anti India and Pakistani activities should be established hereafter.
Pakistan to provide India the status of most favored Nation. India should provide soft lone for revitalization of economic activity. India should invest in Pakistan. This should be followed by establishment of common free market, and if possible unified currency.
The visa regulation is next. Like EU a common citizenship card should be established for both nations.
During this period Military to military interaction should increase. Exchange program for Military establishment should take place. Further a joint command should be established for UN operations. Later this can be extended into joint South Asian Command.
We should aim at field a Joint team in 2023 Olympics.
Then we can talk about Kashmir.


_____________ Contribution : Mr Skand Nayal Khan (Chief- Research Wing, NCCT)