Congratulations India

The people of India has made the right choice again. Congratulations to Congress and UPA for the clear mandate it has got in the 2009 elections.

The verdict shows that people of India has voted for:

• A leader who is a man of action than words (Manmohan Singh).
• Selflessness and Sacrifice (Congress leadership team).
• A team against an individual (BJP fought this election portrating strong leader).
• Honesty against corruption (Fall of Paswan, Lalu, Mulayam, Maya, Jayalalitha).
• National cause that has led many of the narrow minded regional players sit aside.
• Performed parties on a regional level (Bihar, Orissa).
• Communalists and terrorists (UP against Maya, Kerala against PDP-CPM alliance).
• Vibrant and youth India (Shashi Tharoor, Rahul Gandhi, Sachin Pilot...).
• Optimism and Hope (Fall of left).
• People-oriented development (Fall of Singur/Nandigram model development).

Here are some of the big moments of this election:

• Advani took it personal with Manmohan calling him weak multiple times. People thinks the other way.
• Narendra Modi: Nobody questions his development agenda for Gujarath, but nobody also questions his role in the post-Godhra riots. When the commandos were fighting it hard in Mumbai against terrorits, he is the first person to make a political gain out of this by blaming government at the very moment. People did not buy this argument. 26/11 was a failure of our system, but nobody buys the argument that the government was at fault. The so-called strong leader of BJP made some stupid statements when asked about the Kandahar story, where a cabinet minister had to accompany three terrorits to resolve the hostile situation.

• Lalu Prasad Yadav: One of the most celebrated Indian politicians openly admits that it was a mistake not to go with Congress.
• Ram Vilas Paswan: Last time's king maker not getting a single seat.
• Mulayam Singh and Amar Singh: Kingmakers sitting not knowing what to do now.
• Mayavati: Please come up with a national cause next time. India wants a prime minister who can see other's problems as well. Manmohan is Sikh but very well understands every single individual of the country.
• Jayalalitha: Long way to go maam.
• Prakash Karat: Somnath Chatterji put it in the right way: Being a narcissist won't help the country/party.
• Pinarayi Vijayan-Ma'dani: It's time to rethink.

An open letter to Sri. Manmohan Singh

Dear prime minister,

I am highly distrubed by the sequence of events happening in the nation, which I have been loving and serving since my birth. The continuous failures of the world's biggest democracy has become irritating and its the time for people like me and you to act.

I am a great fan of yours for the kind of economic reforms you started and your team is continuing with, which has obviously changed our lifestyles. I respect you for the strength and determination you showed during signing of the HIDE act with the United States. All of them has helped the Indian economy to grow faster.

But, before we change our lifestyles, the first and foremost concern that the common man here need is the right to live in a peaceful way, the assurance to sleep peacefully. You have been elected as the prime minister of India BY THE PEOPLE, and you have the responsibility for their lives.

What has your goverment done to the people of India and their security in the last four and a half years of your administration? The time has already ran away and if your government do not take any more action, it is high time that we act.

There had been many loop holes in our system which needs immediate attention. I request you to not consider these problems as regional to a particular state and address them as an issue of national concern.

Bombay and Maharashtra: Before coming on to the bigger picture of 26/11, there are many other issues that require immediate attention:

• Raj Thackarey and MNS: Problems with regional propoganda: I do not see any differences between the modus operandi for Lashkar e Toiba as well as Maharashtra Navanirman Sena. Both of them has regional intersts and motives. While Raj Thackaray is a political coward, the other party makes use of modern ammunitions. A day where MNS activits arrive in another city with AK-56 and grenades cannot be completely ignored. It is time to ban this party. This party has already done enough damage to the national spirits. What is the difference between they killing a common man from Bihar just for the reason that he is from Bihar.
  

• Malegaon blasts and BJP: One of the best gimmicks found in the recent days. On wednesday, I saw an article about BJP/Shivsena planning to hold a Band against Hemant Karakre, the ATS chief (salute him for his bravery and martyrdom for the nation). A truly loyal officer, who believed in the age-old proverb of "work is worship". The next day, the great leader LK Advani comes to his home and consoles his family. I respect his family for not accepting the money that another fox in the game, Narendra Modi provided. Do not worry, the entire Nation is with you. There are corrupt hands in the great Army of our nation. Let us stand together to first clean our hands.
  

• Investigation into the 93 Blasts and Riots: It is already 15 years since horrific incident occurred. And till now, our so called instituations are not able to complete the investigation and jurisdiction. It is high time that we do something in order to fasten our probes into such sensitive cases. The judiciary needs to work towards better productivity.
  

On 26/11:

I have not had a peaceful sleep since thursday since the news about terror attacks were flashed. There used to be a small restaurant named Bade Miya, which I used to frequent on weekends for their tasty shikh kebabs. Thank god that the incident occurred on wednesday or else I would have also been one of them. My deep felt condolenses are with the families who lost their dear ones in the massacre, I would call it.

My Salute to all our heroes, who had been extraordinarily brave to save our country: the NSG commandos who smashed all terrorits, the firefighters who ensures that the damage had been far more lesser than it could have been, the brave police officers who could catch one of the guys alive, the army men and to all human beings who helped others risking their lives like the chefs, the employees and management of the hotels etc...

Dear Prime miniter,

1. I thank you for your proposal to have a central agency similar to FBI, which could ensure that the investigation into sensitive issues could be started as soon as possible, to ensure no evidences are being lost.
   
2. I request you to ensure that we have a more able, capable and responsible home minister who is stern in actions, not just in changing clothes.
   
3. I request you and your team to setup the NSG commando groups at multiple zones in the country. There had been about 10 hrs of delay in getting the NSG commandos on action which if not happened could have resulted in saving more lives.
   
4. I request you to put the country's best officers into this probe and get the investigations done as soon as possible.
   
5. I request you to establish a fast track court for the issue to ensure that the case is complete as soon as possible.
   
6. I request you to capture all those involved, either dead or alive as they have been responsible for taking away the innocent blood from our nation. If there are evidences about a different country's arms in the prob (Pakistan, Afghanistan), I request you to work with them to ensure that the convicted are caught alive. If the countries are not williing to help, I request you to attack the same. India need not stand this anymore.
   
7. I request you to strengthen our forces, in all measures to ensure that the lives of innocent people are given due respect.
   
8. I request you and your party not to play vote bank politics with this. Remember, this is a problem that we as a country is facing. This is not a problem which is specific to a religion, region or an ideology. This is a problem faced by common man.
   

The value of life is more than the way in which we live it. Your economic policies have helped in bettering the way in which we live. However, the security policies have been very weak, which does not ensure that we could live our life, in the way we live it.

DEAR SIR,

WE STILL HAVE FAITH IN YOU. THIS IS NOT SOMETHING WHICH YOU AND YOUR GOVERNMENT IS NOT CAPABLE OF DOING. YOU DO THE RIGHT THING AND THE ENTIRE NATION WILL STAND WITH YOU.

Rajappan opens BnR bAr in McCallum Corner

By Our Special Correspondant.

McCallum, 11th Aug 2008: Rajappan Associates, a well known name in Dallas area for their own reasons entered into a new business last weekend. The proprietor and managing director of the company, Mr. Rajappan Narra inagurated the new "BnR bAr" in McCallum Blvd on Saturday night. The bar and drinks served has already become the talk of town out here in Dallas McCallum area.

"This is a dream come true", Rajappan told to the Times on the auspicious occassion. Currently being run by the manager himself, he told to the Times that he had been longing for a long time to open one in McCallum corner.

"We had a dinner party on this friday with friends at On the Border. One of my friend ordered a Mojito and I just got a chance to smell the drink. At that moment, I realized that I was born to make others' life happier. It just took my brain away with my thoughts. This is a humble beginning. I dream it big, make more more bewadas out of my bar". Rajappan became quite emotional when we asked about the inspiration behind the new venture.

The glamorous inaguration was also attended by the great Samba Panda (also known as fattu among Dallas business circles), Mud-it Junior, SuperStarER JK and followed by a DJ hai/huy/mhey/mho/hmmm Sheena.

"I felt like I was flying", told Samba Panda who was caught while having Kungfu-Mojito on the rocks (need to clarify here, he was just jumping on the small stones outside the bAr). The curd-king was overwhelmed by Rajappan's efforts in preparing the drink.

Times have also confirmed from trusted sources that the BaR was designed by the tallented Interior Designer Ms. Hmm/Hem/Hein. The Martini set and other equipments were imported from L-n-T Dallas by the latter on Saturday. The designer was presented a special drink on Sunday for the efforts.

The best drink served till now is named "g i r l - f r i e n d". Rajappan prepared a special edition of "girl friend" for Mr. Mud-IT yesterday night. When asked about the speciality, Rajappan told "This is to celebrate a new beginning. I am beginning from where others have ended...".

Please note...this is a purely fictitious piece...any resemblance or inspiration from any individual living or dead is purely intentional and non-coincidental! Rock on...