former Police Chief : DG BSF,DGP UP & DGP Assam, recipient of PadmaShri. Areas of interest: Internal Security, Police Reforms, Social & Environmental issues
Removal of more than 50 thousand loudspeakers from religious shrines in UP - and that too without any visible opposition or clashes - has been one of the finest examples of good governance in any state in recent times.
Dulat, former RAW Chief says, "What will we achieve by hanging Yasin Malik after three decades?" Shocking statement! He killed three IAF officers. I would say, "Why should he live for another day?"
Three senior bureaucrats of Chandigarh spent 7 days in Paris for a 3 day meeting, upgraded their accommodation from 5-star to luxury hotel and themselves approved the enhanced expenditure. Disgraceful!
@chandigarhAdmn
Rohingiyas: How is it that from Myanmar they travelled upto Delhi and even Jammu. Was there a design? Were they shepherded ? Govt needs to investigate and expose the ant-national network.
Visited the Kashi Vishwanath mandir recently. The openness around the temple has meant a remarkable transformation in the ambience. Wondered why it took more than seven decades. Lack of imagination? Incompetence? Insensitivity to Hindu sentiments?
I am shocked when I find Hindus denigrating Gita Press. For very cheap prices, they publish our ancient scriptures. They don't accept any donations. Shows how de-nationalised and culturally bankrupt these critics have become.
Preity Zinta had the courage to depose against Dawood Ibrahim when other Bollywood stars had chickened. And now, Kangana has spoken boldly against the mafia in film industry. Kudos to these brave ladies. Time to socially boycott members of this mafia.
The Punjab incident shows that if we do not introduce substantive Police Reforms, which includes inter alia insulating police from local pressures, the country may have to pay a very heavy price one day.
#nvramana
#AmitShah
The hypocrisy of the West is amazing. They destroy countries, organise coup in other nations, assassinate leaders, keep prisoners in Guantanamo Bay in most inhuman conditions, and then lecture us on human rights and make fuss over the alleged killing of a criminal.
Pakistan successfully infiltrated our civil society, thanks to the regional parties, according to RR Swain, DGP J&K. Deserves kudos for speaking bluntly. (
@JmuKmrPolice
)
To convince the Supreme Court to set up two vacation benches, one late on Saturday evening, the other hours later on Saturday night, you have to belong to an ecosystem that is out of office but not out of power.
High time that India's Think Tanks/GoI come out with our own assessments of Human Development, Hunger Index, Global Peace Index, Terrorism in the World, Rule of Law Index, etc in different countries of the world.
Turkey invaded Cyprus in 1974 and forcibly displaced the indigenous Greek Cypriots from the north in a violent ethnic cleansing campaign. Since then, Turkey has implemented policies meant to erase the Hellenic identity and civilization of occupied northern Cyprus. -Gatestone
Ministry of Law should examine the possibility of taking legal action against the BBC in UK and even in India. The documentry caused civil unrest in the country. Harish Salve is based in London.
@kirenRijiju
@AmitShah
@PMOIndia
Big Lesson of Ukraine War: If india has to face a two-front war, we shall be fighting alone. Others will just watch! Defence forces have done max preparation, but what about the people and their leaders? Busy in petty fights and mean politics.
Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has floated a new terror outfit, Hizb-e-Wilayat to carry out attacks exclusively on Indian assets in Afghanistan.
India's population to overtake China by 2027. Hey Ram! People will live in pigeon holes. Scarcity of food and water. Traffic jams. Pollution and what not! And no one is bothered about containing population.
An encunter is an engagement between the security forces and the criminals and NOT an extra-judicial killing. It may, after the mandatory inquiry, found to have been false or, as you would like to say, extra-judicial killing. But you don't have to jump the gun.
Praise for an "encounter" killing? An encounter is an extra-judicial killing, implies the failure of police to apprehend a suspect, and the failure of the system of law and justice to hold a trial.
In Bihar, according to ADR, 72% ministers have criminal cases against them while 53% have serious criminal cases against them. It is a flawed democracy, degenerating into government by criminals.
Called on PM
@narendramodi
Ji recently. Presented him my latest book, 'Unforgettable Chapters'. Also, earlier book on Police Reforms. He was kind enough to engage me in discussions on a wide range of issues. I found him very receptive. His insight on global issues was enriching.
NSG is to be totally withdrawn from VVIP Security. Soon after retirement, I had moved a PIL for such withdrawal. Supreme Court unfortunately then dismissed my writ; GoI was against it. Good sense has prevailed at last!
Travelling Swatantrata Senani Exp. It is 8 am, train at Varanasi. Coach attendants are sleeping. Toilets are dirty. Stinking. Papers littered all over. Maintenance pathetic.
@RailMinIndia
The Central IAS Association expresses its deep dismay at the decision of the State Government of Bihar to release the convicts of the brutal killing of Late Shri G Krishnaiah, IAS, former District Magistrate of Gopalganj, by a change in classification rules of prisoners.
US hypocrisy in showing concern for Pannun's life is shcking. They had every right to kill Osama in Pakistan. But a man threatening to blow up Air India planes and even the Indian parliament is to be protected. Why can't he be tried under US laws?
Something seriously wrong with our handling of international trade with China. During 2022 (till Sept) Chinese exports increased by 31%, India's exports declined by 36.4%. India's trade deficit increased by over $75 billion. We are losing the war on the economic front!
Lord Krishna was a most extraordinary personality - a repository of wisdom, a brilliant strategist, protector of the weak, destroyer of evil, all in one. If we follow his teachings, India (Pandavas) will be able to defeat the more formidable China (Kauravas).
@MEAINDIA
,
@PMOIndia
Pendency of cases in courts, as given by Law Minister in Rajya Sabha on July 21: Supreme Court 72,062; High Courts 59,45,709; Lower Courts 4,19,79,353. Total 4.79 crore. Is anyone bothered?
A country where policemen are being thrashed almost every week in one district or the other can be said to be on the verge of disorder, if not anarchy.
China is cracking down on mosques - dismantling domes and minarets, even demolishing some or converting them for secular use. Not a word of protest from any Islamic country. What does it show?
Arvind Kejriwal has spent Rs 1073 crores of taxpayer's money in the last three years. Not on cleaning the Yamuna through actions but on cleaning his image through advertisements.
Today if you concede hijab, tomorrow it will be burqa, therafter prayer room (for namaz) in school, and so on. It is a great pity that fundamentalists are gaining traction. Unfortunately, it is also giving fillip to right-wing extemism.
Modiji wants PMO to be 'People's PMO'. Wish he transformed our police also into'People's Police'. The British gave us 'Ruler's Police'; unfortunately, we are still saddled with it.
@PMOIndia
@HMOIndia
I have seen the Gyanvapi mosque umpteen times. It requires no proof. The temple carvings are so clear on the pillars. ASI has has reported what was obvious. Kalchakra will take care of the rest.
My two paise:
#XiJinping
will be overthrown before the end of the year unless something worse happens to him.
#Trump
's popularity will plummet because of his lackadaisical response.
#Modi
will emerge stronger for his bold leadership, saving thousands of lives.
#MakeChinaPay
Kashmir Files: A heart-rending film. GoI must appoint a Commission of Inquiry to identify the criminals and also the delinquent politicians and officers. They all MUST be punished. Justice may be delayed, but it must be done.
Hon Prime minister of India , Home minister of India: Tirumala Tirupati Devastanam should be governed by Hindus only - Sign the Petition! via
@ChangeOrg_India
"It is time for all reservations to go. In govt jobs, universities, schools, in the army and in our paramilitary forces, all reservations must be scrapped." - Tavleen Singh (Ind Express, Dec 10, 2023)
Tablighi Jamaat has had a long history of ties with Pakistan-based banned terror outfits like Harkat-ul-Mujahideen. The original founders of HuM, were members of TJ. Over 6,000 Tablighis were trained in HuM terror camps in Pakistan. (Outlook, April 1, 2020)
Chinese officials destroying crosses, burning Bibles. And they detain hundreds of Uighur Muslims for 'transformation'. Where are the human rights lobbies. Scared of pointing fingers at Dragon?
Former BSP MP (Umakant Yadav) sentenced to life for killing a cop 27 years ago. UP Minister (Rakesh Sachan) sentenced to one year in jail in a 31 year old case of keeping unlicensed gun. This is the problem with our criminal justice system. Justice delayed is no justice.
Can you believe it? In Lisbon, Portugal's capital, Police functions only from 10 am to 6 pm. This is what my daughter-in-law experienced when her mobile was stolen early morning. (Mobile was, of course, not recovered). And, we never tire of criticising Indian Police!
Madhav Godbole, who headed Task Force on Border Management (2000) estimated 1.5 crore illegal immigrant Bangladeshis in India with about 3 lac Bangladeshis entering India illegally every year. (40 lacs in Assam appears modest figure).
China inflicted on the world
#Asian
Bird Flu in 1996,
#SARS
in 2002 and now
#Coronavirus
in 2019. It must be held accountable at the
#UN
Security Council for all the havoc it has caused.
#USA
should take the lead.
KARNA is the most tragic hero in Mahabharata. Abandoned by his mother at birth, brought up in a humble environment, shunned by Drona, trained and yet cursed by Parashuram, cheated of his kavach and kundal by Indra, comparable to Arjuna and yet defeated by him, thanks to Krishna.
There is no time to lose. G0I should declare President's Rule in Punjab, send a strong Governor and Advisors who have security background.
@PMO_
NaMo#
@HMOIndia
"Xi has picked a border fight with India that China cannot win. While the Chinese military relies heavily on conscripts, India, with an all-volunteer force, has the world’s most-experienced troops for mountain warfare." - Brahma Chellaney
IAF wanted to cross LOC after Kargil. Vajpayee buckled under American pressure and did not permit. IAF was again ready to strike at Pak after 26/11. Manmohan/Sonia did not allow. At last.....
In UP, it is not a contest between BJP and Samajwadi party. It is fight between thse who want a clean administration and those who want corruption to be unleashed and mafia to be freed from the jails.
If democracy is to survive in the country, we must have POLICE/ELECTORAL REFORMS. 43% MPs today have questionable background, 29% have serious criminal cases against them.
Caste census would lead to further subdivisions and fragmentation of Hindu society. World dreams of casteless and classless society. We are moving in opposite direction. But our politicians are only interested in votes and power.
GoI's major reforms are hitting roadblock. Farm laws had to be withdrawm after prolonged agitation. Now, 'Agnipath' is facing violent resistance. Is Govt being ill advised or, more likely, they are not consulting all stakeholders, not taking people/parties into confidence?
"Alaknanda river is 195 kms long, and currently has 14 dams built or under construction. That means one dam every 14 kms. To top that, another 23 dams are planned on Alaknanda and its tributaries." -(Outlook of Feb 22). Is this not madness?
Indeed! The police officer would have been suspended, SP would have been transferred, there would have been demand for judicial inquiry and perhaps resignation of CM.
After the Chechen immigrant stabbed and beheaded the teacher, police arrived and fatally shot him. Imagine the furor if an attacker had been shot in such circumstances in India. In France, no one has questioned police. The teacher's killing has been dubbed "an attack on France."
Britishers played 'Divide and Rule' in India, provoked Muslims against the Hindus. Now, they are facing Muslim aggression in their homeland. KARMA effect.
India's imports from China have gone up from $70billion to $101 billion during last five years. This is not understood. I suspect there are strong vested interests whose business depends on imports from China. GoI needs to show strong political will to reduce trade deficit.