AWAKENINGS

Full texts of two judgements of OP Saini – CBI Vs Raja and ED vs Raja are here in the two links: http://www.thehinducentre.com/multimedia/archive/03217/CBI_Vs__A__Raja_an_3217296a.pdf http://www.thehinducentre.com/multimedia/archive/03217/ED_Vs__A__Raja_and_3217297a.pdf Earlier Nation was shocked by 2G Scam, when it came to light. Now, after the verdicts of OP Saini – CBI Special Court Judge acquitting Raja – then Telecom Minister of 2G Scam Fame, Nation was again shocked. Due to the shock, some remarked: This verdict is a bigger scam than the scam.  Others were this to say: justice is blind; pity those in her sway, shocked to discover she is also deaf. Whatever may the nation’s mood and shock, judgement is a judgement and all should respect the judgement till it is changed by a higher court. Satyameva Jayathe – though  delayed – will never be denied, if what we want is really  Satyam.  Nation believes that a  lie can travel...

On the counting day of 18 th December 2017, at one point, Congress had shown to cross the half way mark of 91 – much to the agony and dismay of many BJP workers and BJP Bhakthas who were watching the media and some media pundits analyzing had shown their utmost joy openly on the sudden upswing of Congress. But, to their dismay and disappointment of Congress Bhakthas, the scale had tilted towards BJP’s favour which, to the joy and jubilant of BJP supporters, had maintained the lead till the final counts were over. Still, it was felt by many including BJP that the results, though helped them to form the government for the sixth successive term – which itself was a major herculean task, Gujarat being Modi’s home state, they had expected to do better at least to retain the 115 seats won by the BJP in 2012, if not the goal of 150+ set by the BJP. But, let us see the seats won by the BJP in a pragmatic way. In the surcharged situation with the bitter political acrimony and w...

Gujarat Election is very much important both for BJP and Congress – more so for BJP rather than Congress, as any slip may endanger BJP’s image and prospects in other elections to be held next year. Hence, it is quite plausible that neither Modi nor Amit Shaw can ill afford to take the Gujarat election lightly. Apart from Modi and Amit Shaw, many Central Ministers are camping and campaigning at Gujarat to counter ‘one man army’ – Rahul. For BJP, not only winning Gujarat election which is almost certain, its’ winning goal of 150+ seats is equally gaining momentum and also its vote share. This is because anything short of 150 seats by BJP may be projected as ‘victory’ for Rahul’s one man army’s impact which will be carried forward for forthcoming elections making BJP on the defensive. More so, Gujarat is Modi’s Home State. Again Gujarat is a border state – Pakistan on the next door and the people’s clear overwhelming mandate will send a clear signal to the belligerent...