INDIAN MODEL OF SEPARATION OF POWER DOCTRINE

            History or Mystery

Homo sapiens are born with peculiar sense
Not merely as a creature but with mundane fence

Few are born to create history
Others undeciphered life remains a mystery

A passionate heart can acquire
Even unachievable, that might require

Sheer preserverence, tenacity and acuity
Diligence with full zest and devoted duty

Don’t lose your heart, in a debacle
As it is what that will make you impeccable

Fear to fall mar the charm
Optimism makes it always up in arms

Dusk to dawn you have to spawn
From a naïve duckling to an erudite swan

In ephemeral perishable world, few can survive
Who can change and adapt will thrive and revive

You may intrude hostile roads laid with thorns
Travelling over it vigorously must be your norm

Great souls became great with their  great zeal
Never Stop , Success wil take care of the wounds to heal



By : Tanveer Ashraf

SHOULD INDIA WAGE WAR AGAINST PAKISTAN ?

India should not wage war against Pakistan, moreover it can make bilateral relations with Pakistan to eradicate the most dreaded cancer of mankind i.e. Terrorism. Even Pakistan should cooperate India in its anti-terror strikes. We have already fought three wars with Pakistan, We have already seen enough deaths and destructions in both parts. In 1965, Tashkent declaration ended the war between India and Pakistan. In 1971, when urdu speaking muslims of western Pakistan created hatred and killed lakhs of Bengali speaking muslims of Bangladesh ( earstwhile East-Pakistan), Indira Gandhi then the Prime minister of India intervened into the matter and emancipated  Bangladesh from the felonious intent of Pakistan and established peace. In 1999, Kargil war between India snd Pakistan marked the era of new enmity by then Insurgency of infiltrators and terrorist activities grew day by day right under the nose of Pakistan government, and it didn't act. Pakistan remain silent and even supported terrorist activities till it became its frankenstein's monster. Kashmir is the bone of contention between two countries. The point is both countries should find some middle path to find out the solution of Kashmir issue. Instead of this Pakistan is fighting a proxy war through the line of control (LOC) through the militants of Kashmir valley itself.  After Uri attack where 18 Indian Army personnel were killed , Indian government had conducted successful strike across LOC and POK. Few days ago in United Nation General Assembly Nawaz Sharif ,the current prime minister of Pakistan rakes up the issue of Kashmir and said Burhan Wani symbol of 'Kashmiri Intifada' which baffled many including UN officials. We need global war against terrorism not against Pakistan. If citizens of both countries want peace , then merely for political benefit we should not jeopardize the lives of million innocents. We can make economic restitution upto certain extent but there is no restitution of collateral damages done on both sides of war. In war each side lose something irrespective of success or defeat. Steven Erikson in his book Dust of dreams has rightly remarked "In war everyone loses. This brutal truth can be seen in the eyes of every solider in every world.” War has never solved any problem. Redressal of contentions with weapons will make the situation more worse. Dreaded nuclear weapon can wipe out the mankind within jiffy. An eye for an eye will make the whole world blind.

Economic processes based on information technologies entails a fusion of mind and matter of culture and economy.

Economic Activities and processes is not new neither in Indian perspective nor in World perspective, rather it has fused and interconnected more in recent decades. Although the process of fusion has started from the time of yore but it is clearly visible  in 20th century when Infromation technology came into being. Technical advancement has created more feasibility in terms of economy and trade. Now In 21st century economic transactions based of information technology do not encompass economic sphere of life only but all the aspects related to human life- to make the aspects more clear we can use 'CULTURE' for holistic understanding of the concept. In this Global world where a minor hiccup in one part of world can churn the other parts, economic changes and processes have touched many other entities which prime facie can go unnoticeable but actually it holds the potential to Re-shape the status-quo world in a quite afresh way. Globalisation in current scenario merely not remain as an economic inter-connectedness but it is also a symbol of modernity. Technological advancement has made the economical activities to flow across the borders along with the fusion of multiple cultures. These multiple cultures fuse to form  a modern society. Political aspect of technological information make the economic processes more complex and it is happening in 21st century in an unprecedented manner.  Blend of Politics, economy  and technological advancement in the Global level is touching the common lives directly.

Zillion of informations collected through technology can give a desired outcome and even that outcome can be treated as a raw material for further development this economic process indeed needs a fusion of mind- Vice-versa can also be true. Different bent of mind from different fields can develop sense of common identity and fusion of minds can spawn a different ball game altogether in both economic and cultural advancement.

By:- Tanveer Ashraf 

                Democracy And its Shades 

Democratic setup in India has delivered a vibrant Growth in terms of economy. The success of democracy can be measured by two parameters, one is the kind and level of equality citizens possess and second 'Rule of law' must be upheld. Along with these we must see whether different pillars of democracy is working independently and accomplishing their own home work without intervening each other or not. The recent Judgment of supreme court in which it struck down the National Judicial Appointment Commission Act (NJAC) has created so much hue and cry in the country. But it was the contention between different organs of the government and Judiciary. When we talk about democracy first thing which strick in our mind is ELECTIONS through which we choose our representative and sent them to do our job on behalf of us in parliaments our state assemblies. Since independence Indian democracy has witnessed hundreds of elections at different level. Democracy sometimes sarcastically referred as 'Mediocracy' for good reasons, we have many. Bihar Assembly Election was such spectacular show.

Political equality means every citizen regardless of caste, creed, sec, gender and religion can exercise their franchise without fear and favour. One man one vote is political equality. 'Caste based politics' 'cash for vote' Religion driven vote' and ideology of political parties create sentimental ruckus henceforth politicise the people with certain tag "BJP supporter' or 'Congress supporter'. Rest of the people who are ignorant, illiterate and are not aware of the facts get manipulated with half-baked ideas.In recent Bihar Assembly election 90% of such people voted against BJP because they want to eat beef in future also. One woman who is in her 60s asked me Is it true if BJP would come to power we have to marry our daughters in opposite religion? Vice versa, If you want to establish our lost glory, if you want to make India a Hindu nation be wary of INC. These are nothing but the by product of hate speeches and growing intolerance in the country. To establish government of  certain party we even forget to see the merits and demerits of local candidate who is going to represent us in Loksabha or Assembly. Democracy gives equal opportunity to get elected as an MP or MLA. Can you dare to throw your hate in the ring?  Politics in India is highly risk prone job and as a matter of fact only unemployed persons can take that much risk. Once triumphant it becomes a job of siphoning off public treasury and a complete Sinecure. Election commission has succeeded in holding free and fair elections but it doesn't make any sense if there is no level playing field at the grass root level. Ideology and Mindset duo play crucial role in electioneering. To Fix all these things we must work in tendem to do away with unscrupulous man between candidate and the voters. Priority determines the whole game, Country first and Rable rousers ( Bad apples in politics ) must be shown their way. We ought not to supports leaders who hate other community whether it is muslim or hindu. Hating one community doesn't mean loving other.

GB Shaw had said, 'Oh ! Disrespectable democracy I love you.' Democracy is the best form of government. there is no point in throwing the baby out with bath water but without rectifying the status quo flaws we will dump the people down and will never succeed in curving out the best.

Kudos to the democratic Institutions for strengthening Indian democracy. There is silver lining amid every entangled problem. We are bridging the digital gap. The process of connecting every people has been started It is transition period for indian democracy when people are shifting their ideologies from various dimensions to the Nation it's herald that we want change.

                                                                                   By:- Tanveer Ashraf 

    Words are sharper than the two-edged sword

In the era of globalisation where Countries are interconnecting themselves due to many advancements in the society, It has also suffered many trial and tribulations some are tangible others are intangible. The world has gone through two major wars World war I and world war II. But as the matter of fact these wars were not fought directly with weapons. Inception point of any contention is 'Words'. Words don’t impact on par with weapons but its impact is even more deeper and eternal. The rhetoric speech of a demagogue is enough to set ablaze whole human race. India's foreign policy is in tandem with few countries while with others it is always in confrontation. In this era of nuclear weapon no one is less powerful. We can settle any dispute through dialogue by sitting around the table. Words can rescue us from a great deal of turmoil. Sophisticated weapons can do only physical damages while stringent and harsh statements can blot the soul which is irreparable. Restitution of physical damages is possible while the wounds procreated by words are enduring.

The words of Mahatma Gandhi influenced the masses and brought every section of society under one umbrella which was not possible by any sword or other weapon and succeeded in getting independence from the British. For Every philosopher their capital asset is their thinking which they express through their powerful words and brought about many social, political and economic revolutions. Russian revolution was not possible without Lenin's effective words.The post WW II  'Iron- Curtain' speech given by Winston Churchil at Westminster college was so efficacious that it marked the beginning of Cold- War era. Execution of Chanakya's wisdom and words has helped Chandragupta to regain his throne. The loud and vociferous voice of Raja ram mohan roy eliminated and culminated many social evils from the society. Rabindranath Tagore, Bankim chandra chatterji and many other writers created a social revolution in the minds of Indian people and acquainted them with rationality.

Terrorist groups are creating havoc all around the world. They are destructing peace on earth and fostering animosity among different groups. Terrorists are not born they are made by creating an edifice of hatred in their hearts by brainwashing. They are trained by vindictive words, Words of hatred penetrate through their hearts, eradicate humanity and instal an abhorrent demon. Their diabolic intention created by those harsh words are being manifested by cutting edge armaments.Two edged sword is more hazardous than one edge as in one shot it can damage through both edges but the words are more potent than any two edge sword. We can anticipate the devastation done by words. Intensity of words can adjust the gravity of impairment.  

Society do not allow everything what an individual wants, often commonly uttered words become faux-pas in many context. That is why we have legal laws in Indian penal code (IPC) against the defamatory words. Words can malign others which can make them socially incompetent to live a life with full dignity. Words are sharper than two edge sword. Swords can kill a person but cant take his or her dignity. But by words one can lose both life and dignity. Once William Shakespeare had said " Mine honour is my life both grow in one take honour from me and my life is done'. The impact of words can be seen in a debate where bad things are presented in such a way that eloquence alone is sufficient to defeat the motion.  Hate speeches are enough to foment the mob. By misinterpretation of words the world can have more destruction than the two world wars collectively had.

In nutshell we can say that words can be used in both perspective. It can be the bone of contention, if efficaciously managed it can be proved as the antidote for energetic venom. King Solomon has said " Death and life are in the power of the tongue'. Its totally upto the use of the word; it can beget life if it is used constructively and it can end life if it is used destructively.

By:- Tanveer Ashraf 

         With great power comes great responsibility

Power and responsibility duo terms are very much related to each other. There are multifarious powers, some install responsibilities and entrust exceptional obligations and other can be devastating, outrageous and exterminate the human race at the drop of a hat. Legitimate and justified use of power assign a great deal of accountability, answerability and transparency will take care of the rest. Power in one hand or critical power is always sword of damocles hanging over the masses. It can be the weapon of mass destruction in arbitrariness. Sagacious and judicious use of power comply by legal norms beget a social and humane responsibility. The aphorism 'Great power spawn great responsibility;' not just embraces the political power but more than it.

Power of a teacher in society is very influential. They have intellectual power - 'power of brain'  to transform society by training the little minds of the society.Teacher's power and prestige install a sense of great responsibilities. He/She is not only responsible to teach the students but also to teach the ignorant as much as possible. Social responsibility can never be achieved by single entity of power. Teacher's power is limited so his responsibilities. To achieve something big we need a greater power. Doctor, engineer entrepreneurs all have potency to make great change in the society. All can contribute to alleviate penury and indigence in the society. As law in action is justice in the same way power in action is responsibility. If ends are justifying the means power has accomplished its role. It should not be the point of contention whether the exercised power is legitimate or illegitimate, if it is for the human welfare and benign for the human race and do not infringe upon the rights of other is amenable. Power generated by fear often creates anxiety, restlessness and discontent among the layman. Thus drawing power by such means can never connect with responsibility. As power acquired by consent of the society knows social responsibilities. Business class have economic power which they are fulfilled by so called CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility). In this era of nuclear power, USA's hegemony can be realized  bythe third world countries very easily. Although America has stranglehold over the rest of the world as far as economic and muscle power is concern, but no one can deny its responsibilities in enforcing the laws of terrorism. Terrorism is a cancer for the developing nations like India, the onus rest on USA to fight it conjointly with other nations to nip this evil before it could destruct the humanity.

Power of an actor can influence the society in both positive as well as negative way. His responsibility is to be a paragon of probity and proliferate the rational thinking in the society through his/her acting. Rational authority can become a potent instrument in annihilation of many social evils such as dowry system, child marriages, subdued and suppressed voices of the women, child labour, male chauvinism etc. Religious institutions have Exuberant power. They draw powers from the people of that particular religion. But the religious leaders have great responsibility to put them on impeccable track without personal advantage. In many cases communal clashes sprouted out of fanatic and bigoted ideology of religious leaders. Their responsibility is to make the people of that religion cognizant of the 'true religion', not 'misinterpreted one'. In this 21st century when the globalization is in its acme. Interconnectedness is enhancing very rapidly. Once Einstein had remarked that ' "Peace can not be kept by force , it can only be achieved by understanding." Even today most of the people around the world are God-fearing. And it is the duty, obligation, and responsibility of the religious gurus to maintain peace and order in the world. Power of the army is not less and their responsibility is to protect the nation from outside forces .Political leaders seek power from the citizens who voted them to any post. Responsibility of political leader is to provide the entitlements of the people and provide them bare essential to lead a prosperous life. Making rhetoric and diving the people on religious and caste lines should not be their business. Leaders are voted to power not to disappoint the citizens but to create enough infrastructure so that development can take place. Leadership is about taking responsibility, not making excuses.

As a responsible citizens of free India and the autonomy which the citizens enjoy begets a tantamount responsibility in the form of 'fundamental duties'. The constitution of India empowers us to rule ourselves as the preamble starts with the words " We the people of India ......" entrust a great power to us and we are indebted to accomplish all the responsibilities. Great power always comes with enormous freedom, this freedom sometimes goes undefined Its misinterpretation can lead to a havoc. Power takes an ugly face when it is in the tyrannical hand. Sagacious and judicious use of great power always accompanied with great responsibility.

BY:- Tanveer Ashraf 

‘Success and its Ingredients’

Endeavour to compass

Even impalpable means

As it will keep revive,

Our enduring dreams.

Introspection is prerequisite,
For putting on apposite track.

To ensure any probable catastrophe

Prior to any debilitate or wreck.

                                                                                      Accumulation of noesis is must

                                                                                     Although it is sine qua non

                                                                                        Without serenity, composed mind

                                                                                       And etiquettes all is undone.

                        As success is not what we perceive

     Plethora of sagacity is needed Besides

Exuberant diligence and adroit deed

It is not commonplace with no ease

As it is made up of

Imperceptible minuscule entities.

Acting prudently is the only way

Without shilly-shally and passion to cease.

                   

   

   

  

By:- Tanveer Ashraf                                                   

(A poem written by me)                                                                                                                            

          INDIA--Present Challenges and Future Strategies

India is synonymous with diversity and this diversity is not new in Indian perspective. Todays modern India is blend of many ideas and ideals which were the legacy of great dreamers of the country like Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai patel and Mahatma Gandhi. They dreamed an extraordinary Dream and steered clear of all impediments to accomplish it. Although notwithstanding post independent big feats India has punched below its weight. Pious intentions with which they fight to death to free India from the clinch of Britons is still unfinished, their ideas have been fading as few are there to take care of. A nexus of unscrupulous leaders, mediators and traitors is dragging India to abysmal. For me this scene is nightmare as my Dream of India is very contradictory.

What all of us can do in our Individual capacity, in solidarity can do miracles. So my dream of India is easy to perceive but hard to decipher how to instill soul in that intangible DREAM and make it a reality. I dream for a utopia that India will be in the very 21st century. I see India as a ‘School’ from where the whole world can learn something and this is the reason for which India has been regarded as the ‘World Guru’. I am waiting for that day when India will be a super power not in perspective of armament but for its lenient nature and self-reliant. India should be so competent to alleviate destitution. Redistribution of resources should be done with full probity and egalitarianism of indian society is sine qua non to realize the power of democracy. World’s largest democracy is going through various trial and tribulation, it is fighting hard for its existence as it is encountering many undemocratic rivalries.

Women and Girl should be treated on par with men or boy. Male-chauvinism must be eradicated from the grassroot level. Domestic violence is calamitous in Indian household it jeopardize the life of many girls. They often set ablazed in trivial matters. Even in high educated society women are not getting a level playing field, they are paid less for the same work as compared to men. The Image of India in my psyche is very different from this, Indian society should be the precedent of uniformity and everyone must be the exorcist of social evils.

Destitution is like an epidemic in Indian perspective, it has plagued the people by degrading their living style. Poverty is a vicious circle, coming out of it for a common man is not a cakewalk. They are caught in a quandary where emancipation for them is still an enigma. Post Independent India has seen miserable conditions of people, although people have rehabilitated from it, Inequality has augmented. Poor are getting poorer and rich are getting staggeringly rich. In my India of dream there would be “No affluent No indigents”. No one will sleep with an appetite belly, there would be an arrangement for at least three square meal a day for all and sundry.

India is a home of almost every religion in the world, this diverse multi-religious blend is uniqueness of Indian culture. This cultural heritage must be protected from the religious fanatics. My view of India should be a Nation where people live under one umbrella and religion must not be the entity of Identity. Cogent secular state will ensure no wretchedness in the society, serenity and harmony will flourish all over the country. Egalitarianism should be the doctrine of Indian society. Discrimination on the basis of cast, creed, sect, and religion would be declared as faux-pas. It will enhance amiability, fraternity and will connect every Indian citizen in a single thread. 

M.K. Gandhi had said “Religion can never be separated from politics”. He was dead right at that time, but in 21st century even mere juxtaposition of both religion and Politics can prove pernicious for national harmony. I see India as a place where Government and governance can never be intrude on by religious institutions and organizations which is mandatory for smooth functioning of government machinery.

Citizens are more pessimist than optimist, they always see the dark facet of any thing by discarding huge bright side. In this regard Steinbeck’s statement compel me to zero in on … ..“It has always seemed strange to me...The things we admire in men, kindness and generosity, openness, honesty, understanding and feeling, are the concomitants of failure in our system. And those traits we detest, sharpness, greed, acquisitiveness, meanness, egotism and self-interest, are the traits of success. And while men admire the quality of the first they love the produce of the second.””   Then what is wrong with the system?  Why there is contrast between belief and practice? One possible answer to this question is We do so to get the things done in more easy way than following the legitimate way. People often regard an honest person as moron, cunning peoples are adored everywhere. I am dreaming for a Volte-face system where all things would be rectified. Probity will be adored and meanness will be detested. People in India have some kind of pre-conceived notion and frivolous mindset which I regard the major impediment in the development. Somewhere scarcity of cognizance is making them incompetent in every arena of life. Social and economic development is not in tandem which is the major cause of downgraded lifestyle especially in rural areas. APJ Abdul kalam Sir’s provision of PURA(Provision of urban amenities in rural areas)  can bridge the gap between light and dark side of India.

Justice must reach the poor in stipulated time. In this dog-eat-dog and commercial world Justice is bought and sold by the rich and famous. Truth is gagged by delinquents and for poor in course of justice inordinate delay means justice denied. ‘Rule of law’ must be established. Theft for a bottle of water should not be criminalized if one is doing so for quenching their thirst and real criminals who siphon off public treasury should be put behind the bar. Money and muscle strength should not be the parameter of enforcement of law. Law and its implementation should be uniform regardless of region, post , money power, muscle power and Influence.My dream of India is a place where money should not be the hurdle in seeking justice. Rule of law becomes meaningless when Advocates in high court and supreme court charge exorbitant fee.

It is my Cri de coeur to see ‘corruption free India’. Burgeoning corruption is really mindboggling and it is rampant due to system fiasco. Governance has always seen with doubts, due to lack of proper accountability and transparency ambiguity prevails in the system. Things are being done only on papers. These illegitimacy must be redress through cogent machinery. I am cent percent sure India would be a place of worth living when the aforesaid things which i described earlier will be a reality and India will emerge as a superpower.

By:- Tanveer Ashraf