I note with considerable distress that some friends are voicing a separatist agenda in this blog. What is so wrong with the Left losing and Mamata winning?
Why are Bengalis so conscious and holier-than-thou in their thinking - why should they think that they are above all criticism?
What has been their great achievements within Bengal last 30 years? The educated masses scooted from the state - you find them all over the globe. The biggest brain drain happened from Bengal only. Thanks to the CPM and its virulent anti-industry policies. What a unique contribution they made the lexicon: the word "gherao".
And the dimwits that are now left in Bengal want separation? makes me laugh.
For Bengal to truly progress and prosper, Bengalis MUST change their supercilious attitude. Believe me, they have nothing to be arrogant about any more. Rather they have tons of catching up to do with Rest of India, to start with.
So before they make fun of Biharis, Oriyas (which they do all the time, go to Bengal and check out their attitude towards people from these two states), ridicule Gujaratis, South Indians, Punjabis - I wish they look within and set right their attitudes - for their own benefit.
Given what Bengal once was, its sad to see it degenrate like this. Just goes to show what sloth can breed in a people.
Yes, Babun you are right. It was Punjab and Bengal which were the only two states to be divided during independance. Punjab got lots of money and patronage in the form of 'Green Revolution' from the so called 'Deshpremi-s' wearing 'white caps' what Bengal got?????
You have captured a right note, which I also have found during my recent stay at Bengal, a growing dissent among new generation Bengalies, and believe me if 2% of the youth in Bengal decide to break away from India, it will be huge problem for the Republic of India...which is already facing it very hard to cope up with the 'Naxalite-Maoist' problem, ironically started in Bengal only.
Be careful ! Mamta is already warning against dividing Bengal in the name of Darjeeling (GJM). She is mad, and within seconds she can send 100000s to brace police / army bullets... And she can create a lot of headache for the UPA as she created for NDA while being the 'Railway Minister'. All India might think she is mad, but Bengalees have choosen a mad lady, which shows Bengalees have become MAD...
"A mad bengali is the most dangerous person in the world"
It seems Communist movements world wide has reached its age of decline. Where are they now? Wherever they are now, they are simple because up brutal forces. In the place of its origin and first practical implementation that is in Eastern Europe and Russia, it is now in history. In North Korea, at any time it may collapse with the demise of its aging leader. In China, it has reduced to oligarchy rapped with capitalism. In Vietnam, it survives because it is more or less reformed one. In Cuba, it is in the iron grip of aging Castro's brothers. In Venezuela, it is to some extent thriving simple because up its President Mr. Chavez's personal charisma. Lately, it found a place in the landlocked Nepal but that is in trouble now because up Chinese interference. In India, these Communists are nothing but paid stooges of China which has a vested interest in keeping India economically and militarily backward and weak. Before this they were working for Mascow. They were handsomely paid through hawala means and in some national business deals. These Oxbridge graduates enjoy the life of five stars although their theory says they are revolutionaries working for the benefit of famously described 'have-nots.' They do not contest the elections and participate in democratic debates leaving that to second rung party workers. They are responsible for all omission and commission of party but never been questioned or accountable. They never respond to call of Subhas Chakrabarty and his likes.
Re: Political spent force
by Govind Lal on May 18, 2009 07:05 AM
Anything done under iron curtain will be defaced in due course. Truth will prevail. Accommodate public criticisms. Avoid arrogant postures. Stick to the ideology. Be subservient to the LAW OF THE LAND. Adopt patriotic slogans. Know that leaders are accountable to the people; and not to the cadres only. Be watchful of the pleasure seekers within the party. Always uphold Constitution of India. Stand firm for the freedom and sovereignty of India.
Prakash Karat blew it big time for the left, and he personally have to take responsibility for the debacle !! The partnership with UPA was a fantastic arrangement, a comibination which worked both ways. Let there not be an ambition that left can come back again to what they enjoyed with UPA for 4 years, ever again !!!
Looks like an amateur writing. Subhas Chakaraborty"s criticism of Prakash Karat must not be taken at its face value. His byte, that decisions were being taken (by Karat) in "air-conditioned rooms", is unlikely to Rediff original as he said this to Star Ananda four days before the election. However, his 'quote' is not necessary as crutch--which is what the correspondent has done.
Mahashweta Devi could not have "echoed" Subhas' view. Her criticism of CPI(M) is from a broad, humaniatarian point of view, whereas Subhas is a disgruntled party insider.
Re: Bengal story: Fissures in CPI(M)...
by Narayanan Brahmadattan on May 17, 2009 12:42 PM
Let Karat and Brinda Karat lead CPI(M). We are extremely happy that the evil of Communism has been destroyed by the Karat style of Communism. If possible, Karat should continue as General Secretary with Yechury and the likes just for another couple of years. Do not blame them. They are doing their best. Somnath Chatterji, VS Achuthanandan should keep their mouth shut. We completely support Karat and co.
Non-Bengalees are writing their poison against Bengal on false Bengalee names. Bengal should make an appeal to UNO for separation from rest of the India with immediate effect or the future of the remaining Bengolees is not secured in the hands of anti Bengalee north-south Indian parties like BJP, RSS and other terroristic parties like Congress and Samajwadi Jatibadi parties. Otherwise, their fate and destiny would be similar to other prabashee Bengalees, who are already on te verge of extinct.
Re: Hermit Crabs
by Sameek Ghosh on May 18, 2009 09:49 AM
Yes, Babun you are right. It was Punjab and Bengal which were the only two states to be divided during independance. Punjab got lots of money and patronage from the so called 'Deshpremi-s' wearing 'white caps' what Bengal got?????
You have captured a right note, which I also have found during my recent stay at Bengal, a growing dissent among new generation Bengalies, and believe me if 2% of the youth in Bengal decide to break away from India, it will be huge problem for the Republic of India...which is already facing it very hard to cope up with the 'Naxalite-Maoist' problem, ironically started in Bengal only.
Be careful ! Mamta is already warning against dividing Bengal in the name of Darjeeling (GJM). She is mad, and within seconds she can send 100000s to brace police / army bullets...
Re: Re: Hermit Crabs
by Govind Lal on May 18, 2009 07:07 AM
It seems the undercover operation '..... of music' started in the seventies is still in operation.
For the Trinamoolies - ofcource, it's silver and gold all over. For Leftists - There are silver linings too. First West Bengal will get a lot of Ministers in the Cabinet Ministry. Which for so long Left has deprived Bengal with their sacrificial attitude. Secondly, Left has 2 years to prepare for Assembly and Mamata and team has to survive in peculiar situation of being in the Administration as well as oppose Left in every way. Moreover, the type of leadership team she has is not as sacrificial as Leftist (Leadership Team). Soon they will go for money and power and try to avenge every wrong Left has done to them and thereby. Mind you, people have voted for Left for the last 30 years and there is no reason to underestimate them. On the other hand, Congress’s humanitarian record in the State has never been very good. A couple of wrong steps by INC-TMC and a couple of mending here and there will completely change the scenario in 2 years.
Left loses, good news for many non lefts like me who are tired of left intervention in every walk of life. But, have we elected the right people as well? A party which has proved itself to be anti-industriaization (remember Nano and Singur). Going by their recent chaotic behavior, many like me get worried. I am not a CPM sympathizer, I only hope TMC and its supporters behave in a more matured way and not start rail and rasta roko at every rhym and reason after being buoyant with this success.
Re: Left loses!
by raghvendra singh on May 16, 2009 07:36 PM
It was the only viable opposition. Hopefully Left will start genuinely working and showing results, rather than just scraping the surface and taking public for granted. Will we see some quick and visible developent in WB?
Re: Re: Left loses!
by Brat on May 16, 2009 07:56 PM
Agree with both of you guys. Anti Left people had no other option but to vote for INC-TMC. Most of them wanted to “teach Left a lesson”. But probably, they have overdone it this time. I hope this doesn’t confuse and blur Left’s vision and force them to change where change is not required and keep intact the areas where changes are required. Left (particularly CPM) has the tough task to bringing some discipline at the Grassroots level and at the Lower Leadership
Re: Left loses!
by saikat biswas on May 17, 2009 01:03 AM
I am with your view .....I hope the situation will improve...but if not verdict will go against TMC in 2011
Re: Re: Left loses!
by Govind Lal on May 18, 2009 07:13 AM
AS you sow, so you reap. CPM will get the reactions in the same coin that they used everywhere. Let CPM and all parties note that production loss is harmful to the nation. let us adopt a slogan PRODUCE OR PERISH.
