The Daily Guardian - September 12 2020

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saturday | 12 september 2020 | Issue 117 | new delhi
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delay in mp histoRy will delhi Riots: shaRpest kid on the bloCk
bypolls may JudGe youR spontaneous this is the initial
step in the path
divest two ‘silenCe’: kanGana violenCe
towaRds the
sCindia aides of Ranaut hits out at oR planned
CountRy's finest
ministeRial posts sonia Gandhi ConspiRaCy? daily newspapeR.
biG ChanGes
befoRe leavinG foR abRoad, sonia ReJiGs
aiCC, dRops azad & ambika as Gen seCys
Congress interim president appoints nine new general secretaries; Rahul too will miss Parliament’s
monsoon session as he will accompany Sonia Gandhi to the Netherlands for her check-up and treatment.
party. senters’ wings will be clipped. try, Rajesh Mishra, Krishna Byre Rajasthan respectively. has been given the charge of decided that a committee would
aJit maindola and raJat
Sonia Gandhi has reshuffled the With an objective to revamp the Gowda, S. Jothimani and Arvin- Former Uttarakhand Chief Haryana. be set up to assist Sonia Gandhi to
rakesH tandon
New Delhi team drastically before leaving organisation, Sonia Gandhi re- der Singh Lovely were appointed Minister Harish Rawat has been Sonia Gandhi also constituted look into the issues raised in the
for the Netherlands on Saturday, jigged her team in the Congress. members of the Central Election named the general secretary and a six-member special committee letter by 23 leaders, who called
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efore flying out to the Neth- where she is going for her check- Senior Congress leaders Ghulam Authority. Rejigging of CEA as- in charge of party affairs in Pun- to assist her in organisational and for sweeping reforms within the
erlands, Congress interim up and treatment. Her son Rahul Nabi Azad, Ambika Soni, Motilal sumes significance in the light of jab. operational matters. Congress.
president Sonia Gandhi on Gandhi is also accompanying her Vora, Luizinho Falerio and Mal- the organisational elections next Former Jammu and Kashmir A.K. Antony, Ahmed Patel, Am- Former Union minister Pawan
Friday reshuffled the entire AICC on the foreign visit. Both Sonia likarjun Kharge were dropped year. Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi bika Soni, K.C. Venugopal, Mukul Kumar Bansal has been made
organisation and named nine and Rahul will not be attending from the list of general secretar- Congress leaders Randeep Azad, among the dissenters who Wasnik, Randeep Surjwala were AICC in charge of administration,
new general secretaries. She has the monsoon session of Parlia- ies. Singh Surjewala, Jitendra Singh had written to Sonia Gandhi appointed as members of this replacing Motilal Vora.
also reconstituted the Congress ment. The Daily Guardian had Jitin Prasad has been made in- and Ajay Maken were appointed seeking changes in the party set- panel. During the last meeting Former Haryana MLA and
Working Committee (CWC) and earlier reported that a big AICC charge of the party in poll-bound as new general secretaries and in up, has been dropped as AICC of Congress Working Committee AICC media in-charge Randeep
Central Election Authority of the reshuffle is on the cards, and dis- West Bengal. Madhusudan Mis- charge of Karnataka, Assam and general secretary. Vivek Bansal (CWC) held on 24 August, it was P2
Relief diplomaCy at woRk
top of the day
China to hand Post Jaishankar
oveR 5 aRunaChal
Gen Rawat
youths on meet, China ready for
appeaRs befoRe
standinG satuRday: RiJiJu
Committee ‘conciliatory steps’ at LAC
Correspondent
New Delhi: Chief of Defence iTANAGAR
Staff General Bipin Rawat ap-
peared before Parliamentary Five youths from Arunachal long conversation with my beating about the bush,
t. braJesH
Standing Committee on Defence Pradesh, who went missing Indian counterpart (Jais- raised the concern at “the
New Delhi
which met on Friday at Parlia- on 2 September and were hankar),” Sputnik quoted amassing of PLA troops
ment annexe building, sources
later found to be in Chinese China is ready to take “con- Wang as saying. without any credible expla-
said. They said Congress leader
Rahul Gandhi was among mem- territory, would be handed ciliatory steps” in order “Indian partners ex- nation.”
bers who attended the meeting. over to Indian authorities to de-escalate tensions on pressed commitment to However, after two-and-
The agenda of the meeting was on Saturday, Union Minister the Line of Actual Control cooperation and dialogue a-half hour-long discussion
“provisioning and monitoring of the
Kiren Rijiju announced on (LAC), said Chinese Foreign for de-escalating tensions meandering through vari-
quality of rations to the defence
Friday. Minister Wang Yi on Friday, at the border. We are ready ous points of differences, In-
forces, especially in border areas.”
Sources said Gandhi raised the Rijiju, the Union Youth a day after holding a crucial to take conciliatory steps... dia and China finally agreed
issue of “difference in meals” for Affairs and Sports Minister meeting with External Af- The most important thing on five points to “guide their
officers and soldiers and NCP and an MP from Arunachal fairs Minister S. Jaishankar. is to avoid new violations of approach to the situation on
Chief Sharad Pawar sought a
Pradesh, in a tweet, said: Speaking during a joint the obligations on the bor- the Line of Actual Control
detailed presentation over it. Par-
liament will meet on September “The Chinese PLA has con- press conference with der... Troops and equipment (LAC), including the disen-
14 for the monsoon session. firmed to Indian Army to Russian Foreign Minis- should be withdrawn from gagement of troops and eas-
hand over the youths from ter Sergey Lavrov, Wang the Line of Actual Control,” ing of tensions.”
Jee- Results
Arunachal Pradesh to our said troops and equipment he added. The five-point agreements
out, 24 students side. The handing over is should be withdrawn from Sources told The Daily between New Delhi and Bei-
likely to take place anytime the LAC. “As for relations Guardian that Jaishankar jing, however, remind one
sCoRe 100
tomorrow—12th Septem- between China and India, with his “logical arguments of the historic Panchsheel
peRCentile ber—at a designated loca- the whole world follows de- and clinching evidence” pact based on five princi-
tion.” leaving no stone unturned velopments. BRICS mem- countered the Chinese for- ples of mutual coexistence.
New Delhi: The results for Joint Contacted by IANS, Taru ber states are in contact on eign minister’s attempts to But eight years after that
entrance examination (Mains) Gussar, the Superintendent the matter, I discuss it all put the blame on Indian historic agreement of what
— the country’s premier engineer- of Police of Upper Sub- Indian Army vehicles moving in Leh on Friday, as situation remains the time with Minister Jais- armed forces “for creating was described as “mutual
ing entrance test — were de-
clared on Friday by the National ansiri district from where tense on the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh. ANI hankar and India’s security flashpoints” on the LAC. existence”, there was a war
Testing Agency, the nodal body P2 officials ... Yesterday, I had a Jaishankar, without P2
for engineering and medical
entrance exams. in the test,
which had to be postponed twice biG battle CoRona impaCt no Respite
because of the coronavirus pan-
demic, 24 students have scored
Lalu’s prof to take on paRliamentaRy panel Delhi records 4k-plus
100 percentiles. Telangana has
the greatest number of students
with 100 percentiles at 8; Delhi Nitish’s journalist in RS Covid-19 cases for
is on the second spot with 5 top
bats foR ‘diGital JustiCe’;
scorers, followed by Rajasthan
(4), Andhra Pradesh (3), haryana Dy Chairman election three days in a row
(2) and one candidate each from
Gujarat and Maharashtra.
viRtual CouRts to Continue
Both candidates have cut 24 hours, along with 393
soCial aCtivist rakesH singH aisHvarya Jain
their teeth in Bihar politics deaths. The total number
swami aGnivesh New Delhi and follow a socialist ideol- New Delhi of coronavirus cases in Ma-
passes away at The stage is set in Bihar for ogy. Both leaders also carry on the impacts of Covid-19 A press note released by With the highest single-day harashtra is now 10,15,681,
an intense political battle their own identities separate briJesH pandey & presented by a parliamenta- the panel said,” The par- spike of 96,551 coronavi- including 7,15,023 recovered
the aGe of 80 sabyasaCHi roy CHowdHury
between Janata Dal-United from their parties. In such New Delhi ry panel, the interim report liamentary panel strongly rus cases, India’s tally has patients, 2,71,566 active cases
(JDU) along with Bharatiya a situation, it’ll be interest- of which was submitted to pitched for virtual courts surged past the 4.5 million and 28,724 deaths.
New Delhi: Social activist and
Janata Party (BJP) and Rash- ing to see which political A parliamentary panel on Vice-President and Rajya stating that digital justice mark to a total of 4,562,414 Delhi also recorded 4,266
former haryana MlA Swami
triya Janata Dal (RJD) which party comes out in support Friday recommended con- Sabha Chairman Venkaiah is cheaper and faster be- cases. As many as 1,213 died fresh Covid-19 cases in the
Agnivesh passed away on Friday
at the institute of liver and is hoping to take revenge. of which candidate. The tinuation of virtual courts Naidu. «Virtual courts have sides addressing locational in the last twenty-four hours last 24 hours, taking the tally
Biliary Sciences in Delhi. he was Though dates are yet to be election for the post of Rajya which began in March due their own shortcomings, and economic handicaps; which is the most in a day so to over 2.09 lakh, while the
suffering from liver cirrhosis and announced, political activi- Sabha Deputy Chairman is to the ongoing Covid-19 however, they constitute ad- ensures safety of vulner- far, taking India’s death toll death toll climbed to 4,687.
was critically ill. Swami Agnivesh
ties have started gathering expected on September 14, pandemic. Headed by Ra- vancement over the existing able witnesses providing to 76,304. Yet, India’s recov- The total number of cases
was associated with Arya Samaj
and had led a campaign against steam. A miniature version the first day of the monsoon jya Sabha MP Bhupender system, and therefore, on testimony; expedites pro- ery rate continues to rise and in the national capital now
bonded labour. Congress leader of conflict will be also wit- session. In this case, the last Yadav, the Parliamentary the overall, they are worth cesses and procedures and now stands at 77.7%. stands at 2,09,748. This is
Rahul Gandhi paid his tributes on nessed in Rajya Sabha (RS) date for filing nomination Standing Committee on embracing. It is time, the are an improvement over Looking at the case count the third successive day with
the demise of Swami Agnivesh.
when Harivansh of the JD-U, would be September 11. On Law and Justice mentioned courtroom, which is often traditional courts as they of different states, Maha- over 4,000 recorded cases in
“The founder of Bandhua Mukti
Morcha and revolutionary leader backed by NDA will take on behalf of NDA, JD-U MP that “digital justice is cheap- regarded as the last bastion are most affordable, citizen rashtra crossed the 10 lakh Delhi.
of Arya Samaj Swami Agnivesh Manoj Jha of the RJD, backed Harivansh filed his nomina- er and faster” and that the of antiquated working prac- friendly and offers greater mark with its highest single- In the neighbouring state of
passed away today. his death is by other Opposition parties tion on Wednesday, while court was “more a service tices, opens its doors to the access to justice.” The com- day jump so far, with 24,886 Uttar Pradesh, 76 more peo-
an irreparable loss for Arya Samaj for the post of Deputy Chair- Manoj Jha filed his nomina- than a place”. latest technology,” the panel mittee added,” In coming new Covid-19-positive cases ple died due to the coronavi-
and for the country.,” Gandhi said.
man. P2 This was the first report stated. P2 being reported in the past P2
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saturday | 12 september 2020
new delhi
‘disappointed’ outRaGe
delay in mp bypolls may divest two FIR filed against Sena
man for beating up
sCindia aides of ministeRial posts
former Navy officer
announcing the poll sched- who is not a member of the Meanwhile, the Congress is be held after the second week
aJit maindola
New Delhi ule apparently due to corona Assembly, should become happy with the delay in elec- of November in one or two Former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis
pandemic, the Scindia camp an MLA before the comple- tions thinking that it is going phases.
With the by-elections for the is heavily disappointed and tion of six-month period after to benefit in the by-polls due The ECI may announce demands strict action.
27 Assembly seats in Madhya worried. his oath as minister, says the to this. The party on Friday the schedule at the end of
Pradesh likely to be delayed The two staunch support- rule. Hence, the six-month announced 15 candidates this month. With this in forwarded. I have worked for Reacting to the incident,
Correspondent
beyond October, two key ers of Scindia, Govind Singh period for Silawat and Rajput for Madhya Pradesh by- view, there are speculations the nation my entire life. A BJP and opposition leader in
MuMBAi
ministers of Shivraj Singh Rajput and Tulsi Silavat are will be over by 22 October. If elections. that by-elections for Madhya government like this should Maharashtra Devendra Fad-
Chouhan’s cabinet, Tulsi Sil- on the verge of losing the elections are not held by then Sources said that the Elec- Pradesh’ 27 seats may be held An FIR has been registered not exist,” Sharma said. navis had earlier expressed
awat and Govind Singh Ra- ministerial posts if they are it will be too late for them. tion Commission of India in November. But this does against a man named Kam- Dr Sheela Sharma, daugh- shock and appealed to the
jput, are at the risk of losing not elected to the Assembly Apart from this, despite may take some more time not bode well for the Scindia lesh Kadam and eight to ten ter of the former officer said state’s Chief Minister to take
their posts. Both the leaders in the month of October. several months after joining in announcing the dates of camp, with two ministers of his associates after they that he was attacked by peo- action against the accused.
had deserted the Congress Indications are such that the BJP, Jyotiraditya Scindia elections due to the current of his camp set to lose their beat up a former Navy officer ple from the Shiv Sena after “An extremely sad and
and joined the BJP along by-elections could be held is yet to become a minister corona crisis. By-elections posts in that condition. in Mumbai on Friday. the received threats for for- shocking incident. A retired
with Jyotiraditya Scindia. only in November. With that in the cabinet of Narendra in 64 seats across the coun- However, Scindia is put- Speaking to ANI on Friday, warding a message on What- naval officer got beaten up
Twenty-two Congress being the case, both Rajput Modi. Scindia supporters try including 27 of Madhya ting in his best as far as cam- Madan Sharma, the former sapp. “My father received by goons because of just a
MLAs had also joined the and Silavat will have to quit are unhappy with his not Pradesh have to take place. paigning is concerned. He is Navy officer, said that he was threats for forwarding a Whatsapp forward. Please
BJP then leading to the fall as ministers for not being being inducted in the cabi- It is expected that these by- campaigning along with CM attacked after he forwarded message. A number of people stop this GundaRaj Hon
of the 15-month old Kamal MLAs. As per the rule, both net as of now. They are of the polls will be held together Chauhan and Union minis- a message on Whatsapp. from the Shiv Sena attacked Uddhav Thackeray ji. We
Nath government in Madhya of them should be elected to view that Scindia as a min- with Bihar elections. Bihar ter Narendra Singh Tomar “Eight to ten persons at- him. Later, the police came to demand strong action and
Pradesh. But now, with the assembly by 22 October as ister would have created an polls are to be held before in MP. This is certain that tacked and beat me up today our residence and insisted on punishment to these goons,”
Election Commission keep- they had taken oath as minis- impact during the campaign November 29. Speculations the BJP will give tickets to all after I received threatening taking my father with them. Fadnavis tweeted, along with
ing the situation dicey by not ter on 22 April. Any minister, for by-elections. are that Bihar elections can those who left Congress. calls for a message that I had We’ve registered an FIR. a picture of the officer.
no Respite distinCtion
Delhi records 4k-plus Covid-19 daRda eleCted ChaiRman of audit buReau of CiRCulations
cases for three days in a row
India Football Association. N. Cama (The Bombay Samachar
Correspondent
Karunesh Bajaj, ITC Ltd, represent- Pvt. Ltd.); Shailesh Gupta (Jagran
New Delhi
rus in the Jammu and Kashmir also past 24 hours, the death toll ing the Advertiser category on the Prakashan Ltd); 5. Pratap G. Pawar
last 24 hours, as reported 1,578 new Covid-19 in the state reached 1,691. Devendra V Darda, Managing Di- Council was unanimously elected as (Sakal Papers Pvt. Ltd.); 6. Praveen
UP also reported cases, taking the infection However, at least 1,651 pa- rector of Lokmat Media Group, has the Deputy Chairman of the Bureau Someshwar (HT Media Ltd.); 7. Mo-
its highest single- tally to 50,712, while nine tients were also discharged been elected Chairman of the Audit for the year 2020-2021. hit Jain (Bennett, Coleman & Co.
day spike with 7,103 cases, more coronavirus deaths in from hospitals during the Bureau of Circulations (ABC) for the devendra V. darda, chairman, audit Members on the Bureau’s Council of Ltd.); 8. Dhruba Mukherjee (ABP
pushing the total numbers to the last 24 hours pushed the day, raising the count of year 2020-2021. Bureau of circulation. Management for the year 2020-2021 Pvt. Ltd.).
over 2.99 lakh. The state has union territory’s death toll recoveries in the state to Lokmat Media Group is one of the media industry bodies namely, INS are as under: Publishers Representa- Advertisers Representatives: 1.
also reported 4,282 fatali- to 854. 62,936. largest regional media groups in In- and IFRA. He also presides over tives: 1. Devendra V. Darda (Lokmat Karunesh Bajaj - ITC Ltd. – Deputy
ties, while the total number Gujarat also registered its Among the southern dia and has a presence in print, digi- several educational institutions in Media Pvt. Ltd.) - Chairman; 2. Riyad Chairman; 2. Debabrata Mukherjee -
of Covid-19 cases has risen to highest single-day spike with states, Andhra Pradesh re- tal, TV and events, encompassing all Yavatmal, Maharashtra, and is on Mathew (Malayala Manorama Co. United Breweries Ltd.; 3. Aniruddha
2,99,045. 1,344 coronavirus cases be- corded 9,999 Covid-19 cases media. Darda has served on several the managing committee of Western Ltd.) - Hony. Secretary; 3. Hormusji Haldar - TVS Motor Company Ltd.
Haryana reported 2,388 ing recorded in the last 24 in the last 24 hours. Unfor-
fresh Covid-19 cases, taking hours, which took the case tunately, 77 more Covid-19 biG battle CoRona impaCt
the state’s tally to 88,332, tally in the state to 1,10,971. patients succumbed in the
while 25 more fatalities 16 Covid-19 patients also same period. The state also Lalu’s prof to take on paRliamentaRy panel bats foR ‘diGital
pushed the death toll to 932. died, taking the state›s death saw more than 11,000 pa-
Currently, there are 18,875 toll to 3,183. However, 1,240 tients recovering from the Nitish’s journalist in RS JustiCe’; viRtual CouRts to Continue
active Covid-19 cases in Har- patients were discharged infection.
yana, while 68,525 people from the hospital in the last On the other hand, Kerala›s
Dy Chairman election
have been discharged after 24 hours, taking the total re- Covid-19 tally touched the times, cates not having laptops or creates a psychological pres-
recovery. coveries to 91,470. one lakh mark. In the last technology will computers were brought to sure on both the advocates
Uttarakhand’s Covid-19 Madhya Pradesh too wit- 24 hours, 2,988 fresh cases tion on Fri- bers but in the 245-member emerge as a game light and many of them ar- as well as the judges. Evi-
tally climbed to 29,221 with nessed its highest single-day were reported, which took day. Harivansh house, Harivansh needs 123 changer and ad- gued that the virtual court dence recorded by means of
995 fresh cases, while the increase in coronavirus cas- the state›s tally to 1,02,254. has been a jour- votes. The BJP will hope to vocates would be required system only favoured ‘tech video conferencing may dis-
death toll mounted to 388 as es at 2,240, pushing the case The number of deaths in nalist and under- mobilize the support of TRS to use technological skills savvy advocates’. They also tort non-verbal cues such as
11 more patients succumbed count in the state to 83,619. Kerala also rose to 410 due stands the politics of Bihar. (7), YSRCP (6) and the (9) in combination with their said it deprived lawyers of facial expressions, postures
to the disease. With 30 patients dying in to the deadly virus. At the same time, Manoj Jha members of BJD, AIADMK. specialised legal knowledge the opportunity to alter the and gestures,” the advocates
has been a professor in the JDU chief Nitish Kumar has and therefore, they should course of argument based claimed. The parliamentary
Relief social work department of also called upon the support keep up with the changing on the ‘changing dynamics panel suggested that vari-
Delhi University. He is a vo- of BNJD. times.” of a case during a hearing’. ous Appellate Tribunals
China to hand oveR 5 aRunaChal
cal voice of the RJD as a Ra- On the other hand, par- On the other hand, law- “An advocate gets to un- like TDSAT, NCLAT and
jya Sabha MP and is a party ties in the favour of Manoj yers had raised their voices derstand the mood of the IPAB can adapt to a system
youths on satuRday: RiJiJu spokesperson as well. Jha are Congress (40), Left against the shortcomings judges and stands a better of complete virtual proceed-
There has been an appeal parties (6), DMK (7), RJD of infrastructure for virtual chance at convincing them ings as they do not require
to form a general consensus (5), Shiv Sena (3), NCP (4), court proceedings. Claims during physical hearings. personal appearances of the
the youths Indians have been found on Subansiri. According to the in the name of Harivansh, Muslim League (1), JDS (1), of over 50 percent of advo- However, online hearing advocates or parties.
hailed, said it was their side. Formalities for reports, Toch Singkam, Pra- but the opposition seems to JMM (1), Kerala Congress
a very sensitive is- their early transfer is being sat Ringling, Dongtu Ebiya, be in no mood to give in. That (1) and TDP (1). Apart from
diplomaCy at woRk
sue, and they were coordinated with the Chinese Tanu Baker and Ngaru Diri, is why the opposition has ex- this, SP (8), TMC (13), PDP
unable to tell the media any- Army,” a source said. all from the Tagin communi- pressed its intention by pit- (2) and National Conference
post JaishankaR meet, China Ready
thing before the actual hand- As the issue of the missing ty, had gone to the forest for ting Manoj Jha. On the very (1) are also in favour of this
ing over takes place. youth came to light, Con- hunting. Two other villagers, first day of the Parliament coalition. Opposition parties
Rijiju had on Tuesday said gress’ deputy leader in the who had managed to flee the session, the opposition want- are trying to push the case of foR ‘ConCiliatoRy steps’ at laC
that China’s PLA has re- Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, spot, had informed the other ed to send a political message Manoj Jha with parties that
sponded to the hotline mes- had urged Defence Minister villagers. of solidarity in the House as are not formally members of
sage sent by the Indian Army Rajnath Singh to ensure their The India-China border is well as in Bihar. Jha also has the NDA but have on many between of troops in all friction areas. forces.
about the youths, confirming safe return amid local media about 170 km from Daporijo, the advantage of belonging occasions stood in favour of India and China, Sources said that Indian for- According to a joint state-
they had been found while reports that the youths had the headquarters of Upper to the Brahmin community the ruling coalition. How- which is still fresh eign minister categorically ment issued by the Ministry
modalities to return them been kidnapped. Subansiri, which is itself 280 of Mithilanchal area of Bihar, ever, even after joining with in everybody’s told Chinese minister that of External Affairs Friday,
were being worked out. The state government had km from Itanagar. where Maithil Brahmin vot- these political parties, Manoj memory. While referring there should be full adher- both ministers had a “frank
Defence sources had said said that it was closely moni- A team from the police sta- ers are in a decision-making Jha seems to have the sup- to this incident, Indian dip- ence to the agreements on and constructive” discus-
that persistent efforts of In- toring the case, and the dis- tion at Nacho - the last ad- role. port of only 100 members. lomats want China to walk management on border ar- sion on the developments in
dian Army had led to the five trict administration has been ministrative circle along the The parties which are back- Jha would be eyeing the the ‘talk’ that the five-point eas. “India would not accept the India-China border are-
missing hunters, who had in- directed to assist all agencies McMahon Line and around ing Harivansh are BJP (87), support of BSP (4) and Aam agreements reflect. any attempt to change the as, as well as on India-China
advertently crossed over the concerned to trace the miss- 120 km from Daporijo - had AIADMK (9), JDU (5), Akali Aadmi Party MPs. During According to five points, status quo unilaterally on relations.
Line of Actual Control (LAC) ing boys. been sent to the forward area Dal (3), AJP (1), BPF (1), RPI the last election held in Au- both the sides have agreed LAC,” sources said quoting According to the state-
on September 2, being traced. Local media had reported village to make inquiries. (1), NPF (1), MNF (1), NPP (1) gust 2018, Harivansh had on continuation of dialogue. Jaishankar. ment, the two ministers
“Chinese Army on Tuesday that the reported kidnap- Arunachal Pradesh shares and government nominated defeated Congress leader Apart from stressing on dis- According to sources, Jais- agreed that both sides
responded on the hotline and pings occurred in a forest a 1,080 km-long border with members (7). This takes the B.K. Hariprasad by 125 votes engagement at the border, hankar assertively said that should take guidance from
confirmed that the missing area near Nacho in Upper China. with ians inputs total to 116 supporting mem- against 105 of the opposition. India and China have agreed Indian troops followed all the consensus reached by
not to allow differences to agreements and protocols leaders of the two countries
become disputes. Both have pertaining to the manage- on developing India-China
biG ChanGes
also agreed to respect the ment of the border areas. relations, and ensure dif-
befoRe leavinG foR abRoad, sonia ReJiGs past border agreements and “Indian Army doesn’t want ferences do not become dis-
new trust-measures. Sourc- to escalate and has no intent putes.
es said that while stressing to change the status quo but “They agreed therefore
on the point “respecting the shall defend its territory, that the border troops of
aiCC, dRops azad & ambika as Gen seCys
past border agreements”, come what may, without both sides should continue
Jaishankar told Wang that an offensive intent,” added their dialogue, quickly dis-
PLA is disrespectful to such Jaishankar while talking to engage, maintain proper
border pacts of the past. Wang. distance and ease tensions,”
Surjewala da, S Jothimani and Arvin- has been given key role of An assessment of the re- der their charge are Mukul “The provocative behav- MEA officials said Jais- the MEA statement said.
has been appoint- der Singh Lovely. administration replacing jig suggests that Sonia has Wasnik (Madhya Pradesh), iour of Chinese frontline hankar knows Wang very The two ministers also
ed as AICC Gen- In the new appointments, Congress stalwart Motilal given younger leaders seri- Harish Rawat (Punjab), troops at numerous inci- well, as he has been India’s agreed both sides should
eral Secretary in Sonia Gandhi has experi- Vora. Rajeev Shukla, Jitin ous responsibilities of the Oommen Chandy (Andhra dents of friction along the ambassador in China for a abide by all existing agree-
charge of Karnataka, while mented a mix of old hands Prasada, Dinesh Gundu Rao, organisation. Moreover, Pradesh), Tariq Anwar LAC showed disregard for long period of time. He out- ments and protocol on Chi-
Rajeev Shukla has been ap- and younger faces. Bhanwar Manikam Tagore, H.K. Patil she has struck the balance (Kerala and Lakshadweep), bilateral agreements and right rejected all assertions na-India boundary affairs,
pointed as the in-charge of Jitendra Singh, who comes and secretaries like Manish between the old guards and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (Ut- protocols,” EAM, according by Beijing that Indian troops maintain peace and tran-
Himachal Pradesh. from Rajasthan and enjoys Chatrath, Kuljit Nagra and young turks. Sonia Gandhi tar Pradesh), Randeep Singh to sources, told his Chinese had crossed the LAC and quility in the border areas
The new CEA constituted support of Ashok Gehlot, Vivek Bansal who were as- has retained the dissenters Surjewala (Karnataka), Jin- counterpart. India has also blamed the latest face-offs and avoid any action that
in the reshuffle includes has been given charge of sisting in states and organi- in the CWC. tendra Singh (Assam), Ajay told China that the immedi- during August 29-30 and on could escalate matters, the
Madhusudan Mistry, Rajesh Assam. Former Rail Min- sation have been promoted The general secretaries of Maken (Rajasthan) and K.C. ate task is to ensure a com- September 7 on provocative statement said.
Mishra, Krishna Byre Gow- ister Pawan kumar Bansal to lead states as in charge . AICC with the states un- Venugopal (Organisation). prehensive disengagement military actions by Chinese with agency inputs
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ूूूूsaturday | 12 september 2020
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BIG FIGHT dalIT PolITIcs
HIsTory wIll judGe your ‘sIlence’: Chandrababu Naidu slams
Jagan government over ‘rising
atrocities’ against Dalits
KanGana ranauT HITs ouT aT sonIa GandHI
LokeSwara rao
Hyderabad
lived here in India. You may be aware
Preeti SomPura
of the struggles of women. History will Telugu Desam Party President and
MuMbai
judge your silence and indifference former Chief Minister N Chandrababu
Actor Kangana Ranaut, in her fight when your own government is harass- Naidu called for unity among the Dalit
against Maharashtra’s ruling Shiv ing women and ensuring a total mock- organisations, opposition parties and
Sena, has now targeted Congress Pres- ery of law and order. I hope you will silently suffering victims to fight back
ident, Sonia Gandhi. intervene,” said the 33-year-old actor. against the rising atrocities under “the
Congress is a part of the Sena-led co- Meanwhile, NCP chief Sharad Pawar oppressive” regime of CM Jagan Mo-
alition government in Maharashtra. said that the Maharashtra government han Reddy in Andhra Pradesh.
“History will judge your silence and has nothing to do with the Kangana of- Naidu, in his inaugural speech at the
indifference,” she told the Congress fice demolition. BMC has demolished ‘Dalita Sankaravam’, launched a blis-
president, calling the demolition at her the Kangana office. tering attack saying that the YSRCP
office on Wednesday an act of “harass- Whereas BJP leader Narayan Rane government was anti-Dalit and AP TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu.
ment” by the state government. told The Daily Guardian that Shiv Sena people were suffering under the lead- gan Reddy regime to build new houses
“Dear respected honourable Con- is doing vindictive politics. In Mumbai, ership of an anti-Dalit Chief Minister. and shelter for all the Dalits who were
(From left to right) Actress Kangana Ranaut and Congress president Sonia Gandhi.
gress President Sonia Gandhi Ji, being Shiv Sena MLA and councillor offices “Though countless atrocities were becoming victims of injustices. The
a woman aren’t you anguished by the quest your government to uphold the Kangana Ranaut said in a series of are illegal. Act on these illegal premis- occurring in the nook and corner of victims should be given Government
treatment I am given by your govern- principles of the constitution given to tweets. es. To demolish the premises in just 24 the state in the past 15 months, the CM jobs to lead normal lives”
ment in Maharashtra? Can you not re- us by Dr. Ambedkar (BR Ambedkar),” “You have grown up in the west and hours’ notice is an illegal activity. was maintaining an enigmatic silence The TDP chief called for a massive
without opening his mouth to con- agitation on the lines of the ‘Black
quIcK acTIon demn the incidents”, said Naidu fur- Lives Matter’ stir that was waged
BedeviLment ther adding that this was motivating across America forcing the Don-
andHra cM orders cBI InquIry InT o
docTor arresTed For the miscreants to target and exploit ald Trump administration there to
Dalits more and more. A relentless change its attitude eventually under
anTarvedI cHarIoT FIre IncIdenT
‘quesTIonInG’ lacK struggle should be waged to put an tremendous public pressure.
end to this injustice. Similarly, ‘Dalits Lives Matter’ agi-
oF covId-19 Beds In the chariot burning by Chandrab- Stating that the Dalits enjoyed rights tation should be run relentlessly to
LokeSwara rao
abu Naidu to create law and order and liberties under the TDP regime, bring the Jagan Reddy regime to its
Hyderabad
andHra PradesH issues in the state. He is sitting in Naidu asked why the Jagan Reddy knees. The fight should be taken to
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Hyderabad and instigating violence regime was maintaining an unusual Delhi where complaints should be
Jaganmohan Reddy has decided in Andhra Pradesh.” silence on the heinous crimes like the given to the Constitutional heads, the
gunTur: in a Covid-19 review meeting at to order a CBI inquiry into the Sri BJP leader Lanka Dinakar said, gang-rape of a 16-year-old Dalit girl by President of India, the Union Minis-
narsaraopet of andhra Pradesh, a doctor was Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy tem- “The government should take the 12 members in Rajahmundry. ters and also to the institutions like
dragged from the meeting after the collector ple’s chariot blaze in East Godavari decision to hold CBI inquiry for not “Nobody was arrested till now. the SC Commission and the Human
ordered the police to arrest him. district. The Andhra Pradesh gov- only Antarvedi Chariot fire damage Moreover, the girl’s parents were Rights Commission, he said.
The doctor Somla naik had raised questions ernment has released a GO in this conspiracy episode, but also dam- threatened not to open their mouths. Naidu demanded the YSRCP gov-
about the lack of Covid-19 beds due to which pa- regard also. age of Goddess idols in Pithapuram. The government behaved atrociously ernment to explain why it failed to
tients are coming back to the health centres even The six-decades old chariot of An- Apart from this, forcible Alienation even though the girl was harassed take any action when a Dalit woman
after the reference. tarvedi temple, which was being the Antarvedi incident. of Hindu temple properties across and tortured for over 5 days before was murdered in cold blood for her
guntur Collector Samuel anand Kumar lost his used during the procession of the YSRCP spokesman Dr. Kammela the state and most particularly al- being left in front of the police station property and her body was left in the
temper at the doctor and ordered for his suspen- Lord, was completely burnt to ash- Sridhar told “The Daily Guardian”, legations around Simhachalam in utter disregard for the laws of the neighbouring Telangana state.
sion and arrest. es in the wee hours of Sunday, re- “From the beginning, we have been Devasthanam merit CBI inquiry to land. Lawlessness has risen to a peak Naidu referred to the ‘heinous at-
Dr. Somla Naik is a medical officer working at sulting in protests from VHP Hin- very transparent about it. The CBI protect the interest of the Hindus level under the insensitive and indif- tack’ in the middle of the road on Dalit
nadendla’s primary health care centre. He was du groups, various political parties will find out the truth behind the across the State.” ferent regime”, said Naidu. doctor Dr. Sudhakar in Visakhapat-
later taken away from the meet and put inside the like TDP, BJP and Jana Sena. As the Chariot burning issue. Since it’s Janasena Party Chief Pawan Kaly- Chandrababu Naidu accused the nam and he was branded as insane
police station. The entire incident was caught on protests are likely to take a serious a sensitive issue, the CBI enquiry an welcomed the decision but said YSRCP rule of turning a blind eye to and thrown into a mental hospital.
camera. in the video that surfaced, the collector turn, CM Jagan quickly ordered a was ordered. The opposition tried he will raise his voice to protect the the ghastly incident in which some The court took suo motu notice of the
can be heard angrily saying, “What nonsense. CBI inquiry into the incident. to politicise it now all of them are culture in the state. He has with- ruling party miscreants attempted to case and ordered a CBI investigation.
Where is this doctor from? Take him away and ar- “Some political parties have de- silent. The government of Andhra drawn the “Chalo Antarvedi” call. burn alive the whole family of a Dalit The CBI has now said that there was a
rest him. arrest him under disaster management manded for a CBI probe, the chief Pradesh treats all religions equally BJP State President Somu Veer- girl in Mudinepalli area in Krishna big conspiracy angle in the Dr. Sudha-
sections. Take him away. Who is the Sub inspector minister in order to manifest trans- there is no bias at all.” raju welcomed the YSRCP gov- district. kar case and that it would submit full
of police here?” parency has instructed the DGP to Some YSRCP senior leaders like ernment’s decision and described Naidu said, “By God’s grace, they es- evidence to the court in due course
The Collector directed the dMHO dr. J yasmin to hand over the case to the premier Vijay Sai Reddy are pointing fingers it as a joint victory of the BJP and caped with their lives but their house of time. In another case, Dalit doctor
suspend dr. Somla naik who raised the problem investigation agency,” said a CMO at Chandrababu for the Chariot fire. Jana Sena online Deeksha pro- was burnt to the ground. The govern- Dr. Anitha Rani was also harassed by
and directed nasaraopet dSP Veera reddy to note. YSRCP parliamentary party chief tests. He said that the AP govern- ment did not care to take any action so taking her photographs while in the
arrest him. However, police released him later The DGP office has written a let- and MP Vijay Sai Reddy tweeted, ment was shaken at the thought of far and the Dalit organisations should bathroom. She was targeted just for
without any case. ter to this effect to the Union Home “We strongly believe that there the ‘Chalo Antarvedi’ call given by wage a battle against this atrocity. opposing the ruling party excesses, it
TdP leader and son of Chandrababu naidu nara Ministry seeking a CBI probe into was a clear case of conspiracy in their parties. Pressure should be mounted on the Ja- was alleged.
Lokesh tweeted, “This is Jagan Mohan reddy
PolITIcal TwIsT
government’s atrocity on a tribal officer. During a
review meeting on coronavirus in narasaraopet in
‘Chalo Assembly’: Several BJP leaders arrested in Telangana
Guntur district, Nadendla medical officer Somlu
Nayak, who questioned why officers like him were
being blamed for the increase in cases without roads leading to the assembly control us.”
LokeSwara rao
minimum facilities being provided, was arrested. complex were blocked by the BJP state secretary Pre-
Hyderabad
i condemn his brutal arrest. Somlu nayak should police and the commuters mendhar Reddy said, “The
be released immediately!”. Several Bharatiya Janata Par- were diverted to other roads. cause was successfully
The andhra Pradesh govt doctors’ association ty (BJP) leaders in Telangana BJP Telangana President highlighted by the BJP. We
has condemned the incident. The collector of state were placed on house ar- Bandi Sanjay said, “We could strongly condemn the arrests
guntur said that there is no problem with the beds rest on Friday morning by the have successfully seized the of party state president Bandi
and asked the doctor why he raised it. The doctor Telangana Police in various assembly today. This is the Sanjay and others. We are not
adamantly said it is the fact that there are no beds. locations in the state. The state government of Nizams, that’s afraid of these arrests and re-
One doctor who participated in the meeting said BJP unit gave a call for a pro- why it’s not celebrating the strictions. “
if the problem is brought to notice, it would be test called ‘Chalo Assembly’ Telangana Emancipation The leaders who were taken
solved but this is the result. on September 11 demanding Day. Because of Sardar Val- into police custody were sent
dr. Somla naik has been working very hard that September 17 be declared labhabai Patel, Telangana was to Goshamahal Police station
after the outbreak of Covid-19. He collected 1,600 as Telangana Liberation Day. given freedom from the Nizam in the old City of Hyderabad.
samples in the nadendla area. When he refers BJP cadres from various Nawabs and became part of At Gunpark opposite the As-
the Covid-19 patients to higher government districts planned to come to India. CM KCR is the eighth sembly, some Mahila Morcha
hospitals, they are sent back due to a lack of beds. Hyderabad for ‘Chalo assem- Nizam Nawab. He is going to activists protested. Police had
Lokeswara Rao bly’ protests but the police be confined to his farmhouse to use a lot of force to stop
stopped them midway. All the Police crackdown on ‘Chalo Assembly’ protestors soon. The police lathis cannot them.
revenue Model deaTH MysTery
closed For over 175 days, assocIaTIon deMands PunjaB PolIce conducT raIds To
naB ForMer dGP suMedH saInI
IPl MaTcH screenInG In TaMIl nadu THea Tres
due to Covid-19 infection ap-
mugiLan Chandrakumar
prehensions.
CHennai
“As the producers are tak-
Theaters are closed for more ing alternative ways by opt-
than 175 days in Tamil Nadu ing for the OTT platform to
and theaters associations have release the movie, we also
been raising continuous de- have to look for alternatives
mands with the government as we cannot keep the theaters
asking to allow the function- empty even after the state Punjab Police at the residence of the former state DGP.
ing of theaters at the earliest. government permitting us”, Sumedh Saini, former DGP, is ac-
digvijay miShra
Though several rounds of says President of Tamil Nadu cused in the case of kidnapping
CHandigarH
talks between the theater’s Theatre Owners’ Association, and murder of Balwant Singh
associations and the govern- Tiruppur Subramanian. The SIT and Punjab police on Fri- Multani.
ment have taken place so far, Talking to the reporters, the day morning raided three more Earlier on Thursday, the police
the state government is still to minister for information and places to nab former DGP Sumedh team raided his ancestral village
take a decision as it is waiting publicity said that they will Singh Saini — a house in Sector 10- Khuda Karala in Hoshiarpur, in-
for the central government’s allow the theaters to function A, Chandigarh, and his native vil- cluding Delhi, Shimla, Rajasthan
nod. only after getting the opinion lage Khuda Krala in Hoshiarpur. in search of Saini.
According to the Business from the Expert medical com- Saini was not found at any of the Saini’s anticipatory bail plea was
insiders, after the meeting be- mittee and expressed fear that residences. rejected by the Mohali district
tween the state and the central association has now decided up the losses. IPL as they expect the pro- it will be difficult for the gov- Meanwhile, Saini has moved court on 1 September. After this,
government last Monday, they to request the government Theater owner associations ducers will not be releasing ernment if people don’t follow the Supreme Court on Friday af- the police had sufficient time to ar-
are hopeful of reopening the asking them to screen IPL said that they have arrived at any big-ticket films fearing physical distancing norms in- ter the Punjab and Haryana High rest Saini. But he could not be ar-
theaters at the earliest and the matches in theaters to make this conclusion of screening audiences will not turn up side the theaters. Court dismissed his bail petition. rested despite so many raids.
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Big question
Delhi riots: Spontaneous perspective
Parliament’s monsoon session
will opposition
violence or planned conspiracy?
unite to ask tough
Is it believable that the Chief Minister and his close aides were completely questions to govt?
oblivious that their party councillor was indulging in mass violence? It needs
to be answered if we are interested in preventing such violence in the future.
ment to have a dialogue, in
the same breath, they made
it clear that they had no inten-
opinion
tion of moving till the Act was
revoked. Several Opposition
leaders jumped at the oppor-
tunity to attack the govern-
Gautam Gambhir
ment and many known gov- Finally, Parliament is all set to reopen for a delayed
ernment baiters shared the monsoon session. Keeping Covid-19 in mind, ap-
stage to make it look as if the propriate seating arrangements have been made,
people of this country were with the rules of engagement clearly spelt out by
coming together against an the Speaker. But one wonders about the other rules
assassination. But this was Act which did not affect any of engagement regarding what all will be discussed
not the only time that such citizen of this country. inside Parliament? Will it be chaos as usual, or will
mayhem had erupted in the However, the Chief Minister social distancing ensure lesser walkouts and there-
national capital. Time and of Delhi was conspicuously by fewer tantrums? 
again, communal violence has silent throughout. He was Well, doesn’t look
reared its ugly head in Delhi, probably advised that taking like it. Already there the Congress also needs to
but the memory of these in- a clear stand could offend cer- has been much up- figure out its floor strategy.
File photo of the Delhi riots in February this year.
cidents quickly fade away as tain sections of the majority roar over the gov- its leader in the Lok Sabha,
the epicentre of such violence and jeopardise his re-election. in Delhi. The results also led recovered from his property “well-hatched conspiracy”. ernment’s decision adhir ranjan Choudhary,
is generally away from the But it was also necessary for the protesters to believe that but most importantly, the Now there are certain ques- to suspend Question has been promoted as the
bright lights of Connaught him to show support for the they could now do anything dead body of an Intelligence tions which remain unan- Hour. The govern- party’s PCC chief in West
Place, Khan Market and protesters to get them to vote as they had the tacit support Bureau staffer Ankit Sharma swered: Is it believable that ment claims that it’s bengal. Will he be allowed
Greater Kailash. en bloc for his party. There- of the newly elected govern- was found near his house. the Chief Minister and his because of paucity to hold both posts? Party
Delhi is considered to A few years ago, certain fore, a cunning strategy was ment. Since the protest itself Following this, the police ar- close aides were completely of time (shorter ses- sources cite a precedent
be one of the posh pockets of Trilokpuri wit- devised wherein he himself was losing sheen and the peo- rested several people from oblivious that his party coun- sions) stating that claiming that the late
cosmopolitan cit- nessed large-scale violence dodged the issue in interviews ple of Delhi were also becom- both the communities who cillor was indulging in mass unstarred questions Pranab mukherjee too
ies of our country which and arson due to a dispute while his subordinates came ing highly frustrated with the had indulged in violence but violence? Can this massive (those requiring a was both PCC chief and
would give any outsider the between two communities. out in support of the protest- chaos, it was time to up the the AAP councillor decided conspiracy be buried by written reply) will leader of the Lok Sabha.
vibe that people here are all But there was something ers. As a result, the Deputy ante and provoke the police. to flee. simply suggesting that some however be allowed.
about looking good and eating different about the violence Chief Minister clearly stated This led to the beginning of After absconding for a long statements triggered the The Opposition has
well. This could very well be that broke out in February that he firmly stood behind one of the bloodiest riots in time and playing the victim violence? Can the people of called this a murder
true for those in the Lutyens’ 2020, just weeks after the the protesters and the MLA Delhi in a long time. card through scripted videos Delhi truly trust someone of democracy, with
Zone and a substantial part of Delhi elections, which had from Okhla (which includes Retaliatory violence soon shot possibly by the IT cell who has not made his stand TMC MP Derek O Brien stating that this was an
South Delhi. However, there taken place in the backdrop Shaheen Bagh) gave speeches ensued and the spin doctors of his party, Hussain finally clear either on the root cause excuse to duck uncomfortable questions on pan-
is a large part of the city which of protests against the Citizen- indicating his party’s support. started working overtime to surrendered before the court. of the violence or the CAA demic and economy. For its part the government
has been kept away from pop- ship Amendment Act. Arte- This move emboldened pro- portray as if the riots were During interrogation, he con- itself? These questions need claims that “Question Hour was done away with
ular culture -- a part which rial roads had been blocked testers in other parts of the spontaneous in nature. It fessed to mobilising people to be answered if we are truly in the years 1962, 1975, 1976, 1991, 2004 and 2009
has consistently seen extreme by Shaheen Bagh protesters city and also helped in the was only later that videos of his community to go on a interested in preventing such for various reasons. While in 1975 and 1976 it was
violence and communal strife. which had led to massive jams transfer of a substantial vote- surfaced showing AAP rampage in North-East Delhi. violence taking place in the on account of the Emergency.” BJP Rajya Sabha
Most of us have either read and congestion in substan- bank to the Aam Aadmi party councillor Tahir Hussain The court also said that Tahir future. MP Anil Baluni has also pointed out that several
or heard about the mass vio- tial areas of South Delhi all (AAP) which had earlier been controlling a mob from his Hussain provoked his com- state Assemblies have functioned post lockdown
lence and riots that took place the way to Noida. Although with the Congress. terrace and targeting people munity to riot and that the The writer is Member of Parlia- and that there has been no Question Hour in the
in the aftermath of Prime several protesters made state- The move paid off and the in his locality. Petrol bombs riots took place in a “planned ment, East Delhi. The views ex- Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Punjab,
Minister Indira Gandhi’s ments inviting the govern- AAP was re-elected to power and other arms were also manner”, resulting from a pressed are personal. Rajasthan and Maharashtra. Even Zero Hour has
been cut into half. All this leaves the Opposition
Civilisational war little scope to hold the government accountable
except of course during the debates. 
Time for India to adopt and embrace ‘dharmic But, as Rasheed Kidwai, senior journalist and au-
thor, pointed out on the NewsX show Roundtable,
as many as 105 countries have reconvened their
expansionism’ as a geopolitical goal
parliament post Covid, the exceptions including
both India and Russia. Boris Johnson has not only
recovered from Covid but also taken questions,
takes the land, wealth etc, of lise them based on different three modes of conquest or Post-Independence when so what is stopping Indian Parliament? And as
his opponent, he completely situations. the four strategies of sama, India allowed China to con- Radhika Ramaseshan, columnist and commenta-
vanquishes them. A good example of misap- dama, danda and bheda. quer Tibet and Aksai Chin, tor, added in the same show, “The Zero Hour and
opinion
Writing about the superior- plication of ideals of Dhar- What does it all translate we further lost geographies Question Hour really added zest to Parliament. It’s
ity of Dharmavijaya in terms mavijaya from history is the into in current terms if India which were under Indian not about written questions but the fun is in the
of ethics, V.R. Ramachandra case of Rajput King Prithviraj were to embrace ‘dharmic ex- civilisational influence. supplementary questions that the Opposition gets
Dikshitar in his War in An- Chauhan. Prithviraj allowed pansionism’ as a geopolitical Once the Indian State rec- to ask during Question Hour.”
NithiN SriDhar
cient India says: “According a defeated Mohammed Ghori goal? ognises these historical and Some party leaders like Mamata Banerjee have
to Kautilya Dharmavijay to return to his homeland be- First, Indian State will civilisational realities about asked their MPs above the age of 65 not to attend
(a) meant that a conquer- cause he was upholding the have to recognise that it is a our nation, then it will have but most have indicated that they will, which is a
ing king was satisfied with Indic ideal of Dharmavijaya. Civilisational State which is the necessary clarity and good sign.
the acknowledgment of his However, this misapplica- many millennia old and not a confidence to develop an ex- Then comes the next question: What are the is-
made to perceive war and overlordship by the inferior tion not only cost Prithviraj modern nation-state created pansionist geopolitical goals sues that will be discussed? Will the economy,
expansionism as being inher- or defeated powers as also his kingdom and life, but in 1947. Second, Indian State for retaking the lost geog- Covid and the face-off with China get a fair hear-
ently bad. With the memories by others… Dharamvijay (a) also cost Hindu civilisation will have to recognise that raphies and cultural spaces ing? These issues have been taken up by the Busi-
of the two World Wars still means a righteous method centuries of slavery under Indian civilisation has been and finally bring an end to the ness Advisory Committee and are on Parliament’s
fresh, many people advocate of warfare where diplo- Islamic rule where their in a perpetual war since last perpetual war that has been agenda. As are eleven ordinances that were passed
extreme pacifism as the way macy and conciliation were temples were razed, people 1,200 years imposed upon us imposed upon Indian civilisa- since the last session of Parliament. These include
forward for peace. pressed into service to avoid were forcibly converted, and by Abrahamic religions, Eu- tion. Reclaiming lost geogra- the amendment to the Essential Commodity Act
However, such utopian actual fighting as far as pos- Hindus were made to live as ropean colonisers, and other phies must not only translate passed as one of the relief measures to counter the
ideas have little basis in real- sible.” Further, in Kalidasa’s dhimmis. Another example global geopolitical actors. into undoing Partition of In- pandemic.
ity. The fact is in world poli- Raghuvamsa, Kind Raghu is could be how India messed Third, Indian State will have dia in 1947, but also translate The Congress also needs to figure out its floor
tics, self-interest has always praised as a Dharmavijayi up Tibetan situation. India’s to recognise and accept the into reclaiming geographical strategy. Its leader in the Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan
been supreme and it is the who conquered many lands lack of expansionist mindset historical fact the perpetual territories and cultural spaces Choudhary, has been promoted as the party’s PCC
duty of a ruler/government but restored the lands to the resulted in China -- clearly an war has cost India hugely not that Indian civilisational state chief in West Bengal. Will he be allowed to hold
In the previous columns, this to ensure the overall wellbe- defeated kings and instead Asuravijayi -- not only gob- only in terms of loss of geo- lost in the last 1,200 years both posts? Party sources cite a precedent claiming
author had argued the need ing of his subjects and this received only symbolic trib- bling up Tibet in entirety but graphical territory, but also including Afghanistan and that the late Pranab Mukherjee too was both PCC
for our leadership to recali- involves not only fighting utes. We see Indian kings like also causing destruction of in terms of loss of culture, re- Tibet. This would involve chief and leader of the Lok Sabha. However names
brate India’s geopolitical ap- aggression with aggression, Samudragupta following this life, culture, and religion of ligion, and civilisational ethos Indian state employing all the of possible replacements are also doing the rounds
proach such that becoming but also continuously striv- Dharmavijayi ideal of restor- Tibetan people. in the lost territories. three modes of conquest -- ac- ranging from Rahul Gandhi to K. Suresh. But being
Kautilyan Chakravarti or a ing to expand one’s territory ing kingdoms to defeated Thus, a nuanced way of un- India did not lose territory quisition of allies, acquisition the Congress, if a decision has to be taken it will be
global superpower should and influence. The Kautilyan kings. derstanding Kautilyan modes during 1947 Partition. We of wealth and territories, and at the last minute. What should worry the party is
be our strategic goal and Mandala theory aims to help From this it is very clear that of conquest is that they are have been continuously losing the complete vanquishing of speculation that Sonia Gandhi may not attend the
how this alone will pave the nations achieve just that. not all forms of expansionism three modes in the hands of a territory since the advent of the enemy — as necessary. first 10 days. If that happens, then will Rahul step
way for India to truly don the In Arthashastra (Book 12, is bad or unethical and Indian Dharmic Vijigishu who while Islamic invasion. On the eve India cannot move forward up and take charge?
mantle of ‘Vishwa Guru’. It Chapter 1), Kautilya lists culture and history has had fighting a dharmic battle and of Islamic invasion, India as by breaking itself from its Provided the Opposition gets its act right, the
was further argued that be- out three kinds of expan- a very clearly articulated the has the ideal of Dharmavijaya a Civilizational State not only past. The only way forward government could be facing some tough questions
coming global superpower sionists: Dharmavijayi or notion of an ideal, ethical, and in mind, he does not hesitate included present countries of is to accept the reality of our on the handling of the migrant crisis, the timing
not only involves gaining the righteous conqueror, beneficial form of expansion- from employing modes of Pakistan and Bangladesh, but past, fight the perpetual ci- and the length of the lockdown, the economy that
economic strength and cul- Lobhavijayi or the greedy ism in the form of Dharmavi- Lobhavijaya and Asuravijaya also Afghanistan and beyond. vilisational war imposed has seen its sharpest contraction in four decades,
tural influence, but more im- conqueror, and Asuravijayi jayi. However, it is important wherever necessary. It is not In the north, the Hindu-Bud- upon us, embrace ‘dharmic as well as the face-off with China at the border. The
portantly positioning India as or the Asura-like aggressive to add a caveat here. for no reason that Krishna dhist influence was present in expansionism’ as a geopo- Opposition is also planning to bring up the decision
a ‘Vijigishu’ or a conqueror. and uncompassionate con- While Dharmavijaya may says in Bhagavad Gita that Central Asia and China. In the litical goal to reclaim the lost not to delay the NEET and JEE exams though the
The question of whether queror. He says that while be an ideal for of expansion- there is nothing better for east, the Hindu-Buddhist in- geographies and cultural government will be able to use the Supreme Court
India should become expan- a Dharmavijayi is satisfied ism, however, in reality, it a Kshatriya than fighting a fluence was spread through- spaces, and fight our way to order giving the go ahead as a counter.
sionist in its outlook requires with the opponent accepting may not always be desirable. righteous battle. The dhar- out South-East Asia. While become a global superpower. And one can only hope that the Sushan Singh Ra-
further deliberation. Though his suzerainty through mere The three modes of conquest mic/righteous battle is one India lost direct geographical Nithin Sridhar is an author, jput case doesn’t reach Parliament, and derails the
geopolitical expansionism obeisance, the Lobhavijayi is should not be seen as three which is waged for dharmic territories at some places, it speaker, and commentator on entire process as it has been overtaking the news
has existed throughout his- satisfied with what he gains distinct silos, but as three reasons and in such a battle lost cultural and civilisational religion, politics, and society. cycle in our national media.
tory and across the world, in terms of land and wealth. options available for each one must employ all the influence in other places He is the chief curator of Advaita Priya Sahgal
today we have been largely The Asuravijayi not only nation/ruler to properly uti- means necessary -- be it the (example: South-East Asia). Academy.
legally speaking
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ANALYSIS
Milestone case: Kesavananda
Bharati vs State of Kerala
A tussle between India’s two paramount democratic institutions—Parliament and judiciary.
in Kerala affected by the
Kerala Land Reforms Act,
1963 challenged the state
opinion
land reform legislation in
Kerala, meanwhile the Par-
liament passed the Twenty
Ninth Amendment Act
Pratik Jain
1972 which inserted cer-
tain land reform statutes
to the Ninth Schedule and
thus affecting the case of
IntroductIon the Provisions of Part III Late Swami Kesavananda
India has often faced and of the Constitution relat- Bharati.
still faces situations where ing to Fundamental Rights. Swami Kesavananda was
the pillars of its democracy The Amendment was chal- represented by none other
clash. Kesavananda Bharati lenged on the ground that than Late Shri Nani Palkh-
vs. State of Kerala (Kesava- the Parliament failed to ivala, who challenged the
nanda) was one such situa- follow the procedure pre- constitutional validity of
tion where the Legislature scribed to amend the Con- the Twenty-Fourth, Twen-
and the Judiciary of the stitution. Another Five- ty-Fifth and Twenty-Ninth
world’s largest democracy Judge Bench of the Hon’ble Amendments to the Con-
ran in a power struggle. In Supreme Court dismissed stitution of India.
the background of a tussle the petition on the ground As I have already men-
for constitutional suprem- that it was not under the tioned, the Twenty-Fourth
acy, the Hon’ble Supreme scope of judicial review Amendment was enacted
Court of India on April 24, and held that amendment to nullify I.C. Golaknath
1973 delivered what is ar- includes amendment to all as the Parliament vide this
guably the most monumen- provisions of the Constitu- Amendment stated that
tal decision in the history. tion. the constitutional amend-
Kesavananda created his- ments were not ‘law’ under
tory, I say this because of I.c. golaknath v. Article 13, and that the Par-
several reasons, viz. for- State of Punjab liament had the power to
mation of a thirteen-judge (1967) amend any provision of the
bench of the Hon’ble Su- Could the Parliament Constitution of India. The
preme Court of India, the amend fundamental Twenty-Fifth Amendment
unprecedented number of rights? The issue was yet gave precedence to ‘Direc-
separate judgments and again before the Hon’ble tive Principles of State Pol-
opinions delivered by the Supreme Court. An icy’ over the ‘Fundamental
The courts have construed and long drawn out the doctrine to include secularism and federalism, the freedoms under
Bench, the number of hear- Eleven-Judge Bench was Rights’ and also took away
ings which ran into over 68 constituted to examine the scope of Judicial Re-
Article 19, judicial review of decisions by the High Court and Supreme Court under Articles 226 and 32, judicial
days making it the longest whether Constitutional view for policies laid down
heard case in the history amendments could be under Articles 39 (b) and 39 independence, judicial primacy in the judicial appointment process to the basic structure of the Constitution.
of Indian Judiciary, (the passed to take away the (c). And, the Twenty-Ninth
second longest being the fundamental rights and Amendment added two
Ram Janmabhoomi case whether such amendments land reform legislations to
2020 – about 40 days), as were under the scope of the Ninth Schedule of the
well as the sheer length of judicial review. Hon’ble Constitution of India.
the Judgment itself which Supreme Court of India
spans about 800 pages prospectively overruled ISSueS before the powers of the Parliament cision was made by a thin proved and established of the doctrine. concluSIon
and about 4,20,000 words its judgment in Shankari hon’ble SuPreme and to determine the con- majority of 7:6. The Hon’ble that the Apex Court had The Hon’ble Supreme
long. Prasad and Sajjan Singh court of IndIa stitutional validity of the Supreme Court mentioned no match when it comes to Court in Indira Gandhi v. Though the Kesavana-
The significance of Ke- and held that Parliament The unprecedented Thir- amendments. that all constitutional authority in Constitutional Raj Narain , struck down a nda does not find approval
savananda in the Constitu- could not amend Part III teen-Judge Bench of the Su- amendments enacted post matters. The Hon’ble Su- Constitutional amendment with those who have been
tional Law of India is not of the Constitution so as to preme Court of India had ‘baSIc Structure’ the date of Kesavananda preme Court drastically which tend to legalise the brought up with the con-
only because of its excep- abridge or take away any of to decide some of the most doctrIne and the Judgment will have to pass widened the scope of its ju- then Prime Minister Indira ventional concept of judicial
tional length but also be- the Fundamental Rights. crucial questions regard- majorIty vIew the ‘Basic Structure’ doc- dicial review assuming the Gandhi’s election citing the review, even cynics would
cause of the part it played The Hon’ble Supreme ing the scope of the powers An unprecedented eleven trine. Thus, in this tussle of power to examine not only basic features of democra- admit that it was the Judi-
in preserving the integrity Court also cleared the air of the Parliament to amend separate opinions each power, the Apex Court em- the amendments affecting cy, rule of law and equality. ciary’s rescue operation that
of the Constitution of In- with respect to Article 368 the Constitution under having different views on powered itself to judge the fundamental rights but all The Parliament, through saved Indian democracy.
dia. The ‘basic structure’ and held that it merely lays Article 368, and whether each issue, suggesting that validity and constitution- the constitutional amend- the Forty-Second Consti- What India faced in 1973
doctrine as we see it today down the procedure for those powers of the Parlia- there was no pure indi- ality of the amendments to ments. tutional Amendment, tried was a struggle of suprema-
was first introduced in this amendment to the Consti- ment were autonomous, or cation as to what the Su- the Constitution. If the Parliament had to circumvent Kesavana- cy between the Hon’ble Su-
landmark judgment. tution. Further, the Hon’ble there was a scope of judi- preme Court actually held. What’s interesting is that an autonomous right to nda by making Parliamen- preme Court and the Parlia-
To analyse Kesavana- Court also held an amend- cial review. Quite ironically Interestingly, the first time there was no concord of amend the Constitution, tary power unlimited. The ment. Kesavananda created
nda it is really important to ment to be a law under Ar- it was a judicial review of ever the Judges gave a sum- opinion on what the ba- the Apex Court had an Hon’ble Supreme Court a check on Parliament’s en-
first briefly understand the ticle 13(2) of the Constitu- the scope of judicial review mary of their decision. sic structure was. Each equivalent power to review in Minerva Mills v. Union deavour to wipe out judicial
cases which led up to this tion and that it was under of the Apex Court of India The majority of the Thir- Judge prepared his own list and annul any amend- of India struck down the review and strive for uncon-
Judgment in 1973. the scope of judicial review. which lasted for almost five teen-Judge Bench held which was not exhaustive. ment that destroyed the amendment on the ground ditional power to amend the
Thus, making it quite clear months. that the Twenty-Fourth However, in outlining the basic structure of the Con- that the judicial review of Constitution. However, it
ShankarI PraSad v. that amendments which The Petitioners had con- Amendment to the Consti- basic structure of the Con- stitution. In this tussle of Parliamentary legislations, allowed Parliament the ex-
unIon of IndIa (1951) ‘take away or abridge’ the tended that the amend- tution was valid, the Twen- stitution, most relied upon power between the two and the limitation of Parlia- tensive liberty to carve out
The validity of first amend- Fundamental Rights, can- ments invalidated some ty-Fifth Amendment to the the Preamble, the Funda- significant institutions, the mentary power to amend socio-economic policies.
ment to the Constitution Judges sought to achieve a the Constitution, were Before Kesavananda, al-
If the Parliament had an autonomous right to amend the Constitution, the Apex Court had
of India which condensed win-win situation for both themselves part of the basic most 30 Constitutional
the privilege to property the Parliament and the Su- structure of the Constitu- amendments were already
an equivalent power to review and annul any amendment that destroyed the basic structure
was challenged and with preme Court. tion. passed since the Constitu-
that, the Parliament’s right of the Constitution. In this tussle for power between the two significant institutions, the Judges One of the gravest criti- The courts have construed tion came into effect in 1950,
to amend the fundamen- cisms of Kesavananda is and long drawn out the and there have been about
sought to achieve a win-win situation for both the Parliament and the Supreme Court.
tal rights was challenged. that the ‘Basic Structure’ doctrine to include secu- 74 amendments since Kesa-
A Five-Judge Bench of the doctrine finds no reference larism and federalism , the vananda. Regardless of, the
Hon’ble Supreme Court in the language of the Con- freedoms under Article 19, large number of amend-
of India asserted that the stitution. The doctrine has judicial review of decisions ments made to the Indian
Constitutional scheme pro- very little to do with what by the High Court and Su- Constitution, the expecta-
vided for a clear distinction is written in the Constitu- preme Court under Articles tions and philosophies of its
between ‘ordinary law’ and tion. The Judgment has also 226 and 32, judicial inde- framers remain integral and
‘constitutional law’, the ef- been critiqued for being pendence , judicial primacy perceptible as the Constitu-
fect of this decision was not be passed. of the fundamental and Constitution was also valid mental Rights and the Di- too lengthy, thus making in the judicial appointment tion adopted by the Con-
that judicial review of the What is interesting to basic principles of the except for the part which rective Principles of State it doubtful as to what the process to the basic struc- stituent Assembly in 1949
amendments to the Consti- note is that the tussle be- Constitution and the Par- ousted the scope of Judicial Policies. In words of Mr. eleven opinions collectively ture of the Constitution. and this is principally owed
tution was dis-allowed. tween the two pillars of our liament could not derive review, the Twenty-Ninth Upendra Baxi, in this Judg- mean and what the basic More importantly, the to the Apex Court’s decision
Constitution continued as the authority to alter such Amendment was also held ment of uncertainties one structure essentially com- Hon’ble Supreme Court in in Kesavananda.
Sajjan SIngh v. the Parliament to nullify principles of Constitution to be valid, the judgment in thing was certain that the prised. Amusingly it is re- I.R. Coelho v. State of Tamil However, one thing that
State of rajaSthan the I.C. Golaknath verdict, from the Constitution itself. I.C. Golaknath was over- Judges were free to mould ferred to as an ‘outstanding Nadu had come across triggered me when I was a
(1965) enacted the Twenty-Fourth However, at the other end, ruled and it was held that the ‘Basic Structure’ doc- study on lack of consensus’. the issue whether an ad- law student was that even
The validity of the Seven- Amendment to the Con- the Government of India there was no implicit limi- trine to struck down any The intrinsic uncertainty dition to the Ninth Sched- after a 800 page judgment
teenth Amendment Act, stitution, which laid down argued that there was no tation on the powers of the constitutional amendment of the doctrine, as well as ule would give immunity and discussions running
1964 that inter-alia added that the Parliament’s pow- limit to the powers of the Parliament to amend the that attacks the very spirit that of the ratio in Kesavana- to the listed statute from over 68 days the petitioner
44 additional Statutes re- ers to amend the Constitu- Parliament to amend the Constitution of India under of the Indian Democracy. nda, brought about numer- the requirement of being Swami Kesavananda Bhara-
lating to land reforms to tion were unrestricted and Constitution pursuant to Article 368. ous challenges both to and consistent with the funda- ti did not actually win the
the Ninth Schedule of the unlimited. Article 368 and the Parlia- However, the most impor- obServatIonS & under the doctrine before mental rights. The Hon’ble case, as the Amendments
Constitution in order to ment could do anything tant decision, was that the analySIS the Hon’ble Supreme Court. Supreme Court held that he challenged were held
secure their Constitutional leadIng to barring repealing the Con- Parliament while amend- It can be said that while The phase following Ke- all laws were subject to the to be valid by the Hon’ble
Validity and prevent them keSavananda stitution itself. Hence, it ing any part of the Consti- the Judgment in I.C. Go- savananda was one where test of being consistent with Court, but what he won
from judicial review on Late Swami Kesavananda became all the more im- tution could not alter or de- laknath was first major the doctrine has evolved on fundamental rights, which was a name in the History of
the ground that they were Bharati Sripadagalvaru, portant for the Apex Court stroy the ‘basic structure’ of indication of judicial su- a case-to-case basis, result- are a part of the basic struc- Indian Constitutional Law.
inconsistent with any of the head of Edneer Math to examine the amending the Constitution. This de- premacy. Kesavananda ing in a steady development ture. May his soul rest in peace!
defence
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the daily guardian
saturday | 12 september 2020
new delhi
AnAlysis
A lAndscApe for defence exports
India’s defence export chances brighten as many countries turn away from China. But the big
question is: Are we ready to take advantage of this situation?
influence beyond. in use in our Forces.  We volumes will be small, but
Neighbourhood Oppor- should have the capacity or the range will be diverse.
tunity: There is no denying retain capacities  to produce This is simply because
that China has made major and maintain the equip- countries who might im-
insidious moves in our ment being exported. This port from us will invari-
immediate neighbour- is especially important for ably have small security set
hood. Besides Pakistan, older equipment.  ups and consequently their
other neighbours are also Pricing Issues: Defence needs will be small. How-
equipped with Chinese export markets are tra- ever, once we establish a
Lt gen P.R. shAnkAR (Retd.) weapons. These include Sri ditionally dominated by line of export for any prod-
Lanka, Bangladesh, Mal- Westerners.  Attractive  uct and develop a reputa-
A
bird’s eye view dives and Myanmar. Nepal pricing and presenting a tion there will be a rebound
indicates conflict will soon follow. A  senior value proposition is im- effect and volumes will
zones are in Africa, Sri Lankan officer once  portant to wean customers. grow. It will be a game of
Middle East, West Asia, mentioned that China and Being centrally located, we patience.
South Asia and the South Pakistan gained space since have the advantage of sav-  Quality: One critical is-
China Sea. Major defence India refused to arm the ing on transportation costs sue is Quality. Our defence
spenders will also be in this country during the LTTE (these are considerable). industry is notorious,
region.   India is central to days. Context understood. However Indian Public notorious and notorious
these zones. Recent Chi- Time to  reset the equation. Defence Industry is terri- internationally - for poor
nese aggression and asser- The officer also added that bly overpriced. Runaway quality. In fact, it does not
tion has driven up security Sri Lanka would prefer and opaque pricing is the have a sense of pride in the
stakes for nations. The In- weapons, equipment and norm. This trend is known weapons and equipment it
do-Pacific region has shot training from India to re- internationally. It cannot produces. What a shame.
into prominence.   Many na- build ties. A similar story continue when we enter The lesser said the better. 
tions will now arm them- exists with other neigh- international markets. The private sector has a
selves as per the evolving bours also. Hence our di- We will be priced out by better record. Even in small
paradigm. Nations which plomacy and export policy experienced competitors. items and spares there is
were dependent on China should ensure that all our If we enter international contagion of poor quality.
are looking for other op- neighbours are armed with markets competitively  our Reliability, Quality and De-
tions. An example is the our weapons and look to- pricing and financials must pendability are paramount
submarine deal between wards us for their security be right. The re-branding in weapon systems. If this
China and Thailand which requirements.  Building and name tag production is not ensured exports will
has been put on hold. It defence related dependen- exercise which some of our simply not fetch.
opens up space for India cies in our neighbourhood defence industry is quite  
and gives it a unique oppor- will enhance our security ippines. If we take a step That will be a perennial and organisation. It must OFB and DPSUs have nar- adept at, cannot be repli- MiSSing WOODS
tunity to be a net defence even if we have to give them forward on defence and se- demand. Services could integrate and be driven row visions, one-dimen- cated. We will be exposed fOr TreeS
exporter. some equipment in gratis. curity exports, we will reap pertain to maintenance by all stakeholders. At the sional views and tend to as hollow. The intent of the MoD to
 The question which aris- In a ‘Walk the Talk’ show dividends. India can be the of equipment or building government level, it is visu- be self-serving. They must Security Implica- open export of Defence
es: Is India prepared to be Shekar Gupta asked two true regional power of reck- infrastructure. Spares and alised that the Ministries of be made to look beyond tions:  The security Equipment and Services
a major defence exporter?  Afghani Cricketers as to oning. However, some deep maintenance are long term Defence, External Affairs themselves. Additionally, implications of  weapons is welcome and overdue.
The draft ‘Defence Produc- which country they would thinking and diplomatic earners.  It goes hand in and Home will have to lay the organisation must be and equipment to sell or However, the strategic as-
tion & Export Promotion like to defeat always. Pat input will be required since hand with weapon export. down the major policy di- apart from the MoD with export needs careful evalu- pect is very important and
Policy (DPEPP) 2020’ was came the answer -- Pakis- we should be careful about It needs long term thinking rections based on our na- a degree of autonomy and ation. We have a few tech- should be grasped with
released recently. It aims tan.  Taliban or no Taliban, whom to arm with what. and commitment with ma- tional interests.  At the MOD permanence. Develop- nologies which we have both hands. While the in-
to export Rs 35,000 Crore there is a need for a prag- The standard MoD ap- jor flexibilities. The third level, the stakeholders must ing defence exports is also mastered and can fetch tent is great, the threat will
($5 billion) in Aerospace matic approach. proach will not suffice. component of the triad is be the MOD, DDP, Service about developing long term handsome results. How- be delivery with Quality.
and Defence goods and Regional Opportuni-   military training. It is the HQs and any nominated institutional or personal ever, on the flip side such Quality is the pitfall of our
services by 2025. While ties: Regionally, opportu- Defence expOrTS: soft component force mul- Industry body. DDP can linkages  and equations. technology cannot be ex- indigenous defence produc-
the ambition is clear, there nities abound for defence a TriaD tiplier. Training is our great be the nodal department Requirement Analysis: An ported without adequate tion system. The  Services
is no clarity on how to go exports in the West Asian Defence exports must be strength. Defence export but it cannot row this boat analysis needs to be done to checks and balance. In must play a huge part in
about it. There is a need for conflict cauldron and the based on a long-term triad. and training must be com- with just an export cell. establish defence require- some cases, these tech- defence exports. If any at-
a landscape for defence ex- tension zones of South The triad consists of weap- bined to create long-term Defence exports need an ments of various countries nologies cannot even be tempt is made without the
porters to traverse. Essen- China Sea. Countries will ons & equipment, services dependencies and allianc- elaborate organisation and that are on our export ra- thought of for export. For Services on board, it will
tially, there are two facets to increase their defence ex- and training. Export can be es. Military Training alters flexibilities.  The Foreign dar. We need  a strategy to instance, we had an export be a failure. The  MoD or-
defence exports. There is a penditures. Having inter- of new weapons and equip- behaviours and conditions Military Sales organisation edge out competition. The request for the indigenous ganisation has been miss-
major strategic opportuni- acted with some reasonably ment or refurbishing of the way people think. How- of the US and the export Government should also be Swati Weapon Locating ing this wood for the trees
ty. It is also an opportunity senior armed forces per- existing/obsolescent equip- ever, our current capacities architecture of Rosoboron prepared for collaborative Radar (WLR) when I was for 70 years by keeping the
to earn revenue and build sonnel of these countries ment -- either of that coun- are limited and will not Exports of Russia are good efforts in Research, Devel- in service.  I turned it down Services out of the equation.
an indigenous self-sustain- I am confident that they try or from our inventory. be able to meet the train- models. Even the ONGC opments and Production. simply because technologi- Repeat the trick and there
ing and self-regulating de- are more comfortable with  Many countries cannot af- ing needs of many coun- Videsh could serve as a Such effort will result in cally this was equivalent to will be no exports. That I
fence industry. India as a defence supplier. ford new equipment and tries. Before we embark on reasonable model. Exports deeper linkages. A lot of the latest mark of the ANT- will guarantee today.
The strength of our histori- hence would prefer the re- weapons export, expansion should take place strictly groundwork is required. PQ37 WLR. The US made  
The STraTegic cal linkages, culture, soft furbishment route which of our training capacities under this architecture lest Capacity Analysis: A care- us go through all hoops a Lt Gen P.R. Shankar was
OppOrTuniTy power, economy and hard suits their pockets and is warranted. Resultantly, everyone pulls in different ful capacity analysis and decade and a half back be- India’s DG Artillery. He is high-
Our current military stand power are attractive. I was defence requirements. Re- deep  integration of Services directions. Industry (Pub- audit should take place. fore they sold us an almost ly decorated and qualified with
against China is already en- doing an international furbishment can be under- in this enterprise is manda- lic or Private) should not It cannot happen that we vintage mark of this ra- vast operational experience. He
hancing India’s reputation. course in the US a decade taken by government and/ tory. If that does not hap- be allowed to run around are exporting items which dar.  We can never part with contributed significantly to the
Defence  exports will estab- back. Whenever there was or Private players. For ex- pen -- forget exports. like mavericks and start we are short of, like am- such technology or equip- modernisation and indigeni-
lish us a regional power of a discussion on any issue in ample, many old guns will   peddling their equipment munition. Also, capacities ment. Our adversaries will sation of Artillery. He is now a
consequence.  Resultantly, which I expressed an opin- be available with sufficient requiSiTeS fOr to other countries. The should not be diverted for be devising methods to lay Professor in the Aerospace Dept
there are two sub-themes ion there was backing and spares once new 155mm Defence expOrTS ramifications could be  loss export at the cost of domes- their hands on our latest of IIT Madras and is involved
which emanate. One is ex- acknowledgement from systems are inducted. They Defence Export Architec- of national credibility. This tic utilisation. First fulfil weapon systems through in applied research for defence
ports to secure our imme- officers from countries as are prime candidates for ture: Defence exports must point is specifically being own needs. Most impor- third parties as and when technology. His other articles
diate neighbourhood and diverse as Qatar, Egypt, export. However, all weap- take place under a well made since the major con- tantly countries will not exports open. can be read on his blog www.
the second is to spread our Yemen, Taiwan and Phil- ons need ammunition. thought out architecture stituents of the DDP viz buy items unless they are Volumes: Defence export gunnersshot.com. 
More powerful
Russian Helicopters deliver Mi-171 to China
of potential buyers in the
Ashish singh The VK-2500-03 engine, designed and
New Delhi end of 2018, when Mi-171
was demonstrated in Chi-
supplied by UEC-Klimov, is more powerful
The Ulan-Ude Aviation na,” pointed out Leonid Be-
Plant of the Russian Heli- lykh, Managing Director of that the older TV3-117VM engine series
copters holding (part of the U-UAZ. He also mentioned,
02, especially when used in high altitude
Rostec State Corporation) “Chinese Civil Aviation Ad-
has supplied a Mi-171 he- ministration and leadership due to its heat-resistant materials and
licopter with VK-2500-03 of the Ministry of Emer-
engines to a Chinese civil gency Situations were im- improved design. The introduction of
aviation company. In 2019, pressed by the helicopter’s
the BARK-78 digital automatic control
the Civil Aviation Admin- capabilities for transporting
istration of China issued a goods on an external sling, system gives more detailed control over
national type certificate for emergency response, as well
the engines and their different modes, and
Mi-171 with the new power as for the ability to quickly
plant. The decision of the load and unload of rescue
generally simplifies their operation.
Chinese aviation authorities and firefighter personnel.”
expanded the capabilities of The VK-2500-03 engine,
Russian Helicopters to meet designed and supplied
the needs of the Chinese by UEC-Klimov, is more
market. powerful that the older introduction of the BARK- operation.
“The key advantages of the TV3-117VM engine series 78 digital automatic control The use of VK-2500-03 A Mi-171 helicopter with Vk-2500-03 engines.
helicopter, high thrust-to- 02, especially when used system gives more detailed engines in Mi-171 helicop-
weight ratio and operational in high altitude due to its control over the engines and ters ensures higher load ing ceiling. Besides, great- sures greater safety during This was already a second figuration. China currently
safety in mountainous re- heat-resistant materials their different modes, and capacity and increases the er available engine power the flight with one running Chinese civilian airline to operates a total of about 200
gions, caught the attention and improved design. The generally simplifies their operational and hover- in an emergency mode en- engine. buy helicopters of this con- Mi-171 helicopters.
policy & politics
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the daily guardian
saturday | 12 september 2020
new delhi
ANALYSIS
National Education Policy, 2020:
Step towards ‘Achhe Din’?
in the child and provide a
great opportunity for local
opinion teachers.
Foreign languages will also
be offered but from the sec-
ondary level, for students
SHYAM AGARWAL & to learn about the cultures
of the world and to enrich
GAURAV SANGHI
their global knowledge and
mobility. The teaching of all
languages will be enhanced
through innovative and ex-
Today in the 21st cen- post NEP, the industry will periential methods, includ-
tury, India has wit- play a major role and provide ing through gamification and
nessed a major change universal access to quality apps, films, theatre, storytell-
in the education policy after education and training using ing, poetry, and music.
1986, 34 years ago wherein all digital technology. The policy never aimed at
1992; a simple modification imposition of Hindi language
was made out. A prolific hoW The neP Was across the country nor it aims
liberal intellectual named, formulaTed to curb the use of English
Henry S. Commager once A new educational policy language. It aims at promot-
said, “Change does not neces- was one of the promises ing the use of local languages
sarily assure progress, but prog- made by the BJP during their before they become extinct.
ress implacably requires change. 2014 campaign for general
Education is essential to change, elections. Since then, efforts ing (ODL) as well as mas- Indira Gandhi with an idea to will be imposed on any state. ConClusion
S.no. Particulars Figures (approx.)
for education creates both new were underway. First con- sive open online courses make students learn another The policy also mentions that The coming time will only
wants and the ability to satisfy sultation process initiated in (MOOCs). This is a step to- 1 Number of Schools 15.5 lakhs Indian language, different wherever possible, the me- let us know the impact and
them”. By this, we can under- early 2015 and only in 2017, wards the children working from their regional language dium of instruction until at the results of this future-
2 Number of Teachers 94.1 lakhs
stand that education is a step the committee was formed or by any means are not able (apart from their mother least Grade 5, but preferably oriented policy. However, it
towards learning the whole under the chairmanship of to attend physical classes. 3 Number of Students 24.78 crores tongue). However, since till Grade 8 and beyond, will is our responsibility to keep
of your life. Education makes Dr K Kasturirangan, former NEP 2020 will bring two (2) education is a state subject, be the local language. This providing inputs and help
people skill & productive, but chief ISRO, which was then crores out of school children CABE, Union and State coloniser, it does gives us a the implementation lay with will be followed by both this policy be implemented
changes in the system is real- submitted to Dr Ramesh back into the mainstream Governments, education- great comparative global ad- the states due to which the public and private schools. in the best manner possi-
ly a step progressing towards Pokhriyal who took the through the open school- related Ministries, State vantage because it is the lan- three-language formula was Teachers will be encouraged ble. NEP is for our future
“Acche Din”? charge post the former’s re- ing system. Scrapping the Departments of Education, guage that the world talks in. never implemented fully as to use a bilingual approach. generation children as they
Addressing a conclave on tirement. A summary of the old school system of 3-year Boards need to give their It is possible to promote both it was meant to be. The new Special attention will be giv- are the assets for our future
Transformational Reforms Draft National Education graduation programmes, prior permission and imple- things at once as children are policy pushes away from the en to employing local teach- country in all aspects. Stu-
in Higher Education, Indian Policy 2019 was circulated a 4 – year UG programme ment the policy at respective very adaptive in their young English-Hindi approach and ers or those with familiarity dents and academicians
Prime Minister, Shri Nar- among various stakeholders, is underway by removing state-levels. We all know that age & learn very quickly in provides a choice for the state with local languages. Teach- have welcomed the policy
endra Modi said, the focus which was also translated in MPhil courses. The NEP Education is a matter of Con- their home language. to select the languages to fit ers will be trained, encour- with open arms. The result
of education was on “what 22 languages and uploaded also aims to create a new current list out of the three The policy continues the the needs of the children of aged, and supported - with will be a time taking process
to think” and to modify this on the Ministry’s website. highest regulating body, the lists divided, thus requires three-language formula. the respective regions. The continuous professional de- and only after the nod of re-
after decades, the focus will Meetings with State Educa- Rashtriya Shiksha Aayog or systematic coordination be- The three-language formula three-language formula will velopment. This will ensure spective States and UTs is
now be on “how to think” tion Secretaries of School Ed- National Education Commis- tween centre and states. Both was introduced way back by be flexible, and no language quality education is imparted made.
instead. 1 While the whole ucation and with State Secre- sion that would be headed by the centre and state require
world is battling the COVID taries of Higher & Technical the Prime Minister of India4. individual strategy focus-
– 19 virus, India, on the other Education were held. There In addition to it, the policy sing on implementation of
hand, had major reforms in were several meetings & con- also focuses on Three - Lan- the policy in a strategical
the education sector. In a nut- ferences held at every stage of guage formula whereby the manner where the policy
shell, the policy welcomes a formulating the policy. students will be learning will be divided into differ-
single regulatory body for A special meeting of CABE based on the states, regions ent phases, timely infusion
higher educational institu- on National Education Policy and the choice of the stu- of requisite resources - hu-
tions, removal of M.Phil. was held where 26 Education dents themselves.5 Teaching man, infrastructural, and
programmes, providing mul- Ministers of various States up to at least Grade 5 to be financial - at the Central and
tiple entries and exit points and UTs, representatives of in mother tongue/ regional State levels will be crucial for
in graduation courses, set- States and Union Territories, language. No language will the satisfactory execution of
ting up of top 100 foreign Members of CABE, Heads of be imposed on any student. the Policy.7
universities (like Oxford and Autonomous Organisations, Other major reforms in- The successful implemen-
Harvard), allowing Indian Vice-Chancellors of Univer- clude the start of Vocational tation of the policy requires
universities to set up a cam- sities, attended the meeting Education from Class 6 patience and is a long-term
pus abroad, the introduction along with senior officials of with Internships, assess- and vision project. the Policy
of coding from 6th grade, the Central and State Gov- ment reforms with 360-de- recommends strengthening
and the option of mandato- ernments. The NEP 2020 gree Holistic Progress Card, and empowering the Cen-
rily teaching mother tongue has been formulated after tracking Student Progress tral Advisory Board of Edu-
language. having considered nearly for achieving Learning Out- cation (CABE) which will
over 2 lakh suggestions from comes, Bagless days are en- have a much greater man-
Why This Change? 2.5 lakh gram panchayats, couraged, the introduction of date and not only a forum
The old policy (34-year-old) 6,600 blocks, 6,000 ULBs coding from 6th grade, Board for widespread consultation
is no more relevant in the and 676 districts.2 exam to promote knowledge and examination of issues
present dynamic environ- application rather than rote relating to educational and
ment. WhaT does iT learning, NIOS to develop cultural development.8 The
India will have the highest offer To younger high-quality modules for centre has a strong feeling
population of young people generaTion? Indian Sign Language and of completing all the policy
in the world over the next The existing school system establishment of Academic work and get the approval
decade. There will be a grow- structure of 10+2 will be re- Bank of Credits to facilitate of all the bodies and state
ing demand for humanities vamped and a new structure the transfer of Credits. governments thus 1st Decade
and art, as India moves to- formulating 5+3+3+4 system “The Gross Enrolment Ratio (2021-2030) policy will be
wards becoming a developed will be introduced making of 50 per cent is an important gradually implemented &
country as well as among children aged 3 – 18 years target and all universities must 2nd Decade (2030-2040) the
the three largest economies under the umbrella of formal contribute to it,” said Mala- policy will be operational.
in the world. Also, to ensure schooling focussing on voca- bika Sarkar, VC of Ashoka
inclusive and equitable qual- tional education along with University whereby the ex- language: barrier
ity education and promote internships. The system of isting 26.3 percentage was or bridge?
lifelong learning opportuni- 5+3+3+4 is divided into mul- increased to 50 per cent. The Language should be a bridge
ties for all by 2030. Ensure tiple levels were Centre and the States will and not a barrier. Every
the right talent and skills are • Three years of Anganwadi work together to increase language carries a unique
not leaving the country & or preschool + two years the public investment in the knowledge with itself and
every deserving one gets a in a primary school in Education sector to reach 6% when we lose a language, we
proper platform to explore grades 1-2 covering ages of GDP at the earliest. Cur- also lose its unique knowl-
his/her skills. 3 to 8 years, rently, the expenditure in edge. UNESCO says 197 lan-
At the time of the global • The ‘preparatory stage’ the Education sector is 3% guages in India are endan-
pandemic, a major change covering ages 8 to 11 years of GDP i.e. 5.6 lakh crores. gered. In the last 60 years,
in the education system has or grades 3-5. The policy has introduced we have lost more than 250
come at the right time ac- • The ‘middle stage’ cover- major reforms in the exist- languages.9
cording to ed-tech players ing ages 11 to 14 years or ing system of education, but It is important to teach a
all around. With schools grades 6-8, (emphasis on the question is by when and child in his/her local lan-
being shut down and online vocational subjects). how the policy will be im- guage in the early stage as
education is at its par, ed-tech • The ‘secondary stage’ plemented and rolled out this would help the child
players are raising funds to covering ages 14 to 18 for students? understand things more lu-
transform schools and col- years in two phases – cidly and help him relate it
leges through digitalisation grades 9-10 in the first imPlemenTaTion of with his/her everyday living.
processes. COVID-19 out- and grades 11-12 in the The PoliCy Although this policy doesn’t
break have lead the students’ second.3 Here is an overview of our prohibit the use of English
life at standstill and it’s been Out with the changes in present education system6: policy, it mandates to give an
more than 5 months now the system, the policy aims In this huge & complex option to the child to choose
that education is provided to expand its hands-on open structure, any implementa- local language over the Eng-
through online mediums. schooling facilities through tion of the policy requires lish language. While Eng-
Industry players like Un- the establishment of an au- consideration and approval lish is the language that was
academy, Byjus, Vedantu and tonomous body to march of several bodies system- imposed on us for centuries
Ediusfun technologies hope open and distance learn- atically. Bodies like MHRD, and is the language of our
medically speaking
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saturday | 12 september 2020
new delhi
EXCLUSIVE
India to hit 80% recovery rate by
September end: Dr Giridhar Gyani
Dr Giridhar J. Gyani, Director General, Association of Healthcare Providers (India), tells
The Daily Guardian that the country is in the middle of the first stage of Covid-19.
gone down to 20.71 percent and India is holding steady at 8.01%;
shalini Bhardwaj
the recovery rate stands at 77.3 in Brazil, it’s 28%.
New Delhi
percent. The month of August Q: When do you think the curve will
I
ndia has crossed more than has shown a downturn in the flatten?
95,000 cases in a single day positivity rate from 9.4% to A: If you see the number of ac-
which is a serious concern. 7.8%. These figures, when put tive cases per day, we’re begin-
However, the country’s recov- together, are a clear indication ning to flatten. However, it’s
ery rate is higher than other of the pandemic slowing down worrisome that our recovery
countries. Dr Giridhar J. Gyani, rather than a rumoured second rate has not risen the way it
director general, Association of wave. We should hit a recovery was supposed to but we should
Healthcare Providers (India), rate of 80% by September end touch the 80% recovery rate by
explains the latest survey done or by October first week. the end of September.
by AHPI which has shown that Q: Do you think we are in the second Q: What can be done to control ris-
India will hit 80 percent recov- stage? Do you think the cases re- ing numbers?
ery rate by September end. corded can be ten times in numbers? A: Rising numbers can be con-
Q: What has the latest report by A: The percentage of positive trolled only by imposing rules
AHPI revealed? cases every day has been hold- strictly. In a city with highly
A: Based on the data present- crore tests out of which 41.23 ing steady since 15 August. It educated people like Pune, it’s
ed in our report, we are in the lakh have been tested positive. had peaked in July itself. The a shame that rules are being
middle of the first stage itself. Brazil’s positivity rate is 28 more we test, the more we will flouted. Lockdowns are not the
India has so far conducted percent and India’s positivity find. It will be worrisome when answer. Our lockdowns were
5.18 crore Covid tests whereas rate is 7.75 percent. In India, the percentage positively rises not to stop the spread but to
Brazil has conducted only 1.44 Dr Giridhar J. Gyani. the number of active cases has to a high number. Currently, manage it, and we’ve done that.
ANTIDOTE
CONSpIRACy ThEORIES AbOUND IN ThE TIME Of A pANDEMIC
easily taken in by them. Oth- 7 traits of two false origin stories for the actually knows anything timhood by characterizing critical thinking is
ers spread them because they conspiratorial coronavirus. It argues that about science must be part the entire world’s population the antidote
thinking
want to deliberately provoke SARS-CoV-2 came from a of the conspiracy. as victims of a vast deception There are a variety of strate-
or manipulate groups or indi- The conspiracy theory video lab in Wuhan, but also argues 3. Nefarious intent: In a which is being disseminated gies you can use in response
viduals. Conspiracy theories “Plandemic” recently went vi- that everybody already has conspiracy theory, the con- by the media, and even see- to conspiracy theories.
can often target or discrimi- ral. Despite being taken down the coronavirus from previ- spirators are assumed to ing ourselves as unwitting One approach is to inocu-
nate against a group which by YouTube and Facebook, ous vaccinations and wearing have evil motives. In the case accomplices. At the same late yourself and your social
is perceived to benefit from it continues to get uploaded masks activates it. Believing of “Plandemic”, there’s no time, conspiracy theorists networks by identifying and
a situation. Some groups are and viewed millions of times. both causes is mutually in- limit to the nefarious intent. see themselves as brave he- calling out the traits of con-
particularly prone to being The video is an interview tify conspiracy theories and consistent. The video suggests scientists roes taking on the villainous spiratorial thinking. An-
ravi wankhedkar
targeted, including people of with conspiracy theorist prevent them from spreading 2. Overriding suspicion: including Anthony Fauci conspirators. other approach is to “cogni-
Covid-19 continues to spread a particular religion or sexual Judy Mikovits, a disgraced and taking hold, especially as Conspiracy theorists are engineered the COVID-19 6. Immunity to evidence: tively empower” people by
around the world with new orientation. For example, var- former virology researcher coronavirus theories spread overwhelmingly suspicious pandemic, a plot which in- It’s so hard to change a con- encouraging them to think
cases being reported all the ious conspiracies have falsely who believes Covid-19 is further day by day. towards the official account. volves killing hundreds of spiracy theorist’s mind be- analytically. The antidote
time. The pandemic has given accused people of assumed based on vast deception, with A new guide outlines seven That means any scientific thousands of people for po- cause their theories are self- to conspiratorial thinking
rise to many new conspiracy Asian origin, Jews and Mus- the purpose of profiting from distinctive traits of conspir- evidence that doesn’t fit into tentially billions of dollars sealing. Even the absence is critical thinking, which
theories. Counter-actions lims of spreading Covid-19 selling vaccines. The video is atorial thinking. Learning the conspiracy theory must of profit. of evidence for a theory involves having a healthy
include calling out false in- in Europe. As a result, con- rife with misinformation and these traits can help you spot be faked. But if you think 4. Wrong conviction: becomes evidence for the scepticism of official accounts
formation, contacting the spiracies can polarise societ- conspiracy theories. Since the red flags of a baseless con- the scientific data is faked, Conspiracy theorists may theory: there’s no proof of while carefully considering
author, and taking care not ies, worsen existing tensions then, many high-quality spiracy theory and hopefully that leads you down the occasionally abandon spe- the conspiracy because the available evidence.
to spread it further. and fuel violent extremism. fact-checks and debunking build some resistance to be- rabbit hole of believing that cific ideas when they be- conspirators did such a good Understanding and re-
Conspiracy theories often Uncertainty and worry information have been pub- ing taken in by this kind of any scientific organization come untenable. But those job of covering it up. vealing the techniques of
start as a suspicion based on create the perfect environ- lished by reputable outlets thinking. This is an important publishing or endorsing re- revisions tend not to change 7. Reinterpreting random- conspiracy theorists is key
someone benefiting from an ment for conspiracies to be such as Science, Politifact skill given the current surge search consistent with the their overall conclusion that ness: Conspiracy theorists for inoculating yourself and
event or situation. ‘Evidence’ born. Although it is still not and FactCheck. of pandemic-fueled conspir- “official account” must be in “something must be wrong” see patterns everywhere -- others from being misled,
is then forced to fit around the confirmed where or how As scholars who research acy theories. on the conspiracy. For Cov- and that the official account they’re all about connecting especially when we are most
theory. It can be hard to refute Covid-19 originated, theo- how to counter scientific 1. Contradictory beliefs: id-19, this includes the World is based on deception. the dots. Random events are vulnerable in times of crises
them because the person do- ries abound. They largely misinformation and con- Conspiracy theorists are so Health Organization, the US 5. Persecuted victims: reinterpreted as being caused and uncertainty.
ing so is often seen as part of ignore scientific evidence spiracy theories, we believe committed to disbelieving an Centers for Disease Control Conspiracy theorists think by the conspiracy and woven The writer is Treasurer, World
the conspiracy. and attempt to come up with there is also value in expos- official account that it doesn’t and Prevention, the Food of themselves as the victims into a broader, interconnected Medical Association, President,
The theories can then spread reasons why the pandemic ing the rhetorical techniques matter if their belief system is and Drug Administration, of organized persecution. pattern. Any connections are SAARC Medical Association
rapidly, particularly over so- happened and who stands used in “Plandemic.” The internally contradictory. The Anthony Fauci… Basically, “Plandemic” further ratch- imbued with sinister mean- and former National President,
cial media, where people are to benefit. research could help iden- “Plandemic” video advances any group or person who ets up the persecuted vic- ing. IMA.
DIET MATTERS MEDICAL NEwS DCgI’S ShOw CAUSE NOTICE TO SII
pRIVATE hOSpITALS CAN’T DENy TREATMENT
5 REASONS why VEgAN DIETS fOR hOLDINg COVIShIELD TRIALS
TO pATIENTS DURINg pANDEMIC: COURT
ARE hEALThIER AND bETTER The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has is-
which required the staff,” the bench sued a show cause notice to the Serum Institute of India
court’s attention is said. (SII). The SII is manufac-
making ventilators The court has turing Oxford University’s
and beds available also said that if a vaccine ‘Covishield’, in col-
to patients so as to hospital cannot laboration with the UK’s
reduce the death accommodate a AstraZeneca.
rate. patient, the au- Regarding the show cause
“We want all doc- thorities should notice issued by the DCGI, SII said, “We are going by
shalini Bhardwaj tors and paramedical where patients are help the patient reach DCGI’s direction and so far have not been told to pause
New Delhi staff to rise to the oc- required to travel another hospital. the trials. If DCGI has any safety concerns, we will follow
casion of the severity from one hospital to Patients cannot be their instructions and abide by the standard protocols.”
The Nagpur division of the situation and another to secure a denied admission The UK-based pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca
bench comprising make themselves bed in the ICU, ven- to a hospital on the paused the trials of the vaccine on 8 September after
Justices Ravi Desh- available 24x7 in this tilated beds or go to ground of non-avail- one of the recipients of the vaccine in the UK developed
beans to salads instead of people on a typical West- pande and Pushpa pandemic situation,” another hospital due ability of medical and an “unexplained illness”. However, in India, none of
meat. Filling your plate ern diet. Ganediwada said the court said. “We do to non-availability of paramedical staff, the the volunteers have shown any signs of health-related
with fruits, vegetables, 2) Plant-based diets incor- that the main issue not want a situation doctors and medical court added. complications after receiving the vaccine from SII.
legumes (soya & beans) porate more fibre and are
COVID-19 SpREAD wIDELy KARNATAKA MINISTER ASKS fOR CLINICAL IMA wRITES LETTER TO UNION
and whole grains is also in- more filling.
teresting. The substituted 3) As they are rich in an- IN MAy: ICMR SERO SURVEy REpORT ON RE-INfECTION CASES hOME MINISTER AMIT ShAh
options are low in protein. tioxidants, they boost the
Also eliminating animal immune system. The ICMR sero survey re- Karnataka Medical Education Min- After receiving several complaints of vio-
products and eating most- 4) Soya milk, bok choy, sults revealed that 64 lakh ister Dr K. Sudhakar has instructed lence against doctors, the Indian Medical
ly refined grains like white broccoli, fortified break- Indians have been already officials to conduct a clinical study Association (IMA) wrote a letter to Union
dr suneet khanna flour or rice won’t provide fast cereals, chia, flax, wal- infected by Covid-19 in on re-infection cases reported in Home Minister Amit Shah about strength-
any health benefits either. nuts, canola oil, soy, help May, which marked the the state. Recently, a 27-year-old ening the anti-violence act until the central
Veganism centres around In addition, cutting certain to prevent vitamin B12, initial stage. However, these cases had woman tested positive for Covid-19 law is enacted.
eating wholesome, plant- processed options may calcium, vitamin D, omega
been undiagnosed and the patients de- for the second time at a private hos- The statement given by IMA read, “The
based foods and cutting decrease saturated fat, so- 3 fatty acids and iron defi-
veloped antibodies against the novel pital in the state, after which, in a larger issue of safety of our hospitals,
out animal products like dium and added sugar in ciencies in your body.
coronavirus. The findings were revealed meeting with Task Force officials, doctors, nurses and caregivers remains.
meat, seafood, eggs and your diet. 5) Vitamin C, zinc (found
a day after India reported the highest Sudhakar asked for a clinical study on relapse cases. During Physical, verbal and social media violence
dairy. You can incorporate How vegan diet princi- in soy, legumes, grains,
this kind of diet by includ- ples in lifestyle give health- nuts and citrus fruits) help rise in the number of Covid-19 cases in the meeting, an official said it takes 15 days to recover from the continues in spite of the selfless sacrifice of
ing more nutritious foods ier outcomes: to absorb iron. a single day -- at 95,735 cases -- which infection. Dr Sudhakar has asked for an in-depth report and the doctor community during this Public
using unsweetened soya 1) Vegetarians typically Dr Suneet Khanna is dieti- took the overall tally to 44.6 lakh cases. treatment for such cases in other states too. Health emergency.”
milk or by adding extra have a decreased BMI than cian at the Westside Clinic.
spiritually speaking
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new delhi
forgiveness
discourse
Mercy makes us humane beings
do noT make comparisons
wiTh oThers
through difficult times and This includes living by those who have harassed or true connection with each
think, “No one loves me. principles that will help me cheated me? We tend to fear other – mutual love and re-
No one cares for me. I’m so stay emotionally and physi- or hate such people. gard, based on independent-
poor”, and so on. This kind cally healthy. These negative feelings ly generated self-esteem.
of self-absorbed unhappi- When we have mercy can be transformed into a To protect yourself from
ness over one’s own trou- on others, we must watch positive attitude through this vulnerability, make
bles does not help anyone. our motives: Do I sincerely meditation, which helps us sure that your attention
Mercy can also be futile, want to help the other per- realise that every soul is on remains turned within, to-
even damaging, if it is false son, or am I doing it because a unique journey, and there wards the spiritual experi-
mercy. We may think we I have been asked to, or my is a reason why people are ence of pure pride. Staying
are being merciful by help- role requires me to do it? the way they are and do the centred in your elevated
ing others, but if we do it in If I am volunteering help, things they do. This is not DaDi JaNKi self-respect will help you
B.K. Dr. Nirmala
such a way that the other what is in my mind? Am I condoning wrong actions, remain undisturbed by
When we think person does not progress, looking for acknowledge- but understanding, with Comparing your progress in others around you. Keep
of mercy, some they will become depend- ment, praise or some other empathy and wisdom, self-development with that asking yourself, ‘Who am
related words ent on us. return? Am I trying to show how they came about. Only of others will leave you vul- I?’ ‘How would my spiri-
come to mind, such as pity, Sometimes, those who myself to be more merciful when we are positive to- nerable on three counts: You tual personality respond
sympathy and compas- have such mercy get than others? wards such people can we will feel inferior, superior, to this event or person?’
sion. Pity is to feel sorry for trapped in the problems of In a family, mercy born of help them live a better life. or impressed. All three of This will help centre you
someone but not do any- others. Out of attachment attachment can cause par- Mercy also enables us these states are dangerous further, and allow you to
thing about it. We look at or poor discernment, we ents to spoil their children. to forgive others for their because they disregard the enjoy the successful efforts
the poor or those who are may have mercy on some- Where there is attachment wrongs. Forgiveness is underlying principle of our of others.
suffering and we pity them, one who may not have the we tend to ignore the other necessary to let go of the
but are unable to offer suc- capacity to change for the person’s weaknesses, and burden of an unhappy past
cour. better. We fail to see the there is no effort to make and move on in life.
Mercy is to go a step fur- long-term consequences of the other person realise Mercy and forgiveness are
ther and lend a helping our actions and rush in to their faults and remove not merely virtues that ben-
hand — we sympathise and help. The results may not be them. Here, what is needed efit others — they do much
understand others’ feelings. what we intended. In fact, is a balance of love and dis- more good to me by freeing
Compassion is a higher we may end up suffering in cipline. me from harmful thoughts
consciousness that includes the process. So one needs Our mercy cannot be and feelings, making me a
sympathy and concern for to be careful before getting limited to those we know truly humane being who
the suffering of others. God, involved in helping others. or like. Can I be merci- can serve the world.
it is said, has compassion The first mercy we need to ful towards someone who B.K. Dr. Nirmala is the director
for all souls. have is on the self, by look- criticises or insults me? Do of Brahma Kumaris Rajyoga
Pity can take the form of ing after our own spiritual I have merciful feelings for centres in the Asia-Pacific re-
self-pity. We may be going and physical well-being. terrorists and criminals, or gion
mediTaTion
An invitation to experience sweet silence
ence of oneness with nature… a Just as the body needs to be replenished with your bedroom only for sleep-
slow morning walk, or sit on the ing. Avoid working, talking and
whatever it is made of, such as minerals,
rooftop or balcony. You can also ‘busy-ness’ in the late evening.
simply use your imagination. vitamins and liquids, we need to replenish The ‘city sickness’ of insomnia,
Hold the word silence in the stress and anxiety is due to not
the soul with whatever it is made of—
mind, savour the feeling and let spending time winding down
that quietude spread through- peace, love, happiness and inner power. and clearing the mind before
out your body. sleeping and from the habit of
With the rays of the rising sun, sleeping late.
detox the heart from any bitter- Sit on the seat of the Master and small children, especially ba- Close the day with silent re-
ness of resentment and blame. practise replacing any negative bies, if possible. Marvel at the flection so that I can learn from
maureeN CheN
Close your eyes and feel the feelings with courage, forgive- intricacy of all creation. Slow any mistakes I may have made
Meditation is to cultivate the powerful Light of the Sun. Let ness and confidence. down and match the pace of throughout the day. Let them
mind. Just like a garden, the those rays pass through you to Just as the body needs to be nature. go. Forgive. Return to silence.
mind needs weeding, fertilis- the people you need to forgive, replenished with whatever it is Focus on your inner world. The thoughts you sleep with
ing and nurturing in order to including yourself. Do not filter made of, such as minerals, vita- Who am I? What is important will affect your dream state and
flourish. Here is an invitation to this light, let it flow. Forgive- mins and liquids, we need to re- for me to be doing right now in morning mindset.
experiment with a ‘diet’ and ‘ex- ness is not rational, it is an act plenish the soul with whatever my life? Simple practises such
ercise’ to lighten the mind and of grace, of letting go, emptying it is made of — peace, love, hap- as keeping a vase of flowers on Maureen has established and sus-
to taste the sweetness of silence. the heart of pain and releasing piness and inner power. your desk, or a beautiful stone tained Brahma Kumaris medita-
for one week. it from tension. Stop and ‘smell the roses’, or picture can act as a reminder tion centres in Australia and Asia
Start the day at dawn with a ‘Fast’ by abstaining from feel- create thoughts of gratitude of your special attention this for over 40 years, as well as various
‘spiritual breakfast’ of healthy ings and attitudes that injure from waste thoughts and pro- ings. Check the impact of any and compassion. Connect with week. charities in Hong Kong and Cam-
thoughts. Step into the experi- health and well-being. Refrain tect the heart from negative feel- emotions arising in the mind. plants, birds, animals, and Sleep early. If possible, use bodia
posiTive aTTiTude BeauTiful world
The imporTance of having good wishes This is an opporTuniTy for TransformaTion
ill will between people and peaceful. The other person everything we have, not
bring us cooperation and will sense that peace and be taking our good fortune
love from others. In addi- thankful for it, even if they for granted, we earn good
tion, they aid our spiritual do not say so. wishes from God, which
progress by saving us from But first one has to have smooth the journey of
negative thinking. good wishes for the self. life. On reflection we re-
The phrase, ‘you reap The way to do that is to alise there is a lot in our
what you sow’, sums up be content – appreciate all life that calls for gratitude,
the benefit of having good that one has and be happy but which we take casu-
wishes—if you think good about it. For contentment, ally. Gratitude teaches us
of others, the return will one also has to live by to value even small things
eventually be good. certain principles, as oth- and share them with oth-
B.K. mruthyuNJaya B.K. JayaNti
When someone criticises erwise there will be the ers, which earns us their
Good wishes, it is said, have or insults you, you may be gnawing feeling that one good wishes. Looking at the world right
the power to cool down able to have good wishes is bad, or not good enough. Finally, it is important to now, we wonder if this is a
burning situations. They for them if you understand The resulting despondency have good wishes for na- time of crisis or opportunity.
keep the mind calm in why they are doing that, and low self-esteem can rob ture, which provides us so We all understand that we
challenging situations and but how do you receive one of strength and happi- much, and our body, which are living in precarious times,
touch the hearts of others, good wishes from them? ness and will lead to no- is made of the five elements. and we all recognise the need
inducing positive feelings At that time, if you remem- where. On the other hand, Appreciating nature’s gifts to rise, support and help oth-
and a like response. ber that they have lost their the higher the principles and serving nature create a ers. Spiritual traditions share
Often we do not have composure and are not in one lives by, the more con- bond with the five elements insights into principles and
good wishes for others be- control of themselves, you tent, happy and hopeful that enriches our life. practices that will be help- Transformation of the self cyclical way offers hope for potential. Once we visualize a
cause we are ignorant of will feel sorry for them, one will be. Having good wishes for ful in doing this. We all are and transformation of this the future and teaches us hu- better world, we soon realise
their value. and also realise that the Going a step further, the body is to give thanks aware that love can do magic. planet. Looking at time from mility and compassion. This that compassion, love, peace
Good wishes help to end best response is to remain when we are grateful for for how it enables us to Every faith tradition has em- a linear perspective, it feels is the most critical period in and joy are among the most
work and serve. In return, phasized that time spent in as if we are approaching the history, and time is asking essential qualities. Mind is
the body will remain active. silence, prayer or meditation end of an era. We are totally humanity to take the lead in above matter!
This is not wishful think- develops one’s inner power unsure of what comes next, a transition to move from the The world is definitely at the
ing. A positive attitude trig- and capacity for love. The if anything at all. However, lowest to the highest, from turning point where soon the
gers a beneficial hormonal power of love will increase looking closely, we can see negativity into goodness, darkness will end and there
response, which helps to our capacity to serve and that days, months, seasons truth and beauty. will be a world of light, a bet-
keep the mind and body support those in need. Igno- and nature itself moves in cir- Humans do have an incred- ter world in which there can
healthy. The more we use rance of love allowed violence cles and cycles. Interestingly, ible potential to bring change be truth, justice, love, happi-
the body to serve others, to erupt against the human there is not a straight line to to the world. We have to open ness and peace for all. Let us
the longer it will remain family and nature itself. be found in nature. Human- our hearts and minds to the join hands in this task and
healthy. From a spiritual viewpoint, ity has always gone through divine and reconnect with create a beautiful world.
B.K. Mruthyunjaya is Execu- the current circumstances periods of light and darkness our eternal self – the soul. B.K. Jayanti is the director of
tive Secretary of the Brahma hold an incredible oppor- and there was always a new This interaction will liberate the Brahma Kumaris’ services
Kumaris tunity for transformation. beginning. Seeing time in a us and set free our creative in Europe
gastronomically speaking
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the daily guardian
saturday | 12 september 2020
new delhi
Food Republic
upwaRd mobility in the time oF lockdown
With a little help from us, our domestic help could harness their talents to create profitable food
businesses. Here’s one such heartening story born out of the compulsions of the lockdown.
born a cottage industry of non-
alcoholic cocktail mixers.
What caught my attention,
though, was the Elaneer Colada
(from the Craft Cocktails range
of 11 pre-mixes of the Bar Engi-
neers) -- inspired no doubt by
Kerala’s coconut milk kheer, ela-
neer payasam -- because it got
along with my Old Monk rum
like a house on fire. I did mix it
with soda fearing an overpow-
ering sweetness, but it was bal-
anced and complemented the
sourish bhattacharyya
cRaFt cocktails
rum as if their match was made
I
believe that if each one of us in heaven. The fruit-based mix-
who is fortunately placed in ers were all seasonal, so the
life can make a real differ- saRaswati thapa has been woRkinG FoR a couple FoR 25 yeaRs, Jamun and Basil combination
ence, for starters, to the lives of but FoR the FiRst time heR biRyanis and shammi kababs have may not be available now as a
our house help, we could con- Found an appReciative maRket beyond heR employeRs’ home. substitute for tonic in a GNT, nor
tribute collectively to the unfin- may the raw mango, cucumber
ished task of rooting out poverty. knew immediately that their in vinegar), and a kilo of meaty, and mint mix, but I am sure the
I’d like to share how a couple, cook, Saraswati Thapa, who’s coal-smoked shammi kababs, pan- inventive folks at Bar Engineers
both outstanding professionals from the city of Butwal in Nepal, fried so delicately as not to leave must have come up with more.
living in Defence Colony, turned was on to a good thing, so they any sign of the cooking medium. (Go to www.barengineers.com to
the Lockdown into an opportu- got her home delivery service off The cost worked out to be Rs 800 find out more.)
nity for their maid and her son. the ground with a limited menu for biryani good enough to feed
Neeta Raheja (a noted wed- -- mutton and chicken biryani, four people and Rs 850 for a kilo a nation of rE-born cooKs
ding planner and head of a PR vegetarian pulao, shaami kabab, of shammi kababs (10 to 12 pieces IF THE Lockdown achieved
firm) and Adishwar Puri (who’s mirchi ka saalan and raita. to a kilo). something, it was to unlock the
in the fragrant business of pro- Neeta got an old colleague of With such friendly pricing a vast reservoir of home cooking
ducing potpourri) are famous hers, Tejween Kaur, who runs family of four can happily have a talent in our country. Overnight,
for treats that their household her own wedding agency, to satisfying home-cooked meal for women who left cooking at home
staff keep producing in a jiffy help with the packaging, which Rs 400 per person. It’s a great to household help, started cook-
whenever visitors drop in. I am means the handi of biryani comes deal for the patrons of what is ing, as did men, sometimes out
a great fan of the shammi kabab wrapped in a piece of ornamen- still a limited home delivery ser- of sheer boredom, and young
served at their home, but Neeta tal cloth, and the order is deliv- vice. And for Thapa, it’s an op- working couples with no chil-
and Adishwar realised the com- ered home in an elegant-look- portunity to turn entrepreneur- dren, who either ate out or or-
mercial potential of the food they ing brown paper bag. Thapa’s ial along with her son and rise dered in. You just had to look
sid mathuR’s online sweet shop, khoya, has just
served at home when a friend of son Rahul doubles as delivery above her present station in life. up Facebook or Instagram in
launched its new line oF pyaaz kachoRis.
theirs -- at a time when home de- boy and keeper of accounts. 10 years of growth in just the those three or four months, and
livery services had not yet gath- And Adishwar is the in-house Kachoris on call past five months. Indian mithai, snack for his office staff. It’s not all you could see were pictures
ElanEEr & old MonK
ered momentum -- asked them critic -- it is who takes the call Banker-turned-food entrepre- moreover, is not easy to make at easy to find good-quality kachoris of home-cooked meals popping
to pack some biryani, kababs and on whether the complimentary neur Sid Mathur hasn’t been home, so if you’re locked down in Delhi, unless you go to Bengali I DON’T know whether you re- up. Statistically speaking, people
mirchi ka saalan to be sent over to accompaniment of the day will complaining about Covid-19 for at home, you have no option Market or Chandni Chowk. Sid alised it, apart from becoming cooked at home 53 per cent more
Puneet Sikand, Delhi’s much- be mirchi ka saalan or a daal, de- a good reason. He has tasted suc- but to order online when you has made this evergreen tea-time home cooks -- the startling num- than before. Does it spell a new
acclaimed wedding caterer, to pending on the thickness of cess with his mithai brand Khoya, crave for besan laddoos, or ghewar, snack accessible to all. What I bers follow in the next item -- we and unforeseen challenge for the
celebrate a matrimonial alliance. the green chillies that go into whose sales figures for July and as I discovered more recently. loved about the kachoris is that, have also become pros at mix- restaurant business? Watch this
The family that ordered the the saalan. August surpassed those record- Khoya’s ghewar gave my favourite though they come with the cau- ing our own cocktails, thanks to space to find out more.
food, which was prepared by The other day I asked for a ed in the same months last year. from Kaleva a run for its money. tionary note that they have to be what seemed like an endless ban Sourish Bhattacharyya has been
the cook who has been serving mutton biryani (made to perfec- At a time when Covid-19 Buoyed by the success of consumed within an hour, I had on restaurants serving alcohol writing about food and drinks for
Raheja and Puri for the past 25 tion with really juicy mutton, has left the hospitality sector Khoya’s sweetmeats, Sid has the last one of them three days (and even now the nightclubs the past two decades. He is also
years, got back saying that Si- some still on the bone), which wounded, online food sales just launched a range of home- after they arrived and found no are shut). With their workplaces co-editing with Colleen Taylor Sen
kand, who knows his food better came with generous helpings have never done better, riding of delivered, heat-and-eat pyaaz ka- difference in taste or freshness. shut, a number of bartenders ‘The Companion to Indian Food’ for
than most of us, just loved the of mirchi ka saalan, raita and sirka course on the unexpected surge choris, inspired by the ones his (And do check out khoyamithai. turned to creative ways to earn a Bloomsbury, UK, which is scheduled
mirchi ka saalan. Raheja and Puri pyaaz (baby pearl onions soaked in e-commerce, which has seen staff had prepared as a tea-time com.) living and out of their efforts was to come out in 2022.
GRound RepoRt
Sagging spirits: Is it the time to raise the bar?
store for the ones that have more important to build a in a big way too, especially food should put their faith in erty in a city needs far more Even with Unlock 4.0, than thinking of profitability.
opened/plan to reopen in the model that is sustainable, so for the F&B industry. The us again. There is no point in SOPs than a restaurant. Says many companies have de- Our cost of operations and
near future? we don’t have to take a step most important word to- rushing it because that may Rohit Arora, general man- clared that they would not produce has gone higher, but
Minakshi Singh, for one, back at any time. I would day is ‘contactless’; ‘safe and push us back further rather ager of The Park, “Having be reopening their offices we cannot increase the cost
is excited and happy that also like to get most of my hygienic’ have always been than taking us forward. We taken all the precautions, we in 2020 at all and their em- in our menus for the end cus-
things are getting back to staff back to keep their home there. When it comes to op- will start with deliveries and have also started a contact- ployees will work from tomer. People have started
normal and quite confident fires burning; we are work- erational costs, things have opening one floor of the res- less menu where you come home till 2021. There is also coming in for our signature
that business will be on ing with limited people right changed drastically. With taurant in the evenings for in and scan the QR code for a segment of people who are cocktails and our food.”
a high again soon. As the now.” only 50% occupancy al- dinner, but the idea is to go the menu to come alive on very clear that they will not Sugandha Saxena, a chef
anuriMa roy co-owner of Sidecar, Café Shammi Manik, CEO of lowed at an establishment, slow and get the entire staff your go out and eat till the Covid entrepreneur, who has re-
Lungta and Speakeasy, she a large Indian company, most restaurant owners feel back step by step.” vaccine is out. Home deliv- cently launched her brand,
The world has been reeling says, “People have put their however, feels very strongly terrible about not being able eries are still acceptable to Okhli, is very clear in say-
under the effects of the Cov- faith in us; our regulars about dining out now that to bring their entire many, but going to a res- ing, “People are happy to
id-19 pandemic with econo- had already started dining the liquor service has be- staff back and taurant is something that is order the food they want to
mies hitting rock bottom, here when we opened our gun. He adds, “Establish- work with a off the menu. However, the have from a particular brand
people losing jobs in hordes, kitchen, but with the our ments should open and peo- smaller menu. other side of the coin is that or person they know person-
businesses shutting down, very popular cocktails from ple need to start going out With costs people have been holed up ally at the moment. Going
and so on. The impact on Yangdup Lama’s bar, we are at the earliest to revive the and stress lev- at their homes for so long out to restaurants is a big no
the F&B and tourism indus- confident that our customers economy and the social con- els for main- that they just need to get for people for safety reasons
tries has been the maximum are as excited as we are and nect. Jobs will come as soon taining top class out and get that drink out- like using their cutlery and
with people having com- people will be happy to start as people start mingling and safety side! With the boundary washrooms. I feel that the
pletely stopped eating out coming in!” with due precautions, lines fading between one’s comfort of home with the
and travelling. At this point, However, people from dif- and hu- personal and professional cuisine you like is going to
one does wonder if liquor ferent strata of society life, working from home is be the way for the next few
service at outlets could be differ in their opinions fast becoming no less than a months.”
the magic that could turn it on this. Rajiv Aneja, a burden! For them, going out Talking about the impact
all around, especially when food influencer and ex- phone. is not about the availability of of being able to serve liquor
it is freely available at all the restaurateur, feels that he is The same thing alcohol; it’s the entire experi- on the business, Rohit Aro-
‘thekas’, and would people not ready to go out yet. “We goes for our in- ence of mingling, laughing ra adds, “The sentiments
really make a dash to their have waited for so many room dining as and spending a memorable of people are not great yet.
favourite joints because of months, a few more won’t well. We have evening with one’s circle. Most aren’t happy about
this? harm, especially with cases also launched Minakshi adds, “These spending the money to begin
September 9 has become on the rise. I wonder how an in-house are testing times for us all, with; fear of Covid-19 comes
something like an iconic date people are going to be sud- programme especially those who have next. The business is likely to
in 2020 when the entire (or denly ready to flock at res- called invested everything -- from pick up but not immediately;
at least a majority of) F&B taurants despite job losses, SHIELD our money to our life’s skills the liquor service is an added
industry breathes a sigh of pay cuts, etc.” and hygiene, (Sanitisation -- in this business. We are advantage and we will have
relief in the capital city. Res- Simi Kohli, one of the co- man beings Simi adds: “For Hygiene F&B people: We are in it to wait for weekends to see
taurant owners and hoteliers owners of Shibuya, is one need to have that social con- some of us, F&B ISO stand- for the passion, our love for how everything goes.”
see this as an opportunity to of those who would “not be nection. Alcohol is not just is what we have ards Excel- food and what we believe With India slowly unlock-
revive their much-stalled jumping into the bandwag- for consumption; it’s for the totally invested in. lence Luxury re- in. That’s why we are still ing itself, we are gearing up
businesses, while hospitality on of opening the restaurant experience of meeting peo- This is all we have, defined Distancing), which here even though there’s no for exciting times ahead. Or,
professionals are hopeful of immediately just because of ple and taking businesses and this is what The ball game is an SOP document that certainty about when the are we?
getting back their jobs some- the alcohol service”. She forward. I already have.” we do. The stress is at hotels is slightly more has to be strictly abided by, government will announce Anurima Roy is a publishing
where in the industry. With says, “I will be taking baby Not only have the prices huge; we’ve bled for months, complicated though because not only the staff but all our another lockdown. We will professional, marketeer and edi-
so many establishments hav- steps in terms of opening of everything gone up, the but I want to make sure that maintenance of a group of guests too. Opening will be need to keep investing at this tor who writes on the food and
ing shut down, what is in the restaurant. For me, it is way of working has evolved people who have loved our hotels and an entire prop- gradual for our restaurants.” time and keep afloat, rather alchobev industries.