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Godman Asaram has assets of Rs.10,000 crore, Land value not counted

31 Friday Jan 2014

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The Godmen in India are not the poor sanyasins of the old, who sacrificed all material benefits and are stated to have lived for the benefit of the mankind and to guide the people for the right living. The present so called godmen are super rich and are covered with all material benefits like big ashrams, vast acres of land, latest technological arrangements and also getting huge donations coming to hundreds of crores. Many of them are involved in criminal cases of land grabbing,assault, rape etc.
Now take the case of Asaram. He is accused of rape of young girls and the charge sheet is issued. He is having assets worth more than Rs.10,000 crore. It is without taking the land asset of thousands of acres in various places. Even all the documents have not been examined, which will increase the assets.
Many of these godmen promotes superstition and creates communal tensions to suit their own benefits.
Usually no taxes to the government are paid by these godmen on the plea of religious institution. Political bigwigs of the ruling and opposition parties as well as big corporate people are their disciples, so that no case will launched against them so long as they don’t cross swords with the former.
An enquiry is to be conducted in the wealth etc.of these so called godmen and take necessary steps as per the law of the country.

CPI(M) will tie up with Regional parties – Karat

30 Thursday Jan 2014

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Bhubaneswar, Jan 30 : CPI-M today said Left parties were in consultation with various regional parties to forge a tie-up after the Lok Sabha elections in order to give an effective alternative to people.
The Left parties were in consultation with various regional parties like the Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh, JD(U) in Bihar, AIADMK in Tamil Nadu, JD(S) in Karnataka and BJD in Odisha, CPI-M General Secretary Prakash Karat told reporters here.
These parties could come together after the general elections, Karat said but rejected the term ‘Third Front’ for their platform.
“Our party is trying to have an electoral understanding with non-Congress and secular parties. I met Naveen Patnaik yesterday and hope to have an understanding with the BJD in Odisha,” he said.
Slamming both Congress and BJP, Karat said the two terms of the UPA has led to suffering of the people and loot of natural resources to benefit corporates. “Both the parties have entered into a competition to make better policies for the interest of corporates,” he said.
“The policies of Manmohan Singh and Narendra Modi are not different. People are fed up with the price rise, loot of resources and of course corruption,” Karat said adding that the Left parties are trying to bail the country out from the twin national parties.
As Congress is going down, it will be Left parties and other secular parties which can fight BJP, he said.
CPI(M) has decided to field candidates in 35 Lok Sabha seats spread over eight states but could fight in more seats following tie-up with regional parties, Karat said.
Asked whether his party would like to have a tie-up with the BJD, which has been tainted by the mining scam, Karat said Left parties have an understanding on economic policies that is radically different from the policies followed by the BJP and Congress.
On whether Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik could be the prime ministerial candidate of their front, Karat said: “Let the election be held. Why do you want to jump the gun?”
Karat also ruled out any understanding with the Aam Admi Party (AAP). “AAP can not be a substitute for the Left parties. They think AAP is the only party to become an alternative,” Karat said. (PTI)

Air quality in India 174th out of 178 countries – Delhi worst

30 Thursday Jan 2014

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As per the report of the Environmental Performance Index – 2014 by a UNESCO organisation, India ranks 174th out of the 178 countries in the matter of Air Quality. Of course, the other countries below are also from nearby viz. Pakistan, China, Nepal and Bangladesh. but that is no consolation.
As per an unconfirmed report, Delhi has been mentioned as the worst polluted city in the world.
The Government of India need to urgently attend to this worst scenario adversely affecting the health of the people.

Rs.105 and strict verification for issue of PAN Cards

29 Wednesday Jan 2014

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The Income Tax Department has decided make stricter verification and increase in the charge for issue of PAN Card in future. All the relevant records will be verified and also an amount of Rs. 105 will be charge instead of the earlier Rs.3/-
The new procedure is being adopted to avoid multi-PAN cards and misuse.

Pete Seeger, the Balladeer of the Working Class no more

28 Tuesday Jan 2014

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The Iconic Folk-Singer and Balladeer of the World Working Class, Pete Seeger, passed away on 27th January 2014 at a New York hospital. He was 94.
Comrade Pete Seeger was a singer, environmentalist, anti-imperialist. He was a Communist; joined the party in 1942. He fought for civil liberties and was a hard critic of capitalism and imperialism.
His songs like “If I Had a Hammer,” ”Turn, Turn, Turn,” ”Where Have All the Flowers Gone” and “Kisses Sweeter Than Wine” etc. are sung over the whole world. He sang against Nazism and Hitler and also against nuclear power.
During the “Occupy Wall Street ” movement he sung powerfully, though he had to lean on two canes at his ripe age of 90. Pete Seeger popularised the International Song of Working Class “We Shall Overcome” through out the world.
Though he was victimised for his revolutionary songs, he continued his with his folk songs. He was awarded Grammy and US Rock and Roll of Fame Awards.
The Revolutionary Folk Singer has passed away. Our Revolutionary greetings to him! His songs will be making waves for many more years.

Certain thoughts on Republic Day

26 Sunday Jan 2014

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The 65th Republic Day celebrations has taken place in the usual way. The President received the salute from the 3 Armed Forces, Prime Minister paid homage at India Gate Amar Jawan, the might of India as also the cultural heritage was paraded in the Janpath, Republic Day Awards were given, State and District level celebrations were also held and people had a holiday.
These are all good and necessary to enthuse the people about our democracy, the national pride and so on.

But whether any serious study is being made about the condition of the country after 67 years of Independence and 64 years of the experience of a democratic Republic? These are not long period in the history of a nation, but sufficient to make big changes.

The hard facts tell their own story. Out of the 121 crore population, about 30% are illiterate. People who are below the poverty line are more than this. Crores of people do not have their own house. Even those who have some shelter do not have a toilet or wash room. Unemployment is increasing every year. Purchase power of the people are going down. Women are not safe from harassment and sexual assault.
Corruption has been institutionalised and the governments are not prepared to tackle the same. instead the government is completely merged in corruption. Public institutions are handed over to private corporates to maximise their profit. No serious effort is being made to increase literacy, probably the ruling class are afraid of a fully literate population. Natural resources are being allowed to be exploited by corporates. Prices have gone rocketing beyond the reach of the common people. It is not that progress is not there, but even after 67 years of independence things have not gone correctly.
Communal forces are dividing the society for their narrow interests. Terrorists have raised their heads in many parts of the country. The working class are tried to be marginalised and their rights are being denied.
Unless there is a change for the better from this unsatisfactory situation, the situation will become worse. The working class and the common people have to come out and fight for their cause and for a better India where there is no poverty, people are educated
and democratic process is strictly followed and communal harmony is established. It is such an India that the people wants. Let us try to create such an India to come out of the present unenviable situation.

GREETINGS ON REPUBLIC DAY!

25 Saturday Jan 2014

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On the eve of Republic Day, I wish all comrades, friends and well wishers a very Happy Republic Day!
Let us all try together to make India a better place for the common people and the toiling masses!

India Post will open 3,000 ATMs

25 Saturday Jan 2014

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The Communications minister Kapil Sibal has stated that India Posts will start ATMs from 5 February onwards. 1000 ATMs will be opened in this year and 2,000 next year. It is also stated that 1.35 Micro ATMs also will be started.
India Posts has applied for Banking Licence and is expected to get the same.

Delhi Power Discom don’t get stay on audit by CAG

24 Friday Jan 2014

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The Delhi power discoms today did not get stay from the Delhi High Court on the decision of the CAG to audit their accounts. These companies had approached HC for a stay. However the HC also ordered that the CAG should not submit its report before the next hearing of the case.
The Delhi Government has approached the CAG to audit the accounts as it was doubted that these discoms were cheating on the revenues etc. to the government through showing reduced revenue through manipulation of accounts.

All Currency Notes issued prior to 2005 will be withdrawn – Reserve Bank

22 Wednesday Jan 2014

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MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank today decided to withdraw all currency notes issued prior to 2005, including Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denominations, after March 31 in a move apparently aimed at curbing black money and fake currencies.

“After March 31, 2014, it (RBI) will completely withdraw from circulation all bank notes issued prior to 2005. From April 1, 2014, the public will be required to approach banks for exchanging these notes,” the RBI said in a statement.

The public can easily distinguish the currency notes issued before 2005 as they do not have the year of printing on reverse side. (PTI)