Red Salutes, Chinese Comrades !

01 Friday Jul 2011

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On the 90th Anniversary of the formation of the Communist Party of China, my red salutes to the valiant comrades who led the Chinese revolution and within a short time, has led China from a very poor country to the second highest economy in the world, only next to USA. And it is also stated by experts that China may surpass USA within one or two decades. Wonderful!
Communist Party of China was formed on 1st July 1921 in the First National Congress which was participated by thirteen delegates including Comrade Mao Zedong. Now the CPC have more than 80 million members.
China like India has a great civilisation going back to more than 5000 years. It had close links with India later. China fought and got independence under the leadership of the CPC which led the Red Liberation Army. But even after independence China had to go through many hurdles and tribulations.
And China has come up to be the second economy in the world.
Once again my Red Salutes to the Communist Party of China!

Post Card is 132 years old

01 Friday Jul 2011

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The beloved POst Card has completed long 132 years. Even after all the latest communications like mobiles, fax, Internet etc. have arrived, the poor people in our country still depend upon the Posts for their communications. And the Post Card is the cheapest. There is no need for paper or separate stamp for the Post Card. With 50 paise Post card you can communicate in few worde what you want to convey to your friend or relative.
I do not know what was the price of the Post Card when it was first introduced on 1st July 1979. It might have been very less. Even after a century it is only 50 paise. The Department of Posts is incurring heavy loss on each card that is purchased and posted. But still it can not stop it because it is the committment to the poor people.
I remember two top political leaders of the country at this juncture ; Comrades EMS Namboodiripad and C.Achutha Menon, both former Chief Ministers of Kerala and leaders of the CPI(M) and CPI respectively. I had the opportunity to write them letters on some issue which I do not remember now. But within four-five days, I got reply from both. In their own handwriting, they have replied in Post Card. It was a great lesson for me in many ways.
Let the Post Card continue with its lowest prices for the poor people of this great country.

Transfer of Spectrum from Defence to DOT in trouble

30 Thursday Jun 2011

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The Defence Minister A.K.Antony has told the Communications Minister that it will not be possible to vacate any additional spectrum from Defnce to DOT. He has mentioned two reasons, one that the spectrum is required for the Defence and second that the spectrum transfer and laying of cable network by BSNL as promised earlier have not taken place.
Any way, a serious issue is developing which may adversely affect the growth of telecom services.

Massive protests in Greece against austerity measures.

30 Thursday Jun 2011

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The Greek Government is being rocked by the massive protests of students and workers against the austerity measures being implemented in Greece. Labour Unions have organised a 48 hours strike in the country. The protesters organised several demonstrations and rallies in important places.
The Government yesterday ( 29th June ) passed a five year package of austerity measures of spending cuts, increase in taxes and sale of government assets by 155 votes against 138. This will severely and adversely affects the people. The protest is going to increase as per media reports.

New IMF Chief is Christine Lagarde from France

30 Thursday Jun 2011

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There is not much change by the change in the head of IMF. Another European has been elected to the post of the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund. As expected Christine Lagarde, French Finance Minister has been elected to the top post. Of course, it is good that a woman has been elected for the first time.
Unless there is a clear change in the equations in the IMF and also a policy change in support of the developing and under developed countries, the IMF will continue to function in favour of the developed countries like USA.

25 paise coin no more valid

30 Thursday Jun 2011

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Central government has notified instructions that from 30th June 2011 the 25 paise coin has become invalid. The government was indicating earlier itself that it will become out of circulation shortly. The increase in the cost of living and massive price rise has resulted in such a situation that 25 paise and even 50 paise coin will not be able to purchase anything.
So the 25 paise coin has gone to the coin collectors. It will not be long before the 50 paise coin also will follow.

Casual Contract Labour exploitation – Memorandum to Prime Minister, Labour and Communications Minister.

30 Thursday Jun 2011

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The BSNL Casual and Contract Labour Federation has today submitted a memorandum to Shri Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister, Kapil Sibal, Communications Minister and Mallikarjun Kharge, Labour Minister regarding the non-implementation of social security measures, non-payment of minimum wages etc. The exploitation of casual contract labour is well known to all.

Will the Prime Minister and other ministers ensure the basic rights of the workers in BSNL?

NO Increase in IDA from July 2011!

30 Thursday Jun 2011

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This time, there is no increase of IDA w.e.f. 1st July 2011. According to the CPI released by the Labour Bureau there is no increase in the Cost of Living Index and hence there will be no increase in IDA w.e.f. 1st July 2011. It is applicable for the revised as well as pre-revised scales.

Through out the country, the cost of all essential commodities are increasing substantially. Then how there is no increae in cost of living index? Is there any manipulation ?

BSNL Management should be pro-active

28 Tuesday Jun 2011

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The financial viability as well as the market share of BSNL has been declining continuously after 2006-2007, mainly due to non-procurement of mobile equipments which were drastically required in expand the services. The 45 million lines tender which was very much necessary was cancelled by the government without any justification and with malafide intentions to help the private companies.
Again the 95 million line tender was also cancelled. Now 4.5 million lines also cancelled. In fact after 2007, there has not been any major procurement of lines which resulted in the present tracgic situation.

Whether the new CMD, R.K.Upadhyay will change the situation by being pro-active and dynamic? Let us see.

Left Parties decide struggles against Corruption

27 Monday Jun 2011

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The four left parties viz. CPI(M), CPI, AIFB and RSP has jointly called upon the people to continue the struggle against the rampant corruption. The demands raised by the Left Parties are:
1. Adoption of an effective Lok Pal Bill.
2. There should be a National Judicial Commission to curb corruption in high judiciary.
3. Stringent action against the rampant corruption fostered by the big business-politician-bureaucratic nexus which has led to scandal such as 2G Spectrum case.
4. Implementation of electoral reforms including introduction of proportional representation system to check money power in lections.
5. Steps to unearth black money stashed abroad.
The Left parties have called upon the people to participate massively in the anti-corruption movement programmes being organised from 15th to 21st July. A Parliament March during the coming session is also decided.