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अजमेर। अजयमेरु प्रेस क्लब की अगस्त माह की "साहित्यधारा" शनिवार को क्लब के सभागार में सम्पन्न हुई। रचनाकारों ने काव्य की विभिन्न विधाओं के रंग बिखेर कर कार्यक्रम का माहौल खुशनुमा बना दिया। इस बीच बालिकाओं व युवतियों पर लगातार हो रही यौन उत्पीड़न के घटनाओं का दर्द भी रचनाकारों ने अपनी कविताओं में प्रकट किया। कार्यक्रम दो चरणों में हुआ। शुरुआत रजनीश मसीह के मुक्तकों से हुई।
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सपा मुखिया अखिलेश यादव ने ट्वीट कर कुछ सवाल शेयर किए हैं. उन्होंने लिखा है कि भाजपा वालों को प्यार से पास बिठाकर ये सवाल पूछिए.
सपा का नया अभियान : जहाँ दिखे भाजपाई, वहाँ बिछाओ चारपाई!
इस अभियान के तहत जब भी कोई भाजपाई या उनके संगी-साथी आपके पास आएं तो प्रेम से बिठाकर, उनके कुछ बोलने से पहले ही उनसे पूछिएगा…
-भाजपा संविधान क्यों बदलना चाहती है?
-भाजपा आरक्षण क्यों ख़त्म करना चाहती है?
-भाजपा सामाजिक न्याय के लिए जातिगत जनगणना का विरोध क्यों करती है?
-भाजपा किसान विरोधी क़ानून बार-बार क्यों लाती है?
-भाजपा ने किसानों को कुचलनेवालों को टिकट क्यों दिया?
-भाजपा महिलाओं पर शर्मनाक अत्याचार करनेवाले अपने पार्टी के लोगों को क्यों बचाती है?
-भाजपा पेपर लीक करा के युवाओं से नौकरी के अवसर क्यों छीन रही है?
-भाजपा मुनाफ़ाखोरी को बढ़ावा देकर कारोबारियों से चुनावी चंदा वसूलकर महँगाई क्यों बढ़ा रही है?
-भाजपा ने कोरोना की जानलेवा वैक्सीन जनता को क्यों लगवायी?
सूर्य नाथ सिंह-
एक वेब सीरीज आई थी- 'सीक्रेड गेम्स'। उसमें नवाजुद्दीन सिद्दीकी किसी को गोली मरने के बाद हाथ में पिस्तौल घुमाते हुए कहते हैं- "कभी-कभी लगता है कि अपुनिच भगवान है!"
पता नहीं क्यों वह संवाद दो दिनों से मन में बजे ही जा रहा है। हालांकि कुछ विद्वान इस संवाद को आत्ममुग्धता की पराकाष्ठा के उदाहरण रूप में व्याख्यायित करते हैं।
विजय सिंह-
ऐसे तो अब सालों भर नेताओं द्वारा पार्टियां बदलने का क्रम चलता रहता है परन्तु चुनाव के समय इसमें विशेष तेजी आ जाती है। चुनाव के वक्त तो इन सबकी अंतरात्मा ऐसे जागती है जैसे,पहले कभी सोई ही न रही हो। सालों साल से किसी भी पार्टी में रहते हुए, उसकी वकालत करते हुए,उसके नीति सिद्धांतों को मानते हुए, अनुसरण करते, हुए नेतृत्व का "गुणगान" करते हुए, विपक्षी पार्टियों को गलियाते हुए क्या कभी निद्रा से नहीं उठी होगी,क्या कभी यह नहीं ख्याल आया होगा कि कल को यदि पार्टी या निष्ठा बदल दी तो पूर्व में कहे गए शब्दों को कैसे "जस्टिफाई" करेंगे?
अरे साहब, दूसरों की छोड़िए, खुद को कैसे समझायेंगें? शायद "अंतरात्मा के जागने का यही फन" राजनीतिज्ञों को आम साधारण जन से अलग करता है जो आज भी कार्यस्थल बदलने के पहले भी सोचते हैं।अभी हाल ही में कांग्रेस के दो चर्चित नेता संजय निरुपम और गौरव वल्लभ कांग्रेस छोड़ कर क्रमशः शिंदे शिव सेना और भारतीय जनता पार्टी में शामिल हो गए हैं। संजय निरुपम पहले भी शिव सेना छोड़ कर कांग्रेस में आये थे, शिव सेना से वे राज्य सभा के सांसद भी रहे, बाद में उन्होंने कांग्रेस का दामन थाम लिया और अब फिर से शिव सेना (शिंदे ग्रुप ) में शामिल हो रहे हैं।
बिहार के मुख्यमंत्री नीतिश कुमार पार्टियों के गठबंधन बदलने के उस्ताद रहे हैं ,इसलिए संजय निरुपम और नीतिश कुमार की इस विषय में चर्चा अब बेमानी है। अभी हाल ही में झारखंड में भाजपा के जय प्रकाश पटेल ने कांग्रेस और झारखंड मुक्ति मोर्चा की सीता सोरेन ने भाजपा का हाथ थामा है।
सिंहभूम से एकमात्र कांग्रेस की सांसद रहीं, झारखंड के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री मधु कोड़ा की पत्नी,गीता कोड़ा, लोकसभा चुनाव के आगाज होने के साथ ही कांग्रेस का हाथ छोड़ कर भारतीय जनता पार्टी के कमल को अपना चुकी हैं। इसी कड़ी की ताजा घटनाक्रम में राजनीतिज्ञों के उसी अंतरात्मा की आवाज पर जमशेदपुर स्थित प्रसिद्ध प्रबंधन शिक्षण संस्थान एक्सएलआरआई के अर्थशात्र व वित्तीय मामलों के व्याख्याता प्रोफेसर गौरभ वल्लभ ने कांग्रेस के हाथ को टाटा बाय बाय कर भाजपा के कमल को आत्मसात कर लिया और अब वे भाजपा व भाजपा नेतृत्व की उन्ही नीतियों का गुणगान करेंगे जिनका कुछ समय पहले तक वे विरोध करते थे या उपहास उड़ाया करते थे।
इन्हीं सवालों के जवाब पाने के लिए हमने प्रोफेसर गौरव वल्लभ से कुछ प्रश्नों के उत्तर जानना चाहा। हमने उनसे पूछा कि -कांग्रेस छोड़ने की मूल वजह क्या है, जबकि पार्टी ने आपको राजनीतिक सफर शुरू करने के साथ ही पहले जमशेदपुर पूर्वी और फिर उदयपुर से प्रत्याशी बनाकर चुनाव लड़वाया। आप दोनों ही जगह से चुनाव हार गए, यह आपकी व्यक्तिगत कमी थी या पार्टी की? जब कांग्रेस ने अल्पसमय में आपको इतना मान दिया तो "कठिन समय" (जैसा वर्त्तमान में कांग्रेस के लिए प्रचलित है) में कांग्रेस पार्टी और नेतृत्व के प्रति आपकी "निष्ठा" क्यों कमजोर पड़ गयी?
कांग्रेस में रहते हुए आपने हमेशा प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी, भाजपा व उनके सहयोगियों का मजाक उड़ाया या विरोध किया है, अब अचानक उन्हीं भाजपा और नरेंद्र मोदी के प्रति आसक्ति कैसे जाग उठी? आपने अपने इस्तीफे में सनातन धर्म, राम मंदिर आदि की चर्चा की है परन्तु आपके ट्विटर पर अब तक लिखे गए (कांग्रेस में रहते हुए समेत) पोस्ट पर कभी किसी कांग्रेसी नेता व कार्यकर्ता की ना तो आपत्ति दिखी और न ही विरोध या रोकने का प्रयास?
आपने कांग्रेस की नीतियों और कार्यशैली की चर्चा की है, इसे देश के सम्मानित प्रबंधन शिक्षण संस्थान में हर दिन नए भावी प्रबंधक के व्यक्तित्व को निखारने का जिम्मा उठाने वाले प्रबंधन शिक्षक की नाकामी के रूप में क्यों नहीं देखा जाना चाहिए? आप अपनी बेहतर नीतियों, कार्यशैली से कांग्रेस नेतृत्व को प्रभावित क्यों नहीं कर पाये? आपने ट्विटर पर अपने पोस्ट में देश के उद्योगपतियों, वित्त मंत्री, प्रधानमंत्री की नीतियों और भाजपा प्रवक्ताओं का हमेशा उपहास किया है, तो ऐसे में क्या कांग्रेस नेतृत्व द्वारा उद्योगपतियों के विरोध करने जैसा आपके इस्तीफे में चर्चा विरोधाभास नहीं है?
क्या इस बात से आप इंकार करेंगे कि उद्योगपति तो सत्ता के साथ ही रहते हैं, पार्टी चाहे कोई हो, जैसा पहले (कांग्रेस शासन में) अंबानी समूह के विषय में कांग्रेस को सपोर्ट करने की चर्चा रहती थी? जिन प्रधानमंत्री, वित्त मंत्री व भारतीय जनता पार्टी की आप बुराई करते रहते थे, विरोध करते थे, उपहास उड़ाते थे, अब भाजपा के एक सदस्य के रूप में आप कितना सहज रह पायेंगें? इसे आप कैसे "जस्टिफाई" करेंगे? आपके अनुसार "भारत तोड़ने" वालों के प्रति अचानक आपका प्यार कैसे उमड़ पड़ा? इन पंक्तियों के लिखे जाने तक हमें गौरव वल्लभ का प्रतिउत्तर नहीं मिल पाया। जवाब मिलते ही ससम्मान उनका पक्ष प्रकाशित किया जाएगा।
कृष्ण पाल सिंह-
आक्रांता मानस में मानवीय मूल्यों और नैतिकता के लिए कोई स्थान नहीं होता। ऐसी मानसिकता बर्बरता की ओर उन्मुख करती थी। भारत तो आक्रांताओं की मानसिकता का लंबे समय तक भुक्तभोगी रहा है। लूट के लिए भी आक्रांता धर्म का नकाब ओढ़कर आते रहे जबकि बुनियादी तौर पर सभी धर्मो की मान्यतायें एक जैसी हैं जो कि लूट जैसी असभ्यता को गुनाह यानी पाप घोषित करती हैं। ऐसे तथाकथित धर्म योद्धाओं (जिहादियों) को विजित कौम की महिलाओं से बलात्कार करने में भी पुण्य नजर आया है और न जाने कितने शैतानी कर्म हैं जो इतिहास के काले दौर में बंदगी की एक अदा के बतौर नवाजे गये थे।अश्विनी-
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राष्ट्रवादी कार्यकर्ता ही सुधार सकता है दो देशों का संबंध
बाराबंकी-रुस ज्वाइंट पार्टी यानी बीजेपी एक बेहद इज्जतदार पार्टी है. इज्जत से बढ़कर इसके लिये कुछ भी नहीं है, अपनी इज्जत भी नहीं. इज्जत के लिये यह पार्टी अपना सब कुछ दांव पर लगा सकती है. इज्जत लेने और इज्जत देने वालों की इस पार्टी में बहुत इज्जत है. इज्जत बचाने के लिये यह पार्टी इज्जत भी कुर्बान कर सकती है. इज्जत ही इस पार्टी के लिये सब कुछ है. इज्जत नहीं तो यह पार्टी नहीं. ऐसी इज्जतदार पार्टी का कार्यकर्ता होना अपने आप में बड़ी इज्जत है.
खैर, इस पार्टी के लिये इज्जत के पहले अगर कुछ है तो वह राष्ट्र है. जब भी बात करते हैं बस राष्ट्र हित की बात करते हैं. जो हराम का पैसा कमाते हैं, वह भी राष्ट्र के लिये ही कमाते हैं. राष्ट्र को यह लोग महाराष्ट्र से भी बड़ा मानते हैं. यह पार्टी राष्ट्र को हमेशा सौराष्ट्र से भी ऊपर रखती है. इसका बड़ा से लेकर छोटा सा कार्यकर्ता केवल राष्ट्र को मजबूत करने की बात करता है. राष्ट्र को मजबूत करने के लिये इस पार्टी के नेता व्यक्तिगत तौर पर भी प्रयास करते रहते हैं.
गौरतलब है कि रुस-यूक्रेन युद्ध के बाद भारत से रुस के संबंध थोड़े टेड़े हो गये थे. रुस का झुकाव चीन की तरफ कुछ ज्यादा ही हो गया था. यह देश हित में चिंता की बात थी. यह बात जब भाजपा के कर्मठ कार्यकर्ता रावत जी को पता चली तो उन्हें राष्ट्र को लेकर बेहद चिंता हुई, क्योंकि वो बेहद राष्ट्रवादी नेता थे. उन्होंने तय किया कि सरकार चाहे जो करे, लेकिन वह अपने व्यक्तिगत प्रयासों से बाराबंकी और रुस के संबंध सुधारने की कोशिश करेंगे.
रावतजी इसी प्रयास में जुट गये. उन्होंने बाराबंकी और रुस के संबंध को सुधारने के लिये हर संभव प्रयास करना शुरू कर दिया. इसी क्रम में उन्होंने रुस से सबंध सुधारने के लिये होटल की बुकिंग की. मीटिंग के दौरान इन्होंने अपना इज्जत देकर और रुसी से इज्जत लेकर संबंध को मजबूत बनाने का प्रयास किया. अगर आप मीटिंग का मुजाहिरा देखें तो पायेंगे कि बाराबंकी और रुस दोनों शांत, सौहार्दपूर्ण एवं उत्तेजित माहौल में संबंध सुधारते देखे जा सकते हैं.
संबंध सुधार के दौरान कहीं भी ऐसा नहीं लग रहा है कि बाराबंकी या रुस में किसी प्रकार की कोई वैमनस्यता है. मैं राष्ट्रवादी पार्टी के कर्मठ कार्यकर्ता का तहेदिल से शुक्रगुजार हूं कि उन्होंने अपने निजी स्वार्थ से आगे निकलकर रुस जैसे बड़े देश से संबंध सुधारने की दिशा में पहल किया है, अन्यथा कई तुच्छ कार्यकर्ता तो नेपाल और बांग्लादेश जैसे छोटे देश से संबंध सुधार लेते हैं. मैं बेहद राष्ट्रवादी और इज्जतदार पार्टी के इज्जतदार कार्यकर्ता रावत साहब को रुस से संबंध सुधारने की बधाई देता हूं.
उम्मीद करता हूं कि राष्ट्रवादी पार्टी के कर्मठ कार्यकर्ताओं के अलावा दूसरी पार्टियों के नेता भी निजी हितों को दरकिनार कर रुस, नेपाल, ब्रिटेन से अपने संबंध सुधारेंगे तथा इसका सबूत जनता में पेश करेंगे. पहले मुझे कांग्रेस के सिंघवी के जज बनाने की प्रक्रिया पसंद थी, लेकिन रावत जी का रुस से संबंध सुधारने की प्रक्रिया प्रेरणादायक लगने लगी है. मुझे पूरी आशंका है कि कुछ नेता दो देश नहीं तो दो राज्यों के बी संबंध सुधारते भी नजर आ सकते हैं. यह हमारे राष्ट्र के लिये इज्जत की बात होगी.
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यदि आप कुछ मोलभाव करते तो मैं कुछेक लाख कम में भी आपको यह बिल्डिंग बेच देता. तब अमिताभ कहता है कि सौदा करना आपको नहीं आता, इस बिल्डिंग के बनते समय मेरी मां ने ईंटे उठाई थी. यदि तुम कुछेक लाख ज्यादा भी मांगते तो भी मैं आपको देकर यह बिल्डिंग खरीद लेता.....?
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अंबानी को सौदा करना नहीं आता. उधर अंबानी भाई, अमिताभ की तरह सोच रहे हैं कि इस रिहाना ने ब्लैक स्पेसियो से पैसे लेकर अंतराष्ट्रीय स्तर पर भारत की छवि खराब की थी. उसे सबक सिखाने का इससे बेहतर मौका और कहां मिलता? यदि रिहाना 2-5 करोड़ ज्यादा भी मांगती तो भी मैं उसे दे देता!
“The conditions are perfectly there for India to take the world by storm. India is now the only economy, which is growing strongly.”
Mumbai, February 24, 2024: With “The People’s Agenda” at the Ideas of India Summit 3.0, Dr. Arvind Panagariya, Chairperson, 16th Finance Commission, shared his views on "The Economic Whisperer: How to Fuel Growth with Jobs."
Speaking about the old India and the new India, Dr. Arvind Panagariya, said, “I used to be very pessimistic about India in 1980s. Things changed in 1991. We have had upside down but the trend has been towards liberalization. If we take away COVID years, we have grown about 8.8% in real dollars for past 20 years, which we could not imagine in 1980s.”
Offering economic perspectives on fostering growth while addressing unemployment, Dr. Arvind Panagariya, said, “The conditions are perfectly there for India to take the world by storm. India is now the only economy, which is growing strongly. ”
“Unemployment is not really a problem for India; underemployment is. The challenge is creating well-paid, high productivity jobs.” Dr. Arvind Panagariya said talking about jobs.
Highlighting the power of India’s population, Dr. Arvind Panagariya, said, “The population is large and the population is young. The size of population will help us. We don’t have that kind of dependency ratios as China has.”
Dr. Panagariya, added, “We are a labour abundant country and a capital scarce country. We have put most of our capital in a few selective, capital-intensive sectors. A lot of workers are working in sectors, like agriculture and MSME, that have very low capital.”
Sharing his view on manufacturing versus services debate, Dr. Arvind Panagariya said, “There’s no escaping manufacturing. There’s no country which has grown on services. Semiconductors manufacturing is important from the perspective of National Security.”
“In India, building consensus is a part of the democratic reform process, which makes passing laws a slower process.” Dr. Arvind Panagariya said, and also remarked, “During Vajpayee’s Prime Ministership labour laws were tabled. Subsequently, no government showed the courage. With Modi Government, the laws have been passed. It is now the states that have to write the rules and regulations to implement the laws”
Talking about reforms, Dr. Panagariya added “Implementation of labour laws, privatization of public sector enterprises and banks are some of the important reforms that need to be brought about.”
Sharing his love for India, Dr. Arvind Panagariya, said “Coming back to India has always been invigorating. I used to keep coming back and cannot stay away from India.”
A Professor of Economics, Arvind Panagariya has served as the first Vice Chairman of the NITI Aayog, He also served as India’s G20 Sherpa and led the Indian teams that negotiated the G20 Communiqués during presidencies of Turkey (2015), China (2016) and Germany (2017). Professor Panagariya has also been a Chief Economist of the Asian Development Bank.
The ABP Network’s ‘Ideas of India’ Summit 3.0 spotlighting the ‘The People’s Agenda’ brought a confluence of ideas and ideators to a common platform celebrating the country’s people and its plurality. The two-day summit hosted policymakers, cultural ambassadors, industry experts, celebrities, business leaders, economists, and leading luminaries to delve into the fundamental ideas of liberty, justice, equality, and diversity that define India, its society, culture, and politics. The meaningful deliberations on diverse topics had the brightest minds across sectors providing insights about the nation's trajectory and its journey to become Viksit Bharat.
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· “I am against weaponisation of Hindu identity for a political purpose.”
Mumbai, February 24, 2024: Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament, INC - Thiruvananthapuram and Author: Notes from the Field at Ideas of India Summit 3.0, said, “Our form of nationalism is rooted in civic principles, grounded in the constitution. I hold a deep allegiance to this vision of India, the very essence of the nation I grew up in.”
Discussing the concept of nationalism, he commented, "Nationalism is an idea born in the 19th century, centred around uniting people with shared traits. Ethnicity, religion, and language were the primary criteria for this grouping. However, India's approach to nationalism evolved as a form of anti-colonial resistance. Our brand of nationalism distinguished itself from others. However, over the last ten years, the idea of civic nationalism that India embodied once changed to Ethno, religious, linguistic nationalism"
He continued, "While Pakistan was established on the basis of religion, the logic that led to the country's partition did not resonate with the makers our constitution at that time. Our form of nationalism is civic, anchored in the constitution. I have a profound commitment to this version of India, the one I was raised in.
Dr. Shashi Tharoor, further added, “I am a proud Hindu. Growing up as a Hindu, I was passionately taught to accept all different religions. All forms of worship ultimately follow the same path. This is reminiscent of Vivekananda's words in Chicago: "I believe in my truth, and you believe in your truth, but you have to accept my truth as well.” Tolerance and acceptance have been the very foundation of the Hindu religion from the start. I am against weaponisation of Hindu identity for a political purpose.”
The ABP Network’s ‘Ideas of India’ Summit 3.0 spotlighting the ‘The People’s Agenda’ brought a confluence of ideas and ideators to a common platform celebrating the country’s people and its plurality. The two-day summit hosted policymakers, cultural ambassadors, industry experts, celebrities, business leaders, economists, and leading luminaries to delve into the fundamental ideas of liberty, justice, equality, and diversity that define India, its society, culture, and politics. The meaningful deliberations on diverse topics had the brightest minds across sectors providing insights about the nation's trajectory and its journey to become Viksit Bharat.
"It is a matter of shame that elections were announced by the Supreme Court of India and not by the Election Commission," he said during a session on Truth and Reconciliation: Giving Kashmir a Chance.”
"If 5 years after 2019, you can’t hold elections then it is a shame. If you could have elections in 1996, then you should have no excuse in conducting elections in 2024. We will take the fight with BJP. I hope Supreme Court orders will be followed, and we will have elections by September. We will campaign for the rights of the people of J&K, their land, undo the damage of August 2019; we will be talking about acceptance," he asserted.
He also launched a scathing attack on the Modi Government, branding it as the most disconnected government with the people on the ground. "The government is not reaching out to the ordinary people. We haven’t had assembly elections since 2014. If everything is so peaceful and people are thrilled with what happened on 5th August 2019, then why are they not having elections?” he said.
When asked about the current situation and issues facing Kashmiri Pandits, Abdullah stressed that while things may appear calm on the surface, militancy, terror attacks, and attacks on minorities have increased.
"To believe Article 370 is the root cause of the problems in Jammu and Kashmir is not right. The country was told separatism, terrorism, and lack of development are because of Article 370. But we will be reaching the 5th anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 this year, and separatists and terror on the ground continue to exist, and attacks on minorities in areas like Rajouri and Poonch are constantly being launched."
Speaking about the challenges faced by Kashmiri Pandits, Abdullah emphasized, "The absence of Kashmiri Pandits was an open wound of the last 30 years of trouble. One of the areas of reconciliation is to facilitate their return. They didn’t leave because of Article 370. They left because of a lack of security, and this government has not brought back that sense of security. More Kashmiri Pandits want to leave Kashmir today than five years ago. They are more targeted, and Bollywood keeps churning out propaganda movies. These are inconvenient facts."
The ABP Network’s 'Ideas of India' Summit 3.0, spotlighting 'The People’s Agenda,' brought a confluence of ideas and ideators to a common platform, celebrating the country’s people and its plurality. The two-day summit hosted policymakers, cultural ambassadors, industry experts, celebrities, business leaders, economists, and leading luminaries to delve into the fundamental ideas of liberty, justice, equality, and diversity that define India, its society, culture, and politics. The meaningful deliberations on diverse topics had the brightest minds across sectors providing insights about the nation's trajectory and its journey to become Viksit Bharat.
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“In my view, Narasimha Rao was the best Prime Minister we had for the sheer scale of the transformation he brought with one-tenth of the power Modi has”
Mumbai, February 24, 2024: “India remains a free country. Most parts of India look like a bento box and not a salad bowl. Indian politics will reflect Indian society.” Prof. Vinay Sitapati, Author and Associate Professor, Ashoka University spoke on Understanding Politics Personalities, Ideas, Ideologies at ‘Ideas of India’ Summit 3.0. Politicians don’t have a fixed canvas to get votes. The canvas changes all the time.
Departing from conventional understanding of right, left, and centre, Prof. Sitapati establishes newer concept of Indian ‘Right and Left’, explaining, “Civilizational and constitutional views of India are different. If your moral compass is broadly the constitution of India, then you are left of centre. If you believe that civilizationally Indian nationalism is thousands of years old, you are right of centre.”
He further added, “99% Indians don’t believe that the constitution of India constitutes India. We think that secularism is central to the idea of India. Native Indian language don’t have a word for secularism, which native language speakers don’t relate to. These ideas from the constitution does not have popular purchase in India. The constitutional view of India as a popular project has failed.”
Speaking about the Indian society and its dynamics, Prof. Vinay Sitapati said, “India hasn’t dramatically changed. It is just that the dynamics of the society that a particular politician has been able to leverage has changed.”
Comparing Dravidian movement to Hindutva, Prof. Vinay Sitapati, said, “The Dravidian movement lasted in Tamil Nadu from 1960’s onwards. It is not very different from how Hindutva has become so dominant in Gujarat after KHAM alliance and Madhav Singh Solanki.”
“For a typical BJP voter, India is rising, and things are getting better. Indians don’t only think in material terms of Roti, Kapda and Makkan. They think in spiritual terms as well. It is the feeling that we have arrived. Boring foreign policies have been used by the Government as a strong message to the common man that Indians can stand-up to the West,” Prof. Vinay Sitapati explains the psyche of BJP voter.
On being asked who has been the best PM of India, Prof. Vinay Sitapati, said, “Narasimha Rao is the best PM India has had. He brought an extraordinary scale of transformation with one-tenth the power Narendra Modi has”
The ABP Network’s ‘Ideas of India’ Summit 3.0 spotlighting the ‘The People’s Agenda’ brought a confluence of ideas and ideators to a common platform celebrating the country’s people and its plurality. The two-day summit hosted policymakers, cultural ambassadors, industry experts, celebrities, business leaders, economists, and leading luminaries to delve into the fundamental ideas of liberty, justice, equality, and diversity that define India, its society, culture, and politics. The meaningful deliberations on diverse topics had the brightest minds across sectors providing insights about the nation's trajectory and its journey to become Viksit Bharat.
· “If the 2024 elections centre on issues such as unemployment and poverty, the BJP's chances of re-election appear slim”, said Sanjay Jha, renowned Author and Columnist
· “In Southern States, BJP has scope but they have to form an alliance with another party.”, said Pradeep Gupta, Author and Chairman & MD, Axis My India Ltd.
· “NDA will encounter difficulties in seat sharing in Bihar”, said Prof. Sanjay Kumar
Mumbai, February 24, 2024: Seasoned pollsters, Sanjay Jha, Yashwant Deshmukh, Prof. Sanjay Kumar, Pradeep Gupta join the ‘Ideas of India’ Summit 3.0 to predict the people’s mandate for 2024. Speaking on the session, The Pollsters' Poll: Can They Get 2024 Right?, Yashwant Deshmukh, Founder, CVoter Foundation, said, “West Bengal will be the mother of all battles in election 2024. The question is, will BJP reach 370+? If we want to understand how to go beyond slogans and look at ground realities, we need to examine what happened in 2004 and what cannot happen in 2024. In 2019, the BJP had 37% of seats, while the Congress had 20%. This change in the baseline is the reason behind BJP’s confidence.”
Sanjay Jha, renowned Author and Columnist, commented,
"We saw what happened during the mayoral elections of Chandigarh. We have also observed the comments made by the Supreme Court regarding electoral bonds. If elections are conducted based on the issues of 2024, this government has no chance of coming back. If Congress has the spirit and confidence, Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra will play crucial roles in the upcoming elections, and Congress must take the lead and provide leadership for the INDIA alliance.
A leading election analyst, Prof. Sanjay Kumar, Co-Director of Lokniti, CSDS, said, “Bihar is an important state for the NDA, with 40 seats, of which the NDA won 39 last time. They need to repeat their performance in Bihar to maintain their edge. The BJP is carefully strategizing for each seat to reach its target of 370+ and 400+ for the NDA. It aims to achieve this ambitious goal. However, NDA will encounter difficulties in seat sharing.”
Pradeep Gupta, Author and Chairman & MD, Axis My India Ltd. said, In Southern States, “To emerge victorious, the BJP must form alliances with regional parties in southern states like Tamil Nadu or Andhra Pradesh. The BJP has a scope to reach its target of 370+ and 400+ for NDA. If the AIADMK collaborates with the BJP in Tamil Nadu, it could secure victory for the NDA. In Andhra Pradesh, regional parties hold significant influence. Additionally, it faces the challenge of competing against the ruling Congress in Karnataka.
The ABP Network’s ‘Ideas of India’ Summit 3.0 spotlighting the ‘The People’s Agenda’ brought a confluence of ideas and ideators to a common platform celebrating the country’s people and its plurality. The two-day summit hosted policymakers, cultural ambassadors, industry experts, celebrities, business leaders, economists, and leading luminaries to delve into the fundamental ideas of liberty, justice, equality, and diversity that define India, its society, culture, and politics. The meaningful deliberations on diverse topics had the brightest minds across sectors providing insights about the nation's trajectory and its journey to become Viksit Bharat.
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“The need for the country is to elevate women with financial support and empowering their entrepreneurial spirit”
“Every woman possesses innate entrepreneurial talent, with a staggering 95% success rate in their start-up ventures.”
Mumbai, February 24, 2024: Bandhan Bank's Managing Director and CEO, Chandra Shekhar Ghosh, illuminated the essence of women's empowerment during his address at the 'Ideas of India' Summit 3.0. Under the theme 'Banking on People Power, The Rise of Financial Freedom,' Ghosh emphasized the pivotal role of financial support in elevating women and nurturing their entrepreneurial spirit.
Addressing the evolution of banking amidst the rise of fintech companies, Ghosh emphasized, "While digital innovations will shape India's future, but our commitment to providing credit, facilitating group meetings, and ensuring regular engagement will foster sustainable growth in rural India.”
Furthermore, Ghosh emphasized the importance of maintaining a balance between business sustainability and charity. He stated, “Sustainability is crucial in any business, charity cannot sustain businesses. At Bandhan Bank, we ensure both our customers and our business thrive sustainably. Surplus funds are directed towards CSR initiatives, distinguishing us in our commitment to societal well.”
Highlighting the tangible impact of Bandhan Bank's initiatives on women's lives, Ghosh cited success stories such as Ms. Lanka from Chembur, whose monthly income witnessed a remarkable surge from 22 rupees to 30,000 rupees with the bank's support. Similarly, he spotlighted Ms. Shravani from Odisha, showcasing the transformative potential of women's economic empowerment in enriching communities.
Reflecting on the entrepreneurial acumen inherent in women, Chandra Shekhar Ghosh stated, "Every woman possesses innate entrepreneurial talent, with a staggering 95% success rate in their startup ventures. Their earnings not only uplift their families but also enrich the fabric of our society."
Ghosh, a leading advocate of financial inclusion in India and with over three decades of experience in microfinance, banking, and development, is renowned for his work in transforming the lives of the underprivileged through initiatives like 'Bandhan.' What started as a not-for-profit entity in April 2001, providing small loans to the underprivileged, evolved into an NBFC in April 2006, and eventually into a universal bank in August 2015, marking a significant milestone in the Indian financial landscape.
The ABP Network’s ‘Ideas of India’ Summit 3.0 spotlighting the ‘The People’s Agenda’ brought a confluence of ideas and ideators to a common platform celebrating the country’s people and its plurality. The two-day summit hosted policymakers, cultural ambassadors, industry experts, celebrities, business leaders, economists, and leading luminaries to delve into the fundamental ideas of liberty, justice, equality, and diversity that define India, its society, culture, and politics. The meaningful deliberations on diverse topics had the brightest minds across sectors providing insights about the nation's trajectory and its journey to become Viksit Bharat.
Ad Film Director Prasoon Pandey: Bollywood is a very airbrushed, sanitized view of India. We were concentrating about what’s real India.
Singer Ila Arun: I didn't hesitate when it came to songs like 'Choli Ke Peeche' because they are deeply rooted in our folk culture and society.
Mumbai, February 24, 2024: The amazing family of Piyush Pandey, Chief Advisor, Ogilvy; Prasoon Pandey, Ad Film Director; Ila Arun, Actor, Singer & Writer spotlighted Family Values: Blending Tradition with Modernity at Ideas of India Summit 3.0.
Speaking about the lives of seven sisters and two brothers in Jaipur and the years of growing up, Piyush Pandey, said, “To watch the entire India from second class compartment was an extraordinary experience.” He further added, “We learned from childhood the strength of camaraderie. People will only speak before you when they know you would value their ideas. “Can I do justice to the idea? – That’s what I am usually thinking.”
Prasoon Pandey, Advertising Film Director, added, “There was joy in being, sleeping, and staying together as a family sharing the same space and wealth of experience of every member”
Ila Arun, Actor, Singer & Writer, added “Rajasthan holds the key to my journey, and I take great pride in it. Even abroad, people yearn for the richness of culture and melodies that Rajasthan embodies. My songs, deeply rooted in Rajasthan, continue to resonate with audiences worldwide. Whether performing at home or abroad, I always make it a point to showcase local artists, for they have gifted me not just language but the very essence of soulful expression. In every corner of India, the heartbeat reverberates from the villages, and the soul finds its voice in the melodies of folk music. ”
Speaking about where he gets his ideas from, Prasoon says, “I am not a single man doing everything – You ought to have a team. You need not get elsewhere to get your ideas. I get my ideas from the streets.” He further added, “Travel India a little bit; that’s when true respect will come. The youth are bright people; they are wonderful, but if they are not made to see what India has to offer, all of us are going to miss a lot.”
Speaking about Ideas of India, Piyush Pandey, remarked, “We don’t think of the idea of India. India itself is an idea. Our youth is seeking ideas elsewhere, but we possess magic, and the world is looking at us. We have to enjoy, respect it, and cultivate this idea in the next generation.”
Speaking about the real world, Prasoon Pandey, said, “Bollywood is a very airbrushed, sanitized view of India. We were concentrating about what’s real India. There were clients who were sceptical. You have brave clients who were experimental in their approach and believed in what we wanted to show. When that worked, others started coming in.”
Remembering the transformation in Indian Ad world, Piyush Pandey, said, “Many people changed from 1980s, when they had no clue about the real India. They spoke to 10 people; we had to speak to a million. You have to change yourself. I am not a great believer of AI but the young India does. So I have to start believing on AI.”
Talking about Folk music and her famous song ‘Choli Ke Peeche’, Ila Arun said, "I didn't hesitate when it came to songs like 'Choli Ke Peeche' because they are deeply rooted in our folk culture. Such songs are common at our society. Renowned music directors like Naushad ji and Kalyan-Anand ji have masterfully incorporated folk music into cinema. There was definitely a gap when Bollywood was being influenced by outside but folk music never dies."
The ABP Network’s ‘Ideas of India’ Summit 3.0 spotlighting the ‘The People’s Agenda’ brought a confluence of ideas and ideators to a common platform celebrating the country’s people and its plurality. The two-day summit hosted policymakers, cultural ambassadors, industry experts, celebrities, business leaders, economists, and leading luminaries to delve into the fundamental ideas of liberty, justice, equality, and diversity that define India, its society, culture, and politics. The meaningful deliberations on diverse topics had the brightest minds across sectors providing insights about the nation's trajectory and its journey to become Viksit Bharat.
