(1) >The NE has ample resources to be able to sustain itself without any
handout from anybody. It has to develop it effectively. But it is denied the
right to manage its >resources for the betterment of its people.
(2) >Furthermore, the Indian governmental system and its electoral
system have never allowed for the people to ELECT or SELECT its most CAPABLE
people to >plan and execute its development efforts. It is now at the mercy
of an incompetent political class who are BEHOLDEN to their remotely located
party handlers >and controllers from Delhi, and a bureaucracy which is little
more than a bunch of puppets and paper pushers, WITHOUT any DEVELOPMENT
management >abilities, further disabled by the corrupt political class'
controls and a TOTAL dysfunction of the INSTITUTIONS of government thru which
they could be held >ACCOUNTABLE.
(3) >And those local parties that held power were just incompetent and
unaware of the DYSFUNCTIONAL Indian SYSTEM under which they operated, leading to
>the same kind of results.
I would say that was a very astude
analysis and observation of the problem for Assam and the North East. But for
all the wisdom in the world, this is but just an analuysis of the problem. May
we ask the million dollar question what author may suggest as the proposed
SOLUTION if anything to be tabled before the people. Or are we simply too happy
with the analysis of the problem?
RB
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, November 11, 2005 9:16
AM
Subject: Re: [Assam] Re Re: Rebuild Assam
or India
Hi Partha:
Yes am talking
about the same thing. We must be able to remove dependency on others. But
for some kind of problems you need to get some sort of help. And that is
your right. It may be flood problem, unemployment problem,
communication problem and many more. If I am not right from your point of
view can you tell me how can you solve flood problem, how can you improve
the road condition, how can you lay double track rail without getting help
from central government?
**** The answer to the question I raised is very simple: The Center has
usurped Assam's and the NE's resources and thus left the region UNABLE to fend
for itself.
That is why you have to go beg Delhi for handouts. And it has led to some
of our best and brightest arguing that Assam does not know how to beg or
grovel effectively enough. As an Assamese I find that despicable. Beneath any
semblance of dignity. Beggers will never become choosers, as you well
know.
The NE has ample resources to be able to sustain itself without any
handout from anybody. It has to develop it effectively. But it is denied the
right to manage its resources for the betterment of its people.
Furthermore, the Indian governmental system and its electoral system have
never allowed for the people to ELECT or SELECT its most CAPABLE people to
plan and execute its development efforts. It is now at the mercy of an
incompetent political class who are BEHOLDEN to their remotely located party
handlers and controllers from Delhi, and a bureaucracy which is little more
than a bunch of puppets and paper pushers, WITHOUT any DEVELOPMENT management
abilities, further
disabled by the corrupt political class' controls and a TOTAL dysfunction
of the INSTITUTIONS of government thru which they could be held
ACCOUNTABLE.
And those local parties that held power were just incompetent and unaware
of the DYSFUNCTIONAL Indian SYSTEM under which they operated, leading to the
same kind of results.
Tell me WHEN you have seen some SECRETARY or COMMISSIONER, or DIRECTOR or
Minister, ever BEING HELD ACCOUNTABLE for the MISMANAGEMENT of funds, of
substandard work or blatant robbery of public assets, does not matter in what
administration, does not matter where in India?
Can you point to a single SIGNIFICANT such instance?
If the leaders get away with dereliction of duty, do you expect the rank
and file to do otherwise? Can you imagine an army at war winning while its
Generals
are either asleep or are running from battle or busy with
merrymaking?
If we can have
a very strong leadership, getting this kind of aid will be very simple
thing. I would like point out the case of West Bengal. For a long time the
party, which was in power in the state, was sitting in the opposition bench
in the centre. But that state never deprived of fund (it is a different
story that in spite of getting huge fund people will never be satisfied).
This is a normal practice we should adopt. Even if Assam gets independence,
then also all the community will not be satisfied. Then also this practice
way. This doesnt mean that we are depending on others, rather we are raise
our voice to establish our right.
*** I could not understand what you are proposing here. While leadership
is important, leaders cannot get things done with their charisma or charm.
They need TOOLS, just like an army cannot win in battle if their guns don't
fire, or their troop carriers break down.
Why do the funds get squandered? Have you considered that? Do think about
it and tell us what you think needs done to fix that problem.
And don't tell us that the people are bad, that's why. That will be a
ridiculous and ignorant answer.
>I didnt
get what you want to say. For over last 25 years the blame game has been
very prominent in my state. It is becoming a common practice to blame
central government for every other problem. I believe you might be well
aware of it. So I am not getting you point why you have written WHY do you
or others BLAME the Center.
*** That is because the CENTER holds the powers and has cornered the
resources. If it did not, it could not be blamed, could it?
Very simple, isn't it? I am amazed by the befuddlement you folks,
otherwise so bright and competent, display , on this non-mystery.
>See, I am appealing for introspection.
To the best of my knowledge call for introspection cant be termed as acting
>as self-appointed spokesmen. This is the best approach to rectify
mistakes. Then what is wrong with me?
*** That's cool. No problems with introspection. But I was attempting to
prevent your wandering into what many of our friends here fall victim of : Of
playing spokesperson for others as to why OTHERS will react a certain way,
while never expressing their own views or assessments. Also, I have seen a
number of covert attempts here at asserting a certain political viewpoint in
the guise of 'introspection'. That is what I cautioned is not a good idea
:-).
So rest easy--NOTHING is wrong with you. Sorry I man de you feel that way
:-).
Best to you.
cm
At 11:01 AM +0000 11/9/05, Partha Borah wrote:
Hi Chan
Mahanta,
Thanks for your
quick reply. Let me clarify my stand.
>Why do you
want to compel the Central Govt. to solve YOUR problems? Why must you be
dependent on somebody else for your welfare?
Yes am talking
about the same thing. We must be able to remove dependency on others. But
for some kind of problems you need to get some sort of help. And that is
your right. It may be flood problem, unemployment problem,
communication problem and many more. If I am not right from your point of
view can you tell me how can you solve flood problem, how can you improve
the road condition, how can you lay double track rail without getting help
from central government?
If we can have
a very strong leadership, getting this kind of aid will be very simple
thing. I would like point out the case of West Bengal. For a long time the
party, which was in power in the state, was sitting in the opposition bench
in the centre. But that state never deprived of fund (it is a different
story that in spite of getting huge fund people will never be satisfied).
This is a normal practice we should adopt. Even if Assam gets independence,
then also all the community will not be satisfied. Then also this practice
way. This doesnt mean that we are depending on others, rather we are raise
our voice to establish our right.
> WHY do you
or others BLAME the Center ? Why is it a blame-magnet? What are the things
that YOU blame the Center for, if anything?
I didnt get
what you want to say. For over last 25 years the blame game has been very
prominent in my state. It is becoming a common practice to blame central
government for every other problem. I believe you might be well aware of it.
So I am not getting you point why you have written WHY do you or others
BLAME the Center.
> It is not
a very good approach to play self-appointed spokesmen or interpreters for
others.
See, I am
appealing for introspection. To the best of my knowledge call for
introspection cant be termed as acting as self-appointed spokesmen. This is
the best approach to rectify mistakes. Then what is wrong with
me?
I am looking
forward to receive healthy reply from you.
Partha Sarathi
Borah
Gurgaon,
India
Chan Mahanta
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hello Partha,
Welcome to assamnet.
I am sure you did not post your comments here merely to
preach, but did so after thinking about it,deliberating about it, hoping
to contribute constructively to the discourse.
With that assumptions, allow me ask you two simple questions
about your comments. There are many more, but that is for later, should
you remain engaged that is.
>We must be able to compel central government leadership to
solve our problems.
*** Why do you want to compel the Central Govt. to solve YOUR
problems? Why must you be dependent on somebody else for your
welfare?
>We must be able to create a situation where blame on
central government will >reduce drastically.
*** WHY do you or others BLAME the Center ? Why is it a
blame-magnet? What are the things that YOU blame the Center for, if
anything? I am asking you, because
you broach the subject and because of a propensity amongst us
here to speak for others, while holding back our own views. It is not a
very good approach to play self-appointed spokesmen or interpreters for
others. It is far more credible if we speak for ourselves. Know what I
mean?
I will look forward to your answers. And should you furnish
some, we can engage in some discussion.
Best to you.
cm
At 2:51 PM +0000 11/8/05, Partha Borah wrote:
I would like to share my views regarding
the topic 'Rebuild Assam or India'. It is a very very nice
initiative.
It is mentioned there that 'If you have any objection about
ULFA- ask yourself why India continues with a million strong armed
forces...'
Yes, of course. I have objection about ULFA. And probably my
view starts from this point onwards. What I feel is that, we (the
Assamese) are not yet matured enough to think of independence. In which
front are we capable? Can we compete with rest of the Indians? No we
cant. How candidates get seat in IITs, how many candidates can clear
UPSC, how many renowned people are there in the art and culture field,
how many high ranking officers are there in defense service? There are
numerous similar questions are there whose answer is common either no or
very few. So we are not yet been able to compete with others. Can we
blame Indian Union Government for all these inabilities?
Even very less number of people outside Assam know about
Srimanta Sankar Dev or Vir Lachit. Is not our responsibility to spread
the message of these great personalities to different parts of the
world? I think it is high time for introspection. Simply passing the
blame to others is not going to solve the problem rather it makes things
more and more complicated.
What I feel is that we need to prepare our self to compete
equally with others. There should not be any front
untouched.
We should learn how to work hard.
We must be able to compel central government leadership to
solve our problems.
There should be no leader left who can overlook our
problem.
We must be able to create a situation where blame on central
government will reduce drastically.
And to do all these we need to penetrate into every front,
every filed. And for that we must work hard, compete
boldly.
After achieving these objectives, if anybody still wants
independence, then I shall have no objection.
Partha Sarathi Borah
Gurgaon, India
Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2005 20:08:21 +0000 (GMT)
From: umesh
sharma <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject:
Re: [Assam] Fwd: Study on Assam -Centre for
Policy
Alternatives
To: mc mahant <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc:
[email protected]
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Mukul-da,
You did not
answer my question....
What is the cure and who are these people
?
Umesh
mc mahant <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
Umesh
Grow up--FAST.
If you or any in the
Assamnet or beyond have any ideas on HOW to
rebuild Assam or India
-Shoot at me -not with a gun-but intelligently.I shall
record these
and present the essence at anappropriate time and venue.
If you
have any objection about ULFA- ask yourself why India continues
with
a million strong armed forces--and spends literally
evey
Dollar"Earned" from the effort of millions sent out to
slave in the 1st world--
in keeping this 'Armed Forces, supplied and
equipped-- knowing fully
well that these will not be defending
anybody,anywhere,anytime.And ask
yourself if GeorgeWBush is a leader
o! r a pusher or what?And ask why there
is any unrest anywhere at
all--come with an unified theory--you might
even rank with Amartya Sen Types.
mm
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