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T which will benefit the Party immensely.” ~~~ BJP National President.” S -Narendra Modi -Amit Shah Vasant Panchami : 12th February, 2016 Vasant Panchami day is dedicated to Goddesses Saraswati. Vasant Panchami, also known as Saraswati Puja, Shree Panchami is a major Hindu festival celebrated on the fifth day of the bright half of the Indian month of Magha marking the start of spring season. On this day Hindus worship Devi Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music, art and culture. For Sikhs, in the Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar, on the day of Vasant Panchmi, musicians start the music by singing Basant Raga. This practice continues up until the first day of Vaisakh. Vasant Panchami is the first spring themed festivals in Hindu culture. It initiates the spring festive cycle and heralds its summation that occurs with Holi. The seasonal aspects of the festival are more significant in Northern India due to the sharper contrast between the winter and the spring, however the festival’s religious and cultural significance are emphasized across all regions of the country. In ancient Indian literature, Vasant Panchami is associated with Shringar Ras and the festival was celebrated in this tradition. Celebrations today still honor Kamadeva, his wife Rati and his friend Vasant (the personification of spring). In modern times, however, Vasant Panchami is more commonly associated with Maa Saraswati, the goddess of learning, wisdom, knowledge, fine arts, refinement, science and technology. People worship Goddess Saraswati to attain enlightenment through knowledge and to rid themselves of lethargy, sluggishness and ignorance. It is celebrated as Saraswati Puja primarily over eastern parts of India like Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar & Assam, Chhattisgarh, as Sri Panchami in Bengal and as the Festival of Kites in Punjab and .

4 Kamal Sandesh February 1-15, 2016 Amit Shah’s re-election reinforces organisational momentum

hri Amit Shah has been re-elected unanimously as BJP national president. As the people were watching as to how the world’s largest political party Swas electing its president, it was the unanimity and unity of the party which left an indelible imprint in the history of Indian politics. Many were amazed to see that a political party can create a culture of internal democracy where decisions are taken with wonderful unity and unanimity. While India has been witness to discord and disunity in different political parties which keeps on splitting from time to time and getting reduced to family dispensation, Bharatiya has set a unique model of politics based on ideology and commitment. While other political parties remain riven with dissensions and internal turmoil, BJP presents a model of lively internal democracy where harmony and unity of purpose remain the driving force for the party. The internal democracy of BJP is based on internal elections which take place right from ground level to the top. It’s a huge exercise and witnesses large scale participation of the committed activists of the party. It has gained a gigantic proportion with its expansion in almost every area of the country and more particularly after the highly successful membership drive which saw the party emerging the largest political party of the world with more than 11 crore members. Such a huge exercise taking place so smoothly proves the fact that BJP is a party with difference. It is a party of dedicated soldiers of Maa Bharati who have committed themselves in ensuring a glorious future of India. It is only selfless commitment of the dedicated karyakartas of the party that there is no fight for posts and power. It is not power but struggle for glory of Maa Bharati that BJP activists have in their heart. Every time when organizational elections take place this point is reinforced indicating the single minded devotion of BJP karyakartas. In the last 18 months Shri Amit Shah as national president of the party has given a new directions and momentum to the organization. Apart from huge electoral successes in Maharashtra, Haryana, Jharkhand and Jammu & Kashmir, BJP has gained its organizational momentum through massive membership drive and Mahasampark Abhiyan. These programmes are being followed by

Editorial... Prashikshan Mahabhiyan (Training Programme) for the party activists. These programmes have energized the activists at the ground level and reinforced the ideological commitment of the party. The party will be able to play a positive role and fulfill its commitments only when its activists at the ground level find a synergy with the top level of the organization. It requires machinery which is well versed in ensuring the functioning of organizational machanism and gets periodic training focused on new and emerging facets of politics. While envisioning a well structured organization ready to meet new challenges Shri Amit Shah has ensured the success of organizational programmes through his continuous tours and meetings with party office-bearers and activists. His untiring efforts have started showing results as BJP is now the largest political

Kamal Sandesh February 1-15, 2016 5 party in the world with a huge training programme NDA government declassifies first for its activists and leaders. Today BJP has not only set of 100 files pertaining to formed government at the centre but it has got Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose opportunities to serve people in many states in the country. It is time for the party to accept the challenges of governance too and with this point in view the party needs to create new set-ups to meet the expectations of the people. Shri Amit Shah has already created departments and prakalps while expanding it to the newer areas to make it a party of good governance also. BJP today needs to aim towards multidimensional progress he Union Government has declassified the first set of 100 with a futuristic vision. It files pertaining to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Prime also requires bold decisions TMinister, Shri Narendra Modi on January 23 visited the and foresightedness if BJP National Archives for the launch of the digitized files. He also has to become a party of met family members of Netaji, including Prof. Chitra Ghosh, Shri the future and harbinger Chandra Bose, and Shri Surya Kumar Bose. of a strong, developed and The Prime Minister of India, in his meeting with the members prosperous India. of Netaji’s family at his residence in New Delhi on 14 October Prime Minister Shri 2015, had announced that the Government of India would Narendra Modi is working declassify the files relating to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in a with that vision as Indians phased manner, and make them accessible to the public. across the world look at Accordingly, the first lot of 33 files were declassified by the him with hope and Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and handed over to the National confidence. Shri Amit Shah Archives of India on 4thDecember 2015. as BJP National President Subsequently, the Ministries of Home Affairs, and External is committed to build the Affairs too initiated the process of declassification of files relating organization on the lines to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in their respective collection of expectations and trust which were then transferred to the National Archives of India. reposed on the party by As a first step, the National Archives of India is placing 100 the people of India. His files relating to Netaji in public domain after preliminary unanimous re-election will conservation treatment and digitization. The remaining files too help the organization to shall be placed in public domain after their conservation treatment reinforce the momentum and digitisation. and new enthusiasm in the The digitized files are being put on a website, specially party. designed by NIC –www.netajipapers.gov.in

6 Kamal Sandesh February 1-15, 2016 Organisational Activity Amit Shah unanimously re-elected BJP National President JP National President leadership. been an extremely successful Shri Amit Shah was re- “Congratulations to Shri party president. I am Belected unanimously to @AmitShah on being elected confident that the BJP will the post on January 24. Prime BJP president. I am confident continue its forward march Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Party will scale newer under Shri Amit Shah’s Shri Shri , Shri heights under his leadership,” stewardship and reach to M , Shri Nitin Shri Modi tweeted. newer heights of success and Gadkari besides BJP Chief “Amit Bhai combines glory.” Ministers among Congratulating others proposed the new party‘s Shri Shah’s name president Union during the Minister for nomination Urban process in which Development, no other leader Housing & Urban joined the fray. Poverty Seventeen sets Alleviation, of nomination Parliamentary papers were filed Affairs Shri M. with the party’s Venkaiah said returning officer, “Amit Shah is the Shri Avinash Rai most capable Khanna, including person and a on behalf of the good strategist. Parliamentary He has a Board, the Chief commitment to Ministers of the our ideology. In BJP-ruled States coming years, the and State units. party will reach With the out to those areas announcement of the name of grassroot-level work & rich where BJP did not have Shri Amit Shah for the party organisational experience presence. president, Karykartas which will benefit the Party A combination of PM gathered at 11 Ashoka road immensely,” Modi said in Modi and party chief Amit started celebration by another post. Shah will do wonders for the bursting crackers & beating Home Minister Shri country.” drums. Rajnath Singh congratulating After his re-election Shri In his tweet, Shri Modi the newly elected President Amit Shah met senior leaders congratulated Shah on his re- said, “Heartiest Shri L.K Advani and Murli election and voiced congratulations to Shri Amit Manohar Joshi at their confidence that the party will Shah on his re-election as BJP residence and sought the scale newer heights under his National President. He has leaders‘ blessing.

Kamal Sandesh February 1-15, 2016 7 Organisational Activity Achievements of Shri Amit Shah as BJP National President A saga of relentless efforts & dynamic leadership

hri Amit Shah took over fought assembly elections in as National President of After Shri Shah took over six states and successfully SBharatiya Janata Party in as President, the BJP has formed government in four August 2014. In this short fought assembly elections of them. It must be pointed tenure of less than 18 months, in six states and out that the BJP did not have Shri Shah has not only a government in any of these strengthened the party but successfully formed six states. also worked tirelessly to government in four of The party separated from make BJP the world’s largest them. It must be pointed Shiv Sena for the first time in political party in terms of out that the BJP did not Maharashtra, fought active membership. It is the have a government in any assembly elections on its own outcome of Shri Shah’s and succeeded in forming the dynamic leadership, of these six states. government with a BJP CM. relentless efforts and Prime Similarly, the BJP formed a Minister Narendra Modi’s political platform. Under Shri majority government in popularity that BJP’s Shah’s guidance and Prime Jharkhand and brought an membership rose from mere Minister Shri Narendra end to 10 years of political 3 crore to more than 11 crore Modi’s vision, the hitherto instability that had hurt members. Hindi heartland party has development of the state. The Besides strengthening the expanded its footprint and party, which had failed to party and taking it to every today holds sway practically cross double digits in nook and corner of the across the nation. Haryana, won majority on its country, Shri Shah gave a new After Shri Shah took over own and formed its first identity to the BJP on nation’s as President, the BJP has government in the state. The

8 Kamal Sandesh February 1-15, 2016 BJP registered its best electoral contact and rapport with met more than 6,000 people. performance in Jammu & workers and supporters. These meetings were also Kashmir and forged a post As part of his outreach held when he visited various poll alliance with PDP to form programme, Shri Shah has states in the country and the government. The BJP also toured various states 142 special attention has been got the post of deputy CM in times and addressed 176 given to the North East states. the state. The party may not rallies. After taking charge in While visiting various states, have won in Delhi and Bihar August 2014, Shri Shah two hours were set aside for but it retained its vote share immediately got down to the meeting those workers, who in the capital city and task of establishing contact could not meet the Party significantly increased the with party leaders and President in Delhi. Under Shri same in Bihar. workers. The first and third Shah’s tenure, training camps It is a combination of Shri were held for workers the Shah’s hard work and critical In order to establish first time on a grand scale at steps taken under directions seamless connect national, state, district and from Prime Minister block levels. Narendra Modi that BJP has between party and These camps have played registered sizeable gains and government, Shri Shah an important role in covered considerable ground remained in constant expanding and in this period. These strengthening the party. achievements are a result of touch with ministers Earlier, only 3,500 workers sharp focus, loads of energy and met Prime Minister on an average participated and unending commitment. In Narendra Modi at in such training camps the last 18 months, Shri Shah annually. Thanks to Shri has travelled an average of regular intervals and Shah’s perseverance, more more than 495 km every single made relentless efforts than 7,25,000 workers joined day and covered 2,65,600 km to connect these camps in 2015. across the length and breadth In order to establish of the country. government’s seamless connect between As part of his efforts to programmes and party and government, Shri strengthen the party’s core policies with hopes and Shah remained in constant structure, Shri Shah has touch with ministers and met constantly given top most aspirations of the Prime Minister Narendra priority to meetings, general public. Modi at regular intervals and interactions and discussions made relentless efforts to with party workers, leaders Mondays of the month were connect government’s and supporters. designated for his Jan- programmes and policies with To ensure discipline and Samwad where both workers hopes and aspirations of the simplicity among the party’s and leaders could meet him general public. rank and file, Shri Shah has without prior appointment. As part of the programme led by example and has He also started direct to expand party’s outreach, avoided, to the extent contact with party leaders at Shri Shah constituted 19 possible, use of private air district level to listen to their departments and launched 10 craft for his travel. He also issues, boost their morale and projects. A detailed schedule encouraged central party solve their problems. In the for these departments was leadership, travelling to other last 18 months, Shri Shah drawn so that these towns and cities, to stay participated in over 16 such departments drive party’s overnight and establish direct public interactions where he ideology and goals.

Kamal Sandesh February 1-15, 2016 9 Government's Achievements New Crop Insurance Scheme – Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana – A boost to the farming sector Government’s gift to the farmers on the occasion of festivals of Lohri, Pongal and Bihu,says PM

he Union Cabinet chaired capture and upload data of crop we have taken several steps to by the Prime Minister Shri cutting to reduce the delays in help those of you who faced such TNarendra Modi on claim payment to farmers. difficulties,” he wrote. January 13 approved the Remote sensing will be used to “There have been insurance ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima reduce the number of crop cutting schemes for farmers in the past Yojana’ - a path breaking scheme experiments. as well. However, they were for farmers’ welfare. The new Crop Insurance unsuccessful because of various The highlights of this Scheme is in line with One reasons-ranging from high scheme are as under: Nation – One Scheme theme. It premium rates to low claim value There will be a uniform premium incorporates the best features of and non-coverage of localized of only 2% to be paid by farmers all previous schemes and at the crop loss. As a result, not more for all Kharif crops and 1.5% for same time, all previous than 20% of farmers opted for all Rabi crops. In case of annual shortcomings/weaknesses have crop insurance; and those who commercial and horticultural been removed. did faced many difficulties to get crops, the premium to their due. Eventually, be paid by farmers will farmer’s faith in be only 5%. The insurance schemes premium rates to be eroded over time,” he paid by farmers are added. very low and balance Prime Minister premium will be paid Modi said that it was by the Government to against this provide full insured backdrop that the amount to the farmers government engaged against crop loss on with states, farmers account of natural calamities. Prime Minister Narendra and insurance companies There is no upper limit on Modi twitted an open letter following which, it came up with Government subsidy. Even if written by him to the farmers of the “farmer-friendly” balance premium is 90%, it will the country on the Pradhan Pradhanmantri Fasal Bima be borne by the Government. Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Yojana. Earlier, there was a provision of saying that the government has In a series of tweets, he said capping the premium rate which taken several steps to help it was government’s gift to the resulted in low claims being paid farmers, one among which is the farmers on the occasion of to farmers. This capping was ‘Pradhanmantri Fasal Bima festivals of Lohri, Pongal and done to limit Government outgo Yojana’. Bihu. on the premium subsidy. This “The news of the He expressed confidence capping has now been removed Pradhanmantri Fasal Bima Yojana that the new Crop Insurance and farmers will get claim must have already reached you. Scheme will bring about a major against full sum insured without Farmers in our country have transformation in the lives of any reduction. often felt at risk-at times from crop farmers, saying it expands the The use of technology will be losses due to natural disasters, definition of disaster and encouraged to a great extent. at times by falling market prices. addresses whatever was lacking Smart phones will be used to Over the last eighteen months, in the existing programmes.

10 Kamal Sandesh February 1-15, 2016 Government's Achievements PM launches Start-up India movement, unveils action plan for encouraging Start-ups

reating manufacturing ups are usually created by ups. hub to create more those who are driven by an He said Start-ups will be Cemployment Prime idea, or an urge to solve a exempted from paying income Minister Shri Narendra Modi problem that people face. He tax on their profit for the first on January 16 launched the said making money is not the three years. He said the Start-up India initiative in primary objective, but is often Government is working on a New Delhi. The launch by the a by-product. He said Start- simple exit policy for Start- Prime Minister on evening of up innovators are often driven ups. He also said the Government is working towards fast-tracking of Start- up patent applications. He announced an eighty percent exemption in patent fee for Start-up businesses, and said a self-certification based compliance system for Start-ups would be introduced for 9 labour and the day was preceded by a by a sense of compassion for environment laws. He said the day-long workshop on others. Atal Innovation Mission will various aspects of The Prime Minister said be launched to give a boost to entrepreneurship. he wishes to turn the youth of innovation. The Prime Minister visited India from job-seekers to job- Main features of a virtual exhibition and creators. He said if a Start-up interacted with Start-up can offer employment to even startups India: entrepreneurs. 10 outstanding five people, it would be doing Dedicated fund of Rs Start-up innovators shared a great service to the nation. 10,000 crores to their thoughts and experiences He mentioned some areas promote start-ups before the Prime Minister where youth innovators For starters,the delivered his address. He said should focus, including crop government will set up a fund that when he had launched wastage, and cyber security. with an initial corpus of Rs. the Start-up India Initiative on The Prime Minister 2,500 crore and a total corpus 15th August, the unveiled the highlights of the of Rs. 10,000 crore over a announcement had virtually Start-up Action Plan. He said period of four years, which gone unnoticed, but today it a dedicated Start-up fund will be be managed by a board had registered with people. worth Rs. 10,000 crore will be with private professionals He said successful start- created for funding of Start- drawn from industry bodies, academia, and successful

Kamal Sandesh February 1-15, 2016 11 startups. The fund will raise debt funding through the However, the exemption shall participate in the capital of formal banking system be available subject to non- SEBI registered venture funds, through National Credit distribution of dividend by and invest in sectors such as Guarantee Trust Company the startup. To augment the manufacturing, agriculture, (NCGTC)/SIDBI, which has funds available to various VCs health, and education. an annual corpus of Rs. 500 and alternative investment Single point of crore for the next four years. funds, capital gains invested registration for startups Tax exemption for three in SEBI registered venture The government will years, and capital gains funds will be exempt from tax launch a mobile app and a Aimed at facilitating as well. portal on April 1, which will growth and help retain Startup India Hub for enable startups to register capital, startups will be collaboration their company in a day. The exempted from income-tax for The Startup India Hub will portal will also serve as a a period of three years. serve as a single point of single point of contact for contact for startup ecosystem clearances, approvals and players, and will function in a registrations, and for  Self certification hub and spoke model with companies to apply for compliance central and state schemes under the Startup  No inspection for first 3 governments, Indian and India Action Plan. years foreign VCs, angel networks, Simplified regulatory  No income tax on profit banks, incubators, legal regime based on self- for first 3 years partners, consultants, certification  Mobile app for start-up universities and R&D To reduce the regulatory registration in one day institutions. The hub will assist burden for startups, the  Start-up India hub as single startups in obtaining government will allow point contact financing, and organise startups to self-certify  Exemption from capital mentorship programs to compliance on nine labour and gains tax on personal encourage knowledge environment laws through the property sold to invest in exchange. startup mobile app. No startup Relaxed norms of public- inspections will be conducted  80% rebate patent filing procurement in case of the labour laws for fee The Central Government, a period of three years.  Bankruptcy bill 2015-90 State Government and PSUs Fast-track mechanism days to exit business will exempt startups in the filing patent applications  500 tinkering labs manufacturing sector from the Launched on a pilot basis  35 public-private criteria of “prior experience/ for a year, the Central incubators turnover” as long as they have Government shall bear the  31 innovation centers at their own manufacturing cost of patents, trademarks national institute facility in India, and have the and designs for a startup, with  Dedicated fund of Rs requisite capabilities and are an 80 percent rebate to 10,000 crores to promote able to fulfil the project encourage the creation and start-ups requirements. protection of its intellectual  Credit guarantee scheme Bankruptcy bill 2015-90 property. for loans days to exit business Credit guarantee fund for  5 new bio clusters and 7 Startups may be wound startups new research park up within a period of 90 days A credit guarantee  Patent regime and IPR to from making of an application mechanism will help startups be simplified for winding up on a fast track

12 Kamal Sandesh February 1-15, 2016 basis, as per the recently as well as a Grand Innovation Development Centres (IEDCs) tabled Insolvency and Challenge Award for finding to support and award INR 10 Bankruptcy Bill 2015, which ultra-low cost solutions for lakhs to 20 student has provisions for voluntary India. innovations. Uchhattar closure of businesses. This Innovation focused Avishkar Yojana, a joint process will respect the programs for students MHRD-DST scheme has concept of limited liability. An innovation core earmarked Rs. 250 crore Atal Innovation Mission program targeted at school annually to foster “very high to encourage kids aims to source 10 lakh quality” research amongst IIT entrepreneurship and innovations from five lakh students. innovation schools, out of which the the Annual incubator grand The Atal Innovation best 100 would be shortlisted challenge Mission will establish sector and showcased at an Annual The government will specific incubators and 500 Festival of Innovations, to be identify and select ten ‘Tinkering Labs’ to promote held in Rashtrapati Bhavan. A incubators, evaluated on pre- entrepreneurship, provide Grand Challenge program defined Key Performance pre-incubation training and a called NIDHI (National Indicators (KPIs) as having seed fund for high-growth Initiative for Developing and the the potential to become startups. Three innovation Harnessing Innovations) shall world class, and give them awards will be given per state be instituted through Rs.10 crore each as financial and union territory, along Innovation and assistance to ramp up their with three national awards, Entrepreneurship infrastructure. A huge step taken for farmer’s welfare : Amit Shah JP National President maximum benefits by paying step. Shri Amit Shah termed minimal premium. It is a positive and expansive ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima “I think this decision will move to implement “safe crops, B rank among the biggest decisions prosperous farmers” policy, he Yojana as among the the biggest steps taken for their welfare since taken for the welfare of farmers said, noting that the Independence as they will draw since Independence,” he said. “revolutionary decision” came “maximum benefit by paying Taking a swipe at the on the auspicious occasion of minimal premium”. previous UPA government, Shri festivals like Lohiri, Pongal and Speaking to the media soon Shah said it had introduced Bihu. after the government made the “capping” due to which farmers The new scheme covers all announcement about the were given “very less” kinds of damages caused to ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima compensation while their crops by natural causes, Yojna’, Shri Shah said the premium had risen by anywhere including water stagnation in scheme will rid farmers of the between 22-57 per cent. This has farms, and also covers them post- web of complex rules of the been abolished now, he said. harvest as well, he added. earlier schemes and they can Speaking about the premium Giving an example of the now avail maximum benefits. of 2 per cent for kharif crops, 1.5 difference between the scheme “For years, farmers were per cent of rabi and 5 per cent for existing earlier and the new one, caught in the complexities of commercial crops, he said it will he said farmers used to get Rs existing insurance schemes and result in an increase of 500 per 15,000 (for a hectare fixed at Rs were not able to avail all benefits. cent in the Centre’s financial load 30,000) at a premium of Rs 900 Now the government has come while benefiting farmers. earlier but they will now get full out with a scheme under which In a statement later, Shah compensation for a premium of they will be able to draw the termed the decision a historic Rs 600.

Kamal Sandesh February 1-15, 2016 13 VAICHARIKI

Special on punyatithi of Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay - 11 February Profundity of vision was his great forte

By Devendra Swaroop

he first time I came in that Pakistan will take birth at Deendayalji was inspired by contact with his dead body. I was worried Gandhiji and this reflected in TDeendayalji was in an about the growth of this his writings. The principles o OTC camp before India won sentiment in the country. I trusteeship and the concept of her independence. I was a wondered what would this development which he pracharak in Ghazipur those sentiment lead to if it elaborated in his writings days. Deendayalji was a man continued to grow further were manifestations of this of frugal needs and desires. like this. similarity. He possessed great intellec Common traits of Deendayalji also wrote in and foresight. Gandhiji and Deendayalji favour of Sarvodya movement. His foresight I had put this question to His thoughts were above I had great respect for Deendayalji. He said this partisan politics. He Gandhiji from the very would not last long. “This propagated the theories of beginning. feeling has developed in Chiti and Virat based on the There were many reasons reaction against partition. It book “Daishik Shastra penned for my deep appreciation for would die down with the by Badri Shah Tuldhariya. him. passage of time”, he told me. When a ban was imposed on From my paternal and Gandhian philosophy and the the RSS for the first time, maternal side, many friends RSS ideology share the same Bhaurau Deoras advised me and relations were involved in aspirations and beliefs. to learn journalism from the freedom struggle. My two Gandhiji was a devout Hindu Deendayalji for 10-15 days. maternal uncles and two from the core of his heart. Nation before self uncles were sent to jail for I got the opportunity to taking part in the freedom attend the BJS conclave in 1959 movement. They used to Deendayalji also wrote as a representative from the wear Khadi. In 1942 when I in favour of Sarvodya Panchjanya. Deendayalji was was the student of class ten, I movement. His the General Secretary at that was rusticated from the school time. A section of BJS for participating in the thoughts were above karyakartas shouted slogans freedom struggle. partisan politics. He like Deendayalji Zindabad. When the country was propagated the Deendayalji asked them partitioned, a very strong theories of Chiti and to shout slogans like Bharat sentiment in the country grew Mata Ki Jai instead of shouting up against this decision of the Virat based on the slogans in his praise. During Congress. book “Daishik Shastra the conclave he asked the Particularly it cost loss of penned by Badri Shah karyakartas to organize study peoples’ love and affection for Tuldhariya. groups and asked the cadres Gandhiji who had declared to focus on studying and

14 Kamal Sandesh February 1-15, 2016 reading. We need to find out a jump into the freedom It was the year when struggle and a zeal for this China annexed Tibet. The viable system to was very much alive in their entire country was outraged implement the philosophy hearts. A big chunk of as it was facing a big crisis. and idealism advocated Congress leadership at that Deendayalji was in Lucknow by Deendayalji. His vision time had emerged out of the during those days. He was freedom movement. Even in staying at the house of Lata for development was those days, caste was not a Behanji keeping himself aloof holistic. If we could dominant factor. from the world and other further strengthen his This was again put to test activities. A group of idealism by following his in 1967 when United karyakartas went to him and Legislature Party (ULP) asked, “When the country is principles and finding out governments were formed in facing such a crisis situation, viable alternative, then many States of the country. why are you busy writing alone could we claim that BJS got an opportunity to something?” He replied, we are true followers of taste power in States like “Balraj Madhokji has Bihar, and expressed his views in this Deendayalji. Uttar Pradesh. The problems regard in Delhi. that arose in a party after it Another statement would to Lok Sabha from this seat tastes power started cropping do no good to this cause.” He so that the country and the up in BJS too and this left was never in panic even in the Party could benefit from his Deendayalji a worried man. In most adverse situations and talent. But the ideals which February 1968 he died. The his thought process remained Deendayalji advocated in biggest question that the life very calm and serene. politics did not allow him to of Deendayalji throws up is Deendayalji was a reap instant electoral benefits. whether the kind of idealism dedicated RSS swayamsewak. The Congress projected a he propagated could sustain He chalked out programmes Kshatriya candidate for the itself in the present political and devised a political seat. Certain BJS leaders and situation in India. ideology deeply inspired by karyakartas asked Deendayalji A light house of Indian the Indian vision. Those were to publicly project himself as polity the days when the entire BJS a Brahmin. Rejecting the idea We need to find out a cadre was composed of Deendayalji said, “ I am not viable system to implement swayamsewaks. a candidate of Brahmins but the philosophy and idealism BJS was nowhere in the of the BJS.” advocated by Deendayalji. line for power. Deendayalji During the election His vision for development commanded a great respect in campaign a BJS karyakarta was was holistic. If we could the entire cadre. With his shouting slogans like, Congress further strengthen his selfless service, ideological Murdabad. Deendayalji idealism by following his commitment and idealism he stopped him and said, “Are principles and finding out inspired many people and you a Congress worker?” viable alternative, then alone attracted them to BJS. Deendayalji propagated a could we claim that we are Hated casteist politics value based political system true followers of Deendayalji. Jaunpur by-polls were and the entire organisation (The writer is a former History held after the death of the stood firmly behind him. professor in Delhi university. He sitting MP.Jaunpur was a BJS During Deendayalji’s was also the Editor of Hindi citadel. Bhaurau Deoras put political life feelings of weekly the Panchjanya and the the idea to send Deendayalji nationalism inspired people to Manthan.)

Kamal Sandesh February 1-15, 2016 15 SHRADHANJALI Former Sikkim Governor V. Rama Rao passes away BJP President condoles the demise of V. Rama Rao

ormer Governor of Sikkim and until it changed into Fsenior BJP leader Bharatiya Janata Shri V. Rama Rao died Party. He served as in Hyderabad on state BJP president for January 17.He was 80 two consecutive terms years. On his demise, from 1993 to 2001 and BJP National President as party National Vice Shri Amit Shah President between expressed deep 2002 and 2007. condolence and said the Born in life of Shri Rao was Machilipatnam in devoted to the Krishna district on nationalist ideology. December 12, 1935, His political life began Rama Rao was elected as Jana Sangh to Andhra Pradesh activist,he added. BJP State Legislative President said, Shri Council from Rao, till his last breath, Hyderabad served the Bhartiya Janata Srinivas, Rama Rao worked Graduates’ Constituency for Party, he added. Shri Rao‘s as the Governor of Sikkim four consecutive times in sudden demise is irreparable. from 2002 to 2005. A soft- 1966, 1972, 1978 and 1984. He Shri Shah prayed the god to spoken clean politician for 60 served as a party’s Floor give strength to the family of years, he joined Jana Sangh in Leader in council during his departed soul. 1956 as a member and went last term. He also served as a Survived by wife on to serve as a member of senate member of Osmania Vasantha Kumari and son the National Executive of University.

Condolence message by Shri L.K. Advani He was a man of committed ideals : Advani I am deeply grieved to learn about the demise of former Governor of Sikkim and senior BJP leader Shri V. Rama Rao. Only today morning I had rung up his son to inquire about his health. He was one of the founders of Jana Sangh in Andhra Pradesh and was elected to Andhra Pradesh State Legislative Council from Hyderabad Graduates’ Constituency for four consecutive terms from 1966. He was a man of committed ideals. He made a mark as the party’s floor leader and in debates on both political and issues of public concern. His speeches were marked with humour and wit and often helped in bringing down tensed moments. I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family of Shri Rama Rao. May the departed soul rest in peace.

16 Kamal Sandesh February 1-15, 2016 Indian economy set to increase by 7.8% in 2016 India remains global growth champion : World Bank

ndia remains the global In the growth race among the “Progress on infrastructure growth champion with its improvements and government economy set to increase by major economies, China efforts to boost investment are 7.8I percent in the new year as remains the runner-up with expected to offset the impact of per a World Bank report released its economy projected to any tightening of borrowing on 08 January 2016 said. grow by 6.7 percent this year conditions resulting from tighter Overall the bank’s Global and 6.5 percent next year. U.S. monetary policy,” the report Economic Prospects Report said. “Such investment will also painted a gloomy global outlook The growth projections for lift potential growth over the cutting the global growth by U.S. economy are 2.7 this medium term. Low international almost a half percent to 2.9 year, 2.4 next year and 2.2 in energy prices and domestic percent in 2016 from the 3.3 2018. energy reforms will ease energy percent forecast last June. costs for Indian firms that tend In the growth race among the party does not control, has the to be energy intensive.” major economies, China remains power to block the government’s Other positives on the runner-up with its economy legislative agenda,” the report India’s report card that projected to grow by 6.7 percent said. “A failure to pass the goods World Bank noted were: this year and 6.5 percent next and services tax (GST) could  Sharp reduction in current year. The growth projections for hamper the government’s ability account deficit, to about 1 U.S. economy are 2.7 this year, to ramp up spending on percent of GDP in the second 2.4 next year and 2.2 in 2018. infrastructure needs and quarter of 2015 from about 5 It kept India’s economic preserve the status quo of percent in mid-2013 during growth as measured by increase fragmented domestic markets.” the turmoil in the financial in gross domestic product at 7.9 “Slow progress on land markets over U.S. Federal percent for 2017 and for 2018, it reforms could add to investment Reserve policy. cut the projection from 8 percent delays,” it added. “And private  The central bank rebuilding made last June to 7.9 percent. investment growth may be unable reserves while net foreign The report recognized to build further momentum. The direct investment (FDI) India’s resilience saying, financing of public-private inflows have stayed “Compared to most other major partnerships also remains a positive. developing countries, India is challenge.”  Reduction in the central well positioned to withstand On the bright side, the report government’s fiscal deficit near-term headwinds and said, “The investment cycle is close to 4 percent of the GDP, volatility in global financial gradually picking up, led by a down from a peak of 7.6 markets due to reduced external government efforts to boost percent in 2009 through vulnerabilities, a strengthening investment in infrastructure, fiscal consolidation. domestic business cycle, and a particularly roads, railways and  The recently announced supportive policy environment.” urban infrastructure.” It added salary increases for public However, it also drew that India’s currency and stock sector employees and attention to the dark clouds markets weathered the volatility support for urban spending overhanging the reform process. in the global financial markets from lower inflation “In India, progress in reforms is last year. Sensex, a key Indian offsetting fall in rural not assured as the upper house stock market index ended 2015 incomes because of two of parliament, which the ruling up 1.08 percent. successively weak monsoons.

Kamal Sandesh February 1-15, 2016 17 National meeting of OBC Morcha in New Delhi ‘Antyodaya’ and ‘social harmony’ are the principle and constitution of the Party : Amit Shah

ddressed the national extensive and public-welfare. underprivileged classes and meeting of the OBC He said the goal of our OBC laid many plans and schemes AMorcha held at the Morcha should be delivering for improving their lives. He BJP Headquarters in New rights enshrined in the said that the websites of BJP- Delhi on 10 January 2016 BJP constitution to the last person ruled states are filled with National President Shri Amit of the backward classes. plans for the welfare and Shah called the party Shri Shah applauded the social regeneration of the Karyakartas to deliver mass movement led by Dr. backward classes started by government’s schemes and all Lohia for the welfare of respective BJP Govt. He also

the rights enshrined in the backward classes but he also emphasized that the party constitution to the last person added that their followers does not believe in lecturing from the backward classes. hijacked the movement and but in work. He said, we do The BJP President said limited it for their respective not show the dream but we that we received many new castes and families. transform dreams into reality. heights last year, we crossed BJP President said the Shri Shah said that 11 crore membership and we concept of ‘Antyodaya’ laid Congress is solely responsible have achieved the distinction by Pandit Deen Dayal for the plight of the of being the World’s largest Upadhyaya is enshrined itself backward, oppressed and political party but now we at the core of the party’s dispossessed classes because have to be focused on durable functioning. He said that they neither implemented the structure of our organization ‘Antyodaya’ and ‘social economic development plans so that we can work harmony’ is the principle and for these classes, nor they ceaselessly for the welfare of the constitution of the Party. ever focus on their social backward, oppressed and History testifies that welfare and upliftment. He dispossessed classes of the whenever BJP Government said, I would again reiterate society. He emphasized that came in power in the states that BJP is the only party the OBC Morcha has not been or in country, we always which has given most constituted for the fulfillment worked for the economic backward classes CMs to the of vested political interests growth and social welfare for country and made the son of but it’s purpose is far more the backward, oppressed and a poor from the same

18 Kamal Sandesh February 1-15, 2016 backward classes as the Prime Minister of Raosaheb Patil Danve re-elected India. Addressing the party workers, Shri Shah as Maharashtra BJP President said, our work must be based on social and fraternal harmony. He said, without any hri Raosaheb Patil Danve was re-elected as malevolence or incivility, our objective the BJP chief of Maharashtra on 18 January, should be the welfare of oppressed and S2016. Shri Danve’s appointment was underprivileged classes under the guidelines announced at a meeting of senior BJP of the Constitution. He said it is our responsibility to provide them the platform and give the responsibilities to add them to the mainstream society. He said that all the schemes of the Modi Government at the Centre are dedicated to the welfare of the poor and underprivileged classes. Modi Govt. opened the doors of banks for the poor and added more than 19 cr people, not having a single bank account, even after 68 years of independence. Shri Shah said that the Modi Government have taken a big step towards promoting self-employment for the welfare of backward and poor to make them self- determined through Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana which is now showing fruitful results. functionaries where Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Shah termed Suraksha Bima Yojana Shri and party’s central at only Re.1 per month and Jeevan Jyoti observers were present. Shri Danve will have a Bima Yojana at Rs.330 per annum a great three year term. success towards social empowerment of the 60-year-old Shri Danve had in January 2015 backward and poor. He also considered succeeded Shri Devendra Fadnavis as state unit Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana as a President after the latter became the Chief major initiative started by the Modi Minister after the party’s victory in the October Government for the benefit of farmers. 2014 Assembly elections. Shri Shah said, India is moving on the Shri Danve is the MP from Jalna path to rapid growth under the dynamic Parliamentary constituency in the state. He was leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Modi, India’s reputation and Indians honor Food and Public Distribution. He quit as minister has grown worldwide, now it is last year, months after becoming state BJP responsibility of the BJP that government President. schemes being implemented for the welfare Starting his political career from the of backward classes of the society and panchayat level, Shri Raosaheb Patil Danve has should be carried along with our ideas and been an MLA from Bhokardan Assembly values through OBC Morcha to the last constituency twice and has won the last four person standing at the bitter end of the parliamentary elections in a row. He has been society and OBC Morcha should act as a actively associated with the cooperative link between backward class and the movement in the state and also been a former government. Vice- President of the party in Maharashtra.

Kamal Sandesh February 1-15, 2016 19 Basanta Panda elected as new BJP Odisha President

JP Legislature Party (NFS) list. He also announced state on our own, he said leader in the Odisha a four-point programme to adding BJP would work hard BAssembly Shri Basanta strengthen the party in to protect the interests of the Panda was unanimously grassroots level and mobilize poor, farmers and workers. elected as the new BJP party cadres against ruling For the supervision of the President of Odisha. The two- BJD Government. “We will election, the central party time MLA from Nuapada work together to put an end leadership has appointed BJP replaced incumbent Odisha to the dark chapter of BJD’s National General Secretary BJP President Shri K V misrule in the state. Congress Ms. Saroj Pandey, who was Singhdeo for a three present during the years term. process. The firebrand BJP National leader from western General Secretary Odisha Shri Panda’s rise and in-charge of has been meteoric. Shri Odisha Shri Arun Panda, who belongs to Singh, Union a poor family and used Minister Shri to run a roadside Dhaba Dharmendra at his native place shot Pradhan, outgoing to prominence during state BJP President K the Ram temple V Singhdeo and all movement. He was first the senior leaders of elected Nuapada MLA the party were in 2000 and again in present. On the 2014. occasion Shri After elected as president will also be countered Pradhan expressed the hope Shri Panda promised to effectively,” said Shri Panda, that the party would be strengthen BJP’s grass roots who was congratulated by strengthened in the state presence in the state. senior party leaders after under the leadership of Shri Interacting with media being elected to the top post. Panda. Noteworthy, Shri persons he said, my priorities Collective efforts would Panda was the sole candidate would include spreading be made to strengthen the to the top post as no one else awareness of Prime Minister party to come to power in the filed nomination for it. Narendra Modi’s welfare programmes and exposing the JP Nadda & Prakash Javadekar appointed as ruling Biju Janata Dal’s (BJD’s) misrule. BJP Election-in charge for Kerala, Tamil Nadu Shri Basant Panda also BJP National President Shri Amit Shah on 18 January, demands probe into 2016 appointed Union Ministers Shri JP Nadda and Shri irregularities in ration card Prakash Javadekar as ’s election in- distribution. He said the BJP charge for the poll-bound states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu will take the agitations to respectively. villages to highlight inclusion Union Ministers Shri and Shri Piyush of BJD workers’ names in the Goyal, also, will be the co-in charge in the two states National Food Security Act respectively, a party statement said.

20 Kamal Sandesh February 1-15, 2016 PM addresses public meetings in Kokrajhar and Guwahati Solution to all problems is in development : Narendra Modi rime Minister Narendra Modi on 19 have their own house and highlighted about January, 2016 addressed a public meeting ‘Housing for All’ scheme. Pin Kokrajhar, Assam. Speaking at the Taking a jibe at the previous Government, BJP and Bodo People’s Front Tribal Rally, PM Shri Modi said that they made numerous Shri Modi said that his visit was at a very promises but failed to deliver. “A party ruled crucial moment amidst an atmosphere of Ekta the state for 15 years, gave a PM from Assam and Sadbhavana referring to the new alliance for 10 years, but still the state was not rid of its problems! They have accepted it that despite a PM being from here, the list of problems and incomplete work is immense in Assam”, said the Prime Minister. PM thanked the people of Assam for attending the rally in huge numbers and of the BJP and BPF and the merger of various said that it inspired him to work even harder BPF factions. for the people. He stated that development was the only solution to all the problems faced by people BJP Rally in Guwahati in Assam. “My three point focus is - India’s north-east has immense development, development and development. Solution to all problems is in development”, possibilities of development said the Prime Minister. He highlighted that Addressing a huge youth rally in his Government was dedicated to development Guwahati, Assam, Shri Narendra Modi of infrastructure, be it roads, railways or mentioned that people wanted the state to waterways. The PM also cited the move ahead faster. He said that his Government’s ‘Act East Policy’- to integrate Government’s aim was for an Assam moving the North-east region in the development at fast pace where its youth was employed journey. and the farmers had a bright future. Shri Narendra Modi said that India attained PM Shri Modi highlighted, that today independence 68 years ago but around 18,000 India was among the fastest growing villages were still un-electrified. Shri Modi economies of the world. “Our FDI is increasing stated that his aim is not only to provide and this would create jobs for youth”, he electricity for a few hours but 24/7 availability added. of electricity to the people. “From Red Fort I He said that India’s development should said this will change. We will bring electricity be all-round and not restricted to any one to every village”, said the PM. part of the country. Shri Modi said that every Indian must Shri Modi mentioned that India’s north-

Kamal Sandesh February 1-15, 2016 21 BJP Rally in Buniadpur (WB) east had immense possibilities of Mamata led TMC government development as the land was blessed with ‘sheltering criminals’ : natural resources and raw material. Shri Modi nion Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari lashed out at the stressed on organic Mamata Banerjee government over the Malda attack, farming in the north- Uaccusing it of not taking action against the perpetrators and eastern states and said “sheltering criminals”. He also called for ousting the TMC dispensation that it could be in the coming assembly polls and replacing it with a BJP government strength of the region. for all-round development of the state. Adding further, “We want answers from you Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. the PM said, “Second When you had taken the oath as the Chief Minister, you had sworn green revolution will to protect the happen from here, in poor civilians. Assam. There is water; But you are not the farmer here is hard- protecting the working. What is poor civilians. needed is technology.” You are Shri Narendra protecting the Modi said that his criminals, who Government would are looting and work for development burning police of the state with the stations, creating mantra of ‘Aage violence,” Shri Badhega Assam’. No Gadkari said force, he said, would addressing a be able to stop the rally in development of Buniadpur in Assam. He also took a South Dinajpur dig at Congress party district on 18 and said, “For us youth January, 2016. means the youngsters “Why no here in front of me. For action has being taken against those who had burnt a police station? the Congress it is the Who are criminals? who are infiltrators?” he demanded and accused families of a select the state’s TMC government of engaging in “vote bank politics”. few.” “The government is pursuing appeasement politics with an eye on He said that assembly polls,” Shri Gadkari alleged. Government at centre The Union Minister also said if BJP is voted to power in the state, would leave no stone the party’s government would take strong action against the “culprits unturned for the and infiltrators”. development of “Don’t worry; the Narendra Modi government is with you. And Assam. Among others we are not a government which will bow before the criminals. We Assam BJP President are a party which will take strong action against criminals,” he said. Shri Sarbananda Addressing on the occasion BJP National General Secretary in- Sonowal and other charge of , Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya urged the Centre senior leaders were to take action against the culprits involved in the January 3 Malda present. violence.

22 Kamal Sandesh February 1-15, 2016 Communal violence in Malda, West Bengal BJP delegation meets the President From Our Correspondent

udden violence erupted doubt that it is an act of Chief Minister says, “people on 03 January, 2016 in revenge against the security had problems with BSF and SMalda, West Bengal forces because joint actions by that is why the violence took when a mob belonging to police and BSF have brought place”, though it posed a minority community went on down significantly the rate of threat to national security, the the rampage, torched police trans-border crimes like cow- Mamata Banerjee and stations, set dozens of smuggling, cross-border protecting the criminals those vehicles, including a bus and migration, smuggling of who involved in Malda a BSF jeep, on fire and goods, fake notes and violence. blockaded National Highway running of arm factories. On one hand, the TMC 34 to protest against an Though such anti-national Government on the pretext to remark made by Kamlesh activities take place across maintain communal harmony Tewari in UP. stopped the BJP Sources said delegation the crowd did twice, whereas, not even spare on the other the Block hand the State Development Government Officer’s office allowed a and men in fundamentalist uniform were religious also beaten up. organisation “Houses Edara - e- belonging to Sharia to Hindus, who organise, on are in minority communal lines, in that area, a gathering of were burnt over two lakh down and they people. were forced to Raising the leave the place. scale of its They had not offensive returned since,” against the the sources Mamata added. Mothbari, Danga, Sujapur- Banerjee Government over As per police sources, the Kaliachak, parts of Gour, the Malda violence, a BJP incidence might have been a Adina and Old Malda, the delegation, led by party pre-planned affair and the people of Sujapur and General Secretary Shri attack could have taken place Kaliachak are most affected Kailash Vijayvargiya and in retaliation to stepped-up as most of residents of these other Central and State security measures along the areas are involved in such leaders, met the President Bangladesh border. rackets. Instead of preventing Shri Pranab Mukherjee and Sources said, there is no these anti national activities, submitted a memorandum.

Kamal Sandesh February 1-15, 2016 23 INTERVIEW BJP will create history in West Bengal : Kailash Vijayvargiya

BJP National General Secretary and West Bengal BJP In-Charge Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya, who hails from Madhya Pradesh, is a six-time member of Madhya Pradesh State Legislative Assembly and a former Minister in the State. As Prabhari of Haryana he is credited to have run a successful campaign leading to a massive victory of BJP in the assembly elections. In an Exclusive Interview for Kamal Sandesh with Editorial Board Member Ram Prasad Tripathy, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya revealed the preparedness and plans of the party organization for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections and expressed his confidence that BJP will give a tough fight and unseat the Mamata Banerjee led Trinamool Congress government from the State. He said development of the State will be our main focus during and in the post election period. Excerpts:

In all probability the West Bengal Assembly cultivators and drug mafia. Mafia Raj is elections will take place in the month of going on in various districts of the State. April or May. How do you view the As a consequence, common people in these current political scenario of the State? areas are living in a state of shock and What is your assessment of BJP’s chances fear. I believe these conditions are very in the upcoming elections? much favorable for anti national activities There is growing perception that the Mamata and it’s a threat to national security. Banerjee led Trinamool Congress Thirdly, due to appeasement politics of government has comprehensively failed Trinamool Congress government majority to fulfill the expectations of the people of of the people are unhappy. Therefore, our the State. Thus, I will say, the political main objective is to end the Gunda / Mafia condition is gloomy in West Bengal. The Raj and to establish democracy and rule present dispensation is providing shelter of law in the State. and protection to illegal Bangladeshi Malda type unfortunate incidents have migrants to influence the vote bank of the occurred in the State very recently. State. As a result the demography of some Instead of preventing such incidents the of the districts of West Bengal has State government is accused to be completely changed leading to social shielding the rioters. Do you think the unrest. State is engineering such type of incidents Secondly, the State government is giving for communal polarization and to get protection to fake currency makers, opium benefits during the upcoming elections?

24 Kamal Sandesh February 1-15, 2016 In the first week of January, to establish of rule of law will sudden violence erupted in We will go to the also be our prime focus. Malda, when a mob went people with During the last 4 years of on the rampage, torched development agenda Trinamool Congress rule police stations, set dozens several big scams like Sarada of vehicles on fire and of Modiji. Our chit fund came to the fore. Are blockaded National government will you going to highlight these Highway. Houses belonging create a healthy mega scams in the elections? to Hindus, who are in atmosphere for The Trinamool Congress minority in that area, were investment, create government has done only two burnt down and they were major things during these last forced to leave the place. employment, and four years in office. These They have not returned expedite include mega Scams and since the incident. It clearly development in the corruptions, and appeasement reveals that it’s a pre- State. Apart from politics. Some of the big scams planned affair and like Sarada chit fund came to government is directly or this, women’s the light and the government indirectly involved in it. If security, has tried its best to cover up they are not involved, why decriminalization of many more scams. Many new the government stopped the politics and to things about the chit fund scams BJP delegation twice, to visit are yet to come to the light. Malda and on the other establish of rule of Because poor people from the hand allowed a law will also be our villages are major victims of fundamentalist religious prime focus. these scams, therefore, the BJP organization to organize a will definitely highlight these gathering of over two lakh scams to expose the people? government. We will put all these facts What will be the major issues the BJP will before the electorate as a responsible raise during the election? Is there any opposition and allow the public to decide specific agenda of the party for the the fate of this government. Alongside, upcoming elections in West Bengal? BJP will promise to provide a corruption Development will be the only agenda of BJP free and scam free government like Modiji’s in Bengal. Mamata Banerjee led Trinamool government at the centre. Congress government was completely Social equations played a big role in Bihar unsuccessful in development of the State, elections last year. Do you think the for which the unemployment crises and Social equations of West Bengal can also migration have grown alarmingly in play any role in the upcoming elections Bengal. 500 units of industries closed down or the people will opt for development during the last 4 years, tea gardens are agenda of BJP? reducing, no initiatives taken to attract Social equations definitely played a big role industries to the State. in Bihar elections last year but people in Therefore, we will go to the people with West Bengal are conscious and development agenda of Modiji. Our development oriented. They wiped out government will create a healthy many decades old Communist rule from atmosphere for investment, create the State last time and gave Mamata employment, and expedite development Banerjee a chance with the hope of in the State. Apart from this, women’s development, peaceful atmosphere and a security, decriminalization of politics and progressive State. But it did not happen.

Kamal Sandesh February 1-15, 2016 25 Now they are dismayed and confused under the leadership of Shri Narendra about their future under this govt. Modiji, the popularity of BJP appeasers to At present the people want peaceful have increased many folds in West Bengal. atmosphere, a corruption free government There is a stream of new entrants into our and the development of the State. BJP will party in the State during the last one and save Bengal, Bengali culture, tradition and half year. Our Karyakartas are also Bengali people. We are working to unseat tirelessly working to strengthen the the present government and bring organization in every part of the State. development for the people. Therefore, Secondly, the incumbent government has not the people will certainly give a chance to done any visible developmental work. So, BJP. it is fast loosing the confidence of the As the Prabhari of West Bengal, you have electorate. The BJP organization has toured widely in various parts of the become stronger in the State. Team West State. Do you think the party Bengal will fight the election and I strongly organization is well prepared to take on believe that we will win the confidence of the ruling party in the State? the people of West Bengal and create After the Lok Sabha election victory in 2014 history this time. PM Narendra Modi flags off the “Mahamana Express

rime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on January 23 flagged off the “Mahamana Express”, Pa thrice-a-week train running between New Delhi and Varanasi via Lucknow, which boasts of state-of-the-art amenities for passengers. PM Shri Modi launched the train during his fifth visit to his constituency. The train will cover the distance between Varanasi and New Delhi in less than 14 hours. Coaches of Mahamana Express are equipped with features like controlled discharged water tap, new toilet modules, exhaust fans, LED lights, snack tables for side berth passengers and use of fire retardation materials. Railways plans to introduce two more such trains in the future. The fare of unreserved second class in the newly launched Varanasi-New Delhi Mahamana Express will not be hiked and remain the same as normal Mail/Express service.

26 Kamal Sandesh February 1-15, 2016 Know your President : Amit Bhai Shah A journey from polling agent to party president

mit Shah was born into an affluent treasurer of BJYM and then as the State Gujarati family in the year 1964 in secretary and State Vice-President of Gujarat AMumbai. BJP. In these roles, he actively campaigned to He lived and studied in his paternal village expand the base of the young political party. Maansa, Gujarat until the age of 16, when His abilities to keep his ear to the ground upon completion of his school education, his and establish deep and lasting connect with family shifted to Ahmedabad. As a young party workers enabled him to hone his boy he was always inspired by the stories of organizational capabilities. These abilities came the great patriots of the nation and dreamt of to fore and to the notice of people when as in working for the progress of the motherland. charge of the Amhedabad city; he He was especially inspired and successfully handled mass mobilization influenced by the nationalist spirit of people in favour of the Ram and vision of Rashtriya Swayam Janambhoomi Movement and Sevak Sangh (RSS) and became its EktaYatra. The Ram Janambhoomi active member in Ahmedabad. This Movement resulted in a was one act that was to change his groundswell of support for BJP life forever and set him on a and drew tremendous response momentous journey towards the from Gujarat. These mass leadership of the Bharatiya movements were followed by the Janata Party. Lok Sabha Elections in 1989, wherein After joining the he was entrusted with the task of RSS, Amit Bhai managing the election worked for the campaign of BJP’s mass student’s wing of leader Shri L.K. Advani the RSS – the from Ahmedabad Akhil constituency. This was Bharatiya an association that Vidyarthi would last for over Parishad for two decades with over four Amit Bhai years. It was formulating during this electoral period that strategy for BJP emerged Shri Advani as the political arm of RSS and Amit Bhai till the 2009 Lok Sabha polls. He was also the became a member of the party in 1984-85. His election in-charge of former Prime Minister first assignment was that of a poll agent at Shri when he contested Ahmedabad’s Naranpura ward, followed by from Gandhinagar. Amit Bhai had earned a secretaryship of the Naranpura ward. reputation for himself as an astute election Successful completion of these missions earned manager. him the higher responsibilities as National The political upheaval in Gujarat during

Kamal Sandesh February 1-15, 2016 27 1990 overturned established fortunes and BJP Congress over Gujarat’s cooperative emerged as the principal and only opposition movement, which was a source of electoral party to the Congress in the state. During this strength and influence. In 1998, barring a time, Amit Bhai, under the able guidance of single Cooperative Bank, all other cooperative Shri Narendra Modi the then Gujarat BJP’s institutions were controlled by the Congress. Organisation Secretary, initiated and This was set to change as thanks to Amit successfully completed the difficult but all Bhai’s political acumen and ability to carry important task of documenting party’s people along, BJP started to win elections for primary members across the state. This was a cooperative banks, milk dairies, and critical first step to garner the party’s strength agriculture market committees. These and electoral prowess. The subsequent successive victories established BJP political electoral victories of the BJP in the state strength and influence in rural and semi-rural demonstrated the efficacy of harnessing and areas. His success though was not limited to motivating its party workers in the pursuit of electoral affairs. Under his Chairmanship, the state leadership. Ahmedabad District Cooperative Bank, the BJP’s first stint in political power in Gujarat largest district cooperative bank in Asia – was relatively short lived as the party that turned profitable in just one year. The bank stormed into power in 1995 fell in 1997. Yet, also declared a dividend for the first time in a decade. Given his wide In 1998, barring a single Cooperative Bank, all other experience, and commendable cooperative institutions were controlled by the Congress. success, Amit Bhai was made This was set to change as thanks to Amit Bhai’s political the national convener of BJP’s acumen and ability to carry people along, BJP started to cooperative committee in 2001. win elections for cooperative banks, milk dairies, and In 2002, as a prelude to the assembly elections, AmitBhai agriculture market committees. These successive victories was made the co-organiser of established BJP political strength and influence in rural the ‘Gaurav Yatra’. The party and semi-rural areas. stormed into power in the state under Chief Minister during this short period, Amit Bhai, who was Shri. Narendra Modi. This time too, Amit made the chairman of Gujarat State Financial Bhai won his seat from the Sarkhej Corporation, turned around the company and constituency for the third time in a row. This even got it listed on the Stock Exchanges. time, the margin of victory was even bigger This was also Amit Bhai’s first foray into the at 1,58,036 votes. Amit Bhai was given the election arena, as in the by- election that key ministries of Home, Transport, and followed the fall of BJP government; he Prohibition and his work as Gujarat Home successfully contested assembly polls from Minister was much appreciated. His popularity Sarkhej winning the seat by a margin of nearly and connect with people increased with time. 25,000 votes. Realizing the pressing need to In 2007, Sarkhej electorate again showered its regain the confidence of voters and mandate blessings on Amit Bhai with a victory margin from the people, Amit Bhai dedicated himself of a massive 2,32,832 votes. He returned to to the task of strengthening the party in the the state cabinet and was given responsibility state. At the same time, he continued to of a number of key portfolios including Home, discharge his duties as a MLA and even won Transport, Prohibition, Parliamentary Affairs, from the same seat by over 1.30 lakh votes in Law, and Excise. 1998. His policies were appreciated by many as A key achievement of Amit Bhai’s political going beyond the norms. An avid chess player career was breaking the stranglehold of the himself, Amit Bhai became Chairman of Gujarat

28 Kamal Sandesh February 1-15, 2016 State Chess Association and introduced chess nook and corner of the state, energizing and on a pilot project basis in Ahmedabad’s motivating party workers, and pushing BJP’s government schools. This resulted in making development agenda along with BJP’s PM students more alert, raised their concentration Candidate Shri Narendra Modi’s vision. The levels and improved their problem solving results were spectacular with BJP and its allies abilities. In 2007, Shri Narendra Modi and winning 73 of the 80 seats in the state. With AmitBhai became Chairman and Vice Chairman this big push from Uttar Pradesh, BJP crossed of Gujarat State Cricket Association, the 272-mark in Lok Sabha with a majority on respectively and ended the 16-year old their own strength. Congress domination. During this period, he The BJP recognized the commitment, hard was also Chairman of Ahmedabad Central work and organizational capabilities of Amit Board of Cricket. Bhai and made him the President of the party The year 2010 was one of unprecedented in 2014. With more power comes more challenges. The UPA government under responsibility. In less than one year of taking Congress slapped charges of a fake encounter over as BJP’s National President, Amit Bhai against Amit Bhai and he was imprisoned. travelled to each and every state in the country His innocence was vindicated later when the to push the party’s ideology and enlarge party Gujarat High Court observed that there was no prima facie case against As one who was known as a master of electoral Amit Shah. The Congress conspiracy mathematics with an eye for smallest of data points, met the same fate, as did earlier electoral encounters with Amit Bhai. AmitBhai knew that a win in Uttar Pradesh was the He was released on bail within 90 key to taking power at the Centre. days and the politics of vendetta was badly defeated. Later, a special CBI Court membership. The results of this drive were also absolved AmitBhai of all charges on the startling. He made BJP world’s largest political ground that the case was “politically party with over 10 crore members. His resolve motivated”. to strengthen BJP did not end at making it Amit Bhai’s electoral victories continued world’s largest party as he initiated number unabated. In 2012, he won his fifth straight of programs to spread party ideology and its victory from the newly carved Narayanpura mass connect. One of such programs was assembly segment. This time he won by over “Mahasampark Abhiyan” aimed at engaging 60,000 votes despite the delimitation reducing newly acquired members in party’s programs. the number of voters to a mere one fourth of The combination of PM Modi’s leadership the original number. The party recognized his and Amit Bhai’s well-crafted election strategies electoral talent and in 2013 when he was made resulted in BJP winning four of the five General Secretary of the BJP ahead of the assembly elections held during first year of crucial Lok Sabha polls in 2014. This was a his tenure as party president. While the party high point in his long and arduous political had its chief ministers in Maharashtra, journey. There was little time for celebrations Jharkhand and Haryana, it formed coalition though as Amit Bhai realized that he had the government in Jammu & Kashmir. huge task of leading BJP to a comprehensive Despite his hectic schedule and numerous victory in the general elections. As one who public engagements, Amit Bhai loves to was known as a master of electoral unwind by listening to classical music, playing mathematics with an eye for smallest of data chess and watching a game of cricket. He has points, AmitBhai knew that a win in Uttar keen interest in “stage performances” also as Pradesh was the key to taking power at the he himself performed on several occasions Centre. He spent the next year visiting every during his student life.

Kamal Sandesh February 1-15, 2016 29 Golden words from aadhyatama

Conceptions of the mind also must, therefore, be false. HAPPINESS Pleasure and pain are in the mind only. It is subjective. By Sri Swami Sivananda Things, when longed for, are pleasant; but are bitter if not doctor thinks that the longed for. Desires are the cause advocate is very for pleasures. happy. The advocate You can convert pleasure thinksA that the businessman is into pain and pain into pleasure more happy. The businessman by thinking, by Bhavana, by thinks that the judge is more imagination. Many vegetarian happy. The judge thinks that the students who have gone to professor is more happy. No one England to prosecute their is happy in this world. An studies have become inveterate emperor is not happy. A dictator meat-eaters. Meat was very is not happy. A president of a all. If you carefully begin to repulsive to them when they state is not happy. God Indra is analyze this one part of pleasure were in India. Mere sight used to not happy. Who is happy then ? also, it will dwindle into an airy induce vomiting. How is it they A sage is happy. A Yogi is nothing. You will find that it is are able to relish meat with happy. He who has controlled mere play of the mind. avidity, cupidity and stupidity his mind is happy. Pleasure and pain are now ? By simple change in Happiness comes from relative terms only. They are not thinking. peace of mind. Peace of mind two entities. They are obverse Ignorant persons attribute comes from a state of mind and reverse sides of the same their pleasure to external objects. wherein there are no desires, no coin. The difference is not in That is a serious blunder, indeed. Moha, no Vishaya, no thoughts kind, but in degree only. Pleasure Really, there is no pleasure in of objects. You should forget all and pain are two names for one objects. There is neither pleasure ideas of pleasure before you enter thing. They are two aspects of nor pain in objects. It is all mental the domain of peace. one thing. For a worldly man creation, mental perception, Pleasure is mixed with without philosophical mental jugglery. It is only the pain knowledge, they appear as two mental attitude or a certain kind You cannot have pleasure different entities. of mental behaviour towards without pain. Wherever there is Pleasure and pain lie in objects that bring joy or grief, pleasure, there is pain. You the mind pleasure or pain. Maya has her vainly seek pleasure in gold, in What is pleasure for you is powerful seat in the imagination women (or men in the case of pain for another. What is of the mind. women), in this mundane pleasure for you now is pain When you are in acute existence. You cannot have after some time. The first two agony, a cup of coffee, milk or tea absolute happiness in a relative cups of milk gives you pleasure. does not give you any pleasure. physical plane of pairs of The third cup induces disgust, When you are in acute agony, opposites. The pairs of opposites nausea and retching. Milk does the whole world which rotate in their turn. Death follows not give pleasure during fever. appeared to you to be full of bliss life. Night follows day. Light Therefore, pleasure is not in the while in good health, appears follows darkness. Pain follows objects, but in the imagination or quite dreary. The world loses all pleasure. inclination of the mind. its charms while you are One part of pleasure is Pleasure and pain, beauty seriously ailing. A real thing mixed with fifteen parts of pain. and ugliness, are all false must give pleasure for everybody Pleasure that is mixed with pain, imaginations of the mind. Mind at all times. Is it not? fear and worry is no pleasure at is a false, illusory product. To be continued…… Courtesy: The Divine Life Society

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