The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the 6 greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things. —Ronald Reagan EDITORIAL z Tuesday z June 23, 2020 USE POWER JUDICIOUSLY Syama Prasad Mookerjee: Another Sardar Patel ue to changes in climatic conditions perhaps on account Dof lockdown the weather remained pleasant in most „ K B JANDIAL side the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court due to Article 370. had differences with PM Nehru on hordes of issues like treat- parts of J&K UT especially the arid belt and plains of r. Syama Prasad Mookerjee's mete- Instead of Jammu, he was whisked away in a jeep to Batote for ment to Hindu minority by East Pakistan, unilateral ceasefire of Jammu till the beginning of June which usually start to wit- oric rise in Indian national scene in a night halt and then to Srinagar where he was kept in a Mali hut operations in J&K, allowing Pakistan to retain illegal occupation ness the sizzling sun at the start of month of May. Though Djust 14 years' of public life, visionary, converted as sub jail. No trial was conducted for his purported of territory of the State, special concessions to Sheikh Abdullah late the sun has started showing its wrath with temperature clarity on critical issues, people-centric ideolo- offence. in Kashmir, Hindu Civil Code etc. He resigned from the cabinet touching top notches in the last over ten days thus increas- gy, steadfastness on his nationalistic views, Mookerjee's death in custody created a nationwide furore with opposing Nehru- Liaquat Ali Pact of 1950 on minorities in India ing the demand of power drastically. Obviously, the surge in courage to take on PM Jawaharlal Nehru on Jammu erupted in protests demanding an independent probe. & Pakistan as he felt that Nehru had left minorities (Hindus) in use of electric gadgets to counter the heat wave prevalent in national important issues within and outside Union Cabinet Syama Prasad's mother, Jogamaya Devi wrote to Pt Nehru East Bengal at the mercy of Pakistan and wanted exchange of the region has hit hard the power scenario with the con- made him the second Sardar Patel. Recognising his courage, abil- which revealed circumstances leading to his death. In her reply to population and property at Govt level between two Bengals. He cerned department struggling to maintain uninterrupted ities and commitments, the Times of India had written that "the Pt Nehru for his letter of condolences she wrote on 4th July, founded Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJS) on 21st October, 1951 power supply which also affects the supply of water in the mantle of Sardar Patel has fallen on Dr. Mookerjee". 1953: "….My son died in detention- a detention without trial. You and became its first President. BJS won three seats in 1952 elec- region as pumping gets severely affected due to long and fre- It is unfortunate that career of one of the greatest scholars, based your impression on the assurances and information you tions and formed National Democratic Front in the Parliament quent power cuts which become inevitable as the demand statesmen and parliamentarians of India was cut short on 23rd have received. What is the value, I ask, of such information when with 32 members in Lok Sabha and 10 members in Rajya exceeds the supply status. Although, Jammu Power June 1953 when he died mysteriously in captivity at Srinagar. In it comes from persons who themselves should stand a trial? You Sabha. Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) has time and no case, he deserved this end in captivity for a crime of entering say, you had visited Kashmir during my son's detention. You Pt. Nehru was not comfortable with Mookerjee's criticism of again assured that uninterrupted power supply will be into Sheikh Abdullah's ruled J&K state without a permit for speak of the affection you had for him. But what prevented you, Pakistan Govt and his advocating Akhand Bharat in Lok Sabha ensured especially in the metered areas but the reality seems which he was put in jail for 44 days without any trial. And more I wonder, from meeting him there personally and satisfying your- that brought in the first amendment in the Constitution of India. to be contrary as several political representatives are also shameful was the fact that no enquiry was ordered in to his sud- self about his health and arrangements?" Nehru considered criticism of head of Pakistan as an invitation seen protesting in various areas of the Jammu region vocif- den death, in fact demand rejected by Pt. Nehru, even when he But Pt. Nehru didn't budge. In his 5th July reply, he wrote: "I to war as without it two countries could not be reunited. erously raising the issue of erratic power supply and dried was a sitting MP, former Union Minister, founding President of a can well understand a mother's sorrow and mental anguish at the Mookerjee countered it by saying that restrictions would prevent up pipes and taps of people being served by the Jal Shakti national party and the leader of the combined Opposition Group death of a beloved son. …. I can only say to you that I arrived at free debate on issues with Pakistan including treatment to Department due to frequent power disruptions. As disclosed in the Parliament. He had symbolically broken the illegal admin- the clear and honest conclusion that there is no mystery in this minorities and its role in Kashmir. by some of the experts in the power sector at times the con- istrative order of no entry in to J&K without a 'permit' which was and that Dr. Mookerjee was given every consideration". Why Pt Brushing aside counseling of many senior parliamentarians, cerned department has to snap the power just to ensure that one of many manifestations of the State being separate and dif- Nehru didn't agree for a probe to set at rest this controversy? Nehru went ahead with the first amendment of the Constitution the transmission infrastructure including high tension gadg- ferent part of India against which he had launched a crusade and Obviously, he didn't want to embarrass his friend, Sheikh (Article 19) to restrict the freedom of speech, inter alia, on ets installed at various places do not get heated up thus became martyr in its pursuit. Abdullah whose words he took as gospel truth. Interestingly, "friendly relations with foreign states". Dr. Mookerjee was increasing the risk of catching fire during the time when the Modi Govt fulfilled his unfinished agenda and dream of "aikvid- Nehru sacked and arrested his friend just 35 days later in famous strongly opposed to Article 370, treating it as a threat to nation- heat wave is at extreme. Such limitations in addition to han, aiknishan aur aikpradhan" on 5th -6th August, 2019 with "Kashmir Conspiracy Case". al unity which became one of the objectives of BJS. In Lok demand surge also sometimes force power department to cut the 'abrogation' of the controversial Article 370 of Indian Born on 6th July, 1901 in Bengal's well known family of great Sabha on 26 June 1952, he termed the arrangements under the supply frequently, a point which is difficult to explain Constitution along with another unconstitutional Article 35A fos- educationist, Sir Asutosh Mookerjee, he passed out from Article 370 as Balkanisation of India and the three-nation theo- and convince the consumers who are at one hand facing tering emotional integration of J&K with rest of India and exten- Calcutta's Presidency College with MA, LL.B, D.Litt.& Bar-at- ry of Sheikh Abdullah. BJS along with Hindu Mahasabha and wrath of hot summers and on the other are devoid of 'mov- sion of entire Constitution of India and Indian laws. Law from Lincoln's Inn. Hebecame the youngest Vice-Chancellor Jammu Praja Parishad had launched a massive satyagraha to ing electrons' from the conductors of their electrical and The entire drama starting from Mookerjee's arrest, taking him of Calcutta University at the age of 33.His political career start- get Article 370 removed and fully integrate with India. electronic gadgets. Despite various measures by the depart- and his two party colleagues direct to Srinagar for detention ed with his election to Bengal Legislative Council on Congress Dismantling the argument for Article 370 that the nation was ment, the scenario of electricity supply still needs lot of instead of nearby Kathua or Jammu and death was shrouded ticket representing Calcutta University, He stitched coalition of bound by "pledges" given to Kashmir, Mookerjee said that we had improvement but one thing which can change the game is with mystery which has been perpetuated till date despite BJP's Nationalist Party and Krishak Praja Party of Fazl-ul-haq, which given pledges to many on several occasions including on minori- the judicial use of power and water by the people especially Governments at the Centre and even in J&K in alliance with ousted Muslim League from power in1940 and gave to Bengal a ties of East Bengal and to Hyderabad. On Kashmir, he said, "we during the hot and sultry summers. Once everybody in the PDP. It is implausible that no effort was ever made, not even by nationalist Government of which he was the Finance Minister. He did not give any pledge to Kashmir. Let's us be clear about it". society understands this things can turn out to be much bet- Modi Govt, to set up some Commission or even SIT to unravel the resigned from the Government to take up cudgels against the On Kashmir developments, Mookerjee had no problems in ter with ACs, Coolers and fans besides LED bulbs and TV truth of his mysterious death which Balraj Madhok and many Governor General of India who had let loose a reign of terror in admitting that it was obvious that as a cabinet Minister he too serving their masters without any disruptions and hiccups. others claimed to be a political murder. the wake of Quit India movement. Since all the top Congress lead- was party to the cabinet decision to refer Kashmir issue to UNO. The treatment meted out by Sheikh Govt with backing of Pt ers had been put in prisons, it fell on Dr. Mookerjee to act as the "We did not go to UNO with regards to the question of accession, Nehru to Mookerjee right from his arrest to his death is sufficient spokesmen of the nationalist India. His services to the suffering because accession was an established fact. DOUBLE WHAMMY to create suspicion. On the request of Jammu's iconic leader, Pt humanity of Bengal in 1943 famine brought him on the national "He demanded withdrawing India's petition from UNO, saying Prem Nath Dogra, Mookerjee decided to violate "permit system" stage. that "we have enough of the UNO …& try to settle the matter he continuous steep rise in petrol and diesel prices for in vogue for entry into the State. Strong opponent of Article 370 Dr. Mookerjee then took over the leadership of Hindu through our own efforts. The only matter regarding which the Tthe last several days is a twofold set back to people as he set out for Pathankot from Delhi in a train on 8th May, 1953 Mahasabha and put forward the case for united India before the dispute continues is about the one-third territory of Kashmir they are already facing numerous problems due to COVID- halting en route at Ambala & Jalandhar. The DC of Gurdaspur Cabinet Mission with convincing facts and logic. But he was which is in occupation of the enemy…. We are peace-lovers, no 19-induced lockdown. Despite the fact that government is also boarded the same train and told him that he would have to shocked to know that the Congress had already accepted the par- doubt, but to what extent?"He asked Pt Nehru pointedly, "Is always cautious of people's problems and every step it takes arrest if he tried to enter J&K without a permit. Surprisingly, at tition of the country, in principle. there any possibility of our getting back this territory?"He is for the benefit of the common masses, the mystery behind Madhopur, the DC received an order to allow Mookerjee to enter According to the original scheme of partition, the whole of prophetically said "That mean we lose it, unless we use force such move is deepening with each passing day as on one hand J&K even without permit. Punjab and Bengal were to be given to Pakistan. Dr. Mookerjee which the PM is unwilling to do so. Let's face the facts-are we the helmsmen are espousing to assuage the people's problems As Mookerjee along with Guru Dutt Vaid and Tek Chand started working to save the Hindu majority parts of Punjab and prepared to lose it?" by offering sops and reliefs on account of COVID-19 misery reached the middle of the Ravi Bridge, J&K Police arrested them Bengal and could be legitimately called that while "Jinnah par- As the historic facts are unfolded, it is clear that PM Nehru's and on the other allowing the oil companies to hike the fuel on the ground of "prejudicial to public safety and peace". This was titioned India, Mookerjee partitioned Pakistan". inaction at that time; we have practically lost PoK to Pakistan prices at their whims and fancies. The dearness of fuel will the first indication of the conspiracy. Mookerjee was deliberately Elected to the Constituent Assembly in 1946, Sardar Patel & even though tactically we continue to say that it is a part of add to miseries of the people drastically especially those liv- not arrested for entering J&K without a permit as in that case he Mahatma Gandhi who were impressed by his work, got him India. And Article 370 injected separatism in J&K for which the ing in newly carved out UT of J&K since the business and would have to be arrested by Punjab authorities. But the plot was inducted into the first National Government formed on 15th nation is paying even after 73 years of Independence and there other related activities were already snarling on account of different. He was arrested by J&K Police so as to keep him out- August, 1947, as Minister of Industry and Commerce. But he doesn't appear to be any end to it. disturbances due to government move on abrogation of Article 370 and later with the advent of devil coronavirus. Looking into the gravity of the situation Congress and NPP have demanded rollback of rates to lower the burden on com- Balidan Divas: Real tributes can be paid to Dr Mookerjee by mon masses. Burdening the common man at a time of the worst economic crisis due to COVID-19 pandemic is quite uprooting all myths about J&K not being Total India unfair and government should genuinely ponder on the issue to bail out suffering population from this difficult situation. „ DAYA SAGAR greatest of the great shocks that the Nation had the part of constitution of India dealing with Article -238 ( Part-VII) in 1950 to deal with the The unprecedented hike in petrol and diesel rates during the ith the political environment as it exit- after the sad demise of Mahatma Gandhi. operating tools as regards state specific subjects particular constitutional needs prevailing at past 15 days has brought the prices to newer heights despite ed in Indian territories immediately Mukherjee's mother wrote to Prime Minister to of Indian state of J&K kept in the form a J&K that time with respect to 8 ( excluding Sr.2 J&K low rates of crude oil in the international market raising a big Wafter 15th August 1947, the uncer- hold an enquiry. But still the mystery is Constitution and not as a part in main constitu- ) Part- B States of 1st Schedule where head of question mark on the intent of government to alleviate peo- tainties about future course that the erstwhile unsolved/ questions are unanswered. tion of India , the reference of state flag in Delhi state was then named as Rajpramukh instead of ple's problems. Whatever may be the reason behind such princes may take and the delayed accession of Mukherjee's sacrifice had surely made many Agreement 1952 / Section 144 Constitution of Governor as was in Part-A states. There were harsh move hitting really hard the poor strata of the society, the princely state of J&K with India Dr. Syama immediate reformative things to happen there- J&K and like for projecting that J&K is not an Part-C and Part-D states also. With seventh there is immediate necessity on the part of government to Prasad Mookerjee was of the opinion that no after like Articles like 238, 379-391 were Indian state as good as Punjab or UP. Where as Constitutional Amendment Act 1956 the 1st revisit its strategy and do the needful to give respite to one any confusions , doubts, incompletenesses, repealed by the Constitution (Seventh all these inferences have been mis quoted and Schedule to Constitution was modified in view and all. expressions worth misinterpretations and any Amendment),1956, s. 29 , drafting of 16 wrong. But so unfortunately the National lead- of States Reorganization Act,1956 keeping only apparent constitutional infirmities should left Nov1956 J&K Constitution with roots in ership / government of India too has not handled two categories i.e States & Union Territories. even a bit unclarified in Constitution of India , Constitution of India in 1956 with Section- 3 of the affairs that seriously there by allowing the Another mis quoted 'Anomaly' but well culti- particularly in relation to the erstwhile princely J&K Constitution laying down that the State of myths to get cultivated and mislead innocent vated was that J&K has her own Flag like OFF ‘D’ 'Be happy first, State of J&K, so that at no moment of time in J&K is and shall be an integral part of the people. Not only that even after Government of Indian National Flag where as it is no parallel / CUFF future any individual or group could make use of Union of India and the J&K Preamble clearly India in a written reply made in Rajya Sabha to has no equivalent status / RIVAL to Indian all else follows' the same to misinform our people or and give saying :-"WE, THE PEO- Q* 138 from Anil Desai MP on National flag even as per Delhi Agreement reate the effect and this is my own experience, rise to controversies detrimental to the interests PLE OF THE STATE OF A Look Through 11th March 2015 having clear- 1952,It is still not understood how government Cyou will see that the that the second law is more of India nation state. Such apprehensions in Dr. JAMMU AND KASH- ly said that in Constitution of of India has been making it stand at levels with cause will follow, says basic than the first. I have Mookerjee's wisdom did stand to fair logics par- MIR, having solemnly The Mist India Art-370 gives no special Nation flag even before August 2019. Ofcourse OSHO, disclosing one of been doing it and it has ticularly since (a) message was even wrongly resolved, in pursuance of status to J&K still even after same has been the case for not correcting those the deepest laws of life. been happening. Just be going / was being inferred that Article 370 the accession of this State to India which took that many seniors were talking of "special sta- who have been professing that J&K "has" a sep- I will tell you one of the happy and the beloved embodies special provisions/ status for Jammu place on the twenty sixth day of October, 1947, tus of J&K". Some very senior leaders have even arate Constitution than COI where as the roots deepest laws of life. You comes. Just be happy and and Kashmir (Clause 1b-i) in constitution of to further define the existing relationship of the claimed on the floor of Parliament that J&K had of J&K Constitution lied in Constitution of may not have thought everything follows. India and that Article 370 { Clause1(b-ii)} State with the Union of India as an integral part only acceded to India whereas other states had India and no way J&K had a separate about it at all. You have It is not only that you exempted the State from the provisions of the thereof, …." where in the authors had made it followed by merger after accession but they have Constitution. heard - the whole of science place a seed in the soil and Constitution of India by providing a Separate amply clear that J&K Constitution was not an still gone not corrected by GOI. And above all it has to be carried to common depends on it - that cause the tree follows, let there be Constitution for the State of J&K (b) 1952 sovereign separate Constitution to Constitution Hari Singh's Instrument of Accession had man( of J&K in particular ) that the President and effect is the base. You a tree and there are mil- Delhi Agreement could be seen/ promoted at of India. Permit system too was demolished. clearly said "whereas the Government of India of India has made THE CONSTITUTION create the cause and the lions of seeds. If cause is later date by some as an agreement giving sta- Notification / consent issued by the Regent Act, 1935, as so adapted by the Governor (APPLICATION TO JAMMU AND KASH- effect follows. Life is a followed by effect, effect is tus like that of a separate country to J&K in Karan Singh on 25th November 1949 had for- General, provides that an Indian State may MIR) ORDER, 2019 C.O. 272 on 5th August causal link. You put the again followed by cause. terms of a Separate State Flag. Dr.Mookerjee in mally accepted the spirit and jurisdiction of accede to the Dominion of India by an 2019 , in exercise of the powers conferred by seed in the soil and it will This is the chain. Then it a way advised Government of India to remove all Constitution India over J&K as integral part Instrument of Accession executed by the Ruler Clause (1) of Article 370 of the Constitution of sprout. If the cause is becomes a circle - start such constitutional & administrative infirmities thereof. The Article 370 was incorporated (26 thereof. Now, therefore, I Shriman Inder India & with the concurrence of the there, then the tree will fol- from anywhere, create the and lacuna that could be any time used for dis- Jan 1950) much before the Regent of J&K Mahinder Rajrajeswar Maharajadhiraj Shri Government of State of J&K and ORDER C.O low. The fire is there - you cause or create the effect. turbing peace & stability. issued (1-05- 1951) proclamation for elections Hari Singhji, …, in the exercise of my 273 of date 06-08-2019 a DECLARATION put your hand in it and it And I tell you, it is easier It was in May 1953 that not convinced with to the Constituent Assembly of J&K. Even the Sovereignty in and over my said State do here- UNDER ARTICLE 370(3) amending Art-370 will burn. The cause is to create the effect because the apparent approach of Government of India much talked about 1952 (July/August) Delhi by execute this my Instrument of Accession with in the provisions of COI and Art-370 is there and the effect will fol- the effect depends totally and the way the then local government in J&K Agreement was made later. and……" his Instrument no where talked of any very much there in amended form and has been low. upon you, the cause may was handling related affairs including move- No doubt even when no separatist links as conditional accession & as regards sovereignty. only operated upon as provided in constitution. This is one of the most not be so dependent on you. ment of the people from and out side the State regards J&K were kept in Constitution of India And the Constitution of J&K that was made Nothing has been snatched from J&K people basic scientific laws, that If I say I can only be happy to other states but the fears that Syama Prasad Mookherji had effective 26th January 1957 had to be drawn (Kashmiris in particular) as some are mis prop- cause and effect is the when a certain friend is Dr. Mookerjee entered the State of J&K from expressed and advice he had been giving to the with in the scope of COI and was also drawn. agating. innermost link of all there, then it depends on a Punjab side without the permission ( permit as then Indian leadership / Parliament while he Some opine that J&K has not merged with Real tributes to Lt Syama Prasad Mookerjee processes of life. Religion certain friend, whether he it was called ) defying the orders of the local gov- was in Nehru government / while out of govern- India like other Princely States that is why 'we' would be to work for eradicating the Myths knows about a second law is there or not. ernment and was arrested on 11th May 1953 at ment did prove right since many people even have a special status, our own constitution and already cultivated in J&K and being cultivated which is still deeper than Miracles Happen Lakhanpur and later shifted to Srinagar where from within the political parties recognized as the state flag'. In 1950 there was Art-370 with after August 2019. this. Religion says: Choose happiness - that on 23rd June 1953 his leaving for heavenly mainstream political parties have been using the respect to J&K that had been named temporary (The writer is Sr Journalist & leading scribe Produce the effect and the means you are choosing the abode in mysterious circumstances was the presence of Article -370 in constitution of India, where as in the same constitution there was also J&K affairs [email protected]) cause follows. This is effect - and then see what absolutely absurd in scien- happens. Choose to be cause of death in 15-39 yrs age group. 3.3 per cent of suicide in India were caused due to financial dis- tific terms. Science says: If blissful. Your whole life will Globally 1.5 million people die annually by committing Suicide. tress, bankruptcy and change in economic status. The impact of the cause is there, the change immediately and YOUR COLUMN When we speak about India, the nation has the highest suicidal the family member to a suicide, leaves at least six loved one devast- effect follows. Religion says miracles will happen rate in the South-East Asian region, a report by the World Health ed. These people tend to show signs of depression and often expe- the converse is also true: around you - because now Suicide, depression— A Organisation (WHO) has revealed. Another study by WHO shows rience suicidal thoughts while coping. You create the effect and you have created the effect that 200 million people in India may suffer from depression, i.e. There are many Acts and schemes established by the see...the cause follows. and causes will have to fol- public health crisis one in five people. No doubt we are the most depressed country in Government for minimising mental health related issues. The The Beloved Arrives low. Dear Editor, the World, as per WHO study. Indian Council of Medical Research Mental Healthcare Act of 2017 has additionally vouched to tackle There is a situation in Try it! You have been try- Presently, we are witnessing deaths precipitously caused by (ICMR) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Family stigma of mental illness and is highly effective until now. which you feel happy. A ing the other way your Covid-19, but apart from it some suicidal news has been in spot- Welfare recently mentioned in a report that women make more sui- Suicide is a multifaceted problem, and hence suicide prevention friend has come, a beloved whole life. Now try this lights, which jolted the entire society. Suicide has been for a long cide attempts, but it is the men, who die more. and strategy should also be multidimensional. Coordination and has called. A situation is magic formula. Create the time, ranking among the top causes of death in all ages worldwide There can be many reasons such as lack of education, awareness, commitment are needed to undertake this problem. It is impossi- the cause - you feel happy. effect and see what hap- and continue to challenge our collective wisdom. The young popu- ignorance, pressure, and the main reasons is 'Family and Friends ble to avoid every suicidal case but it is our obligation for being as Happiness is the effect. pens; causes immediately lation of the country have became the victims of the depression don't want to listen'. a friend, parent, colleagues etc to resist our close ones, in case they The coming of the beloved surround you, they follow. which goaded them to self destruction. Depression is the major Suicide is often committed in response to a cause of depression, are steping toward path of self destruction. is the cause. Religion says: Don't wait for the causes; causative factor for the suicide and individual suffering from the such as cessation of romantic relationship, serious illness or injury, There is a need to better understand the reason behind the sui- Be happy and the beloved you have waited long depression are considered a high-risk group for suicidal behavior, death of closed one, financial problems or bankruptcy ( mostly cide and concerted efforts should be taken to cut down this comes. Create the effect enough. Choose happiness although the majority of persons who have depression do not die committed by poor farmers), drug abuse, loneliness, concerns with avertable loss of predominantly young lives. and the cause follows. And and you will be happy. by suicide. Having major depression does increase suicide risk gender identity and educational stress. Shoaib Akhter, compared to person without depression. Suicide is the leading According to a data from the National Crime Records Bureau, BA, LLB student The Law School, JU.