TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2019 DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU

daily Capt Purshotam Sharma After the killing of his son, a fierce battle took place between Rama and Ravana. Ravana let loose Excelsior "Jai Jai Dhuni Brahmanda his illusive power and killed many monkeys of Established 1965 Jai Raghubir Prabal Bhujandanda !!5!! Rama's Army. It appeared as if the war was going Brashhin Suman Dev Muni Brinda Vijay Dashmi Founder Editor S.D. Rohmetra in favour of Ravana. At last Vabhishna disclosed Jai Kripal Jai Jayati Mukunda'' !!6!! bend the old bow that belonged to Lord Shiva. ing Sita alone, Ravana in the disguise of an asce- to Rama that nectar abides deep in Ravana's navel. "The whole Universe resounded with cries of Rama not only bend it, but broke it and won the tic, availed of an opportunity of abducting her in Because of this he has been surviving time and 'Victory ! Victory! Glory to the Hero of Raghu's hand of Sita. Lakshmana was also married to Sita's his aerial car. To get the crying Mother Sita again. Uri needs more bunkers line, mighty of arm''!!! younger sister Urmila. Mandvi and Srutakirti were released, Jatayu (kig of vultures), put a bitter fight "Khainchi Srasan Shravan Lagi Chhaadhe Gods and sages rained down flowers, loudly ugust 5 this year was the day since the cousins of Janaki and they were married to to Ravana but the bird was fatally injured. While Sar Ektees cheering "Glory, glory to the All-Mercifull! Glo- Bharata and Shatrugan respectively. on their way in search of Sita, Rama and Laksh- Raghunayak Sayak Chale Maanhun Kaal Pha- started feeling the jitters and ry to Mukunda (the bestower of Liberation)'' !! After all the four sons of Dasaratha were mar- mana killed demon Kabandha. Out of his body, a nees'' !!102!! (Lanka Kand) edginess of variant hues simply as a fall- (Lanka Kand, Sri Ramacharitmans) celestial 'purusha' flashed over to the sky inform- A ried off, he made up his mind to coronate Rama, 'Pulling the bow-string right up-to His ear, the The Rama story goes that in the imperial line ing Rama about the kidnapping of Sita by Ravana out of some constitutional and administrative his eldest son, his successor. When all the prepa- Lord of the Raghus shot thirty-one shafts which of Solar Dynasty was born the most revered, and guided him to measures in one of India's own states, Jammu rations were in flew forth like the serpents of Death'. mighty and strong armed ruler, Khatvanga. He was seek the help of Sug- progress, Kaikeyi, "Sayak Ek Naabhi Sar Sosha and Kashmir in the form of abrogation of Article succeeded by his only son, Dileepa, a virtuous and instigated by her riva, the king of mon- Apar Lage Bhuj Sir Kari Rosha 370 which bestowed special status on it on pure- wise king who married to Magadhan Princess maid-servant Man- keys. When Sugriva Lae Sir Bahu Chale Naracha Sudakshina. As the couple had no children for a thra, rushed to the saw Rama and Laksh- ly temporary basis. While it is beyond compre- Sir Bhuj Heen Rund Mahi Naacha !!1!! long period of married life, they, on the advice of King to seek the boons mana approaching hension as to why Pakistan is getting goose their family preceptor Sage Vashishtha, took to she had been promised him, he deputed Dharni Dhasai Dhar Dhav Prachanda bumps over an internal matter of India, a sover- 'Dhenuvratha' (cow worship), served and propi- by the king on two pre- Hanuman to welcome Tab Sir Hati Prabhu Krit Dui Khanda eign country, all its noise and hubbub over it has tiated Divine Cow Nandini who blessed the cou- vious occasions. She and fetch them. There, Garjao Marat Ghor Rav Bhaari ple with a son to continue the Ikshvaku lineage. sought that her son they befriendly all and Kahan Ramu Ran Hataun Pachari !!2!! made it a laughing stock in the comity of nations. He was named Raghu. Raghu was succeeded by Bharata be crowned as fell in alliance. It was One arrow sucked up the depths of the naval, It is purging its unnecessary pent up feelings by Aja. Aja had son Dasaratha in the lineage. Yuvaraja and Rama Hanuman who while the rest slashed off his ten heads and twen- launching a tirade against this country very often Ravana, the Rakshasha King of Lanka, envied sent to forest on 14 crossed over the sea ty arms with impetousity. The arrows carried off the name and fame of Darsaratha and threw a chal- and reached Lanka, with them all his heads and arms, while the head- threatening with war etc. Now, it has intensified years exile. This lenge through a messenger to meet him in the bat- shock caused the visited Vabhishna less and armless trunk danced on the battle-field. its routine and habitual unprovoked shelling and tle-field. Dasaratha, in the very presence of mes- death of Dasaratha (Ravana's brother) , The earth sunk under the weight of the trunk as violation of the sanctity of the Line of Control senger, shot deadly arrows which fastened the and plunged the sub- an ardent devotee of it rushed violently on, till the Lord struck it with Rama, obtained all the required guidance from him (LoC) by extending the same to the Uri sector in gates of Lanka. These arrows returned to jects in sorrow. Rama immediately left for the for- His arrow and split it in two. While dying, he shout- Dasaratha at Ayodhaya after Ravana was struck est for the sake of Truth. His consort Sita and and then met Mother Sita in Ashok Vatika where ed with a loud and terrible roar :"where is Rama, North Kashmir. with shame. younger brother Lakshmana also accompanied she was held in confinement under the care of Tri- that I may challenge and slay him in battle ?'' jata, a pious ogress. Hungry Hanuman had a heart- People living along the LoC in Uri, Tangdhar, Dasaratha had three queens but none could him. "Samar Bijya Raghubir Ke Charit Je Sunhin fill feast on the delicious fruits in the Ashok Vati- bear a son to succeed him. Since the old age was After ten years of exile, Rama left Chitrakoot Sujaan Keran, Gurez and other areas had been living ka, He destroyed the Vatika Grove, killed many fast approaching, the king, on the advice of his and made Dandakarnya forest on the banks of Bijay Bibek Bivhuti Nit Tin Hin Dehin Bhag- peacefully especially since 2003 ceasefire demons including Aksa. He was caught by using family preceptor, performed 'Putrakameshthi yaj- Godavari his abode where he killed 14,000 thou- wan na' that blessed him with four sons who were Brahmastra to which he paid due regard and got agreement between India and Pakistan and vir- sand demons including Khara and Dooshna. The Yeh Kali Kaal Malayatan Man Kari Dekhu named Rama ("he who pleases') born to arrested. To punish him, his tail was wrapped with tually cross border firing and shelling had news of these killings was conveyed to Ravana by Bichaar Kaushalya, Lakshmana and Shatrugana (twin) his sister Surpanakha whose nose and ears where oil-soaked rags and put on fire. Hanuman stretched Shri Raghunath Naam Tajee Nahin Aan become harsh memories of yester years for born to Sumitra and Bharata to Kaikeyi. chopped off by Lakshmana when she cast lustful his tail to reach places at far distances and burnt Dhaar" (121 A&B, Lanka Kand) them but for the last two months, they are on the Once Sage Vishwamitra came to Ayodhya to looks on Rama and Lakshmana and also attacked the so called Golden Lanka. 'The Lord Rama rewards with everlasting vic- edge following intermittent shelling from seek help of Rama to protect the 'yajnas' he had to Sita out of jealousy. Enraged Ravana made a plan. On Hanuman's return, operational plan was perform as the demons had let loose reign of ter- He sought the help of Maricha, his former minis- drawn to attack Lanka. Soon a bridge was built tory, wisdom and worldy prosperity to those men Pakistani side which has resulted in heavy dam- ror in the forests. Dasaratha very reluctantly sent ter. Maricha was made to assume the form of a over the sea . Ramanama was inscribed on the of good understanding who attentively hear the age to many houses. The motives of such Rama and Lakshmana with Vishwamitra. Both the beautiful golden deer to attract Sita. And so it rocks used in the construction of the bridge which accounts of His Victory in the field of battle. shelling especially by directly targeting residen- brothers killed many demons including the pow- happened. She wanted Rama to fetch the golden made these float. Rama attacked Lanka with His Think well and see for yourself O my mind: erful Taraka and wounded demons Maricha and deer for her. Rama sought after the golden deer large Army. Severe battle took place. this age of Kali is full of impurities. There is noth- tial houses and the families living therein must Subahu. Vishwamitra also took them to Mithila to far distance and at Sita's insistence, Lakshmana Thousands of casualties occurred on both ing to take refuge in this age except the name of only be known to Pakistan but the fact is that where king Janaka had resolved to offer his daugh- too followed Rama to help him as an illusory voice sides. Kumbhkarna was killed by Rama in the first the illustrious Lord of the Raghus'. with such aggressive designs on the borders, ter princess Sita in marriage to any one who could of Rama was heard by Sita calling for help. Find- phase of battle was also killed by Lakshmana. [email protected] that country vain fully wanted to project the Mahesh Chander Sudan that will speak for it unlike other entire area as "disturbed" and in its terminology declarations. e, the people of Jam- as "disputed" before the world to expect some It therefore stands amply clear mu and Kashmir, are Is India really open defecation free? that the data presented in this miracle of what it had in its scheming of things . amazed to hear that W regard at various forums needs India has achieved status of Open state without any public or on Community toilets or Sulabh to arrive at correct figure and plug wholehearted support of the peo- The question is as how to deal with the situa- professional scrutiny to establish tion when a rattled Pakistani leadership finding Defecation Free country as ground audit to convince the peo- Complex for their use so that they the pilferage that prime facie ple not only in preach but also in declared by our honorable Prime ple who find no such develop- are not compelled to defecate in exist in the system. We are pained practice to lead the affected the actual status in the larger inter- its jugular vein giving it bumps, resorting to Minister at Ahmedabad on 02 Oct ment on ground. It is really open decimating the claim of our to accept that a large number of group of people to accept scien- est of the public. We also feel that such shelling in utter desperation. Two pronged 2019 while paying homage to the shocking to hear big mind bog- leaders in power. These migrant workers across the state of Jam- tific and ecofriendly way of dis- the groups of migrating people involved in infrastructure devel- strategy had to be evolved. One- as usual giving Father of Nation, Shri. Mohandas gling declarations made by workers basically hail from MP, mu and Kashmir and may be so posal in more clean and hygien- Karamchand Gandhi. It would prominent authorities of the UP and Orissa who are honored for entire India live life at their ic manner. We cannot ignore the opment of the country as high- it a befitting retaliatory treatment of such dimen- indeed be a matter of achieve- nation merely to gain political citizens of India and may also be own devoid of rightful public contribution of Dr. Bindesh- lighted earlier deserve empathetic sions that its heart missed not only a beat but ment for Indians especially from- mileage at the cost of poor inno- included in that 60 crore people utilities. The issue needs to be warPathak of Sulabh Internation- approach and may not be ignored many at a stretch, which our valiant forces are rural India, and a step forward in cent people of India. who have been provided with toi- dealt with multipronged al who pioneered Social Reform just to prove the point. Our To make it more factual, let us esteemed Father of Nation, found- already doing and two - how to ensure that near- alleviating the poverty ridden life lets out of 11 crores built at pub- approach involving not only Movement and brought notice- of villagers. The data so present- take up the example of three lic cost. The number of these logistical aspect but also issues able change in the behavior of ly remembered as Mahatma Gand- ly two lakh people living in this sector were not ed with regard to construction of prominent and large colonies of workers runs in thousands who arising out of frequent migration affected people by providing hi established beyond doubt that put to any sort of inconvenience and hazards of 11 crore toilets relieving 60 crore Jammu, the summer capital of the does not have access to any gov- of these workers and tribes of facility at affordable price. It may Truth always Prevails and it shall such mindless and purposeless unprovoked people in 60 months does speak state, namely Greater Kailash, ernment facility like schooling, Jammu and Kashmir. Such tall therefore be considered by gov- be incumbent on us to pay befit- about effective governance, but it Chhani Himmat and Sainik rationing, medical services or claims without supporting ting homage to this saint of the cen- Pakistani shelling. That could be possible only ernment of India to seek extend- lacks on ground audit to support Colony where a large number of any other scheme like ODF. It ground reality does not stand the ed public participation through tury by following his footsteps in outsiders working as labors by constructing of bunkers especially in vulnera- the claim. Acouple of month ago, therefore implies that the claim of test of public audit and affect the social activists and NGOs to real terms. Jai Hind, Jai Bharat. reside in Juggis and have no such ble areas. The compulsions of finding alternative the Government of J&K also the state and Union Governments credibility of the governance. achieve cent percent ODF status (The author is WgCdr (Retd) facility created in the form of ways to get protection from such aggressive declared similar status for our apparently requires honest audit We do realize that issue needs [email protected] designs of Pakistan has been in some cases like Shiban Khaibri and Kashmir under Article 370? people constructing bunkers on their own and What was he aiming at by olonel Akbar of Sabre rattling of "Jihad" launching apoplectic tirade bearing entire cost of construction. That obvious- Pakistan Army who against India, was either not ly cannot be true of every other inhabitant living Cmanaged his two months took pride in being a "young Destroyed India". Gandhi's all raping non-Muslims during and 1965, 1971 , 1999 and the most known to him or he was kept in along the LoC and the residents, as such, old country's first official 'Jihad' rebel " and throughout 1947 and efforts of appeasement, right after attacking was justified lengthy proxy war of terrorism utter delusive dream world by his under his nom de guerre of well before the actual attack on from ardently but quite unex- which the herds whom Col. against this country for nearly demanded proper action by the Government. limited coterie comprising top "General Tariq", was the master- Kashmir, he got deeply pectedly going to the extent of Akbar Khan shepherded right four decades which is continuing Army hierarchy and some fanat- It may be noted that the malady afflicting mind and the one who led the engrossed in search of weapons supporting Caliphat movement from Muzaffarabad, had lavish- even up to now. ics . Pakistan of resorting to unprovoked firing did not Pakistan sponsored invasive to wage a war against the Hindu to chorusing "Ishwar Allah ly but inhumanly indulged in . A few days back, on his In contrast , Indian Prime herds of Afridi , Mahsud, Turi, take place from August 5 only but many years in Maharaja and while touring teronam"and what not, proved Exactly after 72 years , Pak- return from the United States , Minister did not refer to or even Malakand and Yusufzais tribes- Jammu and Kashmir extensive- futile before an adamant Muslim istani Prime Minister reiterated addressing an officially man- name Pakistan even once or to a row before also but as back as in 1998, men in attacking Kashmir in ly, was frantically attempting to leader who openly spurned co- and repeated the "Jihad" in Kash- aged and arranged crowd , Imran Kashmir in his brief but substan- Government took stock of the situation by sanc- October 1947 . So the credit of arouse rebellion , again , in the existence and plurality . On the mir after drawing a blank and Khan posed as if having con- tive top statesman like speech, or the blame for waging "Jihad" tioning individual and community bunkers and name of and for the sake of reli- other hand, Colonel Akbar Khan meeting with failures on Kash- quered the most invincible fort who in sharp contrast, gave mes- in Kashmir cannot be parked at gion - with the war cry of 'Jihad'. , who remained the chief player mir from all platforms where his and exhorted the people for sage of peace from the same most of them were in fact constructed. However, the doors of the confused Pak- Poonch, where Ibrahim hailed in the diabolical game, had draft- visit as Pakistani 'leader' was the 'Jihad' in Kashmir to "please" podium . A country which takes the severe earthquake of 2005 destroyed these istani Prime Minister Imran from, had a whooping number ed and well thought upon a strat- maiden one. On Kashmir, bar- Allah as if he knew, even in the pride in having trained the Khan alone since before and dur- bunkers and since 2003 ceasefire became oper- of 80000 ex-servicemen. The egy what he called "Armed ring two countries, no other least, what pleased his Allah , if dreaded Al-Qaida terror organi- ing planning the attack on Kash- blind belief and the futility of revolt inside Kashmir" , a plan to Muslim country supported Pak- not everyone's Allah as we know sation by its army and notorious ative, the need for such bunkers did not arise. mir in 1947 , nascent Pakistan getting diabolical plans succeed- strengthen Kashmiri people istan and Imran Khan. It was that He belongs to everyone and spy agency the ISI to fight and The situation, however, needs proper review by separated from its parent country ed can be seen in Ibrahim Khan against the 9000 strong army of Jihad started right in 1947 where every creature in this universe kill in Afghanistan and then ful- the Government by arranging construction of India , had chosen three pronged meeting Tariq and declaring that the Maharaja foreseeing that a the end of the mission was belongs to Him whom He would ly backing the US post 9/11 official or state policy to grab just 500 rifles would be suffi- sizeable Muslim soldiers in the raiders' defeat, fast retreat , never harm or discriminate bunkers for providing a security cover to the peo- operations in Afghanistan, pos- Kashmir and they were 'Jihad', cient to "liberate" the state of Maharaja's army would remain infested with lice, carrying the against on grounds of faith, sessed unique but dubious char- ple in Uri sector vulnerable to malicious deceit and diplomacy . The plan Jammu and Kashmir. Tariq , passive or desert. Success of the booty of loot and in most of the colour, language , sex or the acter , perhaps, again to please Pakistani designs. had the blessings of Mohammed however, was through in his plan depended on blocking rein- cases towing women as the country. "Those standing by Allah. Such a country and any of Ali Jinnah who was promised to satanic plans to have 4000 rifles forcements from India and Col. 'remuneration' against fighting Kashmiris were doing 'Jihad' and its leaders should never dare to offer Eid prayers in near arranged from General Head- Akbar Khan 's plan comprised the 'jihad' as they had been prom- Pakistan would do it even if the poke its nose in internal affairs Shortage of IAS officers Dal Lake on October 27, 1947 . quarters of Pakistan Army which of deploying Jihadi guerrillas to ised 'reward' in kind in shape of world opposed it", Imran told the of a sovereign country. He wanted to have his stand and were distributed among the prevent this and Kathua -Jammu the loot of whatever their hands gathering to ensure Allah was The country which its Prime he State is reeling under shortage of IAS 'resolve' to "have Kashmir in my tribesmen and the personnel of track had to be blocked. fell upon. Their fall and getting happy with Pakistanis doing Minister denigrates by saying left pocket" vindicated . Jinnah officers, having less than 50 per cent of its Pakistani Army in plain clothes D.C Rawalpindi had orders vanquished had been sealed so.Those who must have that thirty to forty thousand wanted a full fledged non - dis- sanctioned strength, which was adversely accompanying them in addition to collect funds, weapons and there and then when on Oct watched him delivering his fatigued trained armed terror- T guised armed attack on Kashmir to different types of weapons other goods for the 'fighters' in 21/22 1947 the herds stormed maiden speech in the UNGA impacting the critical decisions making process to grab it which was turned down ists, rubbing their toes with the they were carrying with them Kashmir .In NWFP, Chief Min- Muzzafarabad to indulge in must have observed as if Pak- ground were in Pakistan await- and also proper implementation of various cen- by General Gracey (Acting and the results are recorded in the ister Abdul Qayuum Khan extreme savagery against istan had overcome and fully ing the next opportunity to do Commander-in- Chief of Pak- history with the blackest inhu- recruited tribesmen to join the humanity which they continued resolved all its problems , eco- trally sponsored schemes. Due to faulty planning "Jihad"was conveniently fitting istan Army)which exposed him man deeds indulged in by the 'fight' . Peers and other 'religious' with in Baramulla, Domal, Uri nomic, social, political, ethnic , into being held accountable in and not recalling those officers currently on in his true colours. unbridled and wild herds.Sardar men like Peer of Manki Sharif and other places en-route up to cultural and the only problem of deputation coupled with some more from the It is worth noting that 'Tariq' Ibrahim Khan later became the helped by promising Jihadis Budgam near Srinagar before their "jugular vein" Kashmir had International Court of Justice for existing strength attaining superannuation, the met who first 'President' of Pakistan occu- 'hoors' or virgins in paradise and being chased and neutralised by to be 'resolved'. That is why , he inciting violent crimes as a fall- had earlier served as a legal offi- out of the state policy of 'jihad' . overall position was shortly going to suffer more pied Kashmir. worldly riches if they joined the valiant Indian Army. The fact , indulged in the ostentatious cer in the Government of When Gandhi Ji and Nehru 'jihad'. There were several other however, remains that the inva- extravaganza of harping on When Pakistan knows that it than show any improvement. How can Maharaja Hari Singh , for find- wanted to persuade adamant plans and strategies to fight in sion of herds of savages not only Kashmir . Did he speak a word would never ever get even an Governor's administration succeed in providing ing ways to applying flesh to the Jinnah against pressing for par- Kashmir by exploiting religious traumatised a previously well other than Kashmir ? Did he have inch of Kashmir under any Gov- quality administration so as to draw comparative skeleton of Jihad . The epitome titioning Hindustan, Jinnah had sentiments and Jihad was the settled and peaceful Kashmiri any sense of propriety to speak ernment in power in India , all its of treachery and being untrue to "Jihadised" his politico- reli- medium to "conquer" Kashmir. people but it also set a disastrous with intent to question and even claptrap and sabre rattling were better results if it did not have the reasonable one's salt was seen in Ibrahim gious alternative by threatening The plans were executed and pattern for the relations of the ask for rescinding the withdraw- laughable and ridiculous. number of its bureaucrats? Khan's moral character when he with a "Divided India or killing, looting , burning and two countries getting fuelled by al of the special status to Jammu [email protected] Against the sanctioned strength of 137 posts in IAS cadre, only 68 are posted in Jammu and Kashmir and 13 are on Central deputation. Kashmir Imbroglio Things in the administrative set up could not be I II expected to move in the right direction if an offi- Sir, Sir, Misinformation on Kashmir cer was asked to "look after" additional depart- Apropos Straight Talk of K B Jandial in DE on 3rd October, 2019. It is good elaboration Article 'Modi wins all rounds, not Sir, by the author on post Art 370 abrogation scenario and successful projection of Indian Gov- Kashmir' in DE (Oct 3) on Post 370 ments as neither the parent department nor the The commentators on Kashmir are either not well informed or have ernment perspective at UNGAin correct diplomatic finesse. PM Modi leadership has deserved- abrogation situation in Kashmir and no understanding of the term 'total clamp down'. additional ones would get preferred attention ly won bountiful accolades the world over, to huge discomfiture of the adversaries within and acceptance of this move by world com- and decisions could not be taken in ordinary People are free to use landlines and use postal services for com- without. Well, that is understandable and expected. munity, is informative. It is quite objec- munication. Not long time back, postal services used to be the main course of business. Not only should the govern- As far 'dialogue diplomacy' it has been applied many a time and has become a 'hackneyed' tive analysis with vision forward. The communication medium. So it is a falsehood that people outside are ment at least arrange recalling its strength on political stance. It has lost its essence and may not work in the 'radicalised' religious as well Government should immediately not able to contact their family in the valley. People are free to come as political milieu. revive its contacts with concerned deputation but formally authorise the next to the to the valley to visit their families; and the family members can leave There is no reason to believe that the bold and much awaited action on 370 and 35A has stakeholders, may be through track-2 the valley to stay with their relations. The Kashmiris from the valley vacant IAS post in concerned departments to not been subjected to fool proof planning. The focus now also shifts to Supreme Court where diplomacy and engage them for early living in rest of India have complete freedom of movement and expres- discharge duties and exercise full powers as several petitions on the issue are pending which has been attached due priority by the Apex normalcy. It is better to avoid dragging sion. There are no restrictions of movement in the valley. Only restric- were ruling in case of the said post. At least, Court. Many of the appellants are a surprise fixture though, as they are not directly concerned. it unnecessarily. The sooner it is done, tions are to prevent violent demonstrations that can result in human J K Vaid the better it would be for the nation. lives. So where is the lockdown in the valley decisions would be taken with full responsibility Former Director GSI, R L Bharti IFS (Retd) Prof Suresh Chander and work would not suffer. Sidhra Roop Nagar Jammu