10 DECEMBER 1-15, 2019 VOL . 29 ISSUE 11 NEW DELHI PAGES 24 www.utindependent.news US 50c UK p50 Sportspersons Future At Stake Ball In Modi’s Court Jai Maharashtra Opposition Unifier Bhishma Pitamah Darling of Japan PG 2 UNION TERRITORY INDEPENDENT DECEMBER 1-15, 2019 OPINION www.utindependent.news UNION TERRITORY Voiceless Delkar The Lok Sabha passed the bill to merge the INDEPENDENT UTs of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu as one Union Territory. Now, it will be known as UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. With passing of the bill, the Justice Delivered UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli has lost its trib- After the BJP misused the Consti- al identity. After liberated from Portuguese administration, the people ruled the UT for tutional provisions by forming gov- six years and after that, it was merged with ernment at early hours of Novem- Union of India. The Central Government ber 23, all eyes were on the Supreme nominated Sanjibhai Rupjibhai Delkar as first Court to protect the spirit of the Lok Sabha MP, after people elected him. Lat- er on, the people elected him again. Leaders Constitution. The apex court did like late Ramohjibhai, late Ramjibhai Mahala, not show too much hurry but de- Sitaram Gavli, Mohan Delkar and Nattubhai livered the justice that compelled Patel represented the UTs in the Lok Sabha. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis By winning as an Independent in the last Lok Sabha, Delkar created history to represent and his deputy Ajit Pawar to re- the UT for seventh time in the Lok Sabha. sign. The order came on Constitu- The tribal people of DNH are disturbed to see tion Day. The three-member bench the compromising attitude of Mohan Delkar. of Justices N.V. Ramanna, Ashok The people were heard saying that when Delkar became MP for first time in 1989, the Bhushan and Sanjiv Khanna ap- population of tribal in DNH was 86 per cent pears to have accepted the plea and at present, their population is less than 40 of the petitioners — the Congress- per cent. Delkar was regarded as messiah of NCP-Shiv Sena combine — in toto tribals as he used to raise the issues strongly inside and outside Parliament. Right now, he as it also gave them satisfaction is showing compromising attitude as the UT on two other counts — that the Administration knows his background. The Patel, who was a clerk in Social Welfare De- test of strength be conducted by a surprising part is that Delkar did not speak partment. Now, Delkar has become a modern pro-tem Speaker and not a regular against the merger of UTs. Eventfully, he sup- tribal leader having aristocratic approach. He ported the move in the Lok Sabha. Reported- is enjoying his life as MP in his Lodhi Estate Speaker; and the entire exercise ly, the UT Administration did not consult the Bungalow in Delhi. He has failed to raise the be videographed (in the interest of people and elected representatives and only issues concerning the tribal people in DNH. transparency), with the result to met the representatives of industries and for- “With merger, the DNH has lost its tribal be submitted to the court. Each of warded it as consent of the people. identity but Delkar kept mum and surprising- ly spoke in its favour. We have expected much these points of the petitoners had During initial days, Delkar was of humble background where his livelihood totally de- more from Delkar but he has failed us,” said a been contested by the BJP and the pended on the salary of his sister Chandanben tribal youth leader. Central Government. These enti- ties had desired more time for the proposed fl oor test despite their claim to having the needed majori- ty. Evidently, the court saw through Pandian Rulesthe right kind ofOdisha! governance. An attempt is being the game, and in its order noted made to undermine the existing institutions.” that delaying the vote of confi - After returning to power for the fifth time in a row, dence in the government may leave Naveen launched the 5T Model of governance un- room open for horse-trading. The der the “Mo Sarkar” programme and made his Private Secretary, V. K Pandian, the Secretary of decision turned the tide in favour 5T. Pandian, who earlier used to confine himself of the Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena to the Chief Minister’s office, started touring dif- and ultimately with Ajit Pawar ferent districts to supervise the activities of var- back in the NCP fold, the Governor ious departments, particularly the medical insti- tutions and the subsidized food centres. However, has no choice but to invite Uddhav his style of functioning, particularly taking on- Thackeray as leader of alliance to the-spot decision has not gone down well with the form the government. Now, the Opposition. Even, former BJP MP Baijayant Panda, once very MAV Government is in place and close to Naveen Patnaik, said that V K Pandian it will work for the welfare of the controls the entire administration and without state. If the Supreme Court would JITENDRA KUMAR DAS his nod nothing happens in the Odisha Govern- not have ordered fl oor test within Bhubaneswar BJP MP and former IAS officer ment. “He has been associated with Chief Minis- Aparajita Sarangi lambasted Naveen Patnaik ter for quite long time. Pandian has monopolized 24 hours, the situation would have Government for allowing Private Secretary to the affairs in the state. His unnecessary interven- quite different. This time, the Su- Chief Minister V K Pandian for running parallel tion is hammering the day-to-day work of State preme Court saved the spirit of the government in the state. She alleged that Pandi- Government. Even, Cabinet Ministers can be Constitution by delivering justice an’s nod is necessary in every decisions and he is seen pleading with him to get appointment with also regarded as De-facto Chief Minister. Sarangi Chief Minister. His influence has increased. The on time. Its decision has reposed further alleged that he manipulates to formulate BJD leaders and workers do their best to keep common person’s faith in it. The policies where he automatically becomes the main Pandian in good book,” he added. Panda fur- apex court neither delayed nor de- decision maker. She criticized the Naveen Gov- ther said that after coming to power for fifth nied but delivered the justice. ernment’s 5T Model of Governance (Mo Sarkar) term, Naveen Patnaik’s grip on government has saying that it will create another power centre in weakened as Panda is controlling everything. —S.H.A. BADSHAH the state at the cost of promoting a few officers The people are of the view that Pandian has under the new model of governance. started monopoly and he is denting the image Printed, Published and owned by S.H.A. Badshah, Published at Union Terming the 5T model (Transparency, Team Work, of Naveen Patnaik. The entire bureaucracy in Territory Independent, 8-B, Behind Tej Press, Bahadur Shah Zafar Technology, Timely Completion and Transforma- the state is against Pandian. “Sarangi is a for- Marg, New Delhi-110002. Printed at Pushpak Press Pvt. 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There must be inquiry against Pandian,” Outside Delhi Air/Railways surcharge `30 per copy cers, accompanying their juniors on tours, are not said a senior bureaucrat. UNION TERRITORY INDEPENDENT PG 3 DECEMBER 1-15, 2019 WORLD www.utindependent.news beginning of a new political Rajapaksas, are adored by culture in this country and the Sinhala-Buddhist ma- the examples set would be jority – but loathed among continued in future activi- minority Tamils – for spear- Rajapaksas Regime ties of the government. The heading the defeat of Tamil new President highlighted separatist militants in 2009 the importance of using to end the 37-year civil war. the modern technology in During the three-month every aspect of the gover- election campaign held in nance. He said that it is the shadow of Islamist ex- his responsibility to serve tremist attacks in April, every community in this Gotabaya had promised to country. “No challenge is make his charismatic and insurmountable if we work popular brother Mahinda together. I love my coun- his Prime Minister. try. I am proud of my coun- Mahinda will function as try. I have a vision for my the prime minister of the country. Hence, I called on caretaker cabinet until the everyone to join me in this General Election in August journey," he pointed out. 2020. Soon after he was Gotabaya Rajapaksa who sworn in as the president, helped defeat Tamil Tiger Gotabhaya thanked the separatists is being elected powerful Buddhist clergy in a deeply polarized vote for backing his presidential backed by mainly Sinha- bid and vowed to protect all lese voters.