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‘The poor of my country must get all facilities that the rich enjoy’ Vol. 13, No. 20 16-31 October, 2018 (Fortnightly) `20

Karyakarta Mahakumbh, Bhopal ‘The more dirt is thrown, the more lotus will bloom’

16-31 OCTOBER,The 2018 Oil PriceI KAMALs and SANDESH I 1 The green state of mind Why Shastri matters today the Hypocrisy of the Opposition PM Shri Narendra Modi flanked by BJP National President Shri Amit Shah, MP CM Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan and other senior leaders waving at the gathering in Karyakarta Mahakumbh held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

BJP National President Shri Amit Shah paying floral tribute to BJP National President Shri Amit Shah receiving the greetings Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay after Inaugurating the Pt. Deendayal of BJP karyakartas at the Ex-Servicemen Sammelan in Sikar, Upadhyay Memorial in Dhanakya, Jaipur (Rajasthan) Rajasthan

Rajasthan BJP welcomes BJP National President Shri Amit Shah BJP National President Shri Amit Shah and Chhattisgarh CM during a Shakti Kendra Sammelan in Bikaner, Rajasthan Dr. Raman Singh during Gujarati Samaj Sammelan in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh

2 I KAMAL SANDESH I 16-31 OCTOBER, 2018 Fortnightly Magazine Editor Prabhat Jha

Executive Editor Dr. Shiv Shakti Bakshi

Associate Editors Ram Prasad Tripathy Vikash Anand

Creative Editors Vikas Saini Mukesh Kumar

Phone +91(11) 23381428 FAX +91(11) 23387887 ‘Fortunate to be a karyakarta of BJP’ E-mail PM Shri Narendra Modi, along with BJP National President [email protected] [email protected] 06 Shri Amit Shah and Madhya Pradesh CM Shri Shivraj Singh Website: www.kamalsandesh.org Chouhan, addressed the ‘Karyakarta Mahakumbh’ in Bhopal,...

11 BJP will win all Lok Sabha Vaichariki seats in Delhi: Amit Shah The Rationale of Jana Sangh 15 Bharatiya Janata Party National President Shri Amit SHRADHANJALI Shah said the BJP will sweep all seven seats from Delhi in the Bhairon Singh Shekhawat / KR Malkani 14 Lok Sabha elections and that... 09 ‘Opposition working article together for breaking The green state of mind 18 India while Modiji is busy in making India’ Why Shastri matters today 20 BJP National President Shri The Oil Prices and the Hypocrisy of the Opposition 22 Amit Shah slammed the BJD government in Odisha for... interview Nityanand Rai 30 12 ‘The poor of my country must get all Others facilities that the rich enjoy’ Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on September PM Narendra Modi receives UNEP ‘Champion of the Earth’... 23 23 launched the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya ‘Rajasthan Gaurav Yatra’, Ajmer (Rajasthan) 24 Yojana-Ayushman Bharat in Ranchi and termed it... India-Russia ink 5 Billion $ S-400 Defence Deal 25 EC announces assembly election dates for 5 states; ... 26 13 Indians have made the Swachh Bharat Mission the world’s biggest “peoples’ PM inaugurates first Assembly of the International Solar... 27 movement” Today we have a similar opportunity to build the India ... 28 The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi on October 2 addressed the Mahatma Gandhi International Mann Ki Baat 32 Sanitation Convention (MGISC) in New Delhi... Publisher and Printer: Printed by Dr. Nandkishore Garg, Published by Dr. Nandkishore Garg on behalf of Dr. Mookerjee Smruti Nyas and Printed at HT Media Limited, B-2, Sector-63, Noida (UP)-201307 and Published from PP-66, Subramanya Bharati Marg, New Delhi-110003. Editor - Prabhat Jha. 16-31 OCTOBER, 2018 I KAMAL SANDESH I 3 SOCIAL MEDIA CORNER

@narendramodi There is only one place for idiocy and it’s called the Congress. With the blessings of 130 crore Indians, Support ‘Bharat Ke Tukde Tukde the country has made remarkable Gang’, Maoists, fake activists strides in cleanliness and sanitation. and corrupt elements. Defame #Gandhi150. all those who are honest and working. Welcome to Rahul Gandhi’s Congress. @nitin_gadkari — Amit Shah We have all the materials available in the country but we need an India’s External Affairs Minister appropriate technology to exploit it. Smt. @SushmaSwaraj exposes Our government has taken many initiatives to Pakistan’s duplicity on terrorism encourage innovation and research in science in her powerful speech at and technology. #UNGA . Terrorism remains the biggest challenge and threat to peace in South Asian region. — Rajnath Dingh @arunjaitley

When NDA government came to power #AyushmanBharat -PMJAY in 2014 it inherited large scale NPAs in scheme seems to be one of the the banking sector. Due to aggressive most aspiring and pioneering lending from 2008 to 2014 total outstanding steps in healthcare, not only in loans of PSBs increased from Rs. 18 lakh crore in India but across the world. March 2008 to about Rs. 52 lakh crore by March — JP Nadda 2014. Courtesy: Social Media

4 I KAMAL SANDESH I 16-31 OCTOBER, 2018 EDITORIAL ‘Nation First’ policy emerging triumphant s the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is conferred the prestigious UNEP “Champions of the Earth” award, every Indian is feeling honoured for this great achievement. This award is the recognition of A not only our civilizational values which upholds sustainable environmental approach in our daily life but also acknowledges the innovative measures initiated under the farsighted leadership of Shri Narendra Modi. India has taken giant leaps in almost all sectors of governance under the dynamic and visionary leadership of the Prime Minister and it imputes every Indian with a sense of pride on the environmental front that his unique contribution has been recognized globally. The call for a people’s movement for cleanliness and sanitation given by Prime Minister is another unique programme which is gaining momentum with every passing day. The ‘Swatchta Mission’ launched by Shri Narendra Modi on 2nd October 2014 has come a long way registering massive people’s support for the cause. A movement inspired by the vision of Mahatma Gandhi has led to major transformation in the work culture, sanitation and health consciousness among the people making it one of the most successful programmes in the world. While the celebrations of its achievements on 2nd October 2018 The ‘Ayushman Bharat’ is such a makes every Indian proud, the pace with which village after village are declared ODF and project which is sanitation coverage is realized, the power of such programmes is now visible to the world. set to completely The huge difference that this programme has made among the people can be seen from transform the the fact that today more than 85% of the households have access to toilet, over 400 million health sector Indian no longer defecate in the open and the sanitation coverage is up from 39% to 95%. while enabling the poorest of the poor The’ Swatchta Hi Sewa’ programme launched on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti to avail free high on 2nd October will definitely help in achieving the target set for 150th birth anniversary of quality health Mahatma Gandhi in 2019. services in the days The transformation in the life of common people and poorest of the poor is visible in to come. When today the successful implementation of welfare projects which were never imagined earlier by any every household is government. The ‘Ayushman Bharat’ is such a project which is set to completely transform the getting connected to electricity grid, health sector while enabling the poorest of the poor to avail free high quality health services in having toilets the days to come. When today every household is getting connected to electricity grid, having and getting gas toilets and getting gas connections, the life in remote villages is getting transformed for the connections, the better. This massive transformation is the result of dedicated and untiring work of the Prime life in remote Minister Shri Narendra Modi who is making possible which was unthinkable few years back. villages are getting transformed for The country is experiencing a sense of achievement and pride for the political will displayed the better. in decisions taken by Prime Minister both at national and international level. Apart from glowing achievements at the domestic front, under his leadership India has made its’ mark globally. Who can miss the determination of Shri Narendra Modi in signing S-400 Triumf accord with Russia even in the face of US sanctions? Similarly the diplomatic skills displayed in handling US sanctions on Iran in India’s favour are commendable. Although no one knows about the US approach in future but the firmness displayed by the Prime Minister has ensured that India will continue to take its decisions independent of any external or internal pressures and can protect its interests in the face of any unforeseeable challenges. The policy of “Nation First” is emerging out triumphantly with each decision of the BJP led NDA government at the centre with India gaining its place of pride in the world. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has shown to the world that India is capable of leading from the front and determined to emerge as a developed country. While a huge wave of transformation is sweeping the country by uplifting the poorest of the poor from the morass of poverty, India is emerging globally as a nation capable of taking independent stands on challenges both at domestic and global levels. [email protected]

16-31 OCTOBER, 2018 I KAMAL SANDESH I 5 cover story ‘Karyakarta Mahakumbh’ in Bhopal (MP) ‘Fortunate to be a karyakarta of BJP’

M Shri Narendra Modi, along with BJP National made by leaders like Kushabhau Thackerayji and President Shri Amit Shah and Madhya Pradesh Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia Ji in strengthening the P CM Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, addressed party’s organizational foundations in its current strong the ‘Karyakarta Mahakumbh’ in Bhopal, Madhya position in Madhya Pradesh. The Prime Minister Pradesh on 25 September, 2018. also lauded the Madhya Pradesh government led Addressing more than 5 lakh party workers at the by CM Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, saying that his Karyakarta Mahakumbh, PM Shri Narendra Modi government has continuously worked for the social began his speech by remembering Pandit Deen Dayal empowerment of the people of Madhya Pradesh. Upadhyaya on his birth anniversary and the late PM Describing his vision for the country, the PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajapyee. He added, “We are proud again reiterated that the mantra of his government is to be born to serve as workers of the Bhartiya Janata “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas.” The Prime Minister also Party.” asserted his approach and commitment by saying, “It is a matter of pride for us that our party is in “We consider 125 crore people of India as one family power in 19 states of the country, however, it is a and for us, the nation always comes first.” matter of greater pride that our party is the largest Shri Modi also called upon the party workers party in the world,” the PM said. to strengthen the party in Madhya Pradesh by The PM also acknowledged the contributions spreading the message and vision of the BJP and its

6 I KAMAL SANDESH I 16-31 OCTOBER, 2018 ‘Karyakarta Mahakumbh’ in Bhopal (MP) cover story achievements to the people of Madhya Pradesh. He leveled on him and his government in the concluding asked each party worker to ensure that the BJP wins section and remarked, “People can throw as much at his respective booth and gave them the slogan of dirt on us as they want to but they should not forget “Mera Booth, Sabse Mazboot” to strengthen the BJP that the more dirt they throw upon us, the more this state organization at the booth level. Kamal (Lotus, the BJP symbol) will bloom.” He also criticized the Opposition parties, Highlights of PM’s particularly the Indian The PM touched upon the Speech National Congress for unfounded allegations leveled • It is a matter of its failure to bring about on him and his government great pride that we have economic and social in the concluding section and governments in 19 states development in the state remarked, “People can throw as and it is a matter of greater of Madhya Pradesh pride that we are the largest despite ruling at the state much dirt on us as they want to party in the world. and national levels for a but they should not forget that • The BJP government long time. He called upon the more dirt they throw upon in Madhya Pradesh, under the people of Madhya us, the more this Kamal (Lotus, Shivraj Ji’s leadership is Pradesh to decide between the BJP symbol) will bloom.” leaving no stone unturned the politics of ‘Vikas to serve the people of the (development)’ and politics state. of vote-bank in the upcoming state and national • For us, 125 crore Indians are our family, for us it is elections. always nation first. PM Shri Modi further elaborated by describing • Inspired by Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya’s ideals, how the practice of ‘Triple Talaq’ had been banned in we are devoted to serve this land. several Islamic countries of the world and its banning • We are fortunate - we identify ourselves with Gandhi in India will go a long way in ensuring equal rights and Ji, Lohia Ji as well as Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya dignity for Muslim women. He expressed shock and Ji because we believe in communion. anger at the politics of appeasement and vote-bank • For 10 years, Congress betrayed the people. It is played by the Congress on this issue and strongly time to give them a befitting reply. asserted that all women, regardless of their religion, • Our vision is very clear - ‘Mera Booth, Sabse must have equal rights in a democratic country like Mazboot’. India. • People have Madhya Pradesh have to choose The PM touched upon the unfounded allegations between politics of development and politics in the name of vote bank. • We are committed to empowering Muslim women. On one hand, we are initiating efforts to abolish ‘Triple Talaq’, but Congress is making it a vote-bank issue. • PM Modi remembers the contributions of Kushabhau Thakre, Rajamata Scindia towards development of Madhya Pradesh. • The more dirt opposition throws, the more the lotus (BJP symbol) will bloom. BJP President Shri Amit Shah, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan and several senior leaders of the party and lakhs of karyakartas were present at the event.

16-31 OCTOBER, 2018 I KAMAL SANDESH I 7 cover story ‘Karyakarta Mahakumbh’ in Bhopal (MP)

NRC process will not stop: Amit Shah JP President Shri Amit Shah welcomed vote bank politics. Wherever he (PM Modi) goes, the party workers to the ‘Karyakarta people shout slogans of “Modi, Mod, Modi....”, it B Mahakumbh’ in Bhopal. Addressing the is not for PM, but for the 125 crore Indians,” Shri gathering he remembered Pandit DeenDeendayal Shah said. Upadhyay and said the party started by Deendayalji Taking a jibe at Congress, he said the party has is moving forward under the leadership of Prime an illusion that it will win the elections. Recounting Minister Shri Narendra Modi. “Today the party is the states that went to polls and where the BJP serving the 70 per cent of the country.” overpowered Congress government, Shri Shah Speaking to the Karyakartas Shri Amit Shah said, “We have made governments where we were said, “NRC is the registration for citizens of India. in minority.” In Assam, we made the NRC and found 40 lakh Referring to the upcoming elections in the country, ‘infiltrators’ and they will be removed from the Shri Shah said Congress under the leadership of country after an investigation. Tell this to every Rahul Gandhi claims to win major polls. “There is house in Madhya Pradesh. The Congress created no harm in dreaming,” Shri Shah said. a huge hue and cry about the NRC. How much “The people of the state gave you (Congress) ever noise they create, I want to tell the Congress an option to serve them. But there was no that NRC process will not stop. For BJP, security of development in the state. Congress made MP a the country is of prime importance”. ‘bimaru’ state. The people then decided the fate of “The biggest achievement of our government the party and since 18 years the BJP government is that PM Modi has taken India to new heights is striving to develop Madhya Pradesh. Today, the in the world order. The Prime Minister has never state is progressing at a fast pace.,” Shri Shah done anything that will make us hang our heads added, congratulating Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan in shame. We work for development and not for the progress in the state.

8 I KAMAL SANDESH I 16-31 OCTOBER, 2018 BJP President’s Pravas in Odisha organisational activities ‘Opposition working together for breaking India while Modiji is busy in making India’

JP National President Shri Amit Shah PM in Ranchi, the BJP President said, “Naveen Babu slammed the BJD government in Odisha for is afraid that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s B rejecting the Centre’s newly launched flagship popularity will grow further if the scheme is launched Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme, saying in the state. The Chief Minister is worried about his Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik did so fearing defeat ‘kursi’ (chair) and not for the poor people of Odisha.” in the 2019 polls. The Ayushman Bharat programme Alleging that Odisha is being governed by officers would be implemented in Odisha if the BJP is voted to and not by the people’s representatives, Shri Amit power in the state, Shri Shah said after inaugurating Shah said IAS and IPS officers cannot rule the state. the National Executive Meeting of BJP Mahila Morcha “Odisha is not being governed through democracy, on 24 September, 2018 in Puri. but by the bureaucracy,” he said. “No one can stop the people of Odisha in availing “I want to tell the officers to stop indulging in the benefits of Ayushman Bharat. You cannot stop sycophancy. This government will not last forever. the BJP from helping the poor. We will implement This government will change very soon and the BJP the Ayushman Bharat programme on the first day if will form government in Odisha. All corrupt people the BJP forms government in the state in the 2019 will have to pay the price for their activities,” the BJP elections,” he said. President said. Hitting out at BJD Government for rejecting the He also said that at least 14 party workers have health insurance scheme, which was launched by the been killed in the state in the last three years by

16-31 OCTOBER, 2018 I KAMAL SANDESH I 9 organisational activities BJP President’s Pravas in Odisha

“government-sponsored” goons. “Naveen Babu, forms government in Odisha as well as in the Centre do not try to terrorize the BJP by killing our workers. in 2019. Our history says that BJP gets stronger when it is He appealed to the people of Odisha to give the attacked,” he said, while saying that BJP is gaining party only five years to serve them and then see the ground in the state with each passing day. changes. “You have already given 18 years to Naveen Shri Shah sought to know Patnaik. Give us only five how Odisha utilised Rs 4.45 years and see changes in lakh crore funds given by I want to tell the officers to the life of common people the NDA government at the in the state,” Shri Shah Centre. “The funds meant stop indulging in sycophancy. said. for the poor people have This government will not last The BJP President been misappropriated by forever. This government will also slammed opposition officers and BJD leaders. change very soon and the parties, including Congress Though the Centre has BJP will form government in saying they suffered formulated 129 schemes, Odisha. All corrupt people from “Modi phobia” and they did not reach the will have to pay the price for lacked any agenda for the people in the villages,” he country’s development. alleged. their activities. All partners of the BJP Highlighting the Modi are united and serious government’s policies for about transforming India women, he said it had recently raised the remuneration as the number one country in the world, Shri Shah of ASHA and Anganwadi workers, provided free 5.5 said. “I want to tell the people that the Congress and crore cooking gas connections, opened 16 crore opposition parties are working together for breaking Jandhan accounts, gave loan to 13 crore women India while Modiji is busy in making India,” he said. under the Mudra scheme and constructed 7.5 crore The Prime Minister is seeking to eradicate poverty, toilets. eliminate unemployment and insecurity among Shri Amit Shah called upon the BJP women people, but the opposition wants his removal as they office-bearers to take message of the Prime Minister have no specific agenda, leader or policies, the BJP to every household in the state to ensure that BJP National President said. The BJP National President also said that BJP would observe the birth centenary of Vijaya Raje Scindia year-long from October 12 as a tribute to the leader who made significant contribution to uplift women and for the growth of the BJP. Comparing the 2019 elections with the battle of Panipat, Shri Shah said the poll is going to be a challenge for the BJP but it would be a question of survival for the opposition parties.

Amit Shah appoints incharge for upcoming assembly elections he BJP National President Shri Amit Shah has appointed Union Minsters Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, Shri Prakash Javadekar and Shri Dharmendra Pradhan as election incharge of Telangana, Rajasthan T and Madhya Pradesh respectively for upcoming assembly elections.

10 I KAMAL SANDESH I 16-31 OCTOBER, 2018 Purvanchal Mahakumbh, Delhi organisational activities

BJP will win all Lok Sabha seats in Delhi: Amit Shah

haratiya Janata Party National President Shri nation building... Our government will not rest until the Amit Shah said the BJP will sweep all seven region is completely developed,” he said. B seats from Delhi in the Lok Sabha elections He maintained that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind and that the BJP victory would “open the eyes” of the Kejriwal only knows how to shout out lies before the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government and help them people of Delhi and repeat those lies several times — realize the level of dissatisfaction among the residents hoping voters will believe them to be true. “We do not of Delhi. need to shout, our work speaks for itself. The proof Speaking at the Purvanchal Mahakumbh, an to this is the attendance here today,” Shri Shah said. event organised by the BJP’s Delhi unit to address The BJP President also attacked the Kejriwal the issues of the migrants from eastern Uttar Pradesh government for not taking a stand against the and Bihar at Ramlila Maidan on 23 September, 2018, Rohingya settlements in the city. Calling the Rohingya Shri Shah said, “This huge gathering, only from the refugees from Myanmar “termites”, Shri Shah said, people of Purvanchal, shows the support (Prime that the priority of any government should be the Minister) Narendra Modi has. We are confident that welfare of their own country and not “infiltrators”. all the seven Lok Sabha seats from Delhi will fall on Delhi BJP President Shri Manoj Tiwari said, “The to our lap.” people of Delhi will give their support to Modi ji and Donning saffron caps and scarves, thousands of the lamp that we have lit today is a symbol of the 2019 people hailing from Purvanchal (which comprise 40 victory.” lakh or roughly 20% of voters in the national capital) Shri Tiwari had also announced during the marched to Ramlila Maidan so that they could be a Purvanchal Mahakumbh at Ramlila Maidan that the part of the gathering organised especially for them party will shortly hold three “Maha rallies” at the same and to celebrate the culture they have brought from venue. He had also said that people attending the rally their states. will vow to help Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi win At the rally, Shri Shah said the BJP government’s again. “The mood within the unit is very upbeat after focus has been on “development” and it has been the phenomenal success of the Mahakumbh. We are possible only because of the hard work and sweat of now preparing for more rallies that will be organised their “brothers from Purvanchal”. “You (Purvanchalis) under Scheduled Caste, Mahila and Yuva Morcha have moved around to make your contribution towards wings of the BJP,” he said.

16-31 OCTOBER, 2018 I KAMAL SANDESH I 11 government’s achievement PM launches Jan Arogya Yojana-Ayushman Bharat

‘The poor of my country must get all facilities that the rich enjoy’

rime Minister Shri Narendra said. “People are calling the scheme example for countries across the Modi on September 23 Modicare and by other names, but world, Modi said. “No one needs to P launched the Pradhan for me it is an opportunity to serve the register for the initiative. A health card Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana-Ayushman poor. Even the ones living in the lowest would be provided to the beneficiaries Bharat in Ranchi and termed it a strata of the society will benefit from for availing of the benefits. A toll-free game-changer initiative to serve the the scheme,” he said. number will be made available to the poor. “PMJAY-Ayushman Bharat is Congratulating the team that was people for finding out more about the the biggest government-sponsored instrumental in the programme’s scheme,” he said. healthcare scheme in the world. The implementation, he said, “I hope and Shri Modi also said that 2,500 number of beneficiaries is almost pray that the poor don’t have to visit modern hospitals would come up equal to the population of Canada, hospitals, but, if they do, the Ayushman in tier-II and tier-III cities and would Mexico and the US taken together,” cover will be at their service. The poor generate employment opportunities. Shri Modi said. of my country must get all facilities that “A total of 13,000 hospitals have In an apparent reference to the the rich enjoy.” become a part of the Ayushman Bharat Congress, he said without empowering Reiterating the slogan “Sabka scheme. Our government has taken the poor, previous governments had saath, sabka vikas” (together for all, a holistic approach to lay stress on indulged in “vote bank politics”. “It is development for all), Modi said the affordable and preventive healthcare,” the BJP government that is focused on Ayushman scheme is not based on he added. empowering them (poor people),” he any communal or caste lines. “The Earlier in the day, the PM doled said. programme will not differentiate out token health cards to some of the The magnitude of the scheme could between people, based on religion, beneficiaries after his arrival at Prabhat be gauged from the fact that more caste, location. Every eligible person Tara Maidan in Ranchi . He also laid than 1,300 ailments are covered under will be able to avail of the benefits,” he foundations stones of two medical it, including heart diseases, kidney and asserted. colleges at Chaibasa and Koderma in liver disorders and diabetes, the PM The health scheme will set an the state.

12 I KAMAL SANDESH I 16-31 OCTOBER, 2018 PM launches Jan Arogya Yojana-Ayushman Bharat government’s achievement

About Ayushman Bharat scheme

This Ayushman Bharat Yojana cover around 50 crore people and that money would not go to any targets around 10 crore families that there is no cap on family size and person. It would go from institution can be categorized as poor also age in the scheme ensuring that to institution with the Centres vulnerable population. nobody is left out. contribution being 60 per cent and Billed as the world’s largest Over 8,735 hospitals, both public the states 40 per cent. government healthcare programme, and private, have been empanelled Ayushman Bharat Yojana it will be funded with 60 per cent for the scheme, and as many as project comprises two major contribution coming from the Centre 31 states and union territories have health programs also they include and remaining from the states. signed MoUs with the Centre and Health and Wellness Centers The scheme will target poor, will implement the programme. Establishment and National deprived rural families and identified Telangana, Odisha, Delhi, Kerala Health Protection Scheme. The occupational category of urban and Punjab are not among the registration process for Ayushman workers’ families, 8.03 crore in states which have opted for the Bharat Yojana needs to do online. rural and 2.33 crore in urban areas, scheme. Union Health Minister Shri The online mode makes life really as per the latest Socio-Economic J P Nadda, who recently visited easy for the applicants and the Caste Census (SECC) data. It will the Jharkhand capital, had said government.

PM addresses concluding session of Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention Indians have made the Swachh Bharat Mission the world’s biggest “peoples’ movement” he Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi on October 2 addressed the Mahatma Gandhi T International Sanitation Convention (MGISC) in New Delhi. MGISC has been a 4-day international conference that has brought together Sanitation Ministers and other leaders in WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) from around the world. The Prime Minister visited a Digital Exhibition, accompanied by the Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr. Antonio Guterres. From the dais, the dignitaries launched commemorative postage stamps on Mahatma Gandhi, and a medley CD based on Mahatma Gandhi’s favourite hymn – “Vaishnav Jana rural sanitation was an important subject. To.” The Swachh Bharat Awards were also distributed The Prime Minister said that an unclean on this occasion. environment, if not cleaned, leads to a situation In his address, the Prime Minister mentioned where one starts accepting circumstances. On the the emphasis that Mahatma Gandhi placed on contrary, if one cleans up dirt in the surroundings, he cleanliness. He recalled Mahatma Gandhi’s gets energized, and then does not resign himself to “Constructive Programme”, published in 1945, where existing adverse circumstances.

16-31 OCTOBER, 2018 I KAMAL SANDESH I 13 government’s achievement

Swachhta Hi Sewa’ was observed from September 15 to October 2

wachh Bharat Abhiyaan’ is a mission that has September to 2nd October 2018 to commemorate the brought together the entire country to fight 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the father ‘S against the stubborn evil of insanitation and to of the Nation. ensure a clean India. The fight took on renewed energy The Pakhwada commenced with the administration through the efforts of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra of Swachhta pledge to all Railway personnel. Then Modi to ensure an open-defection free, clean India. onwards, each date of the ‘Pakhwada’ was associated ‘Swachhta Hi Sewa’ a yearlong campaign has started with a particular theme pertaining to cleanliness. Two in 2018 as part of Swachh Bharat, to commemorate days each were proposed to be devoted to Swachh 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and to Station, Swachh Train, Swachh Neer, Swachh Parisar, encourage more and more people to participate in the Swachh Samwad, Swachh Awareness across the entire movement. It has brought together the entire network of Indian Railways. country to fight against the stubborn evil of Detailed guidelines for the ‘Pakhwada’ insanitation. were formulated and circulated to each Various government departments unit of Indian Railways and the entire participated in ‘Swachhta Hi Sewa’ network observed the ‘Pakhwada’ in campaign the most effective manner. 62 Cantonment Boards under During the Swachchta Pakhwada, Ministry of Defence actively tree plantation on over 100 kms on participated in ‘Swachhta Hi Sewa’ railway track was done. Cleaning of campaign from September 15, to approaches to 43 stations associated October 02, 2018. with Mahatma Gandhi & 28 stations ‘Swachhta Hi Sewa’ campaign was near iconic places & golden triangle also celebrated in all Naval Areas at New Delhi, Agra, Jaipur was undertaken during Delhi between 15 September to 02 October this fortnight. Railway stations associated with 2018. Celebrations of ‘Rashtriya Swachhta Diwas’ on Mahatma Gandhi were painted thematically. Swachhta 02 October 2018 marked the culmination of the event. Logo & National Flag was displayed on all coaches by Residents of all residential areas undertook ‘Shramdan’ 2nd October, 2018. in cleaning the common areas and open spaces, To make “Swachta Hi Seva” initiative a grand planting of trees, sprucing up the area besides removal success, intensive awareness campaign were organised of roadside vegetation. A poster cum slogan competition using social media, Nukkad Natak, audio/video clips to for children on the occasion also saw huge enthusiastic motivate and involve passengers, students, families, participation. pensioners, SHGs and other stake holders to also Ministry of Railways was observed ‘Swachhta Hi participate in the various activities of the “Swachhta-Hi- Sewa Pakhwada’ across its entire network from 15th Sewa Pakhwada”.

He said it was Mahatma Gandhi’s inspiration, that He expressed satisfaction at the changing lifestyle led to the Swachh Bharat Mission. He added that of people in India, following Swachh Bharat Mission. inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, Indians have made the He said India is on track to achieve the Sustainable Swachh Bharat Mission the world’s biggest people’s Development Goals. He highlighted the importance movement. He said that rural sanitation, which stood of the “4 Ps” in making the world clean: Political at 38 percent in 2014, has now reached 94 percent. Leadership, Public Funding, Partnerships, and More than 5 lakh villages are now ODF, he added. People’s participation.

14 I KAMAL SANDESH I 16-31 OCTOBER, 2018 Vaichariki The Rationale of Jana Sangh

and power–driven, will suit us such field as are not likely to be most. Almost all consumer explore by individuals or should goods can be produced by not, in the interest of security, Pt. Deendayal them. Producer goods should be handed over to them. Family Upadhyaya be manufactured by large scale has been in India the primary concers. and most important unit of Continue from last issue... Socialism and capitalism society. If it can be made a unit are both foreign concepts. of production, and not only unit Dharma Is The Key Jana Sangh rejects both. It is consumption, its place can be n order that every only when we take to large– restored. With well–organised individual may lead his scale enterprises that theist family, it will not be difficult I life in accordance with ideological questions assume to inculcate other values of ‘Swadharma’, it is essential some importance. It, however, Bharatiya culture, the individual that he should be provided our industrial structure is broad– merging his self in the family, with gainful employment. Full based on a decentralized can, without destroying his employment, therefore, should family, self–employed or on individuality, sublimate himself be the basis of all economic small co–operative paten, it into a social constituent. planning. It means that we will not materially affect social I need not go into the cannot import foreign patterns relationship, if most of the details of the Jana Sangh of industrialization. We should other industries are left to programme. Its opposition to evolve our own technology to individual enterprise under state cooperative farming, to planning suit our factor–availability. Small– regulation and supervision. The in a totalitarian manner–without scale industries, mechanised State should of course step into taking into consideration the

16-31 OCTOBER, 2018 I KAMAL SANDESH I 15 Vaichariki realities of the situation, gods with feet of clay. the resources available They have lost faith in and needs of the Besides principles, policies and political workers. Jana nation–are well know. Its programmes, the personal of Sangh has to re-establish opposition to a policy of the party also matters to the this faith. Idealism and appeasement towards people. More then the Congress stead-fast devotion of our Pakistan and not towards policies and programmes, workers to their cause China, even at the cost it is the behaviours of the can do this miracle. Acts of national honour and individual Congressman of apostasy though rare integrity needs no that has discredited the and ineffective as far reiteration. What we need organisation. The people have, as the organisational today is to reaffirm faith in to utter disgust, discovered strength is concerned, the principles that people that the gods they worshipped greatly diminish people’s have kept before them are tin gods with feet of clay. confidence in the throughout the ages. organisation. While, Nothing but these ideals They have lost faith in political therefore, recognising can catch the imagination workers. Jana Sangh has to re- the need of increasing its of the people. Secondly, establish this faith. numerical strength, Jana the people should Sangh emphasises more develop a faith in the party. the people, and will thus harm on qualitative aspect of its Emergence of new parties, by the cause of democracy. cadre, Discipline in the party will defection or amalgamation, Besides principles, policies lead to discipline in the nation. may be hailed by some, but it and programmes, the personal The problems before the confuses the masses, especially of the party also matters to the nation may be great and many, when the top leaders of these people. More then the Congress the danger imminent and grave, parties can hardly give cogent policies and programmes, it is but there is no short cut to tide reasons for their new step. It is the behaviours of the individual over them. It may be possible to not polarisation. Alliances at the Congressman that has achieve some electoral victories top hardly broaden the base. All discredited the organisation. by political alliances and party fronts or national coalitions The people have, to utter adjustments. Congress may be will only lead to greater chaos in disgust, discovered that the replaced in some provinces, or the political field, will not educate gods they worshipped are tin even at the centre. But that will not lead to better results unless the new comers can place before the people principles and programmes in line with the national ethos and inspire them by their example of service and sacrifice. Jana Sangh intends to combat the present situation in this positive manner, and from the support that it is getting form the people, it should not be surprising if it’s seemingly long cut may turn out to be the shortest cut possible. (end) [Organiser, 23 January, 1960]

16 I KAMAL SANDESH I 16-31 OCTOBER, 2018 Jayanti : 23 october SHRADHANJALI ‘Babosa’ Bhairon Singh Shekhawat hri Bhairon Singh Shekhawat was a founder In 1975 during emergency he was arrested and sent to member of the Bharatiya Janata Party and was Rohtak jail. When Shri Bhairon Singh Shekhawat was Chief S a respectable political leader Minister, he started the “Antyoday Yojna” of the country. He served as the Chief scheme, which was intended to uplift Minister of Rajasthan three times, from the poorest of the poor. The chairman 1977 to 1980, 1990 to 1992 and 1993 of the World Bank, Robert McNamara, to 1998. Shri Bhairon Singh Shekhawat referred to him as the Rockefeller of (23 October 1923 – 15 May 2010) was India. Shekhawat was also known for his also the 11th Vice President of India. control over bureaucracy and the police. Referred to as “Rajasthan ka ek He had involvement in policies designed hi Singh” (The only lion of Rajasthan) to improve literacy and industrialisation or “Babosa” (Head of the family of in Rajasthan, as well as tourism centered Rajasthan), Shri Shekhawat entered on the themes of heritage, wildlife politics in 1952. In 1952 he was MLA from Ramgarh, in 1957 and villages. He was also lauded by both, national and from Sri Madhopur, 1962 and 1967 he was MLA from Kisan international leaders for his historic conduct of the Rajya Pol. In 1972 elections he lost but in 1973 he was elected to Sabha. Bhairon Singh Shekhawat passed away on 15 May Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh. 2010. KR Malkani : An author and journalist in politics ewalram Ratanmal Malkani (November 19, 1921 the Bharatiya Janata Party in 1980. He was Vice-President – October 27, 2003) was a journalist, historian of the Deendayal Research Institute, New Delhi from 1983 K and politician. Born in Hyderabad, Sindh, (now to 1990. He served as editor of many newspapers and was in Pakistan), he received his education at D.G. National General Secretary of the Editors Guild of India from 1978 to College, Hyderabad, Fergusson College, Pune, School 1979. He edited BJP mouth piece BJP Today.He has written of Economics and Sociology, Mumbai. He was Nieman several articles and books including “The Midnight Knock” Fellow at Harvard University, USA (1977), “The R.S.S. Story” (1980), and from 1961-62. “The Sindh Story” (1984), his most He was the Vice-President of the popular book on history. His book Bharatiya Janata Party from 1991 to India First (2002) is a compilation of 1994. He was Member of Parliament, several of his articles over the years. Rajya Sabha from 1994-2000 and His last book, Political Mysteries, served as Lieutenant Governor of explores several major Indian political Puducherry from July 2002 till his assassinations including that of death in October 2003. Mahatma Gandhi, Syama Prasad Malkani ji is believed to be the first Mookerjee, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv person to be arrested in the country, Gandhi, the “Kashmir Princess”, in the emergency, just two hours after “Kanishka aircraft” bombing and the it was declared at midnight on 25-Jun-75. He was among Purulia arms dropping case. The book is a result of his nearly the last to be released, after election results were declared ten years of research. He died on 27 October 2003. Malkani in March 1977. was also chief editor of both Organiser and Panchjanya. Malkani Ji was associated with the Bharatiya Jana Even being active politician for a long six decades he is Sangh since its formation and was one of the founders of remembered more as an author and journalist.

16-31 OCTOBER, 2018 I KAMAL SANDESH I 17 Article The green state of mind The world needs to shift to a paradigm of environmental philosophy that is anchored in environmental consciousness rather than merely government regulations. India can be at the forefront of change.

imbalances between our greed and even practised a lifestyle and necessities have led to grave where compassion towards the ecological imbalances. We can environment was essential. He either accept this, go ahead with propounded the Doctrine of Narendra Modi things as if it is business as usual, Trusteeship, which places the onus or we can take corrective actions. on us, the present generation, to esterday, the United Nations Three things will determine how ensure that our coming generations honoured me with the we as a society can bring a positive inherit a clean planet. He called for Y ‘Champions of the Earth change. sustainable consumption so that Award’. While I was extremely The first is internal the world does not face a resource humbled at receiving this honour, I consciousness. For that, there is crunch. do feel that this award is not for an no better place to look than our Leading lifestyles that are individual. Instead, it is a recognition glorious past. Respect for nature is harmonious and sustainable are a of Indian culture and values, which at the core of India’s traditions. The part of our ethos. Once we realise have always placed emphasis Atharvaveda contains the Prithvi how we are flagbearers of a rich on living in harmony with Mother Sukta, which contains unparalleled tradition, it will automatically have a Nature. knowledge about nature and the positive impact on our actions. It was a proud moment for every environment. It is beautifully written The second aspect is public Indian to see India’s proactive role in the Atharvaveda, “यस्य車 समुद्र उत awareness. We need to talk, write, in mitigating climate change being सिन्धरापो यस्यमꅍन कृष㔟यः संबभूवुः। यस्यामदं जिन्वत debate, discuss and deliberate as acknowledged and appreciated ꥍरणदेजत्स नो भूमिः पूर㔵पेये दधातु॥३॥” It means: much as possible on questions by the United Nations Secretary Salutations to Mother Earth. In relating to the environment. At the General, António Guterres and Erik Her is woven together Ocean and same time, it is vital to encourage Solheim, the Executive Director of River Waters; in Her is contained research and innovation on subjects the UNEP. Food which She manifests when relating to the environment. This is Human beings and nature have ploughed; In Her indeed is alive all when more people will know about a very special relationship. Mother Lives; May She bestow us with that the pressing challenges of our times Nature has nurtured and nourished Life. and ways to mitigate them. us. The first civilisations were The ancients write about the When we as a society are aware established on the banks of rivers. Panch Tatvas — Prithvi (Earth), of our strong links with environmental Societies that live in harmony with Vayu (Air), Jal (Water), Agni (Fire), conservation and talk about it nature flourish and prosper. Akash (Sky) — and how our regularly, we will automatically be Today human society stands life systems are based on the proactive in working towards a at an important crossroads. The harmonious functioning of these sustainable environment. That is path that we take hereon will not elements. The elements of nature why I will put proactiveness as the only determine our well being but are manifestations of divinity. third facet of bringing a positive also that of the generations who Mahatma Gandhi wrote change. will inhabit our planet after us. The extensively on the environment In this context, I am delighted

18 I KAMAL SANDESH I 16-31 OCTOBER, 2018 Article to state that the 130 crore people their productivity and improve the 2015. In March 2018, world leaders of India are proactive and at the health of our land, which helps the of several countries converged forefront of working towards a coming generations. in New Delhi to mark the start of cleaner and greener environment. We have integrated the the International Solar Alliance, We see this proactiveness in the objectives of Skill India in the an endeavour to harness the rich Swachh Bharat Mission, which is environment sector and launched potential of solar energy and bring directly linked to a sustainable future. schemes including the Green together all nations that are blessed With the blessings of the people of Skill Development Programme with solar power. India, over 85 million households for skilling about 7 million youth in While the world is talking about now have access to toilets for the environment, forestry, wildlife and climate change, the call for climate first time. Over 400 million Indians climate change sectors by 2021. justice has also reverberated from no longer have to defecate in the This will go a long way towards India. Climate justice is about open. Sanitation coverage is up creating numerous opportunities for safeguarding the rights and interests from 39 per cent to 95 per cent. skilled jobs and entrepreneurships of the poor and marginalised These are landmark efforts in the in the environment sector. sections of society, who are often the quest of reducing the strain on our Our country is devoting biggest sufferers from the menace natural surroundings. of climate change. We see this As I have written proactiveness in the success earlier, our actions today of the Ujjwala Yojana, which will have an impact has significantly reduced on human civilisation indoor air pollution due much beyond our time. to unhealthy cooking It is upto us to take on practices that were causing the mantle of global respiratory diseases. Till responsibility towards date, over five crore Ujjwala a sustainable future. connections have been The world needs to distributed, thus ensuring shift to a paradigm a better and cleaner life of environmental for the women and their philosophy that families. is anchored in India is moving at a environmental quick pace in cleaning its consciousness rivers. The Ganga, which is India’s unparalleled attention to new and rather than merely government lifeline, had become polluted in renewable sources of energy. Over regulations. I would like to several parts. The Namami Gange the last four years, this sector has compliment all those individuals Mission is changing this historical become more accessible and and organisations who are working wrong. Emphasis is being given to affordable. assiduously in this direction. They proper treatment of sewage. The Ujala Yojana has led to the have become the harbingers of At the core of our urban distribution of nearly 31 crore LED a monumental change in our development initiatives such as bulbs. The costs of LED bulbs have society. I assure them all possible AMRUT and the Smart Cities Mission reduced and so have the electricity support from the government in is the need to balance urban growth bills and the C emissions. their pursuits. Together, we will with environmental care. The over India’s proactiveness is seen create a clean environment that 13 crore soil health cards distributed internationally. It makes me proud will be the cornerstone of human to farmers are helping them make that India remained at the forefront of empowerment. informed decisions that will boost the COP-21 negotiations in Paris in (The writer is Prime Minister of India)

16-31 OCTOBER, 2018 I KAMAL SANDESH I 19 Article Why Shastri matters today Lal Bahadur Shastri’s stress on character and moral strength acquire special significance into the freedom struggle when he asked for khadi cloth and a he was in his teens. More than 60 spinning wheel as dowry. years ago, Shastri showed what His maiden Independence Day probity and integrity in public life speech in 1964 is as relevant today M Venkaiah Naidu are all about. Following a train as it was then. Shastri observed: accident at Ariyalur in Tamil Nadu, “We can win respect in the world only in which more than 140 people if we are strong internally and can e pay homage to our were killed, he resigned as railway banish poverty and unemployment heroes and great leaders minister taking moral responsibility from our country. Above all, we W on their birth anniversaries. for the incident. Lauding him for his need national unity. Communal, More often than not, such events integrity, the then Prime Minister provincial and linguistic conflicts pass in a ritualistic manner. But Jawaharlal Nehru said that he weaken the country. Therefore, we at times, the nation must not only was accepting his resignation have to forge national unity. I appeal pay homage to its leaders, but because it would set an example to all to work for national unity and also make the younger generation in constitutional propriety, although usher in a social revolution to make aware of their stellar contribution to Shastri was in no way responsible our country strong. In the ultimate the good of the country. for it. analysis, the strength of the One such statesman is Shastri placed the country’s country does not lie in its material Lal Bahadur Shastri, who is interests above everything else. He wealth alone. It requires people remembered every year along with displayed a broad outlook at a very like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal the Father of the Nation, Mahatma young age and dropped his caste- Nehru and Rabindranath Tagore. Gandhi, on October 2. Like millions based surname when he was in the It requires the force of character of Indians, Shastri drew inspiration seventh standard. His progressive and moral strength. I appeal to our from the Mahatma and plunged attitude came to the fore when young men to inculcate discipline

20 I KAMAL SANDESH I 16-31 OCTOBER, 2018 Article in themselves discipline and work years later, former Prime Minister country responded positively to his for the unity and advancement of A B Vajpayee added “Jai Vigyan” call. the nation”. His stress on character to Shastri’s slogan in order to hail His humane quality was and moral strength acquire special achievements of Indian scientists. reflected in another instance. As significance today, when we see Although he was wedded to the Uttar Pradesh’s Minister of Police all-round degeneration of values in principles of peace, Shastri showed and Transport, he ordered that various fields. that he was made of sterner mettle the police should use water jets During the Indo-Pakistan war when it came to protecting India’s instead of lathis to control unruly in 1965, Shastri gave the immortal unity and integrity. His response crowds. The fact that Shastri slogan, “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan,” was swift and decisive in ordering was the first transport minister to which continues to inspire every the Indian armed forces to retaliate open the post of bus conductors Indian even today. During his against Pakistan’s unprovoked to women showed how forward- prime ministerial tenure, which aggression. looking he was. His visionary unfortunately was cut short outlook is reflected in the by his untimely death, observations he had made Shastri boosted the morale Shastri’s love for the at a rural projects meet in of the nation by leading India motherland was evident when Delhi in 1964. “We must to victory over Pakistan. His he responded to Mahatma inject new elements in the vision for self-sufficiency in Gandhi’s call to join the Non- services. Let us introduce foodgrains led to sowing professors, economists, the seeds of the Green Cooperation Movement at the teachers, engineers and Revolution, and promotion young age of 16. I would like to others, even outsiders, so of the White Revolution. The mention an incident from his that there is some freshness, country owes it to him in no life which showed him to be a a real exchange of views, small measure that we are man of deeds. Before appealing a meeting of different self-sufficient in foodgrains to the countrymen to skip approaches,” he said. Perhaps, the government’s production today. During one meal a week in the wake his speech at the 83rd decision to open 10 senior death anniversary of Swami of the foodgrain shortage, he civil services positions for Dayanand Saraswati in Delhi implemented the measure at lateral entry is in line with this on October 24, 1965, he said his house. philosophy. : “The nation cannot afford to The present times require relax. It is difficult to say what every Indian to emulate the future holds for us. Pakistan Shastri’s love for the motherland the simplicity, humility, humanism, had not yet given up her policy of was evident when he responded austerity, hard work, dedication aggression. The duty of the nation to Mahatma Gandhi’s call to join and nationalism displayed by the is therefore clear. The country’s the Non-Cooperation Movement unassuming second prime minister defences have to be strengthened. at the young age of 16. I would of India. Following his ideals would The people should spare no efforts like to mention an incident from be a fitting tribute to him on his birth to strengthen the defences. Side- his life which showed him to be a anniversary. Along with Jawaharlal by-side, food production has to be man of deeds. Before appealing to Nehru, the nation must always increased. Food self-sufficiency is the countrymen to skip one meal a remember the contributions of as important as a strong defence week in the wake of the foodgrain leaders such as Sardar Vallabhbhai system. It was for this reason that shortage, he implemented the Patel, B R Ambedkar, Lal Bahadur I raised the slogan, ‘Jai Jawan, measure at his house. His appeal Shastri and Syama Prasad Jai Kisan’. The kisan is as much had an electrifying impact and Mookerjee in independent India. a soldier as the jawan”. Many many households across the (The writer is Vice-President of India)

16-31 OCTOBER, 2018 I KAMAL SANDESH I 21 Article The Oil Prices and the Hypocrisy of the Opposition factors have an impact on the cost economics. Let me categorically of fuel available to a citizen. assure all that there is no going The cost of crude increased back on deregulation of oil prices. in the month of April and May. Even Rahul Gandhi, whose party Thereafter, it softened a bit and had inflicted a double digit inflation Arun Jaitley then increased to its highest on India during the past five years level in the past four years. The of UPA-II, gave television bytes he challenges thrown up cost of oil does not move in a and released tweets advocating a by the increase in the straight line. Depending on the price reduction. T international price of crude global factors, it increases or The NDA Government has oil cannot be resolved by either the decreases. A section of the media an exemplary record of fiscal tweets or television bytes of some excessively reports the increase prudence. We have maintained opposition leaders. The problem is when the prices rise and blackout the gradual glide path since 2014 serious. The oil producing nations have capped their production, thus creating a demand-supply mismatch. The political crisis in Venezuela and Libya has adversely impacted the production in those countries. The US sanctions on Iran have increased the uncertainty towards Iran’s supplies to its buyers. The commercial supply of shale gas, which was intended to balance the high crude oil cost, is running behind schedule. The high cost of crude oil has also impacted the currency situation. India’s macroeconomic fundamentals with regard to its fiscal deficit, inflation, foreign exchange reserves etc. are fairly stable. Tax collections are the reductions when prices fall. to bring down fiscal deficit. We will encouraging. However, a high Government critics rejoiced the continue to do so. cost of crude oil adversely impacts political consequences of the No Government can be the Current Account Deficit. That, increase of the crude prices. This insensitive towards its people. In in turn, impacts the currency. was evident from their comments. the last four Budgets, the Modi Additionally, the hardening of the When the price was reduced Government, to the section of dollar has further impacted most yesterday, the critics did a volte small and middle tax-paying global currencies. Both the above face and argued that this is bad population, has consistently given

22 I KAMAL SANDESH I 16-31 OCTOBER, 2018 Article some direct tax relief each year. requested the States to give a non-BJP non-NDA States have The cumulative effect of these similar relief. refused to pass on any benefit income-tax concessions already 1. The Centre’s oil tax revenues to the consumer. What are the given is Rs.97,000 crores each remain static. The Centre people supposed to conclude? year. The reduction of GST rates charges a fixed amount. Are Rahul Gandhi and his in the first 13 months itself with What the Centre gets as tax reluctant allies only committed regard to 334 commodities has revenue, 42% of it is passed to tweets and television bytes given a Rs.80,000 crore annual on to the States. The States when it comes to give relief to relief to the consumer. Last year, in independently charge their VAT. the common man? Depending the month of October, when the oil The average VAT rate in the on the ad valorem rate of VAT prices were rising, the Centre cut country is about 29%. Thus, the in the States and after collecting down its excise duty by Rs.2. We States were getting 29% of the the VAT and getting 42% of the have requested the States to make lower cost price a few months Centre revenue, 60-70% of the a similar cut. Most of the BJP-NDA ago. They now get 29% on the total oil tax goes to the States. States did so. The others refused increased price. The States Must not the non-BJP States to do so. I had always maintained benefit from higher oil prices. be candid with the people and that in extraordinary situation, the The Centre’s collection remains tell them that both in 2017 and capacity of an economy to give the same. Thus, the capacity 2018 they refused to give any relief will depend on it’s fiscal of the States to give a Rs.2.5 relief to the people even from strength. In view of the increase, benefit is within their capacity. their higher revenues. They sent particularly in the direct tax Their extra tax collection, out tweets and gave television revenue, the Centre decided to because of increase in oil prices, bytes but when it came to give between central excise and is much larger since their taxes performance, they looked the the absorptions by the OMCs, a are ad valorem. Yet we have a other way. Rs.2.5 relief to the consumer. We situation where a number of (The writer is Union Finance Minister, GoI) PM Narendra Modi receives UNEP ‘Champion of the Earth’ award rime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on October 3 received the United Nation’s highest P environmental honour ‘Champions of The Earth’ award from the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, at a ceremony in New Delhi. Speaking at the event, PM Shri Modi said, “It is an honour for Indians. Indians are committed to save the environment.” PM and French President Emmanuel Macron were jointly awarded the UN’s highest environmental honour, the UNEP Champions of the Earth award, for their pioneering work in championing the International Solar Alliance and promoting new areas of cooperation on environmental action.

16-31 OCTOBER, 2018 I KAMAL SANDESH I 23 ‘Rajasthan Gaurav Yatra’, Ajmer (Rajasthan) Don’t let the Congress get into power in Rajasthan again: PM

rime Minister Shri Narendra Modi began his Raje’s state-wide political `yatra’. campaigning for poll-bound states with a rally “The Congress has established this tradition in the P at Ajmer in Rajasthan on 06 October, 2018. In past 60 years,” PM Shri Modi said. his speech, the prime minister accused the Congress “With great difficulty, the country has picked the of playing vote bank politics. “On one side there is the right direction now after 60 years. Don’t give them politics of vote-bank, and on the other side, you have another chance again,” he said. a government which works with the belief of ‘Sabka He said the Congress leaders’ high command is Saath, Sabka Vikas’. While others believe in breaking a family and they can do politics only be revering it. society, dividing society, we believe in uniting society He accused the Congress of “low-level” politics. and working with all, for the benefit of all”, he said. The Congress leaders were questioning the He asked people not to let the Congress get into surgical strikes by the Army across the Line of Control power again in Rajasthan. two years ago and “insulting” soldiers, he said. Shri Modi said vote bank politics is not limited to “They should be ashamed of indulging in such elections now. politics, Shri Modi said. Political parties which do vote bank politics divide The rally marked the end of ‘Rajasthan Gaurav the bureaucracy when they are in power and this Yatra’, an outreach exercise by the Bharatiya Janata badly affects governance, he said. Party. “They allocate the budget as per vote bank Noteworthy, Rajasthan will go to the polls on politics and therefore overall development does not December 7. Counting will take place in all five states happen,” he said at the meeting which marked the on December 11, the EC announced. end of Rajasthan Chief Minister Smt. Vasundhara

24 I KAMAL SANDESH I 16-31 OCTOBER, 2018 India-Russia Annual Summit

India-Russia ink 5 Billion $ S-400 Defence Deal rime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Russian President Shri Vladimir Putin held two-day 19th List of Agreements/MoUs Exchanged P edition of India-Russia annual summit in New between India and Russia Delhi on October 4 & 5. • Protocol for Consultations between the Ministry India-Russia cooperation is based on the solid of Foreign Affairs and MEA for the period 2019- foundations of the 1971 Treaty of Peace, Friendship 2023 and Cooperation between the Republic of India and • Memorandum of Understanding between the USSR, 1993 Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation the Ministry of Economic Development of the between the Republic of India and the Russian Russian Federation and the National Institution Federation, 2000 Declaration on Strategic Partnership for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) between the Republic of India and the Russian • Memorandum of Understanding between Federation and 2010 Joint Statement elevating the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Partnership to a Special and Privileged Strategic and the Federal Space Agency of Russia Partnership. Cooperation between India and Russia ‘ROSCOSMOS’ on Joint Activities in the field spans across the whole gamut of sectors and rests of Human Spaceflight Programme on the fundamental pillars of political and strategic • Memorandum of Cooperation between the cooperation, military and security cooperation, Indian and Russian Railways cooperation in the spheres of economy, energy, • Action Plan for Prioritization and Implementation industry, science and technology, and cultural and of Cooperation Areas in the Nuclear Field humanitarian cooperation. • Memorandum of Understanding between During the summit crucial MoU was also signed the Russian Ministry of Transport and Indian on India’s ambitious human space mission project Railways in the Development Cooperation in Gaganyaan. During the summit India finalized a Rs Transport Education 39,000-crore deal for five S-400 Triumf air defence • Memorandum of Understanding between missile systems with Russia. The deal has been inked the National Small Industries Corporation despite the objection by the US, which has slapped (NSIC), of India and the Russian Small and sanctions on Russia, about the purchase of the missile Medium Business Corporation (RSMB), on systems capable of knocking down jets, missiles and Cooperation in the field of Micro, Small and unmanned aerial vehicles at a range of 400km. Medium Enterprises • Cooperation Agreement in the Fertilizers Sector between the Russian Direct Investment Fund” (“RDIF”); PJSC Phosagro (PhosAgro) and Indian Potash Limited (IPL)

India and Russia have also reached an understanding on the setting up of a nuclear power plant with six light-water reactor units at a second site, going beyond Kudankulam in coastal Tamil Nadu where two reactors set up jointly by the two sides are currently in operational stages and four more units are slated to come up. Both also agreed to step up cooperation in combating the menace of terrorism and drug trafficking.

16-31 OCTOBER, 2018 I KAMAL SANDESH I 25 EC announces assembly election dates for 5 states; results on December 11 he Election Commission of India on 06 October, 2018 announced single phase HIGHLIGHTS T assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, • Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram to vote on Rajasthan, Telangana and Mizoram and two-phase November 28 polls for Chhattisgarh. • Rajasthan and Telangana to vote on December 07 The counting for all the five states will be held on 11 • Chhattisgarh voting on November 12 and December, 2018 said Chief Election Commissioner November 20 announcing the schedule at a press conference in • Counting for 5 states on December 11 New Delhi. While Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram will vote on nominations would be November 9. Scrutiny will be November 28, Rajasthan and Telangana will go to done on November 12 and last date of withdrawal will polls on December 07. be November 14. The elections will be held for 230 seats in Madhya While the term of the Assembly in Madhya Pradesh Pradesh, for 200 seats in Rajasthan and 90 seats expires on January 7, the tenure of 40-member in Chhattisgarh, for 119 seats in Telangana and 40 Assembly in Mizoram expires on December 15. seats in Mizoram. In Rajasthan and Telangana which will go to the The BJP is in power in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh polls in a single phase on December 7, the notification and Chhattisgarh. This time in Madhya Pradesh and will be issued on November 12 and the last date for Chhattisgarh the BJP is contesting to be in power filing nominations will be November 19. Scrutiny will consecutively for the fourth term. take place on November 20 while the last date for The Model Code of Conduct comes into force with withdrawal of nominations will be November 22. The immediate effect in four states while in Telangana term of the Rajasthan Assembly expires on January it was in force from the date of dissolution of the 20, 2019. Assembly last month. In Chhattisgarh, where the Commission decided The CEC said the Electronic Voting Machines to go for two phases in view of the Naxal problem, (EVMs) and Voter-Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPATs) voting will be held in the most affected areas of the 18 will be used in the current round of elections for constituencies in the southern part on November 12 which arrangements have been made to ensure their and in the remaining 72 seats, voting will take place adequate number. on November 20. In Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram, the notification Notification for the first phase will be issued on will be issued on November 2 while the last date for October 16 and the last date for nominations would be October 23. Scrutiny will take place next day and the last date for the withdrawal of the nominations will be October 26. The notification for the elections in the rest of the 72 constituencies in the second phase would be issued on October 26, while the last day for nominations would be November 02. Scrutiny will be done on November 03 and the last date for the withdrawal of the nominations will be November 05. The tenure of the Chhattisgarh Assembly comes to an end on January 05, 2019.

26 I KAMAL SANDESH I 16-31 OCTOBER, 2018 PM inaugurates first Assembly of the International Solar Alliance

he Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi The Prime Minister said that the effect of increased on October 2, 2018 inaugurated the first use of renewable energy is now visible in India. He T Assembly of the International Solar Alliance added that India is working towards the goals of the at Vigyan Bhawan. The same event also marked the Paris Agreement through an action plan. He said that inauguration of the second IORA Renewable Energy the target is to generate 40 percent of India’s total Ministerial Meeting, and the 2nd Global RE-Invest energy requirements in 2030, by non fossil fuel based (Renewable Energy Investors’ Meet and Expo). The sources. He said India is developing with a new self- Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr. Antonio confidence of “Poverty to Power.” Guterres, was present on the occasion. The Prime Minister said that along with power Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said generation, power storage is also important. In that in the last 150 to 200 years, mankind has depended this context, he mentioned the National Energy on fossil fuels for energy needs. He said nature is Storage Mission. He said that under this Mission, now indicating that options such as solar, wind and the Government is focusing on demand creation, water, offer more sustainable energy solutions. In this indigenous manufacturing, innovation and energy context, he expressed confidence that in future, when storage. people talk of organisations for the welfare of mankind The Prime Minister said that besides solar and established in the 21st century, the International Solar wind power, India is working on biomass, biofuel and Alliance will be at the top of the list. He said this is a bio-energy. He said efforts are being made to make great forum to work towards ensuring climate justice. India’s transport system clean fuel based. He said that He said the International Solar Alliance could replace by converting bio-waste to biofuel, India is converting OPEC as the key global energy supplier in the future. a challenge into an opportunity.

16-31 OCTOBER, 2018 I KAMAL SANDESH I 27 How Bapu united India: Today we have a similar opportunity to build the India of Gandhiji’s dreams oday (October 02), we mark the beginning of At a time when inequalities are not uncommon, the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of our Bapu’s emphasis on equal and inclusive growth T beloved Bapu. He remains a shining beacon of can herald an era of prosperity for the millions on hope for millions of people across the world who seek the margins. In an era where climate change and a life of equality, dignity, inclusion and empowerment. environmental degradation have become central The impact he left on human society has few parallels. issues of discussion, the world can refer to the Mahatma Gandhi connected India, in letter and thoughts of Gandhiji. More than a century ago, in 1909 spirit, in thought and action. As Sardar Patel rightly he differentiated between human wants and human said, “India is a land of diversity. If there was one greed. He urged both restraint and compassion person who brought everyone together, made people while utilising natural resources and, he himself led rise above differences, to fight colonialism and by example in doing this. He cleaned his own toilets, enhanced India’s stature at the world stage, it was ensuring clean surroundings. He also ensured minimal Mahatma Gandhi.” In the 21st century, the thoughts wastage of water and when he was in Ahmedabad, he of Mahatma Gandhi remain as essential as they were took great care to ensure that unclean water did not in his time and offer solutions to several problems the merge with the Sabarmati. world faces. In a world where terrorism, radicalisation, Sometime back, a crisp, comprehensive and extremism and mindless hate are dividing nations as concise document caught my attention. In 1941, well as societies, his clarion calls of peace and ahimsa Bapu wrote the ‘Constructive Programme: Its meaning have the power to unite humanity. and place’, which he subsequently modified in 1945,

28 I KAMAL SANDESH I 16-31 OCTOBER, 2018 when there was renewed fervour around the freedom items and more. While doing so, remember the wise movement. In that document, Bapu has talked thoughts Gandhiji gave us in the form of his talisman. about a wide range of topics ranging across rural Let us think about how our actions can light the lamp development, strengthening agriculture, enhancing of prosperity in the lives of our fellow Indians. By sanitation, promoting Khadi, empowerment of women, buying what they make, be it a khadi product, or a gift economic equality among other issues. item or foodstuffs, we are helping our fellow Indians in I would urge my fellow Indians to have a look at pursuit of a better life. We may never have seen them Gandhiji’s ‘Constructive Programme’ and make it a or may not do so for the rest of our lives. However, guiding light on how we can build the India of Bapu’s Bapu would be proud of us that in our actions we are dreams. Many topics are absolutely relevant today helping fellow Indians. and the government of India is fulfilling many of the Over the last four years, 130 crore Indians have points venerable Bapu raised seven decades ago but paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi in the form of the remain unfulfilled even today. Swachh Bharat Mission. Completing four years today, One of the most beautiful aspects of Gandhiji’s it has emerged as a vibrant mass movement with personality was that he commendable outcomes. made every Indian feel Over 85 million households that he or she is working now have access to toilets for India’s freedom. He One of Bapu’s favourite hymns for the first time. Over 400 instilled the spirit of self- was “vaishnav jan to tene million Indians no longer belief that a teacher, lawyer, kahiye je, peer parayee jaane have to defecate in the doctor, farmer, labourer, re,” which means “a good open. In a short span of four entrepreneur, in whatever years, sanitation coverage is they were doing they were soul is one who feels the pain up from 39% to 95%. Twenty- contributing to India’s of others.” It was this spirit one states, Union territories freedom struggle. In the that made him live for others. and 4.5 lakh villages are now same light, today, let us Today, we, the 1.3 billion open defecation free. embrace those aspects we Indians are committed to An overwhelming majority think we can act upon that of Indians today did not have will fulfil Gandhiji’s vision. working together to fulfil the the good fortune of being a It can start with something dreams Bapu saw for a country part of the freedom struggle. as simple as ensuring zero for which he gave his life. We could not die for the waste of food to imbibing nation then but now, we values of non-violence and must live for the nation and togetherness. do everything possible to Let us think about how our actions can contribute build the India our freedom fighters envisioned. Today to a cleaner and greener environment for the future we have a great opportunity to fulfil Bapu’s dream. We generations. Almost eight decades ago, when the have covered substantial ground and I am confident threats of pollution were not as much, Gandhiji took we will cover a lot more in the times to come. to cycling. Those in Ahmedabad recall him cycling One of Bapu’s favourite hymns was “vaishnav jan from Gujarat Vidyapith to Sabarmati Ashram. In fact, I to tene kahiye je, peer parayee jaane re,” which means read that one of Gandhiji’s first protests in South Africa “a good soul is one who feels the pain of others.” It was against a set of laws that prevented people from was this spirit that made him live for others. Today, cycling. Despite a prosperous legal career, Gandhiji we, the 1.3 billion Indians are committed to working would use the bicycle to travel in Johannesburg. Can together to fulfil the dreams Bapu saw for a country for we emulate this same spirit today? which he gave his life. The festive season is here and people across (The blog was written by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to mark the birth anniversary of the father of the India would be shopping for new clothes, gifts, food nation on October 2.)

16-31 OCTOBER, 2018 I KAMAL SANDESH I 29 interview

We got 100% success in forming Shakti Kendras : Nityanand Rai

Bihar BJP President Shri Nityanand Rai, an energetic and dynamic leader, is a Member of Parliament elected in the 2014 General Election from Ujiarpur Lok Sabha Constituency. Before being elected for Lok Sabha in 2014, he continuously represented Hajipur constituency in Bihar legislative assembly since 2000.He talks on 2nd of October at length to Kamal Sandesh Associate Editor Vikash Anand at the State BJP Headquarters in Patna on Bihar BJP organizational activities, government achievements etc. Here, are the excerpts of the interview for our esteemed readers:

nfluenced by leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has NDA in Bihar I become stronger with the coming of new partner in the alliance. What is your opinion on the present situation of NDA Coalition in the state? Definitely, under the leadership of Shri Narendra Modi, NDA has become stronger not only in Bihar, but also nation-wide. It is far stronger than before. The parties in NDA are running coalition with mutual cooperation harmoniously. With the development-oriented and corruption free policy, NDA government in the State is making Modi ji’s dream of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ successful at the ground level. In fact, it is a golden phase of the BJP. Our three inspirational and ideological source are Pt. DeendayalUpadhaya,Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee and Atal Bihari Vajpayee. With the inspiration of trio and under the leadership of Shri Amit Shahji, the party State has been completed? is continuously getting success. With the government The Bihar BJP unit is fully ready. Like army soldiers we being just in 4 to 5 states, we have been successful always remain in alert mode. With the formation of the in forming our governments in 19 States and it has team at booth level, we got 100% success in forming by far become the largest political party in the world. Shakti Kendras and deputed proper in-charges. Not only this,number of our coalition partners has Although the work of making it stronger continues. also increased. This has become possible only due Our organization has review system for assessment to the popularity and acceptability of the BJP among of the work. Our party workers without any rest work the people. day and night to make the party organization stronger. Election is not a challenge for us as for the entire year In the view of the coming Lok Sabha election, we do organizational work. Bihar BJP has pledged how far BJP’s organizational preparation in the before Amit Shah ji to deliver all 40 seats in NDA’s

30 I KAMAL SANDESH I 16-31 OCTOBER, 2018 interview kitty and contribute to re-elect Shri Naredra Modi as toilets for our sisters,mothers, &daughters as much our Prime Minister. seriously, as never before. Swachhta and toilets are becoming issue of our honour. In Bihar, it has been a How is the organization taking the NDA successful programme. government achievements among people? In the Pradesh organization, from top to bottom, all Modi government has given National Commission office bearers, leaders and workers are doing pravas for Backward Classes a constitutional status. and establishing communication with the people. How do you see the step? They visit Shakti Kendra to make it stronger and The Congress and RJD are responsible for not also assess by getting feedback from the people giving constitutional status to the Commission in last present at the Kendras on the implementation of 27 years. It is not less than a conspiracy by these Central government schemes. During the pravas, parties. It is surprising that a commission has been they meet with needy and beneficiaries of various built according to provisions of the constitution central government schemes and make them aware and had not yet got constitutional status. But the about the achievements of NDA government. In such constitutional status for the commission is the result of a way,we are taking Modi government achievements our respected Prime Minister Shri Modi ji’s emotions to the ground level. Besides this, for the backward classes.54% we are making aware the people population of backward and about Modi led NDA government PM Modi did the extremely backward people is achievements through Karykram also congratulating BJP National of Morchas and Cells at district miracle by making President Shri Amit Shahji for this and block level. Swachhta as a commendable work. mass movement What is present situation of and a serious issue How would Backward Training programmes in Bihar among people. Classes be affected by this BJP as election is at hand? Now all Indians, constitutional status of the Bihar BJP has completed all Backward Commission? even our children training programmes. In addition Out going Backward Commission to this, we are in communication have taken it very was merely a statutory body with the people of organization seriously. whose work was only to give at different level, so that work of advice to Central government organization is taken efficiently regarding inclusion and exclusion from State to booth level. of cast/communities from the OBC list. But after granting it the constitutional status, it functions at par On 15th September, Prime minister Shri with the National Commission for Scheduled Castes Narendra Modi spoke to the people of Bihar (NCSC) and the National Commission for Scheduled through video conferencing on cleanliness Tribes (NCST). Now it will provide safeguards, to take campaign.Today is Gandhi Jayanti. How Bihar care of the development, progress, and welfare of BJP is making this constructive movement as Backward Class people. The constitutional status successful movement? provides duties under article 16(4) and 15(4) of the In Bihar, Swachhta has been made a prime focus Constitution to give justice by empowering socially through people awareness. PM Modi did the miracle and educationally backward people. Now, the by making Swachhta as a mass movement and a commission will not only advice but participate in serious issue among people. Now all Indians, even formulating policies and schemes by the government our children have taken it very seriously. People for the upliftment of Backward Classes. Constitutional participation in this movement has increased status gives power to address the grievances of the tremendously. PM Modi has raised the issue of people included in OBC list.

16-31 OCTOBER, 2018 I KAMAL SANDESH I 31 Mann Ki Baat We have never eyed someone else’s territory maliciously: PM Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in his radio programme Mann Ki Baat addressed the nation on September 30. In the address, he discussed the exhibitions at various places were organized in the country to remember the surgical strike carried out in 2016. He also spoke how Swachhta Abhiyaan became movement. He also talked about greatman Bapu, Sardar Patel, Lal Bahadur Shahstri and JP. Here, are highlights of the Mann Ki Baat:

e remembered that surgical strike carried out global voyage in a small boat without any modern in 2016, where our soldiers gave a befitting technology. For the last 80 days, he was moving W reply to the audacity of a proxy war under the ahead in South Indian Ocean to participate in the garb of terrorism. At various places in the country, Golden Globe Race maintaining his speed but exhibitions have been organised by our Armed Forces suddenly a severe cyclonic storm landed him in in order to apprise the maximum number of citizens, trouble. Yet, this brave heart from the Navy kept especially the younger generation, of the might we struggling for many days in mid-ocean. He fought possess; how capable we are and how our soldiers to be afloat without food or drink. He did not risk their lives to protect us citizens. A day such as accept defeat and continued to fight death. A rare Paraakaram Prava reminds our youth of the glorious example of courage, determination, strength and heritage of our Army. It also inspires us to maintain bravery – a few days ago I talked to Abhilash over the unity & integrity of the country. I too participated the telephone after he was rescued and brought in a programme held at Jodhpur in the land of the safely ground. I had met Tomy earlier too Despite valiant, Rajasthan. It has now been decided that our having faced such a tough situation; his grit & spirit, soldiers will give a befitting reply to whosoever makes his determination to make another similar attempt an attempt to destroy the atmosphere of peace and is an inspiration for our younger generation. I pray progress in our Nation. for Tomy’s sound health and I am sure that his • We have never eyed someone else’s territory courage, bravery and resolve to fight and emerge maliciously. This in itself was our commitment a winner will inspire our younger generation. & dedication towards peace. A few days ago, • 1941, Mahatma Gandhi started penning down a few on the 23rd of September, on the occasion of thoughts in the shape of a constructive Programme. the centenary of the Battle of Haifa in Israel, we Later, in 1945, when the Freedom Struggle gained remembered & paid tributes to our brave soldiers momentum, he prepared an amended copy of of Mysore, Hyderabad & Jodhpur Lancers who those ideas. Revered Bapu, put forth his ideas on had freed Haifa from the clutches of oppressors. various subjects like Farmers, villages, securing • Indian can proudly claim that in the armed forces, of labour rights, cleanliness and promoting of our Army not only man-power but woman-power education. This is also known as the Gandhi too is contributing equally. Women are already Charter. Revered Babu was a people’s person. empowered and now getting armed too. Getting connected with people or connecting • A few days ago, Officer Abhilash Tomy of our people with him was Bapu’s special quality, this Navy was struggling between life and death. The was in his nature. Everyone has experienced this whole country was concerned about saving Tomy. as a most unique part of his personality. He made You know, Abhilash Tomy is a very courageous, everyone feel that he or she was very important and brave soldier. He was the first Indian who set on a absolutely necessary for the country. His biggest

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contribution in the Freedom struggle was that he foundation of which had been laid by none other made it an expansive “Jan-Aandolan” (People’s than respected Baba Saheb himself. On the 15th Movement). of September, people from all sections across the • When Gandhiji said that by maintaining cleanliness, country connected themselves to this voluntary freedom will be won then he probably was not cleaning movement. Institutions also extended aware how this would happen. But this did happen their contribution enthusiastically. School children, and India got freedom. college students, NCC, NSS, youth organisations, • It is said that Lal Bahadur Shastriji used to preserve media groups, the corporate world, all of them old and worn out Khadi clothes because some offered voluntary cleanliness service on a large one’s labour could be felt in the making of those scale. I heartily congratulate all these cleanliness- clothes. He used to say that all these Khadi clothes loving countrymen for their efforts. Come on, let us have been woven after putting in a hard labour, listen to a phone call. every thread of these clothes must be utilized. This • Swachh Bharat Mission or Clean India Mission has spirit of attachment towards the country and fellow become a success story not only in our country but countrymen was deeply imbibed in that great in the whole world and everyone is talking about person of a very short physical stature. this movement. • Lal Bahadur Shastriji had a unique quality in that, • There is a Sanskrit quote- U;k;ewya LojkT;a L;kr~ he was very humble outwardly but he was rock (Nyayamoolam Swarajyam Syat) meaning justice lies at the root of swaraj and while discussing the subject of justice, the spirit of human rights is inherent in that. This is specially essential for the freedom and peace of the exploited, victimised and deprived people and to ensure justice for them. • In the Constitution drafted by Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar, many provisions were inserted to protect the fundamental rights of the poor. Inspired by his vision, the ‘National Human Rights Commission’ (NHRC) was formed on 12th October 1993. A few days later NHRC would complete 25 years of its existence.The NHRC has not only protected human rights but has also promoted respect for human dignity over the years. Our most beloved leader, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the former Prime solid from inside. His slogan “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan” Minister of our country, had clearly said that human is the hall mark of his grand personality. It was the rights are not analien concept for us. result of his selfless service to the nation that in a • The month of October heralds, Jai Prakash brief tenure of about one and a half years he gave Narayan ji’s birth anniversary, the beginning of to our jawans and farmers the mantra to reach the the birth centenary of Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindiaji. pinnacle of success. These luminaries have been infusing inspiration in • While remembering revered Bapu today, it is all of us and we offer our heartfelt tributes to them. quite natural not to skip talking of cleanliness. A 31 October happens to be the birth anniversary of movement “Swachhta Hi Sewa” was launched Sardar sahib, I shall dwell upon his birth anniversary on the 15th of September. Crores of people in detail in the next episode of Mann Ki Baat but got connected with this movement and luckily I today I want to mention that for the past few years, also got a chance to participate in the voluntary the occasion of Sardar Sahib’s birth anniversary cleanliness shramdaan with the children of Delhi’s on October 31 is marked in every small town and Ambedkar School. I went to the school, the district by organizing the ‘Run for Unity’ race.

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