Nationalist congress party of Sharad Pawar and other (not nationalist) Congress of Sonia Gandhi, used to differ on only one issue that is, foreign origin of Sonia Gandhi. Over the years the situation has changed and Sharad Pawar or his party men has no issues with origin of Sonia Gandhi, then for what reasons Sharad Pawar is still maintaining his separate identity?
The issue is brought forth by Congressmen in Maharashtra and Digvijay Singh from MP a congress office bearer, just before the finalizing the understanding for state elections in Maharashtra, between these two parties. It is absolutely right on their part to raise this question. But Sharad Pawar is silent, he knows that, he is going through a bad phase in his political career. The losses in General Elections 2009 and the arrest of his close friend and relative Mr. Padmasinh Patil has worsened the situation for him.
Showing posts with label Maharashtra. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Maharashtra. Show all posts
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Monday, September 07, 2009
I love Konkan
Just back from Konkan, it is refreshing. You feel charged up, with such a break in a while. I enjoy my native place during heat of may and Ganapati festival, both the times Konkan presents a different hue and texture. The August-September in Konkan is most refreshing period according to my senses. It has the freshness of wet and green environment and shades of green omnipresent as the rice crops are nearing ripening.
Rivers and rivulets are full of crystal clear water which is as inviting.
Rivers and rivulets are full of crystal clear water which is as inviting.
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Dealing with power shortage, Maharashtra way
Maharastra Energy Minister unveiled the plan to eliminate the power shortages in state in next five years. The most prominent figure in the plans seems to be the bill of Rs. 33000 crore.
Last ten years the congress government under Mr. Vilasrao Deshmukh and the functionaries have done nothing for the power sector needs in the state. Barring mumbai the rest of maharastra is reeling under severe power shortages and is affecting the industry very badly.
But again, better late than never, in the election year government has tried to make for what they couldn't do in last ten years of their governance. The new plans will be supplanted by public private participation. If government plans are rightly implemented and planning bodies are right at projections then in 2012-13 state will have surplus energy.
Maharastra Energy Minister unveiled the plan to eliminate the power shortages in state in next five years. The most prominent figure in the plans seems to be the bill of Rs. 33000 crore.
Last ten years the congress government under Mr. Vilasrao Deshmukh and the functionaries have done nothing for the power sector needs in the state. Barring mumbai the rest of maharastra is reeling under severe power shortages and is affecting the industry very badly.
But again, better late than never, in the election year government has tried to make for what they couldn't do in last ten years of their governance. The new plans will be supplanted by public private participation. If government plans are rightly implemented and planning bodies are right at projections then in 2012-13 state will have surplus energy.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Under performing Maharashtra Government
Hindustan Times news reports on Maharashtra Governments spending on financial allocation is eye opener. The incumbent congress government headed by Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh should be the worst performer in years.
While farmers suicide is big issue and Central Government making a big farce out of it. The real necessity of performing at ground level and using resources at hand to the optimal level is ignored.
This callous approach is putting state into slump despite the good industrial environment and fiscal advantages at hand.
Hindustan Times news reports on Maharashtra Governments spending on financial allocation is eye opener. The incumbent congress government headed by Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh should be the worst performer in years.
While farmers suicide is big issue and Central Government making a big farce out of it. The real necessity of performing at ground level and using resources at hand to the optimal level is ignored.
This callous approach is putting state into slump despite the good industrial environment and fiscal advantages at hand.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Maharashtra's power crisis
Maharashtra's power crisis deepening day by day and yet Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh is seen enjoying bollywood events without any remorse. You can find him in front chairs of every award function in mumbai. He is less bothered about the responsibilities bestowed on him by the democratic setup of this country.
During the last 8 years rule of Congress and its allies, government has not shown any vision or rather understanding of the power crisis of the state. They say Maharashtra has a deficit of 5000 Mega watts this year, and nothing done in past few years to tackle this problem. First five years they just kept on blaming the previous government, and playing the secularism card to confuse the masses. Now the very same government which came to power on the slogan of government for poor, and backwards has made life miserable for the very same section of society by deepening power crisis and rising inflation.
If the elections were due in coming months, people would have kicked them out of power, that is quite evident in recent Municipal elections of Greater Mumbai.
Maharashtra's power crisis deepening day by day and yet Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh is seen enjoying bollywood events without any remorse. You can find him in front chairs of every award function in mumbai. He is less bothered about the responsibilities bestowed on him by the democratic setup of this country.
During the last 8 years rule of Congress and its allies, government has not shown any vision or rather understanding of the power crisis of the state. They say Maharashtra has a deficit of 5000 Mega watts this year, and nothing done in past few years to tackle this problem. First five years they just kept on blaming the previous government, and playing the secularism card to confuse the masses. Now the very same government which came to power on the slogan of government for poor, and backwards has made life miserable for the very same section of society by deepening power crisis and rising inflation.
If the elections were due in coming months, people would have kicked them out of power, that is quite evident in recent Municipal elections of Greater Mumbai.
Saturday, November 25, 2006
Forts of Maharashtra
Maharashtra is home to the largest number of military forts in India – many of them over 300 years old. But most of them are falling apart.
The forts in Raigarh, Maharashtra could be an ideal location film producers or hotel chains.
But the indifference of the Maharashtra government and the Archaeological Survey of India, which is in charge of the forts, has ensured these forts are crumbling.
The Padmadurg fort is yet another a serene location on the west coast of Maharashtra. Here one can clearly see the western part of ramparts are totally fallen and are in dilapidated condition.
Speaking about the forts’ situation, writer and journalist Kiran Batham says, “Yeh quila hai. Log aate hain, dekhte hain aur aason baha ke chale jaate hain. Aise haal mein quial hai (People visit the fort and go away feeling sad because of the state it's in)."
The cannons at the Padmadurg fort are the vital evidence of history. There are hundreds of such cannons in the fort.
This is the western bastion of Padmadurg fort and the moment these ramparts are falling these cannons are going down to the inter tidal zone of the sea.
The Archaeological Survey says it has a plan in place but needs time to implement it.
Superintending Archaeologist, ASI Mumbai Circle P S Narasimhan says, “We need the manpower and time even if we conceive a proposal to actually realise it. We will take 2 to 3 years.”
Underi is another fort, which is also in controversy since it was to be sold out to a private party.
The local villagers who owned the land sold off the 300-year-old piece of history to a private developer.
Thal Underi village sarpanch Sheshnath Koli says, “kisi ne bhi socha nahin ki kyon paryatak nahi aate, sarkaar ne bhi sacha nahi ki quila paryatak ke layak hai. to humne socha ki quile ka kuch achcha ho. (The government never even thought about making the fort a tourist attraction.) "
The government stalled the sale of this heritage structure. But the neglect of existing forts, including many from Shivaji's era, continues. Ironically, the government now says it wants to build a modern fort for Sivaji at a cost of Rs 100 crore.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister R R Patil says, “Chatrapati ki history puri duniya ko maloom honi chahiye isiliye smarak banane ki koshish kar rahein hain (We are building a memorial for Shivaji because we feel the whole world should know about him).”
In their election manifesto the ruling parties in Maharashtra has promised for a Rs 100 crore memorial of Chatrapati Shivaji Mahaaraj but looking at the remains of this Capital fort of Shivajis Kingdom it seems those promised money can be of much help to restore and develop the facilities over here.
Maharashtra is home to the largest number of military forts in India – many of them over 300 years old. But most of them are falling apart.
The forts in Raigarh, Maharashtra could be an ideal location film producers or hotel chains.
But the indifference of the Maharashtra government and the Archaeological Survey of India, which is in charge of the forts, has ensured these forts are crumbling.
The Padmadurg fort is yet another a serene location on the west coast of Maharashtra. Here one can clearly see the western part of ramparts are totally fallen and are in dilapidated condition.
Speaking about the forts’ situation, writer and journalist Kiran Batham says, “Yeh quila hai. Log aate hain, dekhte hain aur aason baha ke chale jaate hain. Aise haal mein quial hai (People visit the fort and go away feeling sad because of the state it's in)."
The cannons at the Padmadurg fort are the vital evidence of history. There are hundreds of such cannons in the fort.
This is the western bastion of Padmadurg fort and the moment these ramparts are falling these cannons are going down to the inter tidal zone of the sea.
The Archaeological Survey says it has a plan in place but needs time to implement it.
Superintending Archaeologist, ASI Mumbai Circle P S Narasimhan says, “We need the manpower and time even if we conceive a proposal to actually realise it. We will take 2 to 3 years.”
Underi is another fort, which is also in controversy since it was to be sold out to a private party.
The local villagers who owned the land sold off the 300-year-old piece of history to a private developer.
Thal Underi village sarpanch Sheshnath Koli says, “kisi ne bhi socha nahin ki kyon paryatak nahi aate, sarkaar ne bhi sacha nahi ki quila paryatak ke layak hai. to humne socha ki quile ka kuch achcha ho. (The government never even thought about making the fort a tourist attraction.) "
The government stalled the sale of this heritage structure. But the neglect of existing forts, including many from Shivaji's era, continues. Ironically, the government now says it wants to build a modern fort for Sivaji at a cost of Rs 100 crore.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister R R Patil says, “Chatrapati ki history puri duniya ko maloom honi chahiye isiliye smarak banane ki koshish kar rahein hain (We are building a memorial for Shivaji because we feel the whole world should know about him).”
In their election manifesto the ruling parties in Maharashtra has promised for a Rs 100 crore memorial of Chatrapati Shivaji Mahaaraj but looking at the remains of this Capital fort of Shivajis Kingdom it seems those promised money can be of much help to restore and develop the facilities over here.
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