Friday, June 27, 2008

Indian Patriotism, Patriots and the like.

Last night, i was watching CNN Exclusive interview with Mr.P. Chidambaram. The man which i hold in awe is our Finance Minister and had recently passed the Financial Budget for this year. I was wonder struck at his genius, the way he talked, the technical yet simple terms which he subtly used to describe about the growing Inflation and Price Hikes and the Growth Rate of India for this Financial year. The correspondent was asking Chidambaram if the inflation now which is at 11% can touch the 12% mark.Even if the 1% increase sounds normal for laymen, it would mean a steep increase in inflation for the people who have come across the basic elemental Economics and Statistics. I was again in awe as to how he was answering the questions posed to him. He said he has no clue and was unsure if inflation would increase to 12%.
The second question posed to him was about the Growth Rate, the correspondent has asked if the growth rate would increase to 9-10% to which Mr Chidambaram has said its so premature a stage now to say that, but continued saying that given the condition of Indian Democracy and the Financial status of India in the present situation a vivid growth is not to be expected but it would stay stable at 8%.
Why I basically am listing out tidbits from the interview is that, to me it was a real show of genius.The simple yet powerful use of his lexis and the thorough understanding of the Indian Statistics and the powerful and meaningful number crunching on screen struck me like an arrow. I never actually thought in depth as to how much a genius he was, its obvious though as he is voted Mantri No. 1 in IBN and NDTV polls conducted. He held his office for some 3 governments if i am not wrong, showing his extreme versatility in Indian Politics. Few people who can be compared in the same range according to me are, the noted economist Amartya Sen, our present Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, ex-Prime Minister Narasimha Rao and our ex-President Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam. These people have given back something to the country in return for what the country have given them. They stand as stalwarts to the saying "Ask not what the country gave you, but ask yourself what you have done for the country". Recently when i was reading a post ,on similar lines of Indian Patriotism, in one of my friend's blog ,i was drawn in that patriotic wave which is now swelling high among the new younger generation of our country.
I basically think everything in the practical manner, so i was wondering a change would start from a change in yourself and for a change in society we have to wait long for the effect to take place. There are many people voicing their views about the possible strategies for a combined unity in the Indian Democracy.
Like my friend i have dreams too, but something of lesser nature.And to follow my dream i need immense strength and courage to push forward and to break all barriers and stigmas in this society. Slowly people are turning to change and striving for a better India.
Signing off in a very patriotic way....
Mera Bharat Mahaan....Mother India..

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

mera bharat mahan!
nice post da, drac

Drac- Shyam said...

@Tarun:
Thanks buddy..