By Mr. Arun Ramteerthakar (senior journalist, Solapur, Maharashtra)
It is quite natural that Congressmen and socialists get hiccups on hearing Narendra Modi’s name; but same is the case with Anna’s group which is surprising. Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh got angry when they saw Modi- Baba Ramdev sharing the stage. Wht is the opinion of Anna? Has Anna’s group become secular ?
Modi’s critics also get publicity due to him
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Why Team Anna disproving of Yogarushi Baba Ramdev and Modi’s coming together?
Ruling Congress and BJP have distinct opinions on rights to be conferred on Lokpal. There is no doubt that corruption needs to be eradicated; but there are different opinions on the manner in which it should be done. The issue taken up by Baba Ramdev of black money held by Indians in foreign banks is very important and it is undoubtedly related to welfare of the country. Considering the interest of our country, passing or non-passing of ‘Lokpal’ Bill is not going to affect life of an Indian in any manner. If, however, the black money lying in foreign banks is brought back in the country, it will bring prosperity to this country; there will be no poor person and this is very important. Those, who don’t like Baba Ramdev’s saffron robes or presence of Sadhvi Rhutambara on stage or Baba Ramdev’s presence at Modi’s programs, should keep away from the movement undertaken by Baba Ramdev. If Anna’s group decided to keep away from Baba Ramdev, Anna Hazare should take such decision. People want that Anna Hazare and Baba Ramdev should jointly undertake movement for Lokpal and black money; but Congress doesn’t want that to happen. It is a different matter if Kejriwal also feels the same. The decision should, however, be taken by Anna Hazare. He is quite flexible. He raised slogans of ‘Vande Mataram’ on the stage; but it was objected to. It was then insisted to raise slogan of ‘Inqualab Zindabaad’. Now, Anna raises slogans like ‘Bharat Maataa ki Jai, Vande Mataram and Inqualab’.
He did not drop the slogan of ‘Vande Mataram’ to appease secularists. Modi is a very competent chief minister with good character; but some people have the habit of calling him ‘corrupt’ and ‘communal’. Congress could not tolerate two good words said about Modi. As a MP, Mr. Darda’s achievements are ‘nil’. The publicity he got by meeting Modi is ten times more than the publicity he got (excluding in his own newspaper) so far. This is the greatness of Modi!
I can understand Congress or socialists’ allergy towards Modi; but team Anna’s dislike for Modi and Baba Ramdev’s sharing stage is beyond comprehension. It is like bringing Mulayam – Sonia and Anna Hazare at the same ideological level. Arvind Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh, team members of Anna have exhibited their pseudo-secualrism like Congress by criticizing Baba Ramdev. Who are this Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh ? Nobody knew them till last August. They came to light only because of Anna’s leadership. Even now, when Kejriwal started hunger strike, nobody turned up at ‘Jantar Mantar’; therefore, Anna had to join him despite keeping ill health. As Anna joined the hunger strike, he drew lot of crowd and Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh felt that they were the crowd-pullers. They, therefore, directly expressed controversial opinions on Modi- Baba Ramdev’s meeting.
Baba Ramdev’s self-illuminated whereas Team Anna depends on others for light
Source : Daily Sanatan Prabhat