The Amarnath Shrine Board issue and the final answer to that just want is known to everybody. In this democratic and republic country where every religion finds a place, it is still dominated and occupied by Hindus, but such incidents of such big scale speak the other side of the picture. We in our country are not even able to find a little space for us. These forces are accruing and the time is not far when they will have the lion’s share in everything they want. The situation is still not immutable and some audacious steps can still mitigate the situation. A solemn assurance will have to be granted by every youth of our group to prove a deterrent .One can contribute in any other way towards this cause. We must not squander our energy but we should contribute in one way or the other. As the days are passing on, we are becoming more and more inept and pressed and simultaneously they are becoming our nemesis. So, let’s stop this ongoing process and turn the tables and show them that we too have something in us. We need astute and prudent personalities especially youth to carry out this process.

RSS (Rastriya Swayamsevak Sangh) is one such organization which provides a platform to us to work in the required direction.VHP (Vishwa Hindu Parishad) & ABVP are two amongst many of its branches of this silent organization which is working in background since many years against the ugly forces. Its action and modus operandi is very simple but has been in much negative in media. This again is media’s concocted views for it. It’s not so intricate policies and deeds are not imbibed by all. 1992 Kar Seva and many more activities are some of its events which shows that though silent, we can show our concern and power when water rises above the danger level. RSS is a self organism in which individuals meet in a day once or twice and just assemble to play few indigenous games and discuss on few regional or national matters. The working of this organization is in much contrast to one which is practiced by the other mentioned terrorist groups. There, even in places of worship, a feeling of hatred and terrorism is injected or installed by the religious leaders. Forget about the special camps where handling and use of arms and ammunition is taught in open air. They are filled with the thought of dislike and religion which outbursts in many forms and this action of theirs brings no reaction as they don’t react in anyway.

So, all and sundry should wake up and do something for ourselves and our religion. Joining the process or passing the ordeal can only prove us.

Bhartrihari Pandiya
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As soon as the budget came out the tax payers were happy as the tax slab was reduced . establishing 4 AIIMS is a big step towards better medical treatments. 10,000 crore fund for soft loans was a good scheme. Swachch Bharat abhiyan must be implemented decades ago but no issue. 100 smart cities was a intriguing idea which no one has ever thought of. Though the ideas are big enough but in a country like India where everyone is pulling your leg ideas alone cannot bring down miracle.

The philosophy of minimum government and maximum governance must be shown to others , though we know ROME WAS NOT BUILT IN A DAY but it has been built in a week, so in order of that were the promises nothing but a mere mirror to voters that you have been fooled again or Mr. Prime minister can bring the change which he is talking about. Though we can no change can be brought so soon but its been over 8 months and no such significant change is seen. Nothing which Mr. Narendra Modi claims can be seen no Gujrat model in India nothing.

May be its time that he has to show the change he is talking about, may be the time has come for rigorous action plans. High inflation, no jobs , slow down in economy , falling price of rupee should be the main concern of government not the holidays of opponent leader Rahul Gandhi. If you can’t deliver what you promise than you should not comment on others’ failure too. There is been much said about UPA government and there failures but Dr. Manmohan Singh has improved out foreign relations to such extent that all other foreign countries are now eager to invest in India. Creating jobs for local workers. Having a plan on paper and having the same in reality are two different issue and in my opinion the time has come that the theory must be implemented in reality.

“CHANGE MUST COME.”

Shubhranshu Agarwal
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It was a big day for India on July 2^nd 2009. India took a giant, although belated, step towards globalization when Delhi High Court, in land mark ruling said ‘Homosexuality not a crime’. This was a historic judgement to amend 149 old colonial era law Section 377 of IPC and decriminalize private consensual sex between adults of the same age. It is the biggest victory yet for gay rights and major milestone in the country’s social evolution. India became the 127^th country to take the guilt out of homosexuality.

But let’s stop and have introspection of ourselves and of our victory. Is this right? What are we heading towards then? Perhaps a world whose not only homosexuality but also coitus between an individual and an animal i.e. between any two forms of nature is ethical. Isn’t this against the law of nature? Perhaps it is. My personal views suggest the same. I am ably supported by various leaders of religious communities, preachers, Sadhu’s and many others. Not orthodoxy but may be a long term vision is the basis of theirs for such a stand. Baba Ramdev, the spiritual and yoga guru also asserts that pollution, deforestation, etc are still harming the world then again this homosexuality is adding to the woes, especially in the spiritual and religion country like India. Is this what we are presenting to the new generation? This will surely create an illusion in their minds and lead them nowhere. This is not the way in which our civilisation should have headed.

This historic judgement was given by a bench comprising Chief Justice AP Shah and Justice S Muralidhar. The petition was filed in the year 2001 by NGO Naz foundation seeking a reading down of section 377. The matter was dismissed on the ground by Delhi High Court in Sep 04 that no cause had been made out. The former didn’t surrender and moved to the Supreme Court, the apex court in India against the HC order. The apex court in a dramatic action sent back the issue to the High court in April 06. After a long time, in July 2, 2009, the historic judgement came in which Delhi HC legalised gay sex among consenting adults. Points supporting this discussion are that almost unanimous medical and psychiatric opinions that homosexuality is not a disease or a disorder and is just another expression of human sexuality. Also, the LGBTs (lesbian, gays, bisexuals and transgender) can also enjoy equality and forget discrimination.

This verdict trigged protests from religious leader across the country, claiming that this world lead to ‘ruining’ of society and family values. On the other hand, as mentioned, workers and psychologists welcomed the order, describing it as “scientific and humane” .Political parties were divided in their approach. The CPM welcomed the judgement, while Samajwadi Party said it totally opposed it. Both Congress and BJP said they would have to study the order first.

Earlier, Sec 377 of IPC imposed a maximum penalty of life sentence on anybody who has ‘carnal intercourse‘against the order of nature, with any man, woman or animal. But since the 150 year old law in acted by British was overturned, it says that the act violates articles 21, 14 and 15 of the constitution. Article 21 deals with personal liberty, 14 with right to equality, and 15 is the right against discrimination (on ground of sex). The main benefit of the judgement to homosexuals is psychological as it reduces scope for their harassment. It may also over time reduce the social stigma. The verdict applies to the entire country according to the Supreme Court.

The final note according to me is that we, Indians, the torchbearers of civilization can’t afford to have this in our culture. We have to present a better and congenial world to our offsprings and this is certainly not an ingredient of it. Many people may term this thought or action plan as a reaction by an orthodox but that’s a different thing. Culture and civilization stand where they should be.

Thus, we should discourage ongoing process so that we get a better place to live in. Emotions and liberty can’t be extended to such a range by which others may suffer.

Bhartrihari Pandiya-
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Shreya Singhal,a free speech activist and a petitoner clamouring for the repeal of Section 66A got a ruling in her favour by the Honourable Supreme Court of India. She grittily batted for ‘Abhivyakti Ki Azaadi’ and what beleaguered her the most was that anyone could allege anything on television or media and nobody would excoriate you and on the contrary if you have asseverated the same thing online and ended up enkindling another person you can be prosecuted.

The IT Act which was implemented in the year 2000 encompassed Section 66 which solely dealt with cyber crimes. Section 66A being a subsection of Section 66 was a deterrent to scurrilious contents which are posted online against the assailable sections of the society. However,the court didn’t shrugged off the prosecution of the pertinent hooligans in cases related to cyber crimes under Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Justice Nariman and Justice Chelameshwar gave a landmark judgement on 24th March,2015 by scrapping Section 66A of IT Act and consequently rebuffing all the cases in this regard and granting the malefactors a sedate ‘Ghar Wapsi’. The judges gave their assent that Section 66A hits hard at the roots of freedom and is seemingly vague. It’s a brazen attack on the liberty of individuals. The Apex Court was of the view that Section 66A is untenable.

Formely,it was like we were combating with our own Fundamental Rights tabled in the Constitution. This Act intented to swagger and browbeat the netizens over contentious issues. The Apex Court decision of Section 66A was also warmly welcomed by the political parties and partisans.

A petition filed by a young law graduate gave teeth for the crusade against Section 66A which later on brought other noted activists,advocates and journalists to bat for this atrocity. We are deeply overwhelmed by Supreme Court discernment.

Hail Honourable Supreme Court..!! Au Revoir Section 66A..!!

Utkarsh Jaiswal
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