Showing posts with label NDA. Show all posts
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Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Political Artists as Conscience Keepers

Recently Oscar winner AR Rahman performed at a concert* organized on the occasion of Mulayam Singh's birthday. I am sure he would go even if Lalu invites him. Or if Lalit Modi or Rahul Gandhi invites him. And no one would raise an eyebrow. Why? Because apparently Rahman being an artist would be doing all these shows to "earn his bread". The fact that he would already be a millionaire and hence performing at each function where host is ready to pay should not really be counted as "earning bread" but can be seen as an attempt to keep the "rich and powerful on one's sides", could be ignored.

I think being an artist gives him the privilege of not being conscientious when it comes to grab money making opportunities. There can be some more professions like this. Doctors would treat any sick person no matter his/her background; lawyers can defend any accused if one pleads not guilty. Others are not so lucky. If you work in a firm which is considered doing unethical business or corrupt - it is often taken as a blemish on your character too.

Now, after becoming rich and powerful helped by keeping conscience locked in a closet for best part of life when one is young and energetic, if these artists or professionals suddenly start pretending to have a more genuine conscience than yours and mine, and being holier than the common man, what do we do? I discard such individuals and their claims as trash.

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* The Concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1f2WepFA4Y


- Rahul

Friday, June 15, 2012

I support Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam as Our President



It seems the current Presidential election has become a battleground of political gimmicks and ego clashes. A list of probable candidates is in front of us but it disappoints me to see that most are seasoned thick-skinned politicians. Electing an active politician at the highest post of President of India would be risky in my opinion. What if some bones come out of the closet later on?

I support Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam as President of India. Dr. Kalam is a patriot, very honest and capable person and is a symbol of intelligence and industry. He has been such an inspiring figure for one and all. He is the only figure in the list who is completely non-political and an achiever in true sense who can represent the resurgent India in front of the globe. If Dr. Kalam is our President, we shall definitely be proud of the fact!

I wish and pray to see Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam as President of India, again!

- Rahul