Lesson for everyone

This has provided an opportunity to everyone to do some introspection and to take lesson.

Mass demonstration does not mean it is right and just. 

One should not take it as victory of people because everyone has got defeated. No one wins when humanity and justice get defeated. Fake arguments can only satisfy ego. Nation stands wounded.

The only consolation is that demonstration was peaceful and decent. That sets example how it should be when people feel the need to come out and protest.

Unfortunately politicians, celebrities and even media wish to be on popular side and defeated humanity in the process. They should have shown the correct path to people, that is what they are supposed to do.

There is a growing fashion of speaking against activists to satisfy selfish means. Do not forget these activists are playing important role in keeping the humanity alive.

Arguments put forward are not valid and stands defeated purely because truth remains truth even when spoken by one and falsehood remains falsehood even when masses go for it.

- This is part of age old culture - Wrong, no culture is above humanity.

- This is not cruel to animals, we do not eat them. They are family. - Wrong, not eating them does not rule out cruelty.  There is evidence, video clips clearly show animals in distress and painful conditions. Do not pretend as if they are happy to be part of it. What if someone without your permission hold you and pulls you drags you by your hair. And then call it sport.

- This is a sport - Wrong, do not have fun by giving pain to others. Sport should never be cruel especially to animals who can not speak for them self.

- Why activist are not speaking against other similar sport or slaughter.  - Wrong, they are speaking against other similar activities and if some are missed then indeed they should take up those as well. And above all two wrongs do not make them both right.

- Outsiders can not understand our culture, do not mess with our pride - Wrong. Every culture, every religion, every language, every region has same place same respect. No one can take away pride. But no culture is above humanity and justice.

- Ban non veg food and slaughter too. - Wrong argument again. In fact it will be good for humans, animals, environment and entire world if non veg food is given up completely. It only gives diseases and harms world. Will you allow yourself to be cut and eaten by others? Then how can you cut and eat animals? Think before calling yourself human.

When humanity gets defeated, everyone gets defeated.

But this has given lesson to everyone, if ready to learn.

- Judiciary - When dealing with such issues and with large section of people, always call for opinion from all sections of society. They should be well represented and heard well. Ban is not a constructive solution.  Instead of ban, it should be seen how it can be evolved and regulated in humanity, constitutional and social point of view making sure that harmful aspects are taken care and responsibility is fixed for future.

- Politicians, Celebrities and Media - Bypassing court is bad tradition. Your job is not to succumb to populism. You must not give wrong solution just to please people. Do not belittle humanity, justice and constitution just to be on popular side. You must lead people to just solution in which people keep their tradition but in accordance with humanity, justice and constitution.

- People - Do not think this is victory. Will you decide everything out of court on streets now? How and with what face you will go to court for justice as you have insulted the temple of justice. For self respect and respect of culture and identity, self introspection and correction is first thing and honoring courts verdict is second. There are always ways where people can change cultural traditions in symbolic manner. There are good examples within nation. Evolution makes a person, culture, nation and humanity great.

Solution
People should have gone to government and court with fresh petition. They should assure government and court with a fixed regulation plan that how they will ensure that there is no cruelty. Event and animals must be filmed to make sure no one breaks the plan. Responsibility at every level must be fixed. Then with this assurance, court must have lifted ban. This would have kept dignity of all - people, animals, government and court.

Set your priorities - Humanity Justice Nation then others. Big talk and fake arguments will not make you or nation great.

Media, the Fourth Pillar

What is media, the so called fourth pillar of democracy in India upto?

This is typical example how various sections of India conducts itself in highly immature, irresponsible and dubious manner.

There are four pillars of democracy:

Legislature
Executive
Judiciary
Media

Who is responsible for deaths and suffering of people due to poverty, hunger, lack of treatment, lack of food and water, lack of basic amenities, terrorism, naxalism, crimes, corruption? These four pillars must fight honestly against these. Is media not one of the pillars?

If India is in such miserable condition then all four are equally responsible. Because if one is not going right, it is the duty of others to check and rectify. But the state of India and its people is proof of complete failure of all four. Unfortunately for the nation these four caretakers of the nation not only have failed but worse they do not want to accept and realize this failure. On the contrary there are strong and bitter reactions when such failures are highlighted.

Anyone can fail. It is not a crime to fail. But one must be humble in acceptance and keen on learning. But when one creates a shell of dishonesty, arrogance and lack of accountability then any hope of improvement fades. The most unfortunate aspect of this is people in these sections have the capacity to influence and destroy life of masses. It is sad to see media thumping own chest and arrogantly claiming 'great work' they have done for years. As if they have done some special favor for nation.

Nation needs humble, sincere, honest and efficient work from every citizen especially from those who claim to be caretakers of nation being in four pillars of democracy.

What should media do:
- People in media must realize the significance and responsibility towards nation. People of India are sensible enough to judge unless false information is served to them. Media must address to allegations of bias and wrong doings. They can not testify themself. They are responsible for fair, unbiased and unmanipulated reporting of truth and only truth that might be for or against anyone including media itself.

The quality of reporting and debates in Indian media is very low.
- The quality of language used is very cheap and lack substance and grace.
- Debates are often biased as if predetermined what to present.
- People shout and speak nonstop nonsense in debates. They all speak together so debate makes no sense.
- Fair balance of versions of opinion and time given is lacking.
- Anchor speaks too much and 'directs' the flow. They impose and pushes their own views. This is not anchors job. Anchors job is to start and let people speak.
- Channels present their own opinion and try to influence opinion of masses. This is not fair. Job of media is to report incidents as they happen, present views of both sides and let people form their own opinion.
- Channels are alleged to highlight, distort, conceal and manipulate facts to do 'character assassination' of some and create false image of others. This is very serious anti national crime. There must be fair and equal opportunity for all.

People of India are innocent as most still tend to accept whatever is served in media but they are not stupid. They need right information in right manner. Are we providing right information in right manner?

Is media sincere towards nation?   It is time for media to check their nationalism quotient. It is time for all four pillars of democracy to do some introspection. It is time for all of us to check our own nationalism quotient. True nationalism in action, not mere raising slogans or thumping chest and absolutely not about faking it.
News media is integral part of citizens of a nation. Same is true in India. It has big responsibility to contribute in nation building but unfortunately what people see today is a sad story of hyper commercialization in media.

There are few sectors like politics, education, police, judiciary, healthcare and media which play a major social role. These must be above narrow minded financial interests. Their accountability, transparency and responsibility towards society and nation are much higher. Just like we expect our defense services to be perfect, above selfishness and work whole heartedly for nation, people in these sectors are also supposed to carry same spirit. Defense services in India have done more than expectation. Their commitment and sacrifice is commendable but what about these other sectors. What have they done or doing towards nation building.

It is unfortunate to see the state of media. They are supposed to play a role of mirror reflecting reality as well as a role in connecting the people together. On surface they claim to be doing this but words are contrary to reality. People are able to see reality. The reputation is at a dismal low. It takes years of consistent honest hard work to build reputation which unfortunately is nowhere a priority for most in media. Their priority is TRP and quantum of sale. They all try hard to claim as 'most watched' or 'most read' or have some million viewers which is not necessarily a reflection of honesty, sincerity or quality. People of India are helpless in having few options of sensible, quality and fair media.

There are many allegations on media which destroys their reputation :

- Lack of transparency
- Lack of accountability and responsibility
- Lack of freedom
- Media is biased
- Paid news and paid presentations
- Paid surveys
- Sensationalism
- Low quality or cheapness in content
- Low quality of language used by anchors or presentators
- Spreading superstition
- Presenting own opinion as news
- Attempt to influence public opinion

Such reckless commercialization of this important sector is bad for nation. Those in media must realize their responsibility towards society and nation. Those who work negatively in selfish interest are like traitors. People must apply logic and wisdom to make sure that such hyper commercialization must be checked before it damages the nation.


A fair unbiased and dynamic media is need of the nation. For this we must ensure:

      - Ownership of all media must be declared regularly.

      - There should be no conflict of interest. If politicians, their supporters and corporate especially who are funding political parties have ownership in media, it is conflict of interest.

      - Foreign investment must not be allowed in News Media as they can be manipulated by vested and anti nation interests.

      - News channels and print news must be run on crowd funding to eliminate chances of bias.

Time to recreate sincere and honest journalism.

Everyone is accountable

When it comes to corruption, everyone is accountable.

We often talk about corruption in business, government and political parties. We need to be talking about corruption at places which we respect but we should rise above blind respect.

Corruption must be addressed and checked in:

- Defense Services
- Judiciary
- Police
- Media
- Medical Services
- Educational Services
- Religious Places
- Charitable and Non Government Organizations

This is not to divert attention from corruption in business, government and political system.

This is to attack corruption in a holistic manner otherwise people find way out to escape and continue with their corrupt practices.

There is no need to get confused between respect and accountability. On the contrary these sectors are losing respect by becoming opaque. There should be complete transparency and accountability in these sectors as these form core of nation's structure. They should present the ideal of presenting them self for thorough scrutiny. This will lay ground for transparency and accountability for entire nation.

Respect is neither commanded or demanded, it can only be earned through intentions and deeds.