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Conflicting Thoughts

An amalgamation of thoughts crossing our minds, and all at the same time ** Our country collectively cheers for "our" cricket team, India wins Twenty20 finals..public cheers... __MNS chief explodes about intrusion in Maharashtra of so called outsiders....Maharashtra burns **Kargil heroes welcomed warmly by Indians.. accolades and warm wishes from across the country. __Mayawati appeals to backward castes and muslims to vote for saving specifically their interests...she sweeps the election. **IT gives India global recognition and praised worldwide...India at its best. __Bangalore starts speaking in hushed tones, some more prominent, about hindrance and pain (traffic jams) caused by again "outsiders".. **Outgoing President is a muslim, a lady becomes a President, we have a sikh Prime Minister and a lady as head of UPA. Democracy showcased at the top !!! __ Godhra carnage holded Gujrat to ransom.. Modi still wins !!!.... Foetus removal stories,incase of girl child, hold...

Myths of Indian Democracy

"Government of the people, for the people and by the people." Which people-- Percentage vote polled 40%... No party wins with majority.. an allied government is formed..UPA..NDA The government veils extreme power, can even change the basic charter of the constitution and even the power to curb judicial wings. Facts 1. Indira Gandhi claimed Emergency... 2.During emergency laws were made to put things (like Indira Gandhi's intentions) out of judicial purview. 3. Laws are being made to divide country into seperate castes..(indirectly) All these things happen because the premises of this democracy is itself faltered... Myth 1: An individual acts as an individual... Myth 2:An individual is well informed...(ask people about NREGA and you will come to know) Myth 3: An individual always votes for the common good of the society..(thats why so many parties try to woo by caste based politics).. Myth 4: THE GOVERNMENT ALWAYS THINKS OF THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE... Is an alternate form of...