In India All Legislators – Including the Prime Minister – Should be Subjected to an Annual Medical Check-up – Both Physical and Mental

                                                                             

by

P.S. Sahni

 

The Indian Prime Minister has been lying and retracting from his public statements during the ongoing 2024 General Elections. It led me to delve into the personality of a pathological liar:

 

 A pathological liar is a person who is someone who lies to get his way. He is manipulative, clever and has an aim in mind. Concern for the feelings of others is completely missing. He may damn a religious minority like Muslim community. This is often a warning sign of antisocial personality disorder (commonly known as a psychopath). True, such a person may be able to love someone, but he cannot have an honest and healthy relationship. For example, he may marry but after a while he would distance himself from his spouse without even a divorce; it would not be desertion, too. He may have a weak grip on reality; He often believe his lies. He holds no value for truth; he lacks empathy and remorse. A failure to feel any guilt or shame about one’s misdeeds is said to be his hall-mark.

 

Very recently the same gentleman at the helm of affairs in India declared that he is not ‘biological’; and has been sent by God on a mission. But fellow countrymen /countrywomen have to be careful since when psychosis affects a person, he/she thinks of himself/herself as God. A team of independent psychiatrists/psychologists/counsellors could be of help.

 

A look at the 29-paged official document brought out by DoPT, Government of India states on page 1:

“Every new entrant to government service is required to produce a medical certificate of health:

To ensure that only persons, as are physically as well as mentally sound in health, are admitted to government service. Every new entrant including a part-time employee on appointment to government service/post is required to produce a medical certificate of health issued by a competent authority.

Where the post is permanent and the appointment thereto is made in a substantive capacity, the medical certificate of fitness shall be produced before such appointment.

[M/o Finance OM No. 45(1)-EV/54, dt. 24-3-1954].”

 

It questions the employee on page 4:

“Have you or any of your near relations been afflicted with … Insanity?”

 

Even a government employee at the lowest rung of hierarchal ladder has to undertake such a medical examination at the point of entry into service. This applies both to temporary or permanent employees.

 

A similar exercise should be introduced for all legislators at the point of entry into parliament/ state assembly; and annually, too; and also, SOS if his/her mental health so demands. It would be violative of the Indian Constitution if lawmakers are excluded from this medical certification.

Open Letter To The Chief of Indian Army Regarding Keeping Army In Readiness To Aid Civil Administration If Need Arises During 2024 General Elections

  

Respected Sir,

 

I am a senior citizen of 73+ years of age and do not hold membership of any political party. My family belongs to the Sikh faith.

 

In the last few weeks certain statements have been made by the highest in the country which allude to the largest religious minority community as intruders. Through hate speeches made during the election campaign an environment is being created which could result in civil disturbance and clashes. In a charged-up situation at many places this could lead to widespread violence.

 

Complaints pertaining to the issue have been made by many organizations and individuals to the Election Commission of India; several Police Commissioners for example in Delhi and Rajasthan; President of India; various statutory and constitutional bodies. Since the Election process is on, the judiciary cannot intervene. The Parliament is not in session. The Executive is not taking any steps since part of it is responsible for the current state of affairs.

 

We are all aware of the consequences of civil disorder leading to a civil war like situation. One hopes and prays that such a situation does not arise during the 2024 General Elections. But public memory is fresh about the Genocide of Sikhs in 1984; of Muslim Genocide in 2002; and the communal clashes of 1947 during Partition. The role of the Army in the aid of civilian administration is well known. However, there was a delay in the deployment of the Army in 1984 and 2002 resulting in preventable killings and injuries.

 

I appeal to you to ensure the readiness of concerned Army Units/personnel. The Indian Army being a professional and secular organization will rise to the need in case a situation of civil disorder/civil war arises.

 

Thanks,

Yours Sincerely,

P.S. Sahni

Member, PIL Watch Group

Email: pilwatchgroup@gmail.com

Indian Prime Minister Damns Illegal Muslim Migrants Who Allegedly Produce More Children. Illegal Indian Migrants In USA Have Comparatively High Fertility Rates

 

by

P.S. Sahni

 

The Islamophobic campaign spearheaded by Narendra Modi is replete with speeches blaming Muslims on this or that pretext. In one such statement he refers to Muslim infiltrators from across the border – to wit Bangladeshis – who have a high rate of producing children. Apparently, the Indian Prime Minister has a weird worldview; one is not sure if he has read any book after he completed his formal education. Would he know or care to know that a large number of Indians try to enter USA illegally year after year? The total number is said to be 7,25,000. It is safe to assume that the vast majority of these illegal migrants would be Hindus, Sikhs as 80% of population in India belongs to the Hindu community. Most are from Gujarat and Punjab in search of jobs, since Modi government is on the path of jobless growth. This situation has become acute in the last 10 years of Modi’s rule. The issue has to be seen in a humanitarian way. Most Bangladeshis who enter India do menial jobs and are just about able to exist. They provide cheap labour and do not burden the administration for freebies. Worldwide such labour boosts the economy of the countries wherein migration occurs, legal or illegal.

 

It might surprise the Indian Prime Minister that the fertility rate of Indian migrants to USA is higher than that of those born in USA itself. Has Mr. Modi ever once called Indians going to USA illegally as ‘ghuspetiyas’ (infiltrators)? Has he ever condemned the high rate of fertility among illegal Indian immigrants in USA? Or such homilies are reserved only for Muslims from Bangladesh and their alleged high fertility rate? As I have quoted reports in this article, the fertility rate of women in Bangladesh are lower than that in India due to the successful family planning programmes. It is these women from Bangladesh who are being damned by the Indian PM.

 

The Washington Post (3 March 2024) informs:

 

“Indians have come to make up the third largest group of undocumented immigrants in the United States, according to the Pew Research Center’s 2021 estimates, which put the number of such Indians at 7,25,000. The immigrants are often from middle-class families”. (c.f. Bangladeshis in India who are poor).

 

Again thehindubusinessline.com (30 November 2023) states:

 

“Close to 21% of Indians residing in the US are undocumented, show data.”

 

In the USA immigrant fertility rate in 2008 was 2.75 children; for native-born it was 2.07; by 2019 Total Fertility Rate (TFR) had fallen to 2.02 for immigrants and 1.69 for native-born.

 

The Center for Immigration Studies reports:

 

“The birth-rate of illegal alien women was 3.1 children on average in 2002 or about 50% higher than the 2 children natives have on average. The birth rate for legal immigrants is 2.6 or about one third higher than that of natives.” Steven A Camarota (1 October 2005).

 

The New Indian Express (9 May 2024) reports:

 

·      Population growth rates are not linked to religion and the TFR among all religious groups is declining with the highest decrease observed among Muslims.

·      States with better access to education, health-care and socio-economic development such as Kerala and Tamil Nadu, exhibit lower TFRs across all religious groups. For example, the TFR among Muslim women in Kerala is lower than the TFR among Hindu women in Bihar.

·      Successful family planning programmes in Muslim-majority countries like Bangladesh and Indonesia have resulted in lower birth rates compared to India.

 

Is the Indian Prime Minister listening?

LGBTQIA Community and Muslims in India Treated with Hatred by Indian Prime Minister

 

by

P.S. Sahni

 

Both the largest minority communities – LGBTQIA members said to be 80-100 millions as per reference in Supreme Court judgement on gay sex delivered in 2018 and the Muslim community numbering 172 millions in the year 2011 – are treated with hatred by Narendra Modi. The Muslims are referred to as infiltrators and hence treated with hatred; the LGBTQIA members are born and brought-up in India and even then hated. The Muslims are alleged to be polygamous and hence hated; the LGBTQIA communities are even not allowed to marry and still hated. In fact, the Prime Minister, Home Minister, Attorney General for India and the Solicitor General actively opposed same-sex marriage in the Supreme Count of India. Also, BJP MPs in Parliament have stalled introduction of laws regarding LGBTQIA community for more than a decade. Even a debate on the LGBTQIA issues is not permitted.

 

It is just as well to remember that the Committee on the Status of Women in India found in 1974 that the prevalence of polygamy is:

 

Tribals:                  15.2%

Buddhists:              9.7%

Jains:                      6.7%

Hindus:                  5.8%

Muslims:                5.7%

 

The Muslims are hated by the Prime Minister because they allegedly produce more children. The LGBTQIA community is hated even though they don’t produce any children. Of course, it would be a happy situation if same-sex marriage is allowed and using modern technology such a couple could aspire to have a child.

 

The Prime Minister’s behavior is not logical in relation to these two communities. For diametrically opposite reasons the Prime Minister hates the Muslims and LGBTQIA members. Through deduction and logic, it can be concluded that the Prime Minister hates these two communities congenitally. The BJP does not accept a Muslim candidate for Elections on its ticket; it also does not let any member of LGBTQIA community to fight Election on its ticket. The BJP Election Manifesto has no word for the LGBTQIA community. The expression ‘sabka sath sabka vikas’ is a camouflage in relation to these two communities. If the government wants the development of the LGBTQIA community, the Prime Minister should first accept the existence of the LGBTQIA community before it can even talk of their development. Similarly, the Prime Minister should first accept Muslims in India as equal human beings rather than treat them as animals as has happened in the last 10 years e.g. the bull-dozing of Muslim properties; love-jihad; lynching of Muslims allegedly for storing cattle-flesh at home; or taking a cow for sale at the market place.

 

Modi will have to let go of hatred from his heart against these two communities. He should remember that if these two communities join hands, together they could form their own government on the basis of their strength electorally.

Reincarnated Adolf Hitler in India: An MA in Entire Political Science with Goebbelian “Big Lie” as Compulsory Subject!

 

A belated meeting of intellectuals called at the behest of the public.

-       circa 2024

 

Ladies and gentlemen, since history is being manufactured in India, academicians have been busy resolving a dilemma around this public persona. An outline of the meeting’s deliberations:

 

1^st speaker: What exactly is he – a congenital liar; compulsive liar; a plain natural liar; or pathological liar?

 

2^nd speaker: We all know that congenital liar is one who is such from birth or nature. He would not speak the truth if his life depended upon it. But such a person is quite benign.

 

3^rd speaker (psychiatrist): A pathological liar is a person who is someone who lies to get his way. He is manipulative, clever and has an aim in mind. Concern for the feelings of others is completely missing. They may damn a religious minority like Muslim community. This is often a warning sign of antisocial personality disorder (commonly known as a psychopath). True, such a person may be able to love someone, but he cannot have an honest and healthy relationship. For example, he may marry but after a while he would distance himself from his spouse without even a divorce; it would not be desertion, too. They have a weak grip on reality; they often believe their lies. They hold no value for truth they lack empathy and remorse. A failure to feel any guilt or shame about one’s misdeeds is said to be their hall-mark. 

 

4^th speaker: A compulsive liar is not crafty; while telling lies he would avoid eye contact. He knows the actual reality and its difference from what he is saying while lying. With such people lying comes out of habit. For him telling the truth is very awkward and uncomfortable, while lying feels right. They tell lies for no clear reason and some times for no real benefit. 

 

5^th speaker: May I add that a pathological liar lies continuously. Perhaps he has a childhood trauma and lying is a sort of coping mechanism. It may be associated with some other type of mental health disorder.

 

6^th speaker: Some crooks who are pathological liars often quote Plato who had opined that lying is an unfortunate but inevitable aspect of practical politics. The term ‘Noble Lie’ was introduced by Plato. The devil sure can cite Scripture for his purpose.

 

7^th speaker: Natural liars lie easily but are not anti-social. They do not harm others.

 

Pathological liars to become dictators are apt at manipulating public opinion and suppress dissent; can get intellectuals incarcerated under Draconian laws under which there is no provision for bail. A relationship exists between lying and fascism. Ironically the fascist leader projects himself as a divine figure.

 

A fascist pathological liar Vs Democracy, Humanity and Constitution

 

Iris DeMent on 26 June 2017 wrote a Facebook Post:

 

“A fascist pathological liar is at the helm and the danger he poses cannot be overstated.

If you love democracy, if you care about humanity, you must resist this mentally unstable demagogue with everything you’ve got and in every way imaginable.

…

If DJT* imposes a Muslim registry, I will place my name on it.

I will stand up for the Constitution of the United States of America and resist the scapegoating of any and all of my fellow citizens.

Stay awake!

Standing down is not an option!”

 

At age 73+ I got introduced to this singer-songwriter and her new album “Workin’ on a World”. This song is a sustained political statement.

 

[I have relied on the works of Dr Paul Ekman who is a well-known psychologist and co-discoverer of micro-expressions. Also, I have been educated by the source MedicineNet – an American healthcare information website launched in 1996.]    

*DJT: Donald J. Trump

 

P.S. Sahni is a member of PIL Watch group. He is a qualified orthopaedic surgeon.

In India Sikh Community Dubbed as Khalistanis; Muslim Community Labelled as Pakistanis to Win Elections – Be it 1984 or 2024. Indian National Congress and BJP are Alike!

 

by

P.S. Sahni

 

The corporate press in the service of ruling class parties – be it Indian National Congress or BJP – damns the Sikh and Muslim religious minority communities to be terrorists, anti-nationals and separatists. During those moments of slanderous campaign by the media, the rulers be it in 1984 or 2024 maintain a deathly silence. These minority communities are left to defend themselves. Both have faced genocidal violence. The entire election campaign by BJP during the 2024 General Elections was and is Islamophobic damning Indian Muslims. INDIA Bloc members have condemned it. The Akali Dal’s statement is significant: “If it is them today, it will be us tomorrow”. (The Wire, 22 April 2024).

 

Consider the recent recommendation made publicly on 3 May 2024 demanding the Union Home Ministry to probe into the AAP allegedly receiving political funding from the banned organization Sikhs for Justice based outside India. For the next 48 hours the media went into a frenzy to denigrate the entire Sikh community. The funding was allegedly received between 2014-2022.

 

The NIA probe was recommended on the basis of a complaint received on 1 April 2024 from the National General Secretary of the World Hindu Federation of India (WHFI). By getting a private Hindu body to complain, an attempt is being made to drive a wedge between the Hindu and Sikh communities. Tweets by former AAP worker Munish Kumar Raizada showing Kejriwal and Sikh leaders at a meeting in New York were mentioned.

 

The same allegation had been made in 2022; and in spite of the fact that in March 2022 itself, the Delhi High Court had dismissed a PIL seeking a high-level enquiry against AAP and Kejriwal that alleged that they have links with pro-Khalistani separatists as per a statement in media by an AAP Minister, Saurabh Bhardwaj.

 

Yet the LG wrote to the Home Secretary on 3 May 2024 asking for an NIA enquiry. Is the LG of Delhi above the judiciary? Is he above the Indian Constitution?

 

A clandestine meeting allegedly took place in 2014 at Gurdwara Richmond Hill, New York. The Sikhs for Justice was banned through a Gazette Notification No. 2387 issued by the Union Ministry of Home affairs on 22 July 2019. Let us take LG’s statements to be true. In any case the SFJ was banned only in July 2019. Why is the LG talking about the period 2014-2019 when the SFJ was a legal entity? Remember the case of Kobad Ghandy, who was allegedly a member of CPI (Maoist) which had actually been banned only on 22 June 2009; none of the material alleged to have been recovered from him pertained to any period after 22 June 2009. Kobad Ghandy was charged under UAPA. He spent 10 years in jail. He was finally acquitted. Thus, it was left to the judge to tell the government when it had banned the CPI (Maoist).

 

Are we to understand that a judge of the Delhi High Court would have to teach the LG that between 2014 to July 2019 the SFJ was a legal entity?

 

Following pertinent questions arise:

·           Since SFJ was banned by the Government of India in 2019, what was illegal about the meeting at Gurdwara Richmond Hill, New York in 2014 – five years prior to it being declared a proscribed organization?

·           Isn’t funding received by AAP from SFJ while the latter was a legal entity between 2014 to 2019 a different matter?

·           Funding received between July 2019 to March 2022, as also AAP sympathising with the cause espoused by SFJ has been raised in the Delhi High Court, which nixed the PIL. So, is any pretext good enough to damn the Sikh community? The real issue of murder of a Canadian (Sikh) citizen and of attempts to eliminate other SFJ members ostensibly at the hands of the Indian intelligence agencies are being brushed aside.

 

The LG’s recommendation made on 3 May 2024 for a NIA probe into AAP and SFJ is being made precisely when Canadian authorities are pointing a finger at NIA over its involvement in the murder of a Canadian (Sikh) citizen.

 

It is in-fact the NIA and the LG whose role should be under the scanner.

Appeal to Delegates from 23 Countries Invited by Election Commission of India to Observe 2024 General Elections!

 

Hon’ble Delegates,

 

Indian voters have learnt through a Press Release issued on 4 May 2024 by the Election Commission of India (ECI) that 75 delegates representing various Election Management Bodies (EMBs) and organizations from 23 Countries have been invited to “witness democratic excellence first-hand.” The Press Release adds:

 

·      As a beacon of electoral integrity and transparency the ECI exemplifies its commitment to conduct general elections of the highest standards.

·      The program seeks to familiarize foreign EMB s with the nuances of India’s electoral system as well as the best practices used by the largest democracy in the world.

·      The delegates will embark on visits to six states – Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh – in small groups to observe polls and related preparedness in various constituencies.

·      The 1400 million people of India welcome you with their traditional hospitality ardently hoping that you shall try to seek truth in this noble venture from the Election Commission of India. A few simple questions you could request to be answered:

a.    Are there complaints lodged by opposition parties pending against the Prime Minister of India regarding violation of Model Code of Conduct (MCC)?

b.    Whether any Notice has been sent to the Prime Minister himself by name to respond?

c.     If not, why not?

d.    Why is there a delay in taking necessary action against these violations of MCC?

 

Since the ECI sees itself as a beacon of electoral integrity and transparency; terms its functioning as of highest standards; talks of democratic excellence; and of best practices used by the largest democracy in the world, it should answer the above questions humbly and honestly.

 

Thanks,

Yours sincerely,

P.S. Sahni

Member, PIL Watch Group

Email: pilwatchgroup@gmail.com

Has The Model Code of Conduct Violation by the Prime Minister Turned the Election Commission of India to a ‘Tareekh pe Tareekh’ Court?

 

by

P.S. Sahni

·      The Prime Minister of India’s speech in Banswara, Rajasthan on 21^st April 2024 elicited a complaint by the Opposition Parties for violation of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) filed duly with the Election Commission of India (ECI).

·      The ECI issued a notice on 25^th April to BJP President, J.P. Nadda to file reply by 11 AM on 29^th April.

·      The BJP reportedly sought one week’s time beyond 29^th April to reply to the notice.

·      The urgent, crucial matter now stands to be taken up on 6^th May by the ECI

·      By the time the MCC violation case comes up for hearing on 6^th May or thereafter, campaigning for more than half the parliamentary seats would be over. Why did the ECI agree to give another week’s time for filing of reply? And there is no guarantee that further ‘adjournment’ on the matter would not be granted.

·      The PM appears to be a habitual violator of MCC since 2019, at least. A report by QUINT (27.04.2024) indicates that 27 cases of MCC violations have been filed by opposition parties against the PM for MCC violation since 2019. Except the notice in the instant case no action has been taken against the PM.

·      Recall the statement of the Chief Justice of India made last November to the effect that lawyers seek adjournment of the very same matters which were urgently listed on their request. The Chief Justice made it clear that he would not want the Supreme Court to be a Tareekh Pe Tareekh Court.

·      In the film ‘Damini’ (1993) the rape-survivor’s lawyer captured the lived-truth of litigants in the dialogue: “Tareekh Pe Tareekh, Tareekh Pe Tareekh, Tareekh Pe Tareekh milti gayi My Lord, Per Insaaf Nahi Mila”.

·      Over a period of five years the voters in India are up against a similar situation where MCC violations against the PM since the 2019 General Elections have elicited no action by the ECI, save the present case. Here, too the matter has got adjourned.

·      The ECI, a quasi-judicial body, has effectively got converted into a ‘Tareekh Pe Tareekh’ Court! 

Ram Manohar Lohia Sowed the Seeds of Coalition Politics in India; Narendra Modi is Subverting It

by

 

P.S. Sahni

 

The following statements of Prime Minister merit attention:

 

·        INDIA alliance wants to give the PM’s post to each leader for 1 year.

·        No one trusts the coalition government; people want a stable regime.

·        For 5 years, they will stay busy in the swearing-in events; now can any country run like this?

 

Meanwhile the Home Minister of India has chipped in (Quote):

 

India wants a “mazboot” (strong) PM, not a “mazboor” (weak) PM.

 

Lately the Prime Minister of India has been cosying up to Japan; but he learnt nothing about their political history of the last twenty-five years. Japan has had a series of coalition governments from 1996 to 2008. There are currently ten living former Prime Ministers in Japan. It might surprise Narendra Modi that Japan has had ten Prime Ministers in fifteen years (1996-2011)      

 

Period                                                 Duration of Prime Ministership

 

1996 January                                        2 years 202 days

1998 July                                              1 year 251 days

2000 April                                            1 year 22 days

2001April                                             5 years 154 days

2006 September                                   1 year 1 day

2007 September                                   365 days

2008 September                                   358 days

2009 September                                   266 days

2010 June                                             1 year 87 days

2011 September                                   1 year 116 days

                                                                                                  (Source Wiki)

 

Narendra Modi questions if any country can run with a PM for a year? Well, Japan has run and run well, economically, too. Again, the Indian PM opines that no one trusts coalition government. In which case why is he putting trust in Japan which had coalition governments and ten Prime Ministers in fifteen years? Even during the period of frequent coalition governments and Prime Ministers with a tenure of about a year and a half, Japan was the second largest economy in the world until 2010!

 

For a long time it was the third largest economy in the world. It is now the fourth largest economy behind the US, China and Germany. Well, Mr. Narendra Modi till 2030 India will be behind Japan. Don’t try to fool the masses.

 

The longest serving PM in Japan was in office for eight years. Count yourself lucky for being in India where you can concoct fairy tales about the year 2050.

 

Your ‘friend’ Trump will tell you how long a President in America can stay in power – only eight years. Since 2014 you, Mr. Modi have brought a Presidential form of electioneering to India. Take heed, Presidents in western democracies like US don’t go on and on like you aspire in a semi-feudal country like India. Under your dictatorial regime the masses are yearning for a “mazboor” (weak) PM, certainly not a “mazboot” (strong) PM. You are off the mark when you say that people want stable regime. It is the corporate houses, stock-markets, big businesses which want a stable regime which may ensure a constant policy of loot. Stable governments help Adani and Ambanis.

 

As for the toiling masses, that government is best which is weak, preferably coalitional with the least propensity for authoritarianism. The weaker the government, the more power a citizen is able to experience for himself/herself. It is a lie you spread that no one trusts coalition government; masses certainly want such a government.

 

Even now if you feel strongly against coalition government and short-duration Prime Ministership, cancel all agreements/arrangements with Japan viz:

 

·        Bullet train project in which a Japan – backed soft loan will help fund 81% of the construction cost.

·        Japan to invest rupees 12,800 crore for 9 projects in various sectors in India.

·        Deal to procure 24 Bullet trains from Japan.

 

These are just a few examples for your perusal and necessary action.

 

Since your second-in-command, Amit Shah, is likely to come to your rescue and orchestrate a campaign about Japan being an exception, may I add Italy’s case, too. Of the 60 Prime Ministers only two have served for more then 10 years; 6 have served for 5 to 10 years; 35 have served for 1 to 5 years 17 have served for less than 1 year.

                                                                                                    (Source Wiki)

 

Are you not lucky to be in India and weave a dream for yourself for a third-term as Prime Minister?

 

The economy of Italy is a highly developed social market.

 

·        It is the third-largest national economy in the EU.

·        Second-largest manufacturing industry in Europe and seventh-largest in the world.

·        Ninth-largest economy in the world.

·        Eight-largest exporter in the world.

                                                                                                    (Source Wiki)

 

Is the Prime Minister of India listening?