Time is a great leveller; and so is Jharkhand. Its extremities in terms of striking a balance between both the dark and bright sides of human life predictably get more TRPs than any other State. A closer look on all the newsmakers unravels the prudent judiciousness.
If record-breaking corruption among its incompetent ministers of the previous Cabinet makes one cringe with frustration and hopelessness and asserts Jharkhand's place in the lowest rungs of backward states; the news of a next door girl winning an international archery competition, a hard working bureaucrat being chosen to lead a national mission, an outstnding maiden speech delivered in the Rajya Sabha by a newly elected young MP reaffirm the talent the State has. But, will the brighter aspects extend some convincing lessons to the newsmakers from the other side of the fence? For the uninitiated, they were among the most powerful names in the last cabinet.
Mr Kamlesh Singh! It's immoral to amass unaccounted wealth by looting the public exchequer, getting your daughters married off in a Saahi way when Kanyadan yojna in the State is running way short of its deliverables; and exhibiting your designer collection - 89+1 (the pair you are wearing) when our talented but poor athletes get rejections from international tourneys for lack of compatible shoes.
Mr Enosh Ekka! It's criminal to flaunt glares of Gucci and Armani from funds designated for 70 per cent Jharkhandis who live in villages, flying business class with someone's money who doesn't even have access to a bicycle and buying tea estates and resorts with the money meant for the homeless aspirations.
Mr Bhanu Pratap Sahi! It is unhealthy workout for the proverbial six packs in an in-house multi gym sponsored by those doctors who bribe you and your department for prized postings and have never treated the majority of the state that live to struggle for a square meal a day.
Mr Bandhu Tirkey! It's exemplarily illiterate to expect any qualitative inputs and transparency from the practically defunct JPSC and other affiliates to Jharkhandi education, when an ex-education minister showcases his lethal interests in kattas and other equally dynamic weaponries. And, to talk of the Jharkhandi version of national games that became a national shame with its inordinate delays, your VVIP inspections and strategic meetings with incompetent bureaucrats were more regular than the ground level preparations. Striking the riches and power is never wrong if achieved through honesty and hard work; and the achievement is permanent and stable. But these names have dealt a deadly blow to the State and its future.
Mr RS Sharma's track record got a Nandan Nilekani stamp to head the Unique Identification Number project; Deepika won Gold in youth world Archery championship despite the State's dilapidated sports infrastructure. Allegations of favouritism through a heavily loaded surname and guruji preferring son over talent couldn't stop Hemant Soren from delivering a 22 minutes maiden speech that got appreciated by parliamentarians across party lines. These authentic approvals are not only for the magnanimity of glamour, power, monetary rewards and media attention, but for their contribution to Jharkhand and they are bound to stay here and get counted. But for the infamous names from the power corridor, its curtains! The blinded passion to make the most of godsend opportunity rushed them to write their own political and social obituary, and as the history suggests life style becomes a habit if one doesn't watch out, their misery will haunt them to no end.
Did you hear? Mahi got a brand new Hummer H3 and omnipresent reaction is of celebration and pride. Reason is obvious. After all, the less travelled roads through sincerity and uprightness are not that discouraging Elections are knocking and it's time for politicians to change loyalties. But for Christ sake, please change it for Jharkhand and join the brighter side of the fence. As they say: It's never late to become what you might have been. Johaar!!
If record-breaking corruption among its incompetent ministers of the previous Cabinet makes one cringe with frustration and hopelessness and asserts Jharkhand's place in the lowest rungs of backward states; the news of a next door girl winning an international archery competition, a hard working bureaucrat being chosen to lead a national mission, an outstnding maiden speech delivered in the Rajya Sabha by a newly elected young MP reaffirm the talent the State has. But, will the brighter aspects extend some convincing lessons to the newsmakers from the other side of the fence? For the uninitiated, they were among the most powerful names in the last cabinet.
Mr Kamlesh Singh! It's immoral to amass unaccounted wealth by looting the public exchequer, getting your daughters married off in a Saahi way when Kanyadan yojna in the State is running way short of its deliverables; and exhibiting your designer collection - 89+1 (the pair you are wearing) when our talented but poor athletes get rejections from international tourneys for lack of compatible shoes.
Mr Enosh Ekka! It's criminal to flaunt glares of Gucci and Armani from funds designated for 70 per cent Jharkhandis who live in villages, flying business class with someone's money who doesn't even have access to a bicycle and buying tea estates and resorts with the money meant for the homeless aspirations.
Mr Bhanu Pratap Sahi! It is unhealthy workout for the proverbial six packs in an in-house multi gym sponsored by those doctors who bribe you and your department for prized postings and have never treated the majority of the state that live to struggle for a square meal a day.
Mr Bandhu Tirkey! It's exemplarily illiterate to expect any qualitative inputs and transparency from the practically defunct JPSC and other affiliates to Jharkhandi education, when an ex-education minister showcases his lethal interests in kattas and other equally dynamic weaponries. And, to talk of the Jharkhandi version of national games that became a national shame with its inordinate delays, your VVIP inspections and strategic meetings with incompetent bureaucrats were more regular than the ground level preparations. Striking the riches and power is never wrong if achieved through honesty and hard work; and the achievement is permanent and stable. But these names have dealt a deadly blow to the State and its future.
Mr RS Sharma's track record got a Nandan Nilekani stamp to head the Unique Identification Number project; Deepika won Gold in youth world Archery championship despite the State's dilapidated sports infrastructure. Allegations of favouritism through a heavily loaded surname and guruji preferring son over talent couldn't stop Hemant Soren from delivering a 22 minutes maiden speech that got appreciated by parliamentarians across party lines. These authentic approvals are not only for the magnanimity of glamour, power, monetary rewards and media attention, but for their contribution to Jharkhand and they are bound to stay here and get counted. But for the infamous names from the power corridor, its curtains! The blinded passion to make the most of godsend opportunity rushed them to write their own political and social obituary, and as the history suggests life style becomes a habit if one doesn't watch out, their misery will haunt them to no end.
Did you hear? Mahi got a brand new Hummer H3 and omnipresent reaction is of celebration and pride. Reason is obvious. After all, the less travelled roads through sincerity and uprightness are not that discouraging Elections are knocking and it's time for politicians to change loyalties. But for Christ sake, please change it for Jharkhand and join the brighter side of the fence. As they say: It's never late to become what you might have been. Johaar!!
