In general, I would agree with you 100%, Jayanta. What was it about though? :)
>From: jayanta payeng <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: Alpana Sarangapani <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >CC: Assam Net <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: From 'The Assam Tribune' again >Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 08:40:02 -0700 (PDT) > > > Hi A'ba > >I think that we are witnessing a utterly superficial , na�ve and >potentially dangerous orientation of religion , politics and culture. More >and more , it seems that we are amidst a situation in which there is a >unholy alliance of communalism , religious fanaticism , consumerism , >majoritarianism , minotarianism and a lot of more ..ism. > > > >Wow ! Baptism by Fire. > > > >Have a Nice Day J > > > >Regards > > > >Jayanta > > > Alpana Sarangapani <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Good to hear from you, Jayanta. I totally agree with you about the >political 'dhanda' of most every organization nowadays - even from our >days, that was the case. Hope it does. These 4 problems: "improvement of >roads,drainages,water-supply schemes, andsolution to the problems of >artificial flood in the city" are the main problems of the common people. >And I think the common people (like us) are desperate, so whenever they see >these common problems are mentioned they go for it - regardless of who is >calling for it. Do you think, if the Assam government was not on the brink >of being bankrupt, would have fixed these problems? I hear the current DC >is really an honest man. May be he will do something - take it to the upper >level to our honest chief minister - I am ignoring the news paper clippings >that I just read. I wonder what is happening to the central funds that >"Assam secured Rs 293.16 crore (about 20 per cent) of the total release for >the region during the four year period" (Rs 1,444-cr Central funds for NE: >http://www.assamtribune.com/). I know C'da would love to comment on this. >:) I think the feelings of moral obligations of some (like the junior >engineers, 'thikadar's - made of the young people from our common people >only) of our own folks will have to be changed. I read some stories in the >newspapers, about some local youths in the flood-inflicted villages making >a few "cheap" bucks at the cost of the desperate situation of some >car-owners - the (foolish rather desperate at that point) car-owners were >persuaded by them only, to go ahead with their cars to the flooded path, >and they will help them push the car to the safe area in return of Rs. >200/. These are not the powerful guys, but some "neighborhood boys" from >our villages. I wonder if this is their 'struggle to survive', or just >lack of moral power on their and of many in Assam (and some other parts of >India) now. Anyway, I totally understand what you are saying. I too am as >frustrated but I think, like some over there, I too am feeling like >'dubiboloi dhora maanuhe nol-khagori-ke xaabot maari dhore, dubar pora >bosaboloi'. Isn't there an Assamese proverb to that effect? Well, you know >what I mean! Take care. I am still enjoying my part-time job :) - being >'off' on certain weekdays is just wonderful. I have had enough, but lets >see how long it lasts. :) >p.s : the net was dull the last couple of days >You can say that again. :) With love and regards,--A'Ba. ----- >Original Message ----- From: jayanta payeng To: Alpana Sarangapani Cc: >Assam Net Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 12:28 PMSubject: Re: From 'The >Assam Tribune' again > > >But A'ba , ok ! they staged a dharna for a civic cause and that's a >positive sign. But will it benefit the poor common men in General . >Honestly , I feel that this kind of drama is becoming sort of a political >gimmick -- to hog the limelight ! And make oneselves ( AGSU etc ) presence >felt , a sort of a message to the public " Oh Yes , we are also for the >welfare of the people . > >People have turned so political just gimmicks. > >Regards. > >Jayanta > >p.s : the net was dull the last couple of days. >Road blockade > GUWAHATI, July 9 � A large number of people today staged a road blockade >in front of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) office here in response of the >call given by the All Guwahati Students� Union (AGSU) and Guwahati Unnati >Sabha, demanding improvement of roads, drainages, water-supply schemes and >solution to the problems of artificial flood in the city. > > >--------------------------------- >Do You Yahoo!? >New! SBC Yahoo! Dial - 1st Month Free & unlimited access > > >--------------------------------- >Do You Yahoo!? >New! SBC Yahoo! Dial - 1st Month Free & unlimited access _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx
