Modi Hain Toh Mumkin Hai

 Modi hain to mumkeen hai 

This was the slogan given by the Bharatiya Janata Party sometime in the fast and the slogan seems to be successful. It has lived up to its words. in the meantime, the slogan no longer remained confined to BJP and become a pronouncation all over the the country. On this backdrop, when the Defense Minister Rajnath Singh announced two days ago that India would regain the Pakista Occupied Kashmir (POK), the entire nation is ready to believe it.

When the leadership of any country or state is strong, there is hardly anything impossible. the only thing required is the willpower for good actions. That is why the present government could take a decision like abrogation of Article 370. Now, it is said that Uniform Civil Code is on government’s agenda next. however, on thing is sure – that this government has succeeded in sending the message to all, including our neighboring enemy countries, that we are strong.

When a country wants to progress, it is very important to have an environment of peace and harmony within the country and in the border areas of the country as well as in the neighboring countries. this means that peace can be established in the Indian subcontinent only when the conduct of the neighboring countries is good and there are no malices in their minds and that all countries in those parts start dealing with each other with respect. Then, it will not take long for all of them to develop. But for a country like Pakistan there is neither any development nor any goal where hatred and only hatred for India is taught. Every politcian and ruler goes on to feed terrorism and incite hatred against India. The land that acts as a breeding ground for this hatred is Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. the Pakistan aims to swallow the land of India with terrorism and PoK acts as a terror hub to carry out operations against India. India has endured this for decades because this country lacked a a strong leadership.

Our neighboring countries, namely  Pakistan and China are seen to be treating us like a staunch enemy. No one had tried to destroy them. Although Kashmir is our integral part, Pakistan always has an eye on it and its politicians are constantly trying to destabilize the situation in J&K. People are being tortured and forced to convert or commit acts of terrorism against India in PoK. All the rights of the citizens are being violated by Pakistan.

Pakistan is constantly trying to infiltrate our Kashmir and cause disruptive activities there. For this, the youths are incited and forced to commit terrorist acts. this is a long followed policy of Pakistan. PoK has also become a big base of terrorism. However, since 2014, when Narendra Modi became the prime minister in the country with a regime change, there has been a major setback to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. Pakistan has been in trouble ever since Article 370 was in Kashmir was aborogated. Article 370 was revoked in August 2019 and the discrimination against the people in the state seems to have come to an end after the abrogation of Article 370. 

Since the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, many development works are going on in these regions. The issue of PoK has been at the center of discussion for the past several years. Incidently, the Parliament of India passed a resolution regarding the return of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir to India in the year 1994,, but it has not materialized yet.

In this context, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has made a big statement on occasion of the Valor Day in Jammu and Kashmir. Rajnath Singh said that PoK will come to India soon. Rajnath has given this warning to Pakistan in the 'Shaurya Diwas' program in Jammu and Kashmir. He also presented India’s stand on some other points as well. The way India has started development works in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, the sand has started shifting under Pakistan's feet. We have emphasized on the issue of development, while Pakistan is constantly fueling terrorism, but now the defense minister's statement to regain Gilgit and Baltistan will definitely raise the alarm in Pakistan. But it is important to be more vigilant considering the possibility of being re-targeted by them. Defense Minister has given a stern warning that Pakistan will have to suffer the consequences saying that India's mission will be completed only after the Gilgit and Baltistan regions of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir are returned to India from Pakistan.

 It is possible for India. Because Modi is there and when Modi is there, everything is possible. 

After Pulwama : Sense and Sensibility of Politicians

India has given a befitting reply to the proxy war inflicted by Pakistan through a devious mean of terrorism. Even as the Pakistan is licking the wounds of the last surgical strike, the heroes of the Indian Air Force gave another shock. They crossed Pakistan's border and eliminated the terrorists holed up there. The attack is bigger than the last surgical strikes, but it makes all the more appreciable because of measured reactions coming from all quarters. The responses from both ruling and opposition parties have been subdued this time around. While the ruling party had rushed to take credit of the surgical strike I, the opposition had questioned the action and worse, questioned the Army's prowess itself. After this arial strike, however, the situation looks a lot different.

Special commandos of the Indian Army crossed the Pakistan border (in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir) on the night of September 28-29, 2016 and destroyed the terrorists launchpads. Our bravehearts returned safely after completing the operation. That operation was touted as the avenging of the terrorist attacks in Uri and Pathankot. Following the surgical strike, on September 29, a Cabinet Committee on Security was held in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. DGMO, Lt Gen Ranbir Singh held a press conference after this meeting. The officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were also present along with him but only Lt Gen Ranbir Singh explained the chronology of the operation. He described how Indian soldiers killed the terrorists after crossing over to PoK.

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party left no stone unturned to take credit for this action. Teaching a lesson to Pakistan in its own language was an important part of BJP's 2014 election campaign. Therefore, it was understandable for the party to take credit for the action taken during its rule. Tweets were made since early morning. The issue was ferverntly presented during the panel discussions on TV by the party spokespersons. Moreover, BJP openly projected the issue during the assembly elections in the five states held at the beginning of 2017. BJP leaders made most of the surgical strike I even claiming that such an operation was never undertaken in the history of India.

On the other hand, other political parties including the main opposition Congress, had accused the government of lying and that surgical strikes were false. Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam had said that the people of India wanted surgical strikes but real, not false. Aam Aadmi Party chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had expressed doubt over the surgical strikes by referring to Pakistani media. It was also claimed that it was not the first surgical strike and similar operation was carried out during Manmohan Singh's government and all attempts were made to downplay the significance of that action.

On Tuesday, when Indian Air Force showed its might through arial strikes, nothing of that sort of thing happened. The announcement of the strike was made by Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale and not by any minister. He described this action in a brief and measured speech.

Even though there was a sense of satisfaction across the country for the revenge of Pulwama martyrs, there was no chest thumping in it. Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar described this action as a great feat. He said that the whole country was standing with the Air Force. Congress President Rahul Gandhi greeted Air Force pilots for this operation, while former Defense Minister A. K. Antony said that it would send a stern message to Pakistan. NCP Chief Sharad Pawar also congratulated the IAF. Arvind Kejriwal tweeted praise in favor of IAF pilots. Not only this, he also announced the postponement of his planned hunger strike.

On Wednesday, the opposition parties lauded IAF action against the terror camp of Jaish-e-Mohammed and praised the armed forces for their valor and bravery.

In a joint statement issued after their meeting in New Delhi, 21 opposition parties condemned the Pulwama terror attack and paid homage to martyrs and expressed solidarity with the IAF in crushing the menace of terrorism. Reading out the joint statement, Congress President Rahul Gandhi said the meeting also condemned Pakistan's misadventure and expressed deep concern for the safety of the missing Indian pilot. He said the parties have urged the government to take the nation into confidence on all measures to protect India's sovereignty, unity and integrity.

The meeting was attended by former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, TMC chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and TDP Chief Chandra Babu Naidu, CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury, NCP Chief Sharad Pawar are attending the meeting.

In essence, this shows that all the responsible people in the country have sensed the seriousness of the incident and have behaved appropriately befitting their place and posts. So this operation was not reduced to a tamasha.

सर्जिकल स्ट्राईक 2 – भारत का एबोटाबाद क्षण

क्या आपको 2 मई 2011 का दिन याद है? जब पूरी दुनिया सो रही थी, अमेरिका ने पाकिस्तान के एबटाबाद पर हमला किया और उस दिन कुख्यात आतंकवादी ओसामा बिन लादेन को अल्लाह के पास पहुंचाया था। ऐबटाबाद में एक आलिशान हवेली में वह पांच साल तक रहा था। इस्लामाबाद से महज 65 किलोमीटर दूर एबटाबाद में पाकिस्तान का सैन्य प्रशिक्षण संस्थान और पाकिस्तान सेना की छावनी भी है। वह इमारत जहां लादेन रह रहा था पाकिस्तानी सेना अकादमी कुछ दूरी पर थी।अमेरिकी सैनिकों ने बड़े पैमाने पर सैन्य अभियान चलाकर लादेन को खत्म कर दिया।

आज, 26 फरवरी 2019 का दिन इसी तरह दर्ज किया जाएगा। जब अधिकांश भारतीय सो रहे थे उस समय भारत ने पाकिस्तान पर हवाई हमले किए कई आतंकवादी ठिकानों को निशाना बनाया। प्रारंभिक अनुमानों के अनुसार, हमले में 200-300 आतंकवादी मारे गए हैं।

भारतीय वायु सेना के 12 मिराज-2000 विमानों ने खैबर पख्तूनख्वा प्रांत में बालाकोट पर हमला किया। खास बात यह है, कि सितंबर 2015 में सर्जिकल स्ट्राइक के विपरीत इन हमलों के बारे में कोई अस्पष्टता नहीं है। क्योंकि स्वयं पाकिस्तानी सेना ने ही माना है, कि भारतीय वायु सेना ने मुजफ्फराबाद सेक्टर में नियंत्रण रेखा का उल्लंघन किया है। “भारतीय वायुसेना के हवाई जहाज मुज़फ्फराबाद सेक्टर में घुसे। पाकिस्तानी वायु सेना से समय पर और प्रभावी उत्तर दिए जाने के बाद हड़बड़ी में बम डालकर वे बालाकोट से बाहर निकल गए। जान या माल की कोई हानि नहीं हुई है," इस तरह का ट्वीट पाकिस्तान सेना की मीडिया विंग इंटर सर्विसेज पब्लिक रिलेशंस (आईएसपीआर) के महानिदेशक मेजर जनरल आसिफ गफूर ने किया।

अर्थात्, इसे गीदड़ भपकी ही कहा जाना चाहिए क्योंकि इसमें कोई संदेह नहीं है कि मिराज विमानों के हमलों के कारण आतंकवादी शिविर ध्वस्त हो गए हैं। सूत्रों ने एएनआई को बताया, कि पाकिस्तान के (अमेरिका से मिले हुए) एफ -16 विमानों ने मिराज 2000 विमानों की दिशा में उड़ान भरी, लेकिन भारतीय विमानों का आकार देखते हुए वे हवाई जहाज लौट गए। पाकिस्तानी मीडिया के अनुसार तो लगभग 200-300 लोग मारे गए हैं।

Govt sources tell @CNNnews18, multiple Indian Air Force jets crossed LoC for attack. Attempt made to attack Jaish-e-Mohammed camps in PoK pic.twitter.com/OLjFGKS7VR

— CNBC-TV18 (@CNBCTV18Live) February 26, 2019

भारत के विदेश सचिव विजय गोखले ने भी इन हमलों की पुष्टी की। उन्होंने बताया कि भारतीय वायु सेना ने मंगलवार को तड़के सीमापार स्थित आतंकी गुट जैश ए मोहम्मद के ठिकाने पर बड़ा एकतरफा हमला किया जिसमें बड़ी संख्या में आतंकवादी, प्रशिक्षक, शीर्ष कमांडर और जिहादी मारे गए।

जम्मू-कश्मीर के पुलवामा में 14 फरवरी को हुए हमले में सीआरपीएफ के 40 जवान मारे गए थे। तब से भारत सरकार पर पाकिस्तान के खिलाफ कार्रवाई करने का दबाव था। लगभग हर कोई जानता था, कि भारत द्वारा कोई न कोई कार्रवाई की जाएगी। स्वयं अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति डोनाल्ड ट्रम्प ने भी कहा था, कि भारत कोई असाधारण कार्रवाई करनेवाला है। इसलिए सीमा पर तनाव बढ़ गया था और पाकिस्तान ने दावा किया था, कि वह किसी भी घटना का सामना करने के लिए तैयार है।

पाकिस्तान का यह दावा कितना खोखला था यह मंगलवार को सामने आया। एबटाबाद में जैसे पाकिस्तानी सेना और खुफिया एजेंसियों को कोई सुराग दिए बिना अमेरिकी सैनिकों ने लादेन को समाप्त किया, उसी तरह यह हमला किया गया। पाकिस्तान के रडार और अन्य सुरक्षा प्रणालियों को धता बताकर भारतीय वायु सेना ने अपने पराक्रम के चिन्ह आकाश में दर्ज किए। यह पूरी कार्रवाई पूरे 21 मिनट तक चल रही थी। हमारे जांबाज सैनिकों का आत्मविश्वास और साहस इससे दृगोचर होता है। पुलवामा में हमले के 11 दिनों के बाद भारतीय सैनिकों ने उन 40शहीदों का बदला लिया। आज तक पत्र व्यवहार, संदेश और चर्चाओं के मार्ग पर चलनेवाले भारत के इतिहास में इस तरह की कार्रवाई होना एक अभूतपूर्व घटना है। भारत को हजारों घावों द्वारा खून से लथपथ करना (ब्लीडिंग थ्रू थाउजेंड कट्स) पाकिस्तान का षड्यंत्र है। यह पाकिस्तान का भारत के खिलाफ छद्म युद्ध है। भारत को उसे ज्यों का त्यों जवाब देना चाहिए, यह सभी भारतीयों की कई दशकों से इच्छा थी।

'पाकिस्तान को मुंहतोड़ जवाब दो,' इस तरह की मांग करते हुए देशवासियों का गला सुख गया था, जबकि इस तरह की जवाबी कार्रवाई का आश्वासन देते हुए नेताओं की कई पिढ़ियां गुजरी। लेकिन स्थिति जस की तस थी। कुत्ते की पूंछ की तरह पाकिस्तान में सुधार नहीं हुआ और न ही सुधार होगा। उसे सबक सिखाना एक ऐतिहासिक आवश्यकता थी और आज लोगों को उस क्षण का अनुभव मिल गया है। वायु सेना और सरकार को इसकी हार्दिक बधाई!

PM Modi Must Act

The dastardly act by terrorists killing 40 of our brave jawans has left the nation shocked. This is one of the major terrorist incidents in India's recent history and will be difficult to forget or forgive for long. It has drawn condemnation from all quarters and rightly so. The government will be forced to act in a befitting manner. Especially after the last heroic action of surgical strikes in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, the government has to show its sincerity through another such action on similar scale, if not more.

The stakes are disastrously high for Narendra Modi government. The general elections that will decide the fate of next five years of this nation are round the corner. Ever since his election to the Prime Minister's post in 2014, Narendra Modi has consistently cultivated the persona of a nationalist and patriotic leader. The much celebrated surgical strikes were one of the main achievements of this government giving a sense of pride to the people. The Indians, who were fed of being a weaker nation in the name of peace and non-violence, were jubilant at that juncture. They saw in it the validation that India is not just a victim country that could be targeted easily but an emergent power that pay back the perpetrators of terrorism in their own coin.

Modi will be hard pressed to repeat that feat. The popular mood is to "go behind those bastards". The sense is even more evident in RSS workers, supporters and sympathizers that form the core of BJP'S voters. Fortunately enough, opposition parties have promised their full support. Congress President Rahul Gandhi has said that his party is fully supporting the government and country's security forces in view of Pulwama attack. Such type of violence is disgusting and no force can divide or break India, Gandhi said.

The all-party meeting convened in New Delhi in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack passed a resolution strongly condemning the dastardly act. All parties condemned terrorism in all its forms and the support being given to it from across the border. The resolution said terrorism in India is being actively encouraged by the forces across the border and India has displayed both firmness and resilience in dealing with these challenges.

Therefore, it will be a big challenge for NaMo to quench the thirst of his supporters for a bloody revenge. The problem before the government is that such decisions cannot be done with the beating of drum. Be it a strategic move or a diplomatic effort, any dispensation needs to move swiftly but discretely. There is no place for brow-beating in such manner. And going by PM Modi's response, one may feel assured that this would surely happen.

PM Modi has said that each drop of tear after Pulwama terror attack will be avenged. He made it clear that New India's policy is that it will respond in full measure if messed with. The PM's warning that security forces have been given a free hand to punish the perpetrators of the attack have already been carried widely. Even Pakistan's PM Imran Khan has come up with a reaction on it.

Now time is running out fast and Modi has to act.