Sunday, 4 January 2015

Bharat Ratna to Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya & Shree Atalbihari Vajpayee (Personality Aspect for UPSC)


24 December 2014 (All India Radio News Analysis)
Sambith Patra, BJP Spokesperson and  Sivashakthinath Bhakshi

GIST:
Govt. declared highest civilian award to great personalities.

Why to Shree Atalbihari Vajpayee ?
-          Transformation from Opposition to Responsible Govt. – first Non Congress leader to complete the term.
-          Shyam Prasad Mukherjee – fought against permit system of Kashmir – accompanied by Vajpayee – founder father of the philosophies of Jan sangh
-          In spite of US sanction – Nuclear test  - bought India a Global recognition;
-          PMGSY – Golden quadrilateral – 50% of road built post-independence is during NDA regime;

Why to Pandit Madam Mohan Malviya?
-          Mahamanna - Education – forbearing – important of 4 pillars
-          Great nationalist – emphasized the cultural & civilizational background of this Nation
-          Freedom fighter, Lawyer, Educationist, political figure (President of INC twice)

Beyond political lines? Sense of Brother Hood? What is the strong message ?
-          Pre-independence Era – twin challenges -  Independence struggle (Break British Hegemony) and Nationalist Movement;
-          Interrelating Education & Good Governance;
-          Both are great visionaries; Youth of the Country need this message – skill, education - largest chunk of Democracy – galvanize them to work for their country;

Recognizing someone by rising above the partisan politics?
-          Govt. system & leader – conferring Bharat Ratna to Apolitical blend of mind;
Till 1955 no provision for posthumous award, Lal Bahadhur sasthri first to conferred; Subbash Chandra Bose – controversy in 1992 – different message – twice it went in to PIL;
Luminaries are respected; spirit of recognizing their contribution beyond politics;

Continuation of Inclusive politics and Politics of Development? Taking forward the message of Vajpayee & Malviya ?
-          Modi following foot prints of Vajpayee - visited J&K during Diwali; Good foreign relation; taking image of India in the International Arena;
-          Focus on the welfare of youth;
-          Govt. reflecting its own image & Agenda – Good Governance, Education, Welfare of Youth;

Delivering in accordance with the aspirations of Youth?
-          Malviya – founder of Scouts & Guide Movement in India;
-          Make in India – Employment generation; great deal of support from the youth;

Skill India – to empower youth of India. Politics of Development & Politics of Inclusion. Do youth think this Good Governance Day going to create same kind of a spirit and favour to this country ?
-          No corruption or scam in Vajpayee NDA regime.


Birth Anniversary of Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya

25 December 2014
Interview with Prof. Girish Chandra Tripaty, VC Banaras Hindu University
Interviewer: Shryan Tripaty Journalist

Celebrating 153rd Birthday of Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya - Freedom fighter, Journalist, Vibrant personality. Character & Personality?

Nationalist thinker, Educationist, Social Reformer, Ideal Advocate, politician; Always Discrepancy & Inconsistency beyond imagination;

As an Educationist?
Education to be rooted in Indian culture & values; Education – tool to enlighten Human mind & Heart as well, tool of social impart; holistic approach to Education; Sovereignty of Education system is primary for a sovereign country – ensure sovereignty in Political, Economic, Culture,… ; Kulgeeth of Kasi Hindu Vishwa Vidyalaya – Capital of Knowledge – University;

If Educate a man, educate a person; If Educate a women, will educate a family – said Mahamana Malviya; to Empower a nation, essential to educate women; 49% of women population – emphasis women education; in present context?

Thoughts of Malviya ji, about Education, culture, society, polity, Economy – above time, place & circumstance; Education is a tool to reform Human being; Discrepancy & inconsistency with the status of women – for that reason he emphasized women education– Mahila Maha Vidyalaya in Kashi Vishwa Vidyalaya;

Vision towards Society?
 Transform society from ‘traditional’ to ‘modern’ – not meant the society ignorant of its old Human values; emphasized up on – higher views of life (culture values) on one hand & Development of Sci-Tech on the other; Degree in Technical Education first introduced in Hindu Banaras University:

Media pose the power, to Transformation of Society: As a Journalist?
Essential Qualities: Fearless, understanding of History of the Country, Exposure to socio-political-economic view of the country, Vision of the country; Editorial in “The Leader” written by Malviya ji debated in British Parliament in those days;

Environmental Issues – GHG – wellbeing of the society: As an Environmentalist?
Environmental friendly life style – sustainability – 1912: Save Ganga Movement;

About Banaras Hindu University:
History of BHU - Vision & Thought – faith of the people – strength of the Institution;

What made Malviya ji succeed through and through in his life?

Strength of Character, Value Knowledge, Faith, Culture – make a man successful; 

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