June 23, 2025 in Commentator
There is an ancient story. A goat’s lamb was drinking water from the waterfall at the bottom. A lion came at the same time and started drinking water from the top. His eyes fell on the lamb. Thinking about the soft flesh of the lamb, the lion’s mouth started watering. The lion came to the lamb and said, you have made my water impure. You will be punished for this by death. The lamb pleaded, Your Majesty, you were drinking water above, I was drinking water below. How can I make your water impure? The lion said, if not you, then your father must have made my water impure. That is why you will be punished.
A similar kind of justice is working in the Israel-Iran war. First, America attacked Iraq by falsely accusing it of making biological-chemical weapons and hanged the dictator Saddam Hussain.
However, later during the American investigation, no such weapon, or rather its trace, was found in Iraq. The interesting thing is that it was America that helped Saddam Hussein to become a dictator in the beginning.
America has been accusing Iran of making nuclear weapons for years. Situations of confrontation arose many times. But Iran never bowed down to America. Of course, Iran has been claiming that it is not making any nuclear weapons. But America, which has become the self-proclaimed leader of the world, is ready to accept this. It is saying that Iran should make nuclear weapons. If Iran does not have the right to keep nuclear weapons, then how did America, Russia, France, China, North Korea, India, Pakistan get this right? Natural justice demands that all countries should be treated equally. From this point of view, Iran and its supreme religious leader Khamenei are not at all wrong. But the tendency to capture Khamenei and Iran is working. America is in the role of a lion and wants to serve its own interests by making baseless allegations.
It is worth noting here that when Russia gave the argument of attacking Iran in the case of Ukraine, Russia was condemned by the US and its NATO allies in the western countries and across the world for interfering in the decision of a sovereign independent country. But when the US gives the same argument in the case of Iran and Khamenei and gets Israel to attack it, then no one is speaking up, because lambs have no status in front of a lion.
Rishiraj Mandal, Commentator
The nation was built in the flame of discipline
June 26, 2025 in Commentator
The nation was built in the flame of discipline
Every event has two aspects, one is bright and the other is dark. If the Emergency has been called a dark period, then it is also necessary to see the light hidden within it, which showed a new direction to India. Undoubtedly, the Emergency imposed restrictions on civil liberties, but it also provided the country with political stability, economic discipline and administrative efficiency. Thinking in favour of the Emergency does not mean that we are opposing democracy, but it means believing that in difficult times, tough decisions are also sometimes necessary. The Emergency established such a sense of discipline in the nation, which accelerated administrative work and provided decisive leadership to the country. During the Emergency, economic plans got a new direction. Production increased. Many notable reforms like planned development and control over corruption took place. Work culture improved in the public sector. Trains running on time, efficiency of government offices and ground implementation of schemes, all this was the result of the discipline that arose from the strictness of the Emergency. It is also noteworthy that many efforts were made in the direction of social reforms during this period. Family planning was given the form of a serious national program for the first time. Recognizing the seriousness of the population explosion, emphasis was laid on both awareness and implementation.
The Emergency also taught us how important it is to maintain a balance between freedom and discipline. This period inspires us to think that the progress of a nation is ensured not only by freedom, but also by the judicious use of that freedom and strictness as per the times. During this period, a wide discussion began on the power and limitations of the media, judiciary and bureaucracy. Later on, this became the reason for making democracy more mature. In this way, the Emergency, however controversial it was, proved to be an important milestone in India’s democratic journey. Considering it only as a symbol of repression would be a one-sided view. At that time, the nation needed a firm hand, which lit the torch of order in the darkness of instability. Therefore, the Emergency should be read as a chapter that handled the nation through difficult decisions.
Nripendra Abhishek Nrip, commentator
June 24, 2025 in Commentator
America’s unjustified attack on Iran
The attack on Iran’s nuclear sites by America in the name of nuclear non-proliferation raises very serious questions from the point of view of legality and morality. The ongoing war between Iran and Israel has already reached a terrible and destructive stage. At such a sensitive time, America’s direct attack on Iran’s nuclear sites cannot be justified from any international norm or moral point of view. This move has brought not only West Asia, but the entire world to the brink of war. Every nation has the right to take necessary steps to protect and safeguard its sovereignty. Iran also acts under its regional interests and strategic equations. But America’s military action on its land is not only a violation of international laws, but it is a dangerous example of its old mentality of keeping watch over the world. This intervention of America becomes even more objectionable when it calls itself the flag bearer of human rights, peace and democracy. The reality is that every second military move of its gives rise to global unrest. Be it Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria or now Iran. Adding fuel to the fire of Israel-Iran conflict is neither the path to peace nor stability. Therefore, instead of promoting this war, America should play the role of a mediator, so that the path of world peace is paved.
Amritlal Maru, Commentator
It is absolutely inappropriate for America to get involved in the Iran-Israel war. America is a powerful country and all countries see it as a guardian. A guardian always inspires to follow the right path. America should think about how to end the war between Iran and Israel, and not promote destruction by joining the war itself. War is not right for any country. It only leads to destruction and loss of life and property of innocent people. If there are fights between people in a house, then the head of the house explains them and reconciles between them. In the same way, everyone had the same expectation from America. But, here it itself is creating a scene of destruction by joining the war. The war that is going on in Central Asia, only a few people can stop it. Among these people, Khamenei is at number one and US President Trump is at number two.
Shailbala Kumari, housewife
June 23, 2025 in Commentator
Khamenei is only the leader of fanatic Iranians
Due to the stubbornness of Iran’s veteran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, today millions of Iranians are trapped in trouble. This country with ancient civilizations is today being sacrificed for the pride of just one person. It has abundant oil and natural gas reserves, but Khamenei’s desire to become the head of Islamic countries around the world has brought Iran to this point. Many people argue that every country has the full right to make complete arrangements for its security, so what is wrong if Khamenei also wants a nuclear bomb for Iran?
Undoubtedly, there is no doubt that every country has the full right to worry about its security and it should also make every possible effort to protect itself. But is only the nuclear bomb the guarantee of security? Japan
does not have any nuclear bomb, South Korea does not have any nuclear bomb, then why are they so restless? Considering the way Iran fought with Iraq for years and lakhs of people were killed in it, which country in the world will believe that it will not commit genocide after getting the nuclear bomb? It is no secret that terrorist organizations like Hamas, Hriti and Hezbollah are spreading terror in the entire region with the financial support of Khamenei. In such a situation, many Muslim countries also do not want Iran to have nuclear bombs. If it has the bomb, the autocracy of its fundamentalists will increase further.
The world cannot sympathize with Khamenei also because he left no stone unturned in suppressing half the population of the country. He got hundreds of people of the country hanged because they raised their voice for the freedom of women. At a time when the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia is removing restrictions imposed on women in the name of religion, Khamenei’s regime is suppressing the rights of Iranian women with complete barbarity. Therefore, it should not have access to the nuclear bomb under any circumstances.
The history of Iran is a witness that the people there are very intelligent and capable, but only because of religious fanaticism, they have been deprived of all the modern ways of progress. Unemployment and inflation are at their peak here, but religious nationalism has pushed these basic issues to the background and Khamenei is responsible for all this. Therefore, despite disagreeing with the Israeli action, Iran and Khamenei cannot be supported right now.
Mamta Dwivedi, Commentator
June 23, 2025 in Commentator
Brave leadership of an old leader
There is an ancient story. A goat’s lamb was drinking water from the waterfall at the bottom. A lion came at the same time and started drinking water from the top. His eyes fell on the lamb. Thinking about the soft flesh of the lamb, the lion’s mouth started watering. The lion came to the lamb and said, you have made my water impure. You will be punished for this by death. The lamb pleaded, Your Majesty, you were drinking water above, I was drinking water below. How can I make your water impure? The lion said, if not you, then your father must have made my water impure. That is why you will be punished.
A similar kind of justice is working in the Israel-Iran war. First, America attacked Iraq by falsely accusing it of making biological-chemical weapons and hanged the dictator Saddam Hussain.
However, later during the American investigation, no such weapon, or rather its trace, was found in Iraq. The interesting thing is that it was America that helped Saddam Hussein to become a dictator in the beginning.
America has been accusing Iran of making nuclear weapons for years. Situations of confrontation arose many times. But Iran never bowed down to America. Of course, Iran has been claiming that it is not making any nuclear weapons. But America, which has become the self-proclaimed leader of the world, is ready to accept this. It is saying that Iran should make nuclear weapons. If Iran does not have the right to keep nuclear weapons, then how did America, Russia, France, China, North Korea, India, Pakistan get this right? Natural justice demands that all countries should be treated equally. From this point of view, Iran and its supreme religious leader Khamenei are not at all wrong. But the tendency to capture Khamenei and Iran is working. America is in the role of a lion and wants to serve its own interests by making baseless allegations.
It is worth noting here that when Russia gave the argument of attacking Iran in the case of Ukraine, Russia was condemned by the US and its NATO allies in the western countries and across the world for interfering in the decision of a sovereign independent country. But when the US gives the same argument in the case of Iran and Khamenei and gets Israel to attack it, then no one is speaking up, because lambs have no status in front of a lion.
Rishiraj Mandal, Commentator