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Peace-loving, open-minded, secular and progressive professional — informed, awake, and driven by values of inclusivity, reason, and positive change.

[khaba @krishnankh]

Highly condemnable and absolutely unacceptable. Killing innocent civilians in an ambush is nothing but an act of terror.
4 dead, 1 injured and 1 missing. The perpetrators must be hunted down and punished without delay. State Police, COBRA, Army and all law enforcing forces must act firmly.
Such a brutal attack on civilians cannot be allowed to become the new normal. The State Police, Assam Rifles, Army, COBRA and all other concerned security and law enforcement agencies must act swiftly, firmly and impartially to identify, apprehend and prosecute those responsible, strictly in accordance with the law.
With reports of 4 deaths, 1 injured and 1 person missing, this is not merely an attack on individuals and their families; it is a grave threat to peace and security in the region.
The perpetrators must face exemplary legal action so that such attacks are never repeated. Justice must be delivered to the victims and their families, and the rule of law must prevail.
At a time when efforts are being made to find a peaceful path forward, incidents of this nature can further harden an already difficult and rocky road to peace. Every responsible authority must therefore act decisively to prevent further violence and restore confidence among the people.
Enough of violence against innocent civilians. The law must prevail, and justice must be done. @YKhemchandSingh @AmitShah @Bimol_Akoijam

[khaba @krishnankh]

@ajitanjum Kahan Gayen , Na Kha-unga, Na Khane Dega..

[khaba @krishnankh]

"UPA left India a ₹3 lakh crore oil bond bill." True. Also true: since 2014
🔹₹16.6L cr in bank loans written off (only 16% recovered)
🔹₹3.35L cr collected in ONE year (FY21) by taxing away a crude price crash
🔹₹3.14L cr saved by big corporates via 2019 tax cuts
The excise trick:
Crude fell 45% between 2014-15 and 2015-16 (₹84→₹46/bbl). Petrol at the pump fell only 7%. Diesel only 12%. The gap didn't vanish — it became excise duty, hiked 9 times in 15 months. When crude crashed 69% in 2020, diesel retail price rose. That's not cheap fuel. That's a hidden tax.
The corporate side:
2019: Modi govt cut corporate tax 30%→22%, officially costing the exchequer ₹1.45L cr/year (govt's own PIB estimate). Result: corporate tax's share of total collections fell from 35% to 26%. Personal income tax's share rose 21%→28%. The burden shifted — from companies to individuals.
The real hidden bill:
RBI's own RTI data: ₹16.61 lakh crore in bank loans written off since April 2014. Recovered: just ~16%. ₹9.27L cr of it is large industry/corporate debt. That's over 5x the entire UPA oil-bond bill with a far worse recovery record.
Foreign policy cost:
2019: India dropped discounted Iranian oil under US pressure. 2025-26: same script with Russia 25% additional tariff imposed over Russian oil, only lifted after Delhi agreed to cut purchases. Russian oil went from 0.2% to 35-40% of imports, then had to be walked back under coercion.

The oil-bond story isn't wrong. It's just the only ledger being shown. The bigger, ongoing bill excise, corporate tax cuts, NPA write-offs, energy policy walked back under sanctions doesn't get a viral graphic. Maybe it should.
#Economy #FuelPrices #OilBonds #IndiaFinance #DataBrief #FactCheck @SupriyaShrinate @RahulGandhi @TheDeshBhakt @ravish_journo

[khaba @krishnankh]

@Randeep_Sisodia Have you missed out this

[khaba @krishnankh]

History is not a political weapon
When BJP says that “Congress’s discomfort with Vande Mataram is not new,” perhaps it should first read what the Congress Working Committee actually said in 1937.
The 1937 CWC resolution did not describe Vande Mataram as anti-national, nor did it express “discomfort” with the song. Quite the opposite. It acknowledged that Vande Mataram had acquired a “unique place in the national movement”, that it had inspired sacrifice and patriotic sentiment, and that its first two stanzas had become an inseparable part of India's national struggle.
The decision was to use the first two stanzas at national gatherings, because the later stanzas contained religious imagery and references that some communities found difficult to accept in a plural India fighting for freedom together.
And this was hardly a decision imposed by one individual.
The freedom movement's leading figures including Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel, Subhas Chandra Bose, Rajendra Prasad, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad and others were part of this historical debate. Rabindranath Tagore, who had himself sung Vande Mataram at the 1896 Congress session, also advised that the first two stanzas could be separated from the rest and used as a national song without offending any community.
So, was the Congress of 1937 “uncomfortable” with Vande Mataram?
The historical record says no.
It was trying to answer a much more difficult question:
How do you build one nation out of many faiths, languages, regions and communities while fighting a common colonial ruler?
That was not appeasement. It was the politics of inclusion and nation-building.
And let us remember who these people were.
The Congress of that era was not a party sitting comfortably in power. It was at the forefront of the democratic struggle against British colonial rule. Its leaders went to prison, faced repression, organised mass movements and ultimately helped lead India towards Independence.
The freedom struggle itself was never the property of one political organisation or ideology. Revolutionaries, Congressmen, socialists, communists, liberals, trade unionists, peasants, students, women, tribal communities and countless ordinary Indians contributed to it.
But one historical fact cannot be erased: the Indian National Congress was the principal broad-based political platform through which India's mass democratic freedom movement was organised.
And after Independence, the Congress governments inherited a devastated, impoverished and deeply divided country and participated in building the institutions of the Republic the Constitution, parliamentary democracy, universal adult franchise, the integration of hundreds of princely states, planned economic development, public-sector institutions, scientific and technological institutions, higher education, dams, industrial infrastructure and eventually the foundations for the Green Revolution.
One can criticise the Congress. It deserves criticism for many decisions and failures.
But calling the party that led the principal mass political struggle for India's Independence “anti-India” is not historical analysis. It is political rhetoric.
There is also an irony here.
The 1937 decision was not the final word on Vande Mataram. On 24 January 1950, at the Constituent Assembly's final sitting, President Rajendra Prasad recognised Jana Gana Mana as the National Anthem and declared that Vande Mataram, because of its historic role in India's freedom struggle, would be honoured equally with it.
So if the BJP celebrates the complete rendition of Vande Mataram at the Red Fort on 15 August 2026, that is perfectly legitimate.
It is a proud national moment.
But celebrating the full song today does not require vilifying the generation that made a conscious choice in 1937 in the circumstances of that time.
History evolves. Nations evolve. Political parties evolve.
What should not evolve is our respect for historical context.
And perhaps there is another question that ordinary Indians would like our politicians to answer.
In 2014, we were promised “Achhe Din.”
Today, the common citizen is asking:
Where are the adequately paying jobs?
Where is sustained employment generation?
Where is substantially higher household income?
Where is stronger purchasing power?
Where is the stronger rupee that ordinary Indians were promised?
The latest official PLFS data show overall unemployment at 5.1% in July 2026, with urban unemployment at 6.7%. And the rupee was around ₹95.69 to the US dollar on 21 August 2026, compared with an annual average of about ₹61.03 in 2014.
India has certainly grown. Per-capita income has risen substantially, and the country has made enormous economic and technological progress. But the real question is whether that growth is translating into better jobs, better wages, greater purchasing power and a better quality of life for ordinary Indians.
That is the conversation citizens deserve.
So when the government cannot or does not want to answer difficult questions about employment, incomes, prices, the rupee, inequality and economic opportunity, turning every national conversation into Congress versus Vande Mataram can become a convenient game of political deflection.
Love Vande Mataram.
Respect the freedom fighters who sang it.
Respect the leaders who debated its place in a plural India.
And respect the Republic they built.
But do not rewrite history to manufacture an “anti India” enemy out of the very generation that fought for an independent India.
Patriotism does not require historical amnesia.
Vande Mataram. Jai Hind. @RahulGandhi @SupriyaShrinate @Bimol_Akoijam @TheDeshBhakt @sardesairajdeep @ravish_journo @Bimol_Akoijam

[Congress @INCIndia]

⦿ We have had an unresolved census issue since the 2001 and 2011 censuses.

⦿ Independent scholars from universities in Bengaluru and IITs have studied the issue and said the abnormal population growth in Manipur cannot be explained through normal demographic factors.

⦿ These unresolved census issues must be judiciously addressed before proceeding with the new census.

⦿ The population growth of Manipur is far higher than in neighbouring Chin State in Burma. The last report suggested that there was a drastic decline in Chin State’s population, while in Manipur there was a drastic increase in population.

⦿ So, the people demand a judicious process to distinguish illegal immigrants and foreigners.

: @Bimol_Akoijam ji

[Congress @INCIndia]

I request the Government of India 👇

⦿ Immediately stop the census process.
⦿ Ensure that the IDPs are made to return to their homes.
⦿ Law and order must be established.
⦿ These armed groups who are loitering around must be stopped so that a proper census can be conducted.
⦿ The unresolved issues of the earlier census must be looked into afresh, with a genuine and judicious process.
⦿ NRC and other foreigners’ tribunals must be instituted in order to delineate who is a citizen and who is not in the state of Manipur.

: @Bimol_Akoijam ji

[khaba @krishnankh]

@JaipurDialogues So PM cares didn't see these as Disasters....

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[khaba @krishnankh]

@erbmjha I don't know what you have to say about this ..... https://t.co/bJMucpZDUi

[khaba @krishnankh]

@rishibagree This is what happens when political partisanship overwhelms historical understanding and exposes how low your guys can go.
A warm embrace between Fidel Castro and Indira Gandhi who was addressed as his “sister” is reduced to a sexist insinuation. That doesn't reveal anything about the people in the photograph (Which India is so much proud of HER); it reveals the mindset of the person (ANDHBAKTS) interpreting it.
There is nothing progressive in seeing every gesture through the lens of suspicion, innuendo and political trolling. A truly progressive mind can disagree politically while still recognising dignity, friendship and historical context.
Blind political devotion doesn't make an argument stronger. It simply makes the mind narrower. Hope you will come out from this. @SupriyaShrinate @RahulGandhi @Bimol_Akoijam

[Gabbar @Gabbar0099]

Education matters 🔥

Leave what you are doing and tune in for one of the finest speeches ever 🔥

Hats off to Rahul Gandhi 👏

This should go viral.

[khaba @krishnankh]

The BJP should not view dissenting Gen-Z voices as “theirs” or “ours,” nor should every young person who raises a grievance be dismissed or politically labelled. Likewise, the athletes who bring laurels to the Nation belong to India not to any political party.
A government’s responsibility is not merely to defend its decisions, but to listen with compassion, understand genuine grievances and take corrective measures when necessary.
Gen-Z is informed, connected and increasingly unwilling to accept a politics of convenient segregation. Treating some voices as “our Gen-Z” and others as “their Gen-Z” is a short-sighted approach that can ultimately prove counterproductive.
The awakened Gen-Z does not need political ownership. It needs to be heard, respected and understood. @RahulGandhi @SupriyaShrinate @ArvindKejriwal @ravish_journo @khanumarfa @TheDeshBhakt @thewire_in @Bimol_Akoijam

[Congress @INCIndia]

जब अमित शाह बोलते हैं, तो क्या आप (मीडिया) उन्हें टोकते हैं?

अमित शाह में ऐसा क्या खास है कि पूरा मीडिया चुप होकर खड़ा हो जाता है?

जब देश के छात्र नरेंद्र मोदी और अमित शाह से नहीं डर रहे हैं, तो मीडिया को भी उनसे नहीं डरना चाहिए।

: नेता विपक्ष श्री @RahulGandhi

[khaba @krishnankh]

Politics Apart — A Remarkable Achievement and an Opportunity for Peace
Politics apart, the warm and historic welcome extended to the Hon’ble Chief Minister is indeed a remarkable achievement and a welcome sign. More importantly, I believe that this spirit of reconciliation and goodwill should now be extended to all communities and all sections of society.
Manipur has suffered far too long. The time has come to move decisively towards peace, reconciliation and rebuilding mutual trust.
I sincerely appeal to all stakeholders to take the following steps:
• Immediate opening of the roads and highways for free and unhindered movement of people and essential goods. No patient, student, worker, trader or ordinary citizen should continue to suffer because of restrictions on movement.
• Structured dialogue among the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) representing all communities, with the objective of rebuilding trust, addressing grievances and creating a shared roadmap for lasting peace.
• Disarming and recovery of all illegal arms and weaponsin the possession of individuals or groups, irrespective of community or affiliation. Peace cannot be sustained while society remains heavily armed.
• Protection of the right to life and access to essential services. The Valley-dwellers have, on several occasions, demonstrated a big heart by facilitating the passage of critically ill patients and people in need of urgent medical treatment. Such humanitarian gestures should be recognised, reciprocated and institutionalised rather than left to individual goodwill.
• Engagement with CSO leaders and community representatives whenever they come forward for dialogue. Every opportunity for communication should be seen as an opportunity to reduce mistrust and prevent further violence.
At the same time, peace and reconciliation cannot mean impunity.
Those responsible for heinous crimes, killings, arson, looting, destruction of property, abduction or other serious offences must face the due process of law, irrespective of which community they belong to or whom they support. Justice must be impartial, transparent and based on evidence, not collective punishment.
There can be no lasting peace without justice; equally, there can be no future for Manipur without reconciliation.
The welcome extended to the Hon’ble Chief Minister should therefore not remain an isolated political or community moment. Let it become a beginning a beginning of dialogue, trust, free movement, disarmament, justice and reconciliation.
Manipur belongs to all its people.
Let us choose dialogue over confrontation, humanity over hatred, and reconciliation over revenge.
It is time to open the roads.
It is time to lay down the arms.
It is time to talk.
It is time to heal.
It is time for peace.
#Manipur #Peace #Reconciliation #PeaceInManipur #Dialogue #MutualTrust #Justice #FreeMovement

[khaba @krishnankh]

It is a matter of immense pride for the people of Manipur that you have chosen to showcase two handloom stalls from our State a Kabui stall and a Meitei Leirum stall among India's rich and diverse handloom heritage. Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi , we sincerely thank you for recognising the craftsmanship and cultural legacy of Manipur's artisans.
At the same time, we make one humble and earnest appeal. Behind these beautiful handwoven products are thousands of skilled artisans. Many of them are languishing in makeshift relief camps as Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), while countless others have seen their livelihoods severely affected by the ongoing conflict.
The disruption of road connectivity has crippled logistics. Goods that once reached Imphal from Guwahati within 18–20 hours now often take more than 20 days. Air freight has become prohibitively expensive, with Imphal–Guwahati airfares at times touching ₹16,000–₹20,000 making travel and trade unaffordable for ordinary people and small businesses. The flight fares is equal to or sometime Cheaper than Foreign air fare to neighbouring Countries
The handloom sector, along with thousands of Micro and Small Enterprises, is struggling under these extraordinary circumstances.
Sir, while the Nation celebrates the Artistry of Manipur which we are highly indebted to you for showcasing, we earnestly request that equal attention be given to the people behind the craft. Restoring peace, ensuring safe and reliable connectivity, and rebuilding livelihoods will help our artisans preserve not only their traditions but also their dignity and future.
Wishing that your leadership will help resolve this prolonged impasse and enable the resilient people of Manipur to rebuild their lives with peace, security, and opportunity. @YKhemchandSingh @Bimol_Akoijam

[khaba @krishnankh]

Indira Gandhji gave numerous interviews to Indian and foreign journalists over her career (e.g., BBC, CBS, NBC, French and Soviet media, The Times of India, The Hindu, foreign correspondents, etc. even facing some tough questions which she graciously responded keeping India's best National Interest. @KirenRijiju please ask our Hon'ble Prime Minister @narendramodi ji also to do some Press Conference so that our future generation Gen Alpha and Gen Beta can compare between the two prime Ministers.
@SupriyaShrinate

[khaba @krishnankh]

Yes, @BJP4India @BJP4Manipur have failed Manipur.
A massive blow has been dealt to the State's small and micro industries. Nearly 99% of the raw materials required by MSMEs come from outside the State. Today, because of recurring road blockades and disruption of National Highways, it takes 10–15 days for essential raw materials to reach Imphal. Businesses are bleeding, investments have stalled, and livelihoods continue to suffer.
More than three years after the violence of 3 May 2023, the humanitarian crisis remains unresolved. Over 43,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) are still living in relief camps, unable to return home with safety and dignity. RTI data released this year reported 731 deaths among IDPs in relief camps since the conflict began, while reports also mention cases of unnatural deaths, including deaths by hanging, highlighting the immense psychological burden borne by displaced families.
Beyond the statistics, lies an entire generation living with trauma. Thousands of children have lost access to normal schooling, elderly people have spent years away from their homes, and countless families continue to battle anxiety, depression, uncertainty and the emotional scars of displacement.
If India truly aspires to be a Vishwaguru, then the Manipur crisis deserves urgent national attention. Lasting peace cannot be achieved through silence or political rhetoric, it requires sincere dialogue, justice, rehabilitation and reconciliation.
Above all, safeguarding the territorial integrity of Manipur remains the unwavering stand of every Manipuri.
When even BJP MLA @Susindro has publicly spoken against the present dispensation, it reflects the depth of public frustration.
The people of Manipur deserve more than promises. They deserve peace, justice, dignity and a future.

@Bimol_Akoijam @WithCongressMAN
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