Re: [IAC#RG] “FUND COLLECTION” DRIVE BY AAM AADMI PARTY

Dear Mr.  Siddarth Verma, 

I am keen student of human behaviour. There is a question that I would present before you. "Why do we think that we have given?"

In your note you stated about your donation. You also stated how much loss you incurred for few months of your time given outside your work. My question: "what are you telling yourself?"

My interpretation - singularly mine and I can hold myself responsible for this. I firmly believe that you gave because you money to give. Only some can afford to spare - 80% of Indians can't. 

You did not give money - you traded not in terms of tangible returns but in terms of intangibles that you aspire to trade in.

Breastfeeding of her child by a mother is giving: that is - serene, majestic,  loving, affectionate, contentment and fulfilling. 

What are the attributes of your giving - Mr. Siddarth Verma. 

Amitava Sanyal

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From: Siddharth Verma

Date:01-11-2015 1:45 PM (GMT-05:00)

To: indiaresists@lists.riseup.net

Subject: Re: [IAC#RG] "FUND COLLECTION" DRIVE BY AAM AADMI PARTY

I attended the dinner with Arvind Kejriwal in Mumbai. I donated Rs 1 lakh I am not a businessman. I also took 3 months off from my work, which is a loss of pay to me of several lakh rupees.

I don't live in Delhi. I have no business in Delhi. What favour can I possibly expect in return? Almost no attendee at the Mumbai dinner has any business in Delhi. What favour can they expect after donating to a political party who is running only for  Govt in Delhi?

If you don't know anything, at least don't spread misinformation.

Regards

Siddharth

On Sun, Dec 28, 2014 at 6:34 PM, Venkatraman Ns <nsvenkatchennai@gmail.com> wrote:

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India Against Corruption

                                                                                            "FUND COLLECTION" DRIVE BY AAM AADMI PARTY

Today, no one believes any political party in India,  when they claim that they collect funds for the party only by cheque and without adopting coercive methods.  Everyone knows that the truth is otherwise.

While many political parties collect funds without much publicity adopting all sorts of methods, Aam Aadmi party is one exception which collects funds  by advertising  and high publicity campaign. Anyone , who understand the low  ethical standards of political parties  in the country, would tend to think that Aam aadmi party is only trying to create " holier than thou" image for itself. The immediate thought that comes to one's mind is as to whether any intelligent and informed person will spend as much as Rs.20,000  to have high tea with Kejriwal and Somnath Bharti, without expecting something in return.

Certainly, hearing the talk by Kejriwal and Somnath Bharti  during such high tea occasion would not be worth Rs. 20,000.  Further, those in the middle and lower income group cannot afford this sum. Obviously, AAP is expecting some business men  to respond to this invitation , who do nothing unless they would be assured of a return.

When AAP claims that several crores of rupees have been collected by way of donation and entry fees for high tea party in a short period, it creates curiosity and perhaps, many people would think that it calls for detailed investigation by the authorities .  Whistle blowers and watchdogs who correctly think that the claims of honesty for what may be a dishonest act should be discouraged,  should also take special interest in such investigation.

N.S.Venkataraman

Nandini Voice For The Deprived

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