Monday, April 6, 2020

Re: [IAC#RG] AFTER SOUND NOW THE LIGHT SHOW, WHAT NEXT?

Regarding Shri Narendra Talwar's admonitions to advocate Rodriques, although several jyotishis have explained why the.celestial configurations around 5th April were important, we also know it commemorated the 40th anniversary of formation of the BJP after AB Vajpayee and LK Advani exited the Janata Party. They announced the setting up of their new party at exactly 9pm on 5th April at Ferozeshah Kotla grounds in Delhi. The BJP was formally registered as a party the next day, on 6th April.

Hence I was not enthused by the idea of dancing obediently to any tune struck by our irresponsible leaders who are like wolves in khadi, or performing artists, using the misery of India's poor to beg for money from the rest of the world. One can only heed the advice and accept the information offered by specialists in the field, practicing medical doctors -  not medical bureaucrats - and experienced virologists, or the sage instructions of one's own gurus and mentors who are learned, compassionate and wise.

Did lighting those lamps signify anything for the millions who may have done it other than wishing for their own families and biradaries' wellbeing? When we think of this nation, do we remember the agony millions of poor, daily wage labour faced at the sudden announcement of a lockdown? 

These unorganised labourers and small service providers are the ones who build our cities, grow our food for us, man our factories and small industries, clean our nuclear power plants and sewers, and carry out innumerable essential tasks and trades that bring comfort to urban people.

Evicted overnight from their tenements, thrown out of their jobs, with no food or shelter to speak of, and no thought by this government for their survival or safety, they had to simply trek home, 250-1500 Kms away in Bihar, Jharkhand, Chattisgarh, UP and Rajasthan. There is no work for them there once they reach home and they may.well be a bigger risk factor in spreading the virus in their families back home than the foolish Tablighis the goverment has singled out to pillory. Google can track each person's movements and call records to ascertain their present whereabouts, contacts and health status as it is already doing for the rest of us to map compliance of different population groups with lockdown restrictions. But state and  city governments have no knowledge of how many wage labourers actually live and work in their cities and states.

I don't think this awful tragedy that bad central and state government policy and hopeless planning has inflicted on millions of poor Indian workers, including countless women domestic workers sent home summarily, was something to celebrate or send firecrackers off to commemorate at 9-9.15 pm last night.

(Smt.) Joya Roy 

On Sun, 5 Apr 2020, 21:12 Narendra Talwar, <indiaresists@lists.riseup.net> wrote:
Dear Mr Rodrigues,

I notice that you are critical of nearly every that the Govt does, be it Centre or Goa State. Is that being fair?

In the initial part of your mail you have criticized/ made a joke of the 9 minute lighting by saying it is waste of time and tomfoolery. Then you have mellowed down as you proceed further. 
No one has said not to pray and only light for 9 mins. Continue to pray, but just spare 9 mins in addition to prayers.
You must be lighting candles in the Church and at home on several occasions. Just add this one more for once for the sake of self, family, near and dear ones, Goa and the nation. 

Thank you and Regards
Narendra Talwar 

On Sun, Apr 5, 2020 at 7:19 AM Aires Rodrigues <indiaresists@lists.riseup.net> wrote:

After asking us to clap our hands and bang metal on March 22nd, we are now told to light candles today for nine minutes. But will that candlelight uplift the spirit of the common man who is now so distraught?

Instead of wasting our time in such tomfoolery, let us today and every  pray for our doctors, nurses and support staff who, while risking their own lives, are caring for those infected with COVID-19. So many doctors have already lost their lives in this battle. Every Doctor has lived up to the Hippocratic Oath that guides the noble profession.

In this current crisis people are in no mood for empty rhetoric, but want direction and reassurance while wanting to know how the government plans to extricate the nation from this current economic morass and whether we can protect those thousands of jobs in the organized and unorganized sector. There can be no room for symbolism. The government must undertake concrete measures to ease the pain and suffering of the poor and impoverished while the focus undoubtedly has to be on the homeless.

May the candles that the nation has been called on to illuminate the darkness in our lives for nine minutes also shed the much  needed light on our rulers to guide them to a more effective way of dealing with this pandemic rather than some of the chaos that people have needlessly endured due to poor planning.

At this critical juncture in our history, in this matter of life and death situation sweeping across our nation and the world, every moment, every effort, every resource, every protective medical and scientific equipment must be concentrated on supporting our front line staff and our people with the sole aim of defeating the corona virus.

Lighting of candles represents rays of hope where there is nothing but darkness and may have the intention of providing a means of social strengthening. Let us hope that it is backed up by positive leadership and action, otherwise it may end up as merely a nine-minute wonder for some.

Our primary objective and priority must always be to ensure that all our people are kept safe, healthy, nourished and economically viable whilst at the same time meeting the World Health Organisation guidelines of safe distancing and personal hygiene.     

As Edith Wharton the American novelist once observed. 'There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it'.


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Re: [IAC#RG] READ THIS NOW - CORONA VIRUS

Great post by Mr.Anand Gangoli. Let me advise all patriotic Indians to join hands and win this war by not hoarding money or commodities, but by extending a helping hand to others. It will be great news that every member of indiaresists has contributed for this cause just as many families responded to the call of Gandhiji by surrendering gold ornaments and burning imported clothes during the Independence struggle. Please use swadeshi goods as much as possible to give a helping hand to local producers 


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On Sunday, April 5, 2020, 9:13 PM, Anand Gangoli <indiaresists@lists.riseup.net> wrote:

We should all be grateful to Sarabjitji for the timely information that the weapons of the Air Force , Army and Navy do not help fight the Corona virus. We would never have been able to work that out for ourselves !
 I might add, nor does empty rhetoric help fight the virus. Instead of harping on what does not work, let us talk about what might work.
We should understand that we are in a warlike situation. The only option now is comply implicitly with the instructions - remain in isolation to the extent possible. For the present, that is the key for survival.  Any violations will have severe consequences-  it is too early to forget the Nizammuddin incident . The government really has no option but to use strict measures to ensure compliance to minimise the spread of the virus.
For our part, we must help the less privileged sections of the society to whatever extent we can. In Mumbai voluntary organisations have come up and are helping find shelters and food for migrant labourers. I am sure the same is happening in other states also. If  we are unable to work actively to help, let us contribute to the agencies that are providing help. And as has been repeated by leaders of all parties, let us pay our domestic servants, drivers, etc for the period that they are unable to work due to the lockdown to try and minimise their hardship.
And most important, let us salute the doctors, nurses, medical staff, police, conservancy workers and all those who are risking their lives so that we can remain safe in isolation. Sadly there are elements who obstruct these selfless persons from fulfilling their duties, and even worse, try to humiliate them. Let us condemn them unanimously.
Anand Gangoli

On Sat, Apr 4, 2020 at 1:52 PM Sarbajit Roy <indiaresists@lists.riseup.net> wrote:
In one sentence- The corridors of power are powerless. The Army is powerless - all those expensive US small arms which Modi buys from his best buddy Trump are useless. The Airforce is powerless - all those expensive and overpadded Rafale jets (still to be delivered) have no effect on that tiny strand of RNA. The Indian navy of course is saddled with second hand floating rustbuckets and deep diving submarines which (leave no space for social distancing) have a strange habit of catching fire unexpectedly.

Since a picture is worth a thousand words, here is a projection (a very conservative one) from the internet of how the infection will spread in month of April.It grossly understates the extent of the problem since it was re;eased well before the.Nizamuddin episode.
https://twitter.com/LockDownIndia/status/1245003350006890496


So any prudent Govt. should plan to extended the lockdown till at least 15th May 2020.

However since human life is cheap in India, the banias will probably ensure that India is
open for business by 1st May 2020, if not sooner.


On Fri, Apr 3, 2020 at 8:31 PM Sandeep Nagpal <casandeepnagpal@gmail.com> wrote:
Hello... So, what's next from the power of corridors..? I mean for how long this lock down is likely to be in place? And if it is going to uplift in phases what could be the likely plan for that? Any thoughts please? Warm regards,

On Wed, 18 Mar 2020, 21:48 Sarbajit Roy, <indiaresists@lists.riseup.net> wrote:
Dear IAC members



Per my discussions today in corridors of power, this is likely to be a rerun of DEMONETISATION. Expect announcements from Friday evening onwards.

Better to be safe than sorry.

1) Stock up on food and other essentials for 1 month

2) Stock up on cash, ATMs may go dry and banks may stop working.

3) Do not depend on digital systems, payment and internet. Today 1 major Telecom player seems likely to shut down due to stock market collapse and adverse SC judgment (or may sell discreetly to the Only Vimal group). Another mobile company in Delhi has shut down 80% of its towers in last 7 days, fired 50% staff and cant even pay electricity bills.

4) Hospitals are likely to fill quickly. In Delhi Kejriwal is likely to direct private hospitals to give free treatment in ICU, which is going to amplify the problem by 10 times.

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Re: [IAC#RG] READ THIS NOW - CORONA VIRUS

Yes Gangoli Sir ,I just realised that Army,Navy n Air Force weapons can't fight corona.
My heartfelt thanks, salutes to all the medical people who are fighting this virus.May God Bless them,their families with the best of all that's available in this world
India is fighting a war and all of us need to stand behind the govt to defeat this enemy.(Second Anand Gangoli
WHO has commended the bold action India has taken.At present the rich nations with advanced medical facilities are the worst affected.
The review of lock down needs  attention as the crops in North India need harvesting n in South India the fields need preparation for winter crops. The answer is not an easy one in the face of corona pandemic.In my view with serious restrictions to maintain the lockdown,  the field workers need an opening if India has to meet her food requirements later in the year.
What kind of mindset people project when they pelt stones at the saviours.The Tablighi Jamaat action is a crime against the humanity
Manohar
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Subject: Re: [IAC#RG] READ THIS NOW - CORONA VIRUS
 
We should all be grateful to Sarabjitji for the timely information that the weapons of the Air Force , Army and Navy do not help fight the Corona virus. We would never have been able to work that out for ourselves !
 I might add, nor does empty rhetoric help fight the virus. Instead of harping on what does not work, let us talk about what might work.
We should understand that we are in a warlike situation. The only option now is comply implicitly with the instructions - remain in isolation to the extent possible. For the present, that is the key for survival.  Any violations will have severe consequences-  it is too early to forget the Nizammuddin incident . The government really has no option but to use strict measures to ensure compliance to minimise the spread of the virus.
For our part, we must help the less privileged sections of the society to whatever extent we can. In Mumbai voluntary organisations have come up and are helping find shelters and food for migrant labourers. I am sure the same is happening in other states also. If  we are unable to work actively to help, let us contribute to the agencies that are providing help. And as has been repeated by leaders of all parties, let us pay our domestic servants, drivers, etc for the period that they are unable to work due to the lockdown to try and minimise their hardship.
And most important, let us salute the doctors, nurses, medical staff, police, conservancy workers and all those who are risking their lives so that we can remain safe in isolation. Sadly there are elements who obstruct these selfless persons from fulfilling their duties, and even worse, try to humiliate them. Let us condemn them unanimously.
Anand Gangoli

On Sat, Apr 4, 2020 at 1:52 PM Sarbajit Roy <indiaresists@lists.riseup.net> wrote:
In one sentence- The corridors of power are powerless. The Army is powerless - all those expensive US small arms which Modi buys from his best buddy Trump are useless. The Airforce is powerless - all those expensive and overpadded Rafale jets (still to be delivered) have no effect on that tiny strand of RNA. The Indian navy of course is saddled with second hand floating rustbuckets and deep diving submarines which (leave no space for social distancing) have a strange habit of catching fire unexpectedly.

Since a picture is worth a thousand words, here is a projection (a very conservative one) from the internet of how the infection will spread in month of April.It grossly understates the extent of the problem since it was re;eased well before the.Nizamuddin episode.
https://twitter.com/LockDownIndia/status/1245003350006890496


So any prudent Govt. should plan to extended the lockdown till at least 15th May 2020.

However since human life is cheap in India, the banias will probably ensure that India is
open for business by 1st May 2020, if not sooner.


On Fri, Apr 3, 2020 at 8:31 PM Sandeep Nagpal <casandeepnagpal@gmail.com> wrote:
Hello... So, what's next from the power of corridors..? I mean for how long this lock down is likely to be in place? And if it is going to uplift in phases what could be the likely plan for that? Any thoughts please? Warm regards,

On Wed, 18 Mar 2020, 21:48 Sarbajit Roy, <indiaresists@lists.riseup.net> wrote:
Dear IAC members



Per my discussions today in corridors of power, this is likely to be a rerun of DEMONETISATION. Expect announcements from Friday evening onwards.

Better to be safe than sorry.

1) Stock up on food and other essentials for 1 month

2) Stock up on cash, ATMs may go dry and banks may stop working.

3) Do not depend on digital systems, payment and internet. Today 1 major Telecom player seems likely to shut down due to stock market collapse and adverse SC judgment (or may sell discreetly to the Only Vimal group). Another mobile company in Delhi has shut down 80% of its towers in last 7 days, fired 50% staff and cant even pay electricity bills.

4) Hospitals are likely to fill quickly. In Delhi Kejriwal is likely to direct private hospitals to give free treatment in ICU, which is going to amplify the problem by 10 times.

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Sunday, April 5, 2020

Re: [IAC#RG] READ THIS NOW - CORONA VIRUS

Dear Sarabjit,

There is also called something called "Herd Immunity"  which will slowly eradicate the virus apart from all the steps that various governments are taking ..Why are you so anti-government ..I have been reading your messages ..

Regards


On Sun, Apr 5, 2020 at 11:43 PM Anand Gangoli <indiaresists@lists.riseup.net> wrote:
We should all be grateful to Sarabjitji for the timely information that the weapons of the Air Force , Army and Navy do not help fight the Corona virus. We would never have been able to work that out for ourselves !
 I might add, nor does empty rhetoric help fight the virus. Instead of harping on what does not work, let us talk about what might work.
We should understand that we are in a warlike situation. The only option now is comply implicitly with the instructions - remain in isolation to the extent possible. For the present, that is the key for survival.  Any violations will have severe consequences-  it is too early to forget the Nizammuddin incident . The government really has no option but to use strict measures to ensure compliance to minimise the spread of the virus.
For our part, we must help the less privileged sections of the society to whatever extent we can. In Mumbai voluntary organisations have come up and are helping find shelters and food for migrant labourers. I am sure the same is happening in other states also. If  we are unable to work actively to help, let us contribute to the agencies that are providing help. And as has been repeated by leaders of all parties, let us pay our domestic servants, drivers, etc for the period that they are unable to work due to the lockdown to try and minimise their hardship.
And most important, let us salute the doctors, nurses, medical staff, police, conservancy workers and all those who are risking their lives so that we can remain safe in isolation. Sadly there are elements who obstruct these selfless persons from fulfilling their duties, and even worse, try to humiliate them. Let us condemn them unanimously.
Anand Gangoli

On Sat, Apr 4, 2020 at 1:52 PM Sarbajit Roy <indiaresists@lists.riseup.net> wrote:
In one sentence- The corridors of power are powerless. The Army is powerless - all those expensive US small arms which Modi buys from his best buddy Trump are useless. The Airforce is powerless - all those expensive and overpadded Rafale jets (still to be delivered) have no effect on that tiny strand of RNA. The Indian navy of course is saddled with second hand floating rustbuckets and deep diving submarines which (leave no space for social distancing) have a strange habit of catching fire unexpectedly.

Since a picture is worth a thousand words, here is a projection (a very conservative one) from the internet of how the infection will spread in month of April.It grossly understates the extent of the problem since it was re;eased well before the.Nizamuddin episode.
https://twitter.com/LockDownIndia/status/1245003350006890496


So any prudent Govt. should plan to extended the lockdown till at least 15th May 2020.

However since human life is cheap in India, the banias will probably ensure that India is
open for business by 1st May 2020, if not sooner.


On Fri, Apr 3, 2020 at 8:31 PM Sandeep Nagpal <casandeepnagpal@gmail.com> wrote:
Hello... So, what's next from the power of corridors..? I mean for how long this lock down is likely to be in place? And if it is going to uplift in phases what could be the likely plan for that? Any thoughts please? Warm regards,

On Wed, 18 Mar 2020, 21:48 Sarbajit Roy, <indiaresists@lists.riseup.net> wrote:
Dear IAC members



Per my discussions today in corridors of power, this is likely to be a rerun of DEMONETISATION. Expect announcements from Friday evening onwards.

Better to be safe than sorry.

1) Stock up on food and other essentials for 1 month

2) Stock up on cash, ATMs may go dry and banks may stop working.

3) Do not depend on digital systems, payment and internet. Today 1 major Telecom player seems likely to shut down due to stock market collapse and adverse SC judgment (or may sell discreetly to the Only Vimal group). Another mobile company in Delhi has shut down 80% of its towers in last 7 days, fired 50% staff and cant even pay electricity bills.

4) Hospitals are likely to fill quickly. In Delhi Kejriwal is likely to direct private hospitals to give free treatment in ICU, which is going to amplify the problem by 10 times.

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[IAC#RG] NEED FOR A TOTAL CRACKDOWN ON FAKE AND HATE MESSAGES

Amidst the gloom and doom that the world is today enveloped in and to add to the immense panic all over, the social media is sadly flooded with fake messages galore. The law enforcement authorities must crack with a heavy hand against all this false propaganda. With our unity the need of the hour in these trying times, there should also be no room for hate messages that create needless rifts amongst communities.

President Dwight D Eisenhower once said. 'This world of ours must avoid becoming a community of dreadful fear and hate but instead a confederation of mutual trust and respect'.

These are exceptional times which require every human to rise to the occasion and silently help wherever and whomever possible. As at this crucial juncture every good deed matters, let us without trumpeting do what we can to ease somebody's pain and bring solace in these times of utter distress.

With the pandemic staring large the future of mankind is so uncertain while the further path that COVID-19 may take is unpredictable. The world will not be the same again.

But these extraordinary times expect extraordinary actions by being loving, kind and compassionate. Even the smallest gestures can speak volumes. A time to reach out and touch someone and show them that we care in a special way and that they are not alone, especially those who are needy, vulnerable and less fortunate. 

Never underestimate the difference you can make in the lives of others. 


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[IAC#RG] कोरोना कर्मवीर

कोरोना कर्मवीर
………………

संसाधन कम, सुविधाएं कम
तब भी तत्पर स्वास्थ्यकर्मी हरदम,
डॉक्टर, नर्स, दवा दुकान वाले,
हरते रहे हम-सब का पीर।
वंदनीय हैं कोरोना कर्मवीर। 2 ।

सुरक्षा में मुस्तैद हैं सैनिक,
भींड कहीं भी न हो पेनिक,
पुलिस बलों ने ली जिम्मेदारी
न हों लॉक डाउन से अधीर।
वंदनीय हैं कोरोना कर्मवीर। 2 ।

स्वच्छता के लिए कमर कस
साफ़ कर रहे कोरोना वायरस,
सफाई कर्मचारी लगे निरंतर
उनके चरणों पे पुष्प अबीर।
वंदनीय हैं कोरोना कर्मवीर। 2 ।

सब्जी, फल, किराना वाले
ड्राइवर खलासी ट्रक वाले,
कर्तव्य कर्म में निडरता से डटकर
सर्वत्र सेवा दे रहे सशरीर।
वंदनीय हैं कोरोना कर्मवीर। 2 ।

डीलर राशन देने वाले,
लंगर सेवक दें गरीबों को निवाले,
मजदूरों को खाना खिलाने वाले
एक से बढ़कर एक दानवीर।
वंदनीय हैं कोरोना कर्मवीर। 2 ।

बिमारी से कैसे लड़ रहा संसार
ख़बर सभी दे रहे पत्रकार,
निष्पक्ष निर्भीक मार्गदर्शन करें
समाज सरकार को जैसे कबीर।
वंदनीय हैं कोरोना कर्मवीर। 2 ।

डटे हैं डाक और बैंक कर्मी
और भी कैईं हैं सेवा धर्मी,
जिन जिन का नाम नहीं ले सका
उनके आगे भी झुका है सिर।
वंदनीय हैं कोरोना कर्मवीर। 2 ।

कोरोना महामारी से बचाव के लिए और मानवता की सेवा के लिए जितने भी कोरोना
कर्मवीर ( फाइटर्स / वॉरियर्स ) लगे हुए हैं, उन सभी को हमारा काव्यात्मक
नमन है।

Õm - Õnkār - Allāh - God…..
ॐ - ੴ - الله - † …….
Jai Hind! Jai Jagat (Universe)!

- ग़ुलाम कुन्दनम् (Ghulam Kundanam).
05/04/2020.

नोट: डॉक्टर सुधीर डेहरिया जी का पारिवारिक फोटो एवं कोरोना फाइटर्स का
प्रकाशित सरकारी फोटो साभार प्रदर्शित।

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Re: [IAC#RG] AFTER SOUND NOW THE LIGHT SHOW, WHAT NEXT?

Dear Mr Rodrigues,

I notice that you are critical of nearly every that the Govt does, be it Centre or Goa State. Is that being fair?

In the initial part of your mail you have criticized/ made a joke of the 9 minute lighting by saying it is waste of time and tomfoolery. Then you have mellowed down as you proceed further. 
No one has said not to pray and only light for 9 mins. Continue to pray, but just spare 9 mins in addition to prayers.
You must be lighting candles in the Church and at home on several occasions. Just add this one more for once for the sake of self, family, near and dear ones, Goa and the nation. 

Thank you and Regards
Narendra Talwar 

On Sun, Apr 5, 2020 at 7:19 AM Aires Rodrigues <indiaresists@lists.riseup.net> wrote:

After asking us to clap our hands and bang metal on March 22nd, we are now told to light candles today for nine minutes. But will that candlelight uplift the spirit of the common man who is now so distraught?

Instead of wasting our time in such tomfoolery, let us today and every  pray for our doctors, nurses and support staff who, while risking their own lives, are caring for those infected with COVID-19. So many doctors have already lost their lives in this battle. Every Doctor has lived up to the Hippocratic Oath that guides the noble profession.

In this current crisis people are in no mood for empty rhetoric, but want direction and reassurance while wanting to know how the government plans to extricate the nation from this current economic morass and whether we can protect those thousands of jobs in the organized and unorganized sector. There can be no room for symbolism. The government must undertake concrete measures to ease the pain and suffering of the poor and impoverished while the focus undoubtedly has to be on the homeless.

May the candles that the nation has been called on to illuminate the darkness in our lives for nine minutes also shed the much  needed light on our rulers to guide them to a more effective way of dealing with this pandemic rather than some of the chaos that people have needlessly endured due to poor planning.

At this critical juncture in our history, in this matter of life and death situation sweeping across our nation and the world, every moment, every effort, every resource, every protective medical and scientific equipment must be concentrated on supporting our front line staff and our people with the sole aim of defeating the corona virus.

Lighting of candles represents rays of hope where there is nothing but darkness and may have the intention of providing a means of social strengthening. Let us hope that it is backed up by positive leadership and action, otherwise it may end up as merely a nine-minute wonder for some.

Our primary objective and priority must always be to ensure that all our people are kept safe, healthy, nourished and economically viable whilst at the same time meeting the World Health Organisation guidelines of safe distancing and personal hygiene.     

As Edith Wharton the American novelist once observed. 'There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it'.


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