PAKISTAN WITH WEAK ECONOMY.

 

 By K P PASWAN.

Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan surprised the world by declaring that Pakistan had no money to run the administration. It is strange that a country which has   nuclear bomb under its possession with heavy expenditure on army cannot run the administration. If it is truth than it means no country in the world render financial help Pakistan, not even China or Islamic nations as the reasons for an empty coffer of Pakistan is known to the world.

Pakistan happens to be a rogue neighbor of India. While India is fast emerging as an economic power, Pakistan is facing bankruptcy.  Pakistan is an Islamic state as this nation was created on the basis of religion. After it got independence along with India in 1947, Pakistan had seen strange drama, elected government was followed by military rule. Whenever there is political stability army stages coupe badly affecting economic activities. Pakistan is not rich in natural resources and in the name of export it has nothing to offer. Being an Islamic state, it has received massive help and investment from oil rich Islamic nations, but is has failed to emerge as an economic power of the sub-continent

 Pakistan has too some extent made rapid industrial progress well as is evident from emergence of small-scale industries which are doing well. These industrial units are importing raw materials from other countries, but their manufacturing capability cannot be underestimated. Widespread corruption, heavy expenditure on army, acquiring nuclear arsenals just to frighten India and funding extremists resulted in heavy strain on economy. One of the reasons of a weak economy of Pakistan is its rivalry with India. Purchasing sophisticated weapons to neutralize India is nothing but figment of imagination. Pakistan has now tall buildings modern education, independent judiciary and no special treatment to religious hate preachers . Under such circumstances Pakistan would have emerged as an economic giant among Islamic nations, but situation is just the reverse.

 Pakistan  has developed political intimacy with China which is investing in BOLT to benefit Pakistan, but closer look reveals a different pattern which in the long run may prove detrimental to Pakistan’s economy. China wants hassle free transportation of oil and minerals from Iran and other oil rich countries, but Pakistan is not going to be benefited in the long run. Mass displacement of people belonging to Baluchistan and adjoining areas is creating social problems. Pakistan’s intimacy with China just to counter India which has an open democracy,is not being appreciated by Islamic friends of Pakistan.

 Heavy  expenditure on defense  has sapped economy.  Active participation of army is necessary to contain internal violence and social tension, perpetrated by extremists. In a way Pakistan army has an important role to play if Pakistan has to achieve economic stability. Return of Taliban in Afghanistan does not augur well for Pakistan. Mass exodus of Afghan refugees and Pakistan’ s support for a theological state run by violent religious preachers are bound to have negative effect on Pakistan’s economy, it is so because Pakistan is not allergic to modern education for women , this stands contrary to Taliban's attitude towards women.

 Pakistan has a democratically elected government and requires budget proposals being crafted by economists and experts in financial matters. These steps must be the first priority of administration.  Pakistan has made admirable progress in modern communication.  Steps like education of women with no strict codes for women dress has offended a section of religious preachers, but they are not in a position to assault the democratic set up of a theocratic nation. These fanatics are loathed by educated Pakistanis. They are receiving generous fund from well do families not to preach hate but unite the different sections of society. These religious fanatics are chief source of social tensions.

There are sufficient evidences that army and high ups in administration are involved in drug trafficking and money laundering. Smuggling of narcotics by tribal of Waziristan from Afghanistan is a permanent future and even army is unable to tame these tribal, it is so because that there is lack of modern education and these Tribal are fanatics for whom killing and be killed for false dignity is of paramount importance. Construction of modern road passing through Waziristan has failed to improve laws and order situation. Without internal security economic progress cannot be achieved.

 Austerity measures must include stopping further expansion of its meaningless nuclear programmes and complete abanding of ballistic missile launching programmes. India does not pose threat to sovereignty of Pakistan. Resumption and expansion of trade and commerce with India is must if impending economic doom is to be averted. Civil administration of Pakistan is being run by educated men, they are in a better position to realize the importance of friendly relations with India.

It is presumed that Pakistan support to terrorist regime in Afghanistan was motivated by economic gain but there is no modern industries in Afghanistan. Pakistan will have to spend heavily to keep the Talibans in power which in turn will further weaken economy of Pakistan.

Imran Khan is an educated person and democratically elected prime minister, but he is behaving like the Kim Jong Un of North Korea.  There are only two political figures Imran Khan and Kim Jong Un in this world, who glorify nuclear weapons and both of these countries are filled with poverty-stricken people. Extreme poverty in Pakistan is driving people to join the terror groups.

 There are no known remedies for curing the economic illness of Pakistan, but certain measures may be conceived for immediate relief. IMF has refused to render financial help, so internal economic reform with active support of army may to some extent alleviate sufferings of people. Long term planning like Saudi Arabia may be considered for benefit in future. Pakistan’s friends Turkey and Malaysia are facing internal sectarian conflicts, moreover they are themselves are struggling to sustain the economic growth

 It is not proper to call Pakistan a beggar. Italy, Greece and even India during the period of Narsingh Rao faced the same problems. In the case of India, economy globalized and despite of pandemic India is fast emerging as great economic power of modern world.  With strong will, Pakistan may reshape its economy. Long terms plannings are needed. It is seen that power sectors in Pakistan is poorly managed and needs structural reforms, otherwise this power sector may damage economy beyond repair. Weak economy is self-made and promoted by super corrupt politicians and powerful army.

Pakistan has fought expensive battles with India, for which ultramodern weapons were purchased from western countries. These wars further aggravated economic woes of an underdeveloped Pakistan. Modernization and development of Gwador port by China is not going to boost an ailing economy of Pakistan.Under such circumstances, permanent recovery  from a weak economy is difficult if not impossible.Grand ambitions and a tendency to lead or dominate Islamic nations  are likely to create obstacles in the path of recovery.Pakistan has to learn lessons from Saudi Arabia, where the Crown Prince has undertaken well crafted steps to reform both social and economic structures of oil rich kingdom.

FINAL THOUGHT. There is no dearth of economic miracles. Miracles happened in Greece and it may happen in Pakistan.  China cannot perform economic miracles in  Pakistan. Civil administration and army have to work together for achieving the sacred goal—Remove Poverty. Imran Khan is dependent upon army for survival, but army alone cannot indulge in deliberations which demands the participation of experts and not men in uniforms. Various international financial institutions may help Pakistan with strict terms and conditions which will certainly include least role for army  and economic discipline.

PHILOSOPHY OF DEATH SENTENCE.

BY K P PASWAN.

Philosophy of death penalty for dreaded criminals needs serious debate as the situations in 21st century is totally different from the past. Criminals all over the world are enjoying the political patronage and support from human rights bodies. It is a piquant situation as abolition or retaining of death penalty depends upon the politicians in power who are thriving because of support of criminals of different background. 

Many countries in the world have abolished capital sentence. Criminals on being convicted are awarded life long prison, with no prospect of parole. On the contrary many countries including US, Russia, India and most of the Islamic countries prefer death sentence for serious crimes like murder and rape with murder. In India capital punishment is awarded in rare of rarest cases With or without capital sentence, there is no slow down of crimes and fact of the matter is that criminals are committing murder as  they treat these acts of crimes as their fundamental right. They don’t care for laws and severe punishment. If the convicted criminal is rich, he can avoid death sentence and even life imprisonment by hiring expensive lawyers.

In India, more than 70% of prisoners awaiting gallows are Dalits. There is no doubt that they committed murder and judiciary rightly awarded capital punishment, they are awaiting their turn to see the hanging rope. However, there is a question. If an expensive lawyer had been defending them, it would have as well for him to have noticed the particulars of the charges, the extreme poverty of his client, and the incidence of game laws. None of the Dalits awaiting gallows is either a terrorist or hardened criminal. Most of the convicted Dalits killed their oppressors and these Dalits were defended by Govt appointed lawyers as hiring expensive lawyers was beyond their reach..

AGAINST CAPITAL PUNISHMENT. There are certain groups of people who oppose death penalty on the plea that state has no right to take the life of a convicted person. There is no logic to support this plea. On the same analogy it can safely be pleaded that state has no right to support the lives of criminals who indulge in brutal murder of innocent people. The state is here to maintain laws and order and there are criminals who defy these laws and commit serious crimes for which criminals are punished as per the nature of crime.

 Every murder does not call for death punishment. A famous case is being cited to elaborate the point.

In the decade of 1950 in India, there was a famous trial of an Indian Navy Commander, by the name of K Nanawati. This case drew the attention of the first prime minister of India. Public attention was focused on the trial for several reasons, the origins and unorthodox morality of the commander who was married to a beautiful British woman named Sylvia. He spent most of his time in the sea and taking advantage of prolonged absence of Navy Officer, one Mr Bhagwan Dass Pahuja developed intimacy with the woman. Mr Pahuja was a wealthy person and a womanizer. Nanawati knew the affairs but remained faithful to his wife. When the navy Officer visited his home, he noticed changed behavior of his wife and asked the reasons, his wife accepted her intimacy with Mr Pahuja. Nanawati took his service revolver and went straight to the home of Mr Pahuja. As per records, in fact and in real sense there was no eyewitness. the Navy Commander asked the businessman to marry Sylvia, but Pahuja humiliated the Navy Officer by telling that he had many girlfriends and he was not going to marry all or any one of them.  Heated exchanges followed, the Commander lost his anger, fired several rounds, killing the man and surrendered to local police station on his own and accepted his crime. Later on, he was kept in the custody of navy. The case was widely published all over the world. At that time Jury system of Jurisprudence prevailed. Nanawati was acquitted but the prosecution preferred an appeal which was allowed, but his life was spared, The Governor exercised his power of pardon and Nanawati left for Canada, where he died in obscurity.

 Mr Nanawati was a self-respected man He was devastated by his defense lawyer. The defense failed to present a much more sympathetic view of a Navy Commander crazy with love and wild with unreasoning jealousy who had fired without knowing what he did, Blind and muddled humanity had been even more blind and muddled than usual and every one concerned had paid a terrible price for the sin of lack of intelligence. The Nanawati case is a glaring example.

HISTORY. Death sentence was widely awarded in ancient time in Rome and other contemporary civilized countries. We find merciless and brutal methods of execution, for ordinary crimes and sometimes innocent people were executed. King Henry1V of UK executed his queen Ann Bolen for not giving birth of a male hair apparent. In France King Luis Xiv was executed by revolutionaries, while the supreme leader of French revolution Robespierre was sentenced to death for his own crimes. In every country death sentence prevailed till the end of second world war.

MASS MURDER AND CAPITAL SENTENCE. Mass murder of people is equated with serious crimes against humanity and in such cases criminals must not be given opportunity to terrorize the civilized society. Hitler committed genocide of Jews and The Ottoman Sultans indulged in mass killing of Armenians Christians. Murder of dissidents in African and Latin countries is regular feature. Persons responsible for mass killing of people are tried in a court of laws and the accused are punished as per laws and the verdict depends upon the arguments of defense and prosecution

  Capital punishment means a hardened criminal must pay for his life for the crimes he committed. These crimes may be drug related, charges of sedition and in contemporary world, indulging in terrorist activities. In India, Dalits were awarded death sentence in ancient India if the Dalits knowingly or unknowingly touched a Brahmins or upper castes. 

With spread of education and introduction of sophisticated methods of investigating serious crimes, we find sudden emergence of Human Rights Organizations in  every country of the world. It was rightly realized that law enforcement officers often beat suspects to admit crimes which may or may not have been committed by persons. We find global outrage against custodial death and demand for abolition of capital punishment by intellectuals and supporters of human rights.

 E.U AND CAPITAL PUNISHMENT. Every member state of EU has abolished death sentence. There are several reasons behind these decisions. These countries are highly civilized and standard of living of common people is very high which create jealousy among underdeveloped countries. These are small countries and for law enforcement agencies, it is not hard to maintain peace and harmony in society. Austria is a small but industrialized country in the EU, in which there was no report of serious crimes until  Indians settled there and all types of crimes emerged.  In industrialized nations economic offenses are very common, but these are offenses for which death or even harsh punishment is not warranted.

President E Macron of France has taken wove to end death penalty in entire Europe. Nearly one year ago a Catholic priest in France was offering prayer,  when he was beheaded by Islamist zealot. The killer was neutralized, but there was outcry by human rights groups for brutal killing of the killer of the priest. 

 Germany has emerged as the epicenter of terror activities and in future terrorists in the guise of refugees will pose greater danger to entire Europe than Russia.  Germany has turned itself  into a prosperous Arabian state by permitting refugees from war torn Central Asia to settle in Germany. Majority of these refugees are radicals Muslims. Mass or sporadic killing of innocent  people by radicals is not ruled out. In absence of capital punishment these religious zealots are likely to mutate creating social and political upheaval in Europe.

 Real identity of a few hardened criminals is shrouded in mystery. Identity of Jack the Ripper and Zodiac killer was not known. There are speculations about their identities, but not supported by clinching evidences.

Alternatives. In E.U and for that matter every country in this world, police has detected ways and means to deal with these criminals. Criminals  are killed in police encounter,  these criminals are not allowed to face trial. Most of the drug lords and religious  zealots and their henchmen are being killed every other day in all parts of the globe. These killings are known as neutralizing the hardened criminals and is a factor for abolishing death punishment. Entire EU is facing serious threats from religious based terrorism. Nabbing these faithful soldiers of an unproven God is expensive affair. Alternative is to award these criminals long term imprisonment which means mental and physical torture for the rest of life. 

Most of the religious based terrorists prefer to die in police encounter to attain the status of martyrs and reach paradise.

 Intellectuals and human rights body prefer long term imprisonment, instead of death sentence  for hardened criminals. There are hundreds of drug lords who are enjoying good life in the prison. Reasons, they have rich friends outside the jail who are taking advantage of certain sections and provisions of laws, this is noticed in prisons in US. All over the world there are criminals who are engaged in  crimes from behind the bar. In a way hardened criminal are being supported by intellectuals even if it means suffering of civilized persons.  In the Middle East and in certain parts of Africa, capital punishment does not carry much weight, criminals irrespective of gravity of crimes are neutralized by police and army. Intellectuals and human rights bodies are ignored. In these countries very, few criminals are allowed to face judicial scrutiny as these judicial proceedings prevent clever lawyers to defend their clients.

Situations in India is not different. In the name of personal liberty and democratic principles, defense lawyers present their cases to court, citing violations of fundamental rights of the criminals. Sometimes these lawyers representing criminals create hilarious scenes. Politicians all over the world cannot survive without help of criminals, but in India , some of the politicians in power, themselves commit crimes like raping and murdering their political opponents. In recent months a good number of hardened criminals were neutralized in police encounter. These  criminals were killed as politicians feared their own exposure. Situation has so much worsened in India that criminals no longer fear police and in big cities rape with murder and gangs war are common. Modernization of police force with ultramodern gadgets to detect and investigate a heinous crime is challenging problem.

What is more shocking that in India, newly wed brides are burnt alive for not bringing sufficient dowry and in majority of cases culprits are acquitted by judiciary

In India, there is another type of violence related to social anarchy. There are violent groups of people, who call themselves as followers of Mao and Lenin. These two dictators were known for merciless killing of their dissidents to achieve their political aims. These groups of people are known as Naxalites, they are active in parts of India known for difficult terrains and forests. They kill affluent people and local officials. Their evolution is difficult to understand as most of the so called Naxals are Dalits and poor people. Initially it was concluded that extreme poverty and suppression by local money lenders was responsible for the birth of these violent organizations, but with industrial development, marked improvements are noticed in the lives of Dalits and Tribal and merciless killing of innocent people by these misguided followers of Mao/Lenin cannot be justified. Surprisingly some of the Naxals carrying heavy awards on their heads surrender to local authorities and saved themselves from gallows.

FINAL THOUGHT. Survival of a civilized society is at stake. Criminals are adopting modern technology to commit crimes and human right bodies are seen every where to make passionate appeal for the lives of criminals. They are in the peculiar habits of expressing sympathy for the victims. This is unfortunate and cast dark shadow on the aims of such organizations. Long term imprisonment means torture and in such cases death penalty is preferable.

DRUG MENACE,FEAR OVER HUMAN RACE.

BY K P PASWAN

 Celebrities all over the world are drug addicts. In Hollywood, drug addiction is not a big issue. In the famous case of O J Simpson, who was accused of murdering his former wife and her friends, defence lawyers told the court that murder was committed by Colombian drug cartel while Simpson, himself consumed drug. All over the world, extreme prosperity is followed by drug addiction. In India Punjab is the most prosperity and drug addiction is the menace which is proving a herculean task to be controlled.

 The legendry Hollywood actor Montgomery died of drug addiction. From Merlyn Monroe to Elizabeth Taylor, drug addiction was necessary for better performance and sometimes for vulgar display of their body. Sons and daughters of celebrities in India has nothing to do with their performance, but it is luxurious life in fast lane that is causing headache to the laws enforcing authorities.

India recently witnessed a strange drama. The son of a celebrity was caught along with others for drug consumption.  Narcotics bureau headed by an honest man was doing his duties as per rule and regulations. The story of O J Simpson of US was revisited and after going through the proceeding. In higher court, which granted bail to the celebrity’s son, one of the lawyers, very closed to ruling party, openly accused Narcotics investigating agency of planting the drug.

In this case, father of the accused is Mr Khan, a successful actor of Hindi cinema. He is also known as king Khan has been designated by his fans and a section of media as a super star. We don’t know or for that matter nobody knows, where the competition was held to declare him as the superstar of Hindi cinema. This Mr Khan gained prominence when during his visit to US, he was frisked away by the US security for through checking, his fans cried foul and denounced the actions of US security agency as if the mighty nation must forget the twin tower attack in favour of an Indian actor with dubious record.

Senior Khan is married to a Punjabi girl who as per rumour is herself a drug addict. Large number of girls in and around belonging to Punjabi community are married to Muslims by their choice. These are not love Jihad as the religion of these girls do not pose serious threats to love marriage. These girls are married to Muslims actors of Hindi cinema or TV serials. Surprisingly most of these girls are facing charges relating to drug trafficking and money laundering. It appears that Narcotics agency was monitoring the activities of junior Khan who is 23 and is doing nothing. The young Khan was nabbed along with his friends while they were attending a rave party on board a luxurious cruise Cordelia, which was journeying from Mumbai to Goa. The young Khan, as per media report told the authority that he had the capacity to purchase the luxurious cruise Cordelia.

Narcotics were found hidden in shoe and collar of shirts of his friends. A girl whose mother died of Corona was also nabbed. Within the meaning of Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Act( NDPS ACT) of India, the accused were produced in the court and the they were remanded in police custody. In the Session court, expensive lawyers were hired to represent the Jr Khan. But the session court denied any relief to the accused. The family of the Jr Khan rushed to High Court and this time Sr Khan hired one of the renowned lawyers of India to represent the Jr Khan in the court. Strange and bizarre arguments by defence lawyers were placed before the learned judge.

 Bail was granted but the findings of investigating officer were not set aside and the terms and conditions imposed by the learned Judge virtually demolished the dreams of the defendant. and while granting the bail, the court did not question the competency of the investigating agency. After going through the judgement and conditional bail, it becomes crystal clear that the investigating agency was proceeding in a professional manner

 Seldom has a trial aroused such passion and public feeling of hate towards defendant. This particular case reminds us the famous trial in which OJ Simpson, footballer in US, was aspiring a career in Hollywood, but was charge sheeted for murdering his wife. The difference is that in the case of Indian celebrity’s, son, there is no charge of committing of murder, but being a part of a drug cartel and of larger conspiracy. Meanwhile certain electronic medias cried foul and declared Investigating agency corrupt and incompetent

Defence of the accused (Jr Khan) sends the message that that history of drug consumption is a license to kill. Junior Khan had money to hire expensive lawyers, was adult, he could have left the home. If he had been not abused then the travesty is scandalous. This tendency to concoct a defence strategy combined the Indian habit of chattering endlessly to the press about impending litigation whether or not the process is set in motion, makes a mockery of the country’s pride in freedom of speech. A really clever defence lawyer might do well token his mouth shut, even if the prosecution has prematurely opened theirs so as to give the learned judge something new to chew over instead of a repetition of everything they have read and accepted by the Session Court. In this case there was no new evidences against Junior Khan and the Investigating Agency placed all the records. which were accepted by the session court.

  All criminals are   passion plays. Someone will be convicted. It is the responsibility of the defence to ensure that it is not his wealthy client, but someone else who is convicted.

 Drug addicts booked under Indian NDPS Act cannot be kept in prison without rehabilitation, the draconian laws as mentioned in the NDPS Act, makes it more than clear that if found guilty the accused is to be rehabilated. Défense team called for rehab instead of keeping the accused in jail. This is surprising as once outside of on bail, the accused is bound to take narcotics to avoid withdrawal symptoms. This is happening all over the world. Treating addiction of drug is time consuming and needs patience. In the case of Jr Khan, who is young and wealthy, there is not even scant hope that he would prefer rehab.

 COMMUNAL ANGLE. There is a minister in the cabinet of Maharashtra which has a coalition government and this particular minister represents the minority. Nobody in India ever heard the name of this minister. It was found that Narcotics control bureau of Mumbai booked the son in law of this minister for drug peddling and he had to remain in jail for more than six months and is on bail awaiting trial. This minister found golden opportunity to defame the officer, who investigated his son in law. The minister questioned the religion and not the competency of the investigating officer. He called press conference several times, alleging the officer visited Maldives and Dubai and serious allegation was made against the officer for forging the caste certificate to get the benefit of reservation. Surprisingly a section of media and political parties supported this neurotic minister. Instead of going to court for seeking justice, this minister is siding with the celebrity for being Muslim and accusing the Investigating Officer of being Muslims and getting the job by declaring himself as Dalit.

It is found that the Investigating Officer’s father, a Dalit married a Muslim woman as per Special marriage act and as per woman’s wish, a Nikahnama was performed, but the Officer’s father never converted and remained Hindu. There is nothing illegal unless the anti-Dalit lobby makes an issue of it and indulge in character assassination. Most of the Brahmins in India, hate solemnising Dalit’s marriage. These Dalits have their own traditions of marriage which do not fall under Special marriage Act or under Hindu Marriage Act, but still they are Hindu by religion and Dalit by caste.  Situations are improving and a few progressive Brahmins are solemnising Dalits marriage.

In this case, other members of the family of the Investigating Officer bear Muslims name. The officer married a Muslim girl, but later on divorced. If these facts are true than we conclude that the officer circumvented the policy of reservation. This is further strengthened by annual declaration of movable and unmovable property acquired by a public servant in India The Investigation Officer inherited from his mother’s side (a Muslim) property worth crores of Indian currency. This is unbelievable as a devout Muslim will never donate unmovable property to her son who is not following her religion. Founding fathers of the constitution had no intention to give the benefit of reservation to Non-Hindu Dalits. But this is to be settled in a court of law and by defaming an officer doing his duties within the meaning of laws

It was alleged that the Investigating Officer demanded bribe to the tune of Rs 18 Cr for releasing the accused. This is surprising because the former Home Minister of Maharashtra is facing the charge of extorting Rs One crore each moth from certain groups of business men. He is under custody. The minister must have suffered terrible attack of insomnia after hearing the amount of bribe sought by the Investing Officer.

Surprisingly the former Police Commissioner of Mumbai is absconding as he is facing serious charges of corruption. So, the same Mumbai police will institute case against a Group A officer, who happens to be a Dalit of mixed marriage.

A sick electronic media called the officer a Muslim Dalit, if this is true than India is on the brink of disintegration, the issue is open for debate. Islam do not recognise division in of society on the basis of castes as this religion boasts of universal brotherhood, but the stark realty is that minorities in India are opportunists. They will sacrifice the edicts of an unproven God to serve their own interest. Maharashtra and south India are famous for committing atrocities against Dalits who in despair, may resort to all means which are necessary for survival.

This is the climax of minister’s allegations against the Narcotics Bureau Officer It is a point at which the lawyer representing the minister in a court of law would gather himself for his touching peroration.

Lawyers don’t lie, they concoct story and in most of the cases they succeed in convincing the court of their findings, putting the prosecution in trouble. This is happening in US in every criminal case

It is virtually impossible to describe the feeling of an innocent man about to be put on trial for the crime, he never committed. There can be no position in human experience so terrible. To able to convince one’s feelings of truth is a desperate sensation. What does it count if one has been a truthful all one’s life. No torture of Inquisition could have rivalled this appalling sensation of a rat in a trap. There is however a line to be drawn between encouraging a client to think of his possible and counsel thinking it up for him. It is the cardinal principle that defence counsel must not misrepresent matters of fact or law to the court and must think himself as the professional representative of the accused and certainly not accused’s alter ego. But in India, situation runs in opposite direction. If you have money, just commit heinous crime, hire an expensive lawyer who will concoct a story and will put the prosecution in trouble, while accuse will get benefit of doubt.

Sensing trouble, the government of India entrusted the case to a central agency headed by an experienced officer, who will examine the accused on the basis of available evidences. The Narcotics Bureau Officer is being investigated by a different agency. Drug peddlers in India thrive by paying bribes to local police. But this is happening all over the world. Law enforcing officers are helpless as the sons and daughters of rich are involved in this type of murky business.

Drug addiction is a global menace. There is close link between drug addicts, drug peddlers and politicians in power. India is surrounded by two drug related triangles, Golden crescent, Afghanistan being the epicentre and Golden Triangle, Myanmar being the epicentre. In Latin America several drug cartels are dominating national politics and they are mutating like Coronavirus.

In this particular case, nothing is going to happen to accused. The defence will not miss an opportunity to prolong the trial and after five to ten years, the accused will be acquitted with honour

FINAL THOUGHT. Narendra Modi, the PM of India is an honest politician. His party believes in elimination of Dalits, which is impossible to achieve. But the honest PM also believes in eradicating Corona virus and general welfare of common people, irrespective of caste and creeds. It is his cardinal duty to see that drug menace in India does not go out of control and the Dalit Officer is not harassed at the instance of a crazy politician and anti-Dalit lobby.

 

ON LINE TECHNOLOGY AND INDIAN ECONOMY.

 

By K P PASWAN.

On line technology has become a way of life, without which India cannot progress and cannot survive. In the context of Indian economy, online technology is of recent origin and is becoming an essential tool for an emerging economy. It cannot be defined in a few words or even sentences. There is hardly any sector which is immune from the impact of online technology. Globalization of economy without the application of this technology is meaningless.

 In the case of underdeveloped countries, industry and manufacturing activities flourished in traditional ways, but once online technology was introduced, even change in human behavior was seen and they were quick to realize the wonder of modern technology.

Since independence, India did not open its market for the world. Mixed economy was opted as there was no alternative. After 1970 televisions and first generation of computers were introduced, but the import of these items was restricted and India remained in isolation. Majority of Indians were unaware of latest inventions and new system of technology. In India, conventional system of communication like wired telephone and telegram were in operation, these were used by majority of Indians. Even Black and White TV sets were seen in big cities. Wireless based technology was restricted to armed forces.

UNCATADE, was the predecessor of WTO, and was responsible for regulating the international trade. After 1980, the world began to see the emergence of a different type of of technology which needed new regulations.Several steps were taken, both within and outside the country to meet new challenges.. Mobile phones were introduced in India, but importation was difficult and expensive and above all customs clearance was needed. While in agriculture, online technology was playing excellent role in western countries, India remains untouched by such development.

After 1998 Indian economic was globalized and import regulations were eased and the impact was felt in economic activities, Mixed economy disappeared and manufacturing activities based on new technology was needed if India was to compete with the rest of the world. Importation of majority of items were placed under open general license, meaning no license was required for importation of such manufactured goods.

INTERNET. Introduction of computer-based education, altered the pattern of teachings. High speed internet and communication changed Indian mindset in different dimension. Arrival of internet in open market changed the nature of our thinking. Growth of American economy is based upon a simple idea, ‘’Either invent or perish’’  A closer look at the growth of US and for that matter emerging economics of EU, reveal the part played by rapid progress in online technology. Outstanding economic progress in Chinese is attributed to applying online technology in manufacturing activities.

India is overpopulated countries with plenty of natural resources. Traditional coal-based industries played key role in the development of power sector. Steel plants in public sectors like Bokaro Visakhapatnam, Bhilai were established in collaboration with Russia, but the technology applies was ageing and needed upgraded tools to expand and renovate these steel manufacturing units, in private sectors Tata was the first to introduce online based technology.

 Green revolution was started in India by applying Japanese methods of harvesting paddy, but it was soon changed in favor of other methods with wonderful results. Online technology is being applied on grand scale in agriculture, modified version of certain agriculture  products  in India was introduced with excellent result.

PRESENT SCENARIO. Credit must be given to the present government led by Narendra Modi, who raised the slogan DIGITIZE INDIA, the country has entered into an age of  new technology for education, medical care and online consultation. Aadhar based welfare schemes for the poor has produced outstanding results. Aadhar is based on bio metric methods of identification was conceived long ago for some other purpose, but now this online based identity is generating employment opportunity for larger section of the people. 

In the field of communication, we see the pathetic conditions prevailing in post offices and  telecommunication. Old technology is being replaced by fastest and most reliable means of communication for rich and poor. Modrn technology saved Post Offices and is going to save BSNL. Contrary to popular belief, online technology or automation will nor result in trimming of work forces, but the technology will change the nature of jobs. Educated Indian youths with a little intelligence earn good amount of money and in fact there are thousands of young men and women who are earning through online business. Making graphic design is a newel way of earning money.

 There is online booking of railway tickets. Air tickets and cylinder gas. Online reservation of hotel room has become popular and it has boosted tourism.

PANDEMIC AND ONLINE TECHNOLOGY. Pandemic has adversely lampooned the economic of every country in the world. India along with Japan, Germany and Brazil were in the race for challenging the growth of Chinese economy. India and its friends lost the race, but temperament still exists. Complete lock down not only resulted in acute unemployment, but also led to closure of small-scale industries. People were dying in the worst possible manner, but online technology virtually saved Indian economy from dreaded collapse. School. Colleges and other educational centers remain closed, but online classes were introduced. Initially there were difficulties but once started, virtual attendance looked like real attendance.

 Works from home were introduced and this led to further improvement in economic sectors. In acute and in some form of chronic illness, online consultation established a different type of relationship between doctor and patient. People with a little patience were able to seek advice from eminent physicians. Online technology has strengthened the globalization of our health system and defense infrastructures.

 Vaccines for Coronavirus within a short period was not possible without applying online technology. Traditional methods of manufacturing vaccines were time consuming and impossible to manufacture vaccines. Collecting data by fastest computer has miraculous result otherwise ten to fifteen years were needed were required for manufacturing vaccines as collecting data was a cumber process.

 Modern banking system in India is operating on online technology and in near future we may hear good news that every Indian has a saving account in different banks. Preventing bank fraud needs proper application of online technology, and certain positive steps have been taken by the government, like complete digitization and paperless works not only in banking institutions but in other offices of the country.

 We hear a lot about auction of SPECTRUM, which from G2 to G5 is going to change the entire economic structure of Indian economy. While it is the paramount duty of telecommunication companies to provide affordable communication services. including internet services to general people. It is for the regulatory authority to keep watch on such operators, who cannot innovate new ideas and seek packages for survival.

 Auction of spectrum has led to the growth of unnecessary rivalry and not the healthy co-operation among different private telecom companies. This does not augur well for the development of fastest communication. Govt owned BSNL, once enjoying monopoly in communication has become sick as it failed to introduce modern technology in the market. In absence of better service to common people, telecom companies, not adopting online technology are doomed and a few of them have disappeared from Indian market.

Can we imagine poor parent in remote areas talking to their son, working in distant parts of the country and in some cases video calling, removed the distance between the parents and children.Every person in India possess one mobile phone, it means, they understand the importance of modern technology and they are contributing to the growth of economy.  Online or digital technology is being applied to boost white revolution (milk production) Digital  health cards would be provided to deserving people and, health records will be digitized.

 Online purchase of essential items has become possible in the country because of this technology. The situation has taken a dramatic turn when the regulatory authority had to take corrective measures to protect the small manufacturers. Now people, do not run to big Malls or shopping complex to purchase small or big items like air conditioners and fridges.  Traditional cinema houses are being closed and completely new forms of movie halls are seen in Malls and Shopping complex. Traditional big cameras have been replaced by mobile phone fitted with cameras, which are faster and better.

 Indian economy is receiving outstanding boost from such technology. Giant IT houses like INFOSYS, WIPRO and TCL are internationally recognized for excellent working. Online filling of income tax return has been accepted by tax payers without even scant protest.

CARE FOR ELDERS. For pensioners, the govt has introduced system of submitting on line life certificate. A few years ago, pensioners were required to present themselves before the competent authorities to prove that they were alive and entitled to draw pension for the next twelve months. Introduction of Digital Life certificate means, a pensioner can submit his life certificate on line by bio metric authentication with the help of a not so expensive small machine. This technology is also being used for other welfare measures.

LIMITS. Online technology has also not without limits. There are unscrupulous elements known as Cyber Thugs who may commit different kind of crimes, difficult to detect and punish. In every police station. a separate Cyber cell have been established, but that is not enough, Stringent punishment is needed for cyber criminals.

 In fact, the entire human race is affected by these modern criminals who are product of online technology. In a booming Stock Markets and also in Medical and Defense sectors these Cyber Criminals are more active. Online crimes are turning into some forms of online industries. Political heads of different countries meet regularly to discuss the cyber crimes and ways and means to prevent such  crimes.

Online technology has virtually altered Indian defense system with enhanced to combat the external and internal threat. Defending Indian sovereignty and even open democracy is not a big problem. Casting of votes by Electronic Voting machines and counting votes based on modern technology has strengthened Indian democratic institutions.

FINAL THOUGHT. Without online technology, industries whether in large sectors or small sectors,emerging economy cannot succeed in boosting production. Online technology is necessary for survival instinct of common people. Modern banking system cannot be operated without online technology. In Pandemic education did not suffer much because of online education. Works from home encouraged paperless works. Online technology is going to influence climate change in a positive manner.