On Bharatratna and other Indian national civilian awards!
-Dr. Abdul Ruff Colachal
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As usual, the Republic Day is fast approaching once again as all “needy billionaires and other close associates with connections” push their candidatures for top national awards for their “services” to Indian nation on the 26th. At many places, money bags must have already changed hands as without prior payments no national or state awards and honors are recommended or given.
That is system India promotes very religiously. Change of government from Congress to BJP has not made any difference to the system. Some “favorites” keep visiting temples etc for “blessings “so that Hindutva government would consider their demands for the top slot of national honor even while they have no new contribution to the nation.
Corporate lords and their mafia guys must be busy in “blocking”, like they book air tickets, the prestigious awards…
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