Where did Indira Gandhi fail to gauge Punjab in 70's? Anandpur Sahib Resolution ('73), rising of Bhindranwale, #OperationBluestar ('84), an assassination, Sikh Riots & irreversibly damaged that changed geopolitical equation. Could the events handle better? #THREAD 1/n
If at all point#3 (decentralization) was an unacceptable demand in Anadpur Sahib Resolution, post rounds of negotiations, Longowal, President of Akali Dal had well diluted that demand. But probably then it was too late for either side. 2/n
If you believe Dr. Subramanim Swamy, shared his personal meeting experience with Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, the whole matter of demand of Khalistan was conspired & twisted by then PM Indira Gandhi under the misguidance of KGB. @Swamy39 3/n
The theory is KGB wanted instability in the Punjab region aiming to inject communism citing that CIA & ISI fuelling Bhindranwale. You may/ may not trust this theory, but can't deny the fact that there have been enough references that IG was working under influence of KGB.
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The shocking revelations in Mitrokhin Archive II written by Vasili Mitrokhin, a senior archival officer at KGB cited that Indira Gandhi govt was literally being operated via KGB in 70's-80's. 5/n
Coming back to Punjab,
Worth noting late 70's was a time when political dynamics dramatically changed.
- 75_77: Emergency
- Congress lost center post-emergency to Janta Party and so Punjab over Akali Dal
- Meanwhile, JSB's extremism rose (1978, deadly clashes with Nirankaris) 6/n
That was the moment when mere considering a political strategy of gaining votes over Akali Dal, and so advised by Ex-CM of Punjab Giani Zail Singh & Sanjay Gandhi, Indira Gandhi approved to implant, a high headed extremist Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, against Akali Dal.
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5th vol. of the book series A Centenary History of the INC cited “dirty politics” in the name of religion was one of the factors for terrorism & Khalistan agitation in Punjab. Read the excerpts below (of the book)
INC often blames other political parties over communal division & polarization, however, the history is evident the mess they created in Punjab in 70's while the region has ripple effects even till today. Another book "Indira Gandhi: An overview" noted the same. (pic) 9/n
Now, the events unfolded in early 80's when INC regained power in the center & so in Punjab. However, by now JSB has become an uncontrollable menace for Congress & Gandhi. Specially after the unprecedented series of events in Sept-Oct 1981. 10/n
Sep-9, a prominent figure, MLA, MP & founder of Hind Samachar media group, Lala Jagat Narain shot dead in his Fiat car by two Enfield bullet bikers. Narain was known for his critical view of JSB & had condemned Nirankaris killings in 1978 in his newspapers.
Crime scene(pic) 11/n
Sep-10, around 80,000 mourn & anguished public assembled at last rites. Many lathi-wielding raised anti-Akali & anti-government slogans, followed by a scuffle with police. Opposition mounted all guns on govt over Punjab. 12/n
Sep-12, Under all public outrage & opposition pressure, an arrest warrant issued against JSB. While the center was apprehended, Darbara Singh (CM) insisted the arrest.
Sep-16, Punjab police went to arrest JSB only to face violent reluctance. 11 killed in clashes..
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Post negotiation JSB announced surrender on Sep-20 with the condition of addressing his supporters before that. Police agreed.
Sep-20, A fateful day. JSB delivered a powerful sermon proclaiming his innocence against the state. soundcloud.com/jagowalajatha/…
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This speech attended by 100s of sword & armed followers & senior Akali leaders, largely perceived as injustices done to the Sikhs, made JSB a 'hero' at another level. This 'allowed' event can be assumed as another blunder by INC.
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Soon after his arrest, as expected, series of violence fumed entire province. Daylight murders, train derailed, riots & arson halted life. If this wasn't enough..
Sep-29, a plane was hijacked to demand release of JSB & other Sikh leaders. You read it right- a Hijack! 16/n
INC govt yet again miserably failed to control violence & ultimately Giani Zail Singh said in LS that 'no solid evidence found against JSB', led to..
15-Oct, JSB released.
Now, JSB once supported by INC, had become a much larger epicenter of extremism fully supported by ISI.
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Even Akali Dal now to secure political gain in Punjab has shaken hands with JSB & launched Dharma Yudh Morcha in 1982, however, due to popularity JSB was a de-facto leader of movement & demanded uncompromised fulfillment of Anandpur Sahib Resolution.
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Sorry if the thread is getting longer, we are entering into the closure phase.
During interviews, JSB remains vague about separate Khalistan as 'neither demanded, nor denied'. In a speech in Mar'83, JSB put the onus on Indira Gandhi about demands of Khalistan. (pic) 19/n
Nonetheless, JSB was untouchable politically & socially. Punjab drifted under siege. Whereas for IG, everything came around in a circle- political mileage through JSB, Akalis, ISI, CIA, KGB, Hindu/Sikh vote bank, Khalistan movement & a political image at stake.
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While IG is all left with decisive measures, JSB fortified himself at Harmandir Sahib with his own army, trained by ISI with ammos & tactics.
In this clip, just 3 mths before Op BlueStar, she sounds quite helpless,out of options, apprehended & probably aware of consequences. 21/n
The world saw the shocking visuals of Operation Blue Star carried out by the Indian Army between 1-8 June 1984. At the cost of 100s of lives, collateral damages, Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale killed in operation. 22/n
After 5 months of Operation Blue Star, on 31-Oct, then PM Indira Gandhi assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards. For the next 4 days world witnessed one of the most horrific genocides, an organized pogrom against Sikh, cost 4K-17K lives, thousands missing or fled. 23/n
Rajiv Gandhi's candid statement for Anti-Sikh riots was largely perceived as his soft approval. From the implantation of Bhindranwale to Sikh Riots, there are errors committed by INC, the rest is history. 24/n
Ending the thread with a quote by Hegel (pic).
Rest I leave it to the readers' discretion what could be avoided, inevitable & relevant in even today's context.
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China, excel the art of 'Unrestricted Warfare' tactics, that need a response in same language they speak. Thread👇
SHOCKING details of HOW BARC TRP is/was/can manipulated.
Read this short thread in sequence as it contains some uncanny links, history, stakeholders, business and data science.
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Start with basics:
Q. What is BARC and what do they do?
A. BARC India is an 'industry body set up' for TV audience measurement (TAM), which officially rolled out its services from Apr'15, replacing a JV of comp. Nielsen & Kantar which was performing the same task before.
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Q. Wait! Why N&K's kicked out?
A. Long story in short- It came under serious credibility issues after NDTV sued them of whooping $1.3bn in NY court for fraud and manipulation in data in 2012.
Is it merely a co-incidence that everything around #KedarnathTemple swept away in devastating flood yet the 8th century main structure of holy shrine is still standing tall?
I penned down this piece 7yrs ago almost same time & the thoughts cant be more relevant than today.
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Jun13. Cloud busted & hills around were falling apart, concrete structure knocked down like castle of cards, a boulder, tons in weight & meters in height,hurtling down almost everything, not just halt but also created a natural shield to protect temple from furious Mandakini? 2/n
#SushantSinghRajput's #Kedarnath briefed this part in climax. No less than a sci-fi, was it quantum physics or water mechanics.. or some unknown power wiped up all encroachment of human greed but kept the Holy Dham doors open seeking just a 'renovation'?
The Pandora of standard bu$iness mistakes committed by your #Patanajli in branding, marketing, endorsing, 'settings' and overall launching of the new & 'now' controversial medicine #Coronil & #SwasariVati.
Read On... Babaji..
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1. Hype: First of all, Babaji, your R&D was working on the most need-of-the-hour medicine but you miserably failed to create that much needed big bang hype like 'The wait is over.. Coming soon.. Trial Success' buzzing all channels everyday by at least 02 months in advance.
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2. Marketing: You cant afford to launch something related to COVID w/out publishing white paper by 'White Skin' researcher, w/out endorsement by Dr. Trehan, Virushka, or testimony frm Tom Hanks on Covid exprnc. & No +ive trial on any celeb? Wat made u think ppl wud believe u?
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How on earth a county, despite 14 neighbors, triggered havoc in world, seems invincible?
Certainly not just bcz of mighty army, weapons or nukes but the art of principally unprincipled "UNRESTRICTED WARFARE", which is 'beyond boundaries', OFF the traditional battlefield.
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Take a quick flash back to 90's when USA rocked the world with it's chest thumping advance military forces, technology & weapons used in series of wars- Gulf war, Iraq no-fly ops, Somalia civil war, Bosnia, Haiti & Serbia interventions.
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On other hand China had last fought Vietnam War ('79), besides minor domestic clashes.
Well aware of it's inferior skills on warfare, China knew they cant stand US with military power w/out having alternative approach. And so conceptualized the idea of 'modernize' warfare.
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THREAD: I standby #BanTikTokInIndia if works, it cost 1/3 blow to ByteDance(Chinese parent). Big jolt but only retort? What if they launch another or already hv backup? Heard of 'Helo'? What next? Unroll it for more facts, 'transparency' flaws, contents rules, S&L-term solutions.
1. 44% Ind users of overall (India matters big💰time) 2. Most installed app in Ind (2019) 277mn downloads.📈🤑 3. 119mn MAU (monthly active usr) in Ind. 4. 41% user age group 16-20. 91% of Ind users by Dec'2019 were male. (vulnerability) 5. Avg time spent 37min/user & its growing
6. If govt offc will cite the outrage in Ind, ByteDance may show this Mar'20 downloads- 19.5mn (4x to 2nd position) (hum nahi sudhrenge)
7 Who earns?ByteDance (obvio!), handful 'Influencers' paid by ad agencies & yes, net service providers- 60% rev. frm vids & tktk king of vid.
22 Years back today (11-May-1998), under leadership of late PM Sh. AB Vajpayee, India re-assured position as #NuclearPower by stunning series of nuclear test in #Pokharan (II).Precisely, 3 test (Shakti-1,2,3) on 11th & 2 test (Shakti-4,5) on 13-May. Feat stunned the world. Cont..
Interesting facts: 1. India's Nuclear ambitions was evident since 1944, credit to N-programme pioneer #HomiJehangirBhabha. 2. Amidst all post-independence challenges, by 1960 N-Prgm taken shape & Bhabha estimated to have N-weapon production in a year or so when asked by Nehru.
3. N-prgm derailed due to China-India War (Oct-Nov'1962) to again pick-up pace post India-Pak '65 war, when India 'felt' need of N-weapons. 4. But now big bolt to our N-ambitions- Bhabha died (or killed?) in a plane crash in 24-Jan-66, exactly after 13 days, Lal B. Shastri...