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Nov 28 12 tweets 4 min read
A micro revolution spearheaded by Chinese youth is brewing in China. This visual of a young woman from Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province is not one protest; what began in universities has now spread across China. Only thing that remains to be seen is - Xi’s moves
Tweeted first by @jenniferzeng97 , this white paper held by students of Tsinghua University has Friedman Equation written on it- #WhitePaperRevoltion - although people might interpret it as FreedMan but there is a larger meaning of it …. Read on
The equation written on the WhitePaper in pic 2 was given by Russian mathematician Aleksandr Friedmann and it explains the universe in motion as Friedmann believed that Einstein’s theory of relativity requires that unlike static universe!
This equation, in simple terms, helps us measure the rate of expansion of the Universe to find out -
- where it came from
- where it's headed
- what is in it and
- then predict the outcome.

In short, it describes universe that expands, contracts, collapses and even reborn!
I am more inclined to believe that the young men of #TshinguaUniversity holding this white paper with Freidmann equation on it are hinting at the outcome that lot of Chinese watchers would dread about; many would glee at …. Xi and his moves will decide the trigger
But unlike 1989, when Deng - the chairman of CMC had the support of both- the hardliners led by Li Peng (Premier) and moderates represented by Zhao Ziyang (the Gen Secy)- Xi holds 2 posts - CMC chairman & Gen Secy & a much divided communist party & Internet is strong these days
In 1989, although Deng was the numero-uno leader, thanks to his position as CMC chief; he enjoyed widespread support of all factions represented by stalwarts like Yang Shang Kun, Li Peng, Zhao Ziyang, Zhu Rongji, Hu Jintao (heading Tibet then & removed recently by Xi).
Unlike Deng in 1989, Xi leads a CPC packed by his own loyalists and despite all the purges of yesteryears, there are enough CPC leaders opposed to him, with their limited clout across China. Dissent, Internet and strange combo of extreme economic divide provides perfect ground!
Let me replug my old thread from 2021
What people tend to forget is a simple fact that unlike democracies where pressure is released every 5 years in the form of vote, dictatorial regimes are like active volcanoes and one small trigger is enough to set a domino…..will this protest be that or Xi’s action-we shall see
On my part, I want to see how HK reacts to these protests in mainland China…. If USA really wants to hit China, they shud activate HK as well…
Wishful thinking of today becomes a reality of tomorrow and history of day after!

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Nov 26
When President @jokowi handed over G20 presidency to PM @narendramodi at Bali recently, PM called it a matter of pride for every citizen in India & expressed hope it will help “make G20 summit a catalyst for global welfare.”

What a perfect place to start G20 dialogue process! Image
As India’s G20 Sherpa @amitabhk87 accompanied heads of missions and ambassadors of G20 nations, first to Port Blair, followed by their conference destination at Havelock, PM @narendramodi ‘s personal touch can be seen written all over it! Image
Notwithstanding the unsavoury controversy over Veer Savarkar, @narendramodi Govt took all the delegates to Cellular Jail & brought them face to face with struggle of Indian revolutionaries & in the process made a statement - why Independence is imp to us!
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Nov 24
SC, owing to the shady and opaque system of appointment of judges, has reduced itself to an extra constitutional body long ago. If there is one body that behaves in an extra constitutional manner, it is SC!

It has no locus standi as well as moral authority to question EC apptmnt
Joseph is someone whose own appointment as a judge, his own conduct as HC judge is questionable & and his own elevation to SC is shrouded in mystery. He has no business commenting on other appointments.
It is not just @ECISVEEP but case related to EVM is also in the court where some lawyers are asking to put pics of the candidate and not the party symbol on the EVM making special ref to Brazil!
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Nov 22
Tweet that proved @sbabones correct!

@srinathraghava3 is a historian & an anti Indian intellectual. He is ready to believe a Press Secy who, even US media has pulled up, than own EAM @DrSJaishankar

Secondly, WH readout of meeting is clear & unambigous. asianlite.com/2022/top-news/…
Here is the performance of White House Press Secy whose Raghavan quoted comment (is clearly against the @WhiteHouse own readout on the matter) - the brown Sepoy @srinathraghava3 - values more than that of his own EAM!
Here is @PressSec , who seems to be the latest inspiration of @srinathraghava3 ‘s intellectual and history construction mill - but whose ineptness at her job is well known- no wonder she is not aware of @WhiteHouse own readout on @JoeBiden’s Bali meeting with PM @narendramodi
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Nov 22
In 1941, Edgar Snow- a keen China watcher wrote a book - although the book was mostly centred around China but last chapter “What Could Happen” was interesting and that chapter did talk of how he saw India amidst the entire game that was developing in Asia. Thread Image
Here he talked about how British were politically weak then and how he saw Indian war potential far richer than that of Japan and China combined Image
Where he talks of Indian princely states and how it is important to understand the prob of their own ally Britishers ImageImageImage
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Nov 14
What is baffling is that at the peak of British raj, total no of Britishers in India, never crossed 238,409 (highest per 1891 census) at any time during their 250 years rule in India.....yet they ruled this GREAT NATION with such ease!
Our 1200 years past is proof enough of how badly we degenerated as a society-few hundred looters from Uzbekistan came riding horses & marauded India for next 500 years;ditto for raw meat eating Britishers, whose search for spices brought them to India & they ruled us for 250 yrs
We were a great marine power earlier and then all was lost & every nation with some marine power could establish their colony in India-Brits,French, Portuguese, Dutch,even Germans tried via their missionary but didnt go further...i mean isnt that fact shameful to say the least??
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Nov 7
SC Verdict,upholding landmark 10% EWS reservation has reinforced the #SabkaSaathSabkaVikas vision of the @narendramodi Govt.

This stamp of SC will help promote “social equality” & provide “equal opportunities in higher edu & jobs to those left behind due to their eco status
In a country whr reservation has been used to divide society; @narendramodi Govt’s move was historic as Govt extended the benefit of the EWS reservation without taking away anything from the existing benefits of any group- reason why it was hailed by all sections of the society
As SC stamped its approval on EWS reservation,motivated & vested groups are trying to spread misinformation to carry on thr casteist agenda.
 
Do NOT forget, it was Modi Govt that had set up OBC Commission, strengthened SC/ST Act & even appointed 1st tribal woman as President!
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