Yashwant Sonawane

A kerosene mafia killed Additional Collector of Nashik District, Yashwant Sonawane in Maharashtra (Country’s financial capital city location).

Due to this several persons are arrested by persons. (But anyhow none will be punished as our Indian law is so easy for criminals cum politicians cum business magnets, but for common people alone it will be a deadly one). Over 17 lakh employees of the Maharashtra government went on a strike on January 27, 1011(next to India’s republic day) demanding the strict punishments to be given.

I do not know when how our Hon PM is going to open his mouth. (Right from spectrum scam, adarsh scam, Kashmir burning issue, cwg scam, water issues among states, now a civil servants burn to death he is just fitting his silencer). Wat a man he is… Amazing… he will open his mouth only when US President comes or ask him to do so…

Recent remarks by Indian politicians on PM:: (But it is certainly true…)

“PM should resign from his post, if he does not know what to do” – J Jayalalithaa, Opposition Leader (TN) and AIADMK Chief

“About the PM I had said (in 2004), I respect him, but today I sympathise with him. What kind of PM is he? I have not seen such a weak PM” – L K Advani, BJP Leader

What a Republic Day we awakened to this year! While we display and parade our might and achievements in New Delhi on January 26 every year, on the one hand we have instances like a senior civil servant being burnt alive by a mafia, on the other. Is this what we promised ourselves 61 years ago? The political class has a lot to answer for the sorry state of the republic we are in.

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure the security of officers carrying out jobs that involve an element of risk. But our government will give full tight security to “terrorist” Ajamal Kasab, “scam kings” A Raja, Kalmadi, Ashok Chavan, “caste leaders who speaks on integrity of India” (a lot of ‘leaders’ ), “great” cricketers and cine persons.

Goondas are up and about again. All are talking about “corruption” as if it is a new mantra. RTI activists and whistle-blowers are being threatened or killed. Loyal and upright employees seeking information, with an eye on transparency, are either denied promotions or face punitive action.

Is the country being ruled by mafias and criminals ready to do anything for money? If administrative officials are unable to protect themselves, what would be the fate of an average citizen? The challenge before the judicial system is to ensure that the law strikes fear in criminals.

The killing of Sonawane clearly gives two messages.,

(1)    The mafias will grow unchecked as they will be protected by vested interests and the political class.

(2)    There are still bold, committed and dedicated officials serving the nation.