Some News..Some Views - 8

Hillary Clinton hugged Aung San Suu Kyi very tightly. Of course, it was a spontanoeus display of affection and awe towards a lady who stood by her struggle to liberate a country that is reeling under an autocratic dispensation from 1960s onwards. The military junta had already pulled the nation at least a century backwards.


In 1990, Suu Kyi's party won the general elections with convincing majority. The military rulers struck down the results. She remained in house arrest from 1989 to 2010. Though a free woman now, she is largely confined to her home and is watched by the strong men of the government.

Dawn of democracy in Myanmar is still far. US may not show much eagerness in taking the country to the end of the tunnel. Myanmar does not seem to have any strategic importance to them, at least in the near vicinity, though they are wary of Myanmar's drifting towards China.


Why don't we Indians usher in such a rule in our country? There are so many people in our country who are increasingly vocal against democracy and the politicians. I used to counter their arguments in favour of military rule or autocratic rules by pointing out the happenings in our neighbouring countries.


Never mistake. There is no alternative to democracy. If anyone is not convinced, just ask that lady- Aung San Suu kyi... She paid her life for it...


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The government bites the dust, yet again. It has become a standard operating procedure (SOP) for the government to first introduce the bill in parliament and then consult others to get their support. In the case of FDI too this has happened. Even the government's alliance parters were not consulted before introducing the bill in favour of FDI in parliament.

Let them hold it, for, there are so many other business to be transacted in the parliament. Walmarts and Carrefours can wait till the antagonists comes to power. They will allow 100% FDI!!! Relax and watch it for the time being...

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She is out on bail. Is it the end of the story? Perhaps yes- very sadly. Let us only hope that the long arm of law will definitely catch up with her. When she arrived Chennai the other day, her party accorded a rousing welcome. The entire route from the airport to her residance was dotted with so many welcome banners and party flags. How many crores she would have taken as "loan" to arrange this welcome?