I have been a firm believer that one can only be a great politician if one doesn't have a conscience, no self respect/esteem and lives totally on the principle of 'there is no friend or enemy in politics'. Time and again politicians have proved it and hence one can only derive they live just for the sake of power and not for their conscience. However there are few who have created a different identity for themselves and have lead by right examples. They are liked and admired for their ethics and principle. Nitish Kumar has been (or was) one of such kind. A politician rather a leader admired not only in the circle of Bihar but also in National Politics. However his decision to quit the Grand Alliance and then form the government immediately with BJP has made him drop from this pedestal (at least in my eyes). For me he now is as good/bad as any other politician. However the step he took is a masterstroke in itself which has enhanced his political life and a step towards movi...
Was taking a stroll on the side of Ganga in Rishikesh. Wanted to see the evening Ganga Arti on Parmarth niketan Ghat, so had crossed Ram Jhula and was walking towards the Ghat. Its a very pleasant experience to sit on the ghat and see this mighty river flow. Its very calming. While walking in the lane heard a hawker speaking to a Bhagwa clad baba... "Aur babaji, kya haal hai aapke neta Modiji ka" , Baba responded with a tad bit of anger and annoyance in his voice. "are woh to sabse bada chor hai". Even Baba's get angry.
A cousin had come all along from Chappra (Bihar) to Delhi on a road trip with his friend. They had been to Varanasi and Allahabad on the way. They had left home for some work in Banaras but since they don't get much opportunity to travel they thought of taking full advantage of the situation and travel as much as possible. Before reaching Delhi they had planned to go to Shimla from Delhi and post that return back. On a Saturday early morning they reached my place. Completely exhausted by such long journey they quickly took to bed and slept well. After waking up they wanted to go to many places in Delhi. Their excitement was more of kids. They wanted to do everything and visit every place they can. So the itinerary had to be decided. Shimla had to give way to a trip to Hardiwar and Rishikesh. I suggested since you are doing a Ganga Darshan (went to banaras, took a dip at sangam) why not continue with Ganga darshan and visit Haridwar and Rishikesh too. They liked the idea and want...
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