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Other misguided folks are supporting Patil’s candidature because she is a woman. Well, if that is indeed the criteria then shouldn’t we look at other more capable women candidates? I am sure we have dozens if not hundreds; even within the UPA fold. In fact, the only reason that the UPA alliance agreed on her choice as a Presidential nominee was because she is a woman. I am sure any deserving woman in her place would find that insulting.
However regionalism and gender biases are the least of it. It seems that Ms.Patil has not only held misguided positions on sterilization a la Sanjay Gandhi but has plenty of skeletons in her financial cupboard. As of now, no one in the mainstream media is demanding answers regarding the 17.5 crore loan that Muktabai Co-Operative Sugar factory, of which Pratibha is the founder-president, has defaulted on. Incidentally the factory was inaugurated by Sonia Gandhi.
When you think that you have had enough reasons to renounce support for Ms.Patil as a Presidential candidate, she goes ahead and gives you one more. She claims that she is talking to dead people or rather dead people are talking to her. She claims to have been advised by her long-dead guru (Dada Lekhraj who founded Brahma Kumari sect) through the body of head of Brahma Kumaris World Spritual University, Hridaymohini, also popularly known as ‘dadiji.’ WTF! I know that this Brahmakumari sect is one huge scam and has seriously affected the lives of people. To find that our Presidential nominee is not just a mere follower of this cult but also claims to have supernatural conversations with the dead in the 21st century is astounding.
I am sure if you read news snippets on Pratibha Patil today as she prepares to be voted as our next President, you’ll find something that you disagree with; either on moral, ethical, political, or ever religious grounds. The post of our President is largely ceremonial and is often for lack of a better word, given to a person for a long and distinguished public service career. The least we could ask for is an untarnished reputation and moral uprightness.
In the face of silence from our Indian media, Nitin asks us to put up the above banner if you wish to protest against Patil’s candidature. I am not asking you to blindly follow our lead but if you are even remotely interested then please read up on Pratibha Patil and note down your views on your blog. Let’s get a conversation started and perhaps our thoughts might be heard.
by Patrix | on Wednesday, June 27th, 2007 at 11:42 am | 
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“She claims that she is talking to dead people” … Link Please.
Bachodi, check now. The link is added [to India Uncut].
Since she can speak to the dead, maybe she can have her own TV show like John Edward
Santosh, Whew! I almost thought you were talking about the Presidential candidate. BTW ‘talking to God’ is considered a plus in American politics at least right now.
As one of the Marathi Manus who claimed Rajni, I equally vociferously disclaim this Prez nominee.
And Patrix, in American Politics, it is talking to Heesus that matters. No body else counts :D
Sakshi, I agree! this is blatant bastardization of our movement in claiming external icons for Marathi Manus. And yup! the irony of difference in Indian and American politics regarding talking to ‘God’ is indeed noteworthy. And we are considered to be a ‘developing’ nation. Bah! Let’s see if the Commies retain their support for Patil Bai after this ridiculous admission.
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I wish this 80 year old “dadiji” gets a heart attack just before the elections :D – fun will ensue. I guess Sonia wants a “dadi” herself… might as well have a buddi in the job. Jeez – Indian politics seems heading back to doldrums….(well if it was out of it that is)
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I am surprised at the selection criteria used for the topmost position in our country. I think the fault is in the whole process by which the candidates are nominated, it creates a lot of bias, whether it is regional, gender or party’s. All these things should not matter when one thinks of the country.
Supremus, as they say it is all politics. But it would be fun if ‘dadiji’ kicks the buckets and Pratibha tai is asked to head up the Brahma Kumari cult…that would also be “shouldering bigger responsibilities”, right? And Dada then talk all he wants inside her head.
Abhijit, being an Indian President is virtually a vacation. It is the ultimate powerless job in the country and you are beholden to the powers that have voted you in office. Hopefully you display the banner and spread the message.
Hi,
Though born in Maharashtra, her ancestors came from rajasthan.
She is married to Devisingh Ransingh Shekhawat.
Just a thought,even though her last name is patil. BTW I am from jalgaon.
Catch 22, for Bal Thackeray she is like Lux – sirf naam hi kaafi hai!
I am rather amused, as to how she was ready for the job as it is a thankless,priceless job.She won’t be able to rake in lots of mullah from this job. Sems dadaji told her to spread the cult between indian childrenas thoese are the people which the “President” caters too.Hmmm..nice candidate