Citizens Amendment Act

Dec 20th 2019

Subject: CAA - PMOPG/E/2019/0718406 

Dear Respected Prime Minister Modiji,

Congratulations to you and Amitji on CAA. This Act along with NRC will provide an accurate count of Bharatiyas. CAA will ensure deserving people will be granted citizenship and exclude those who don’t qualify. 

East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) and West Pakistan were asked for and created for Muslims. It is appropriate that we honor that and they accommodate their Muslim citizens and accept Muslim refugees such as the Rohingyas.

Please pay no attention to International opinions. May the force be with you.

Sincerely Yours,

Rajan S Shastri

Dealing with Black Money - Wish No: 6

September 18^th 2019 - PMOPG/E/2019/0560897

Subject: Dealing with Black Money

Dear Respected Prime Minister Modiji:

At present Black Money is the grease that keeps the Economy moving. It does not matter what the COLOUR of money is as long as it creates JOBS.

Black Money can be slowly squeezed by making it difficult for parties to horde cash. This can be done by monitoring large purchases that are made in cash. This will also reduce large Hawala transactions.

All the Malls and shops we see were financed by Black Money. As a result a lot of Jobs have been created. This is good. The IPL was funded by money pouring in from overseas. Once the Black Money surfaces, it will provide the base for Taxation.

Rather than penalizing Black Money, the preferred policy is to facilitate the surfacing of Black Money so that it gets put to productive use.

Let Forex come in unrestricted. Sequester part of it as five year Masala Bonds, payable in Rupees at maturity. This will help the Nation's Forex reserves.

With demonetization a lot of “ghost” medium and small businesses conducting business with just cash shut shop. Allow them to surface and enable them to conduct business legitimately once they surrender themselves.

The Rs. 2,000 note serves primarily fraudsters. The sooner it is removed from circulation the better. Demonetizing the Rs. 2,000 note would be even better.

Time is the essence. I hope these measures are enacted expeditiously.

Regards,

Rajan Shastri

Jai Hind,

Bharat Mata Ki Jai,

God Bless India,

Bharat Zindabad,

Birthday Greetings

September 17^th 2019 - PMOPG/E/2019/0555394

Greetings

Dear Respected Prime Minister Modiji:

Wish You a Happy Birthday. Wish you a long Happy, Healthy Life. Wish you great success as the Bharat's Prime Minister. We appreciate the hard work you do and that the bureaucrats put their personal agenda aside and support you in what is right for the country and provide guidance as well.

Have fun with Trump at the Howdy Modi event in Houston.

If you run into Imran Khan in New York at the UN, please convey our country's best wishes to him by saying, “Dheko bhai, suna hai ki aap key Desh Debt mey doob rahi hai. Aap key katinhai dekhkar, hum dhuki hai. Shayad hum International organizations say milkar Bharat bhi apko madath karne ke liye tayaar hai.

Actually, if you say this publicly, it will cause a sensation.

The reason for this rationale is one suggested by Rishab Gulati of NewX. Pakistan is going to need a Bail Out. If Bharat can obtain a seat at the table by participating, it will give Bharat an opportunity to ensure Bharat's security interests are taken into consideration.

Regards,

Rajan Shastri

Jai Hind,

Bharat Mata Ki Jai,

God Bless India,

Bharat Zindabad,

Banning of SIngle Use Plastic

September 5th 2019 - PMOPG/E/2019/0555466

Subject: Thank You for Banning Single Use Plastic

Dear Respected Prime Minister Modiji:

We Bharatiyas would recycle everything until plastics were introduced. This proclamation of banning single use plastics timely. There should be strict immediate consequences faced by companies and parties that distribute such material.

I travel on Konkan Railway trains often and it pains me to see people throwing thrash out the window. Even though dust bins are provided in the toilets, people are used to old habits.

What we need are creative community messages on TV and radio that are broadcasted regularly. That appeal to kids who then will stop their parents from throwing garbage.

Below is a podcast that takes an interesting view of the supplier/consumer dynamics. Both sides are to blame. Hope this message gets forwarded to an individual who is involved in the Swatch Bharat program.

https://www.npr.org/2019/09/04/757539617/the-litter-myth

There are some very good ideas in this podcast.

Regards,

Rajan Shastri

P.S. Received the letter from your office in response to my message congratulating you and Amitji on Article 370 35A abrogation. Thank You.

Jai Hind,

Bharat Mata Ki Jai,

God Bless India,

Bharat Zindabad,

Congratulations on abrogating Article 370 and 35A

August 6^th 2019 - PMOPG/E/2019/0444520 

Subject: Congratulations on abrogating Article 370 and 35A

Dear Respected Prime Minister Modiji:

We are now ONE NATION, INDIVISIBLE, under ONE FLAG and under ONE CONSTITUTION.

Congratulations to Amitji as well for orchestrating and presenting the amendment and passing a much delayed resolution.

A tri-forkation would have been better wherein Jammu and Kashmir were made to be separate Union Territories each with its own legislature under two different Lt. Governors.

Regards,

Rajan Shastri

Jai Hind,

Bharat Mata Ki Jai,

God Bless India,

Bharat Zindabad,

Right To Information (RTI) - Wish No: 5

Aug 1st 2019 - PMOPG/E/2019/0433449 

Subject: Right To Information (RTI)

Dear Respected Prime Minister Modiji:

The RTI is one of the a sacred cows of our DEMOCRACY. It should be protected from LYNCHING. It is gives the citizens the power to question decisions, information and statements of the SERVANTS of the country who are elected or appointed to SERVE the country. Questions should be responded with SATYAM JAYATEY in the spirit of DHARMA.

If we are to reduce corruption that has become an integral part of the country's culture the CIC along with investigative bodies and Officers have to be able to perform without being influenced by vested interests.

A denial of a question has to be justified. Denial of an RTI request would be permissible only if it is a matter of NATIONAL SECURITY wherein exposure would harm the Sovereignty of the NATION or deemed extraneous by a judicial driven process.

Any dilution of RTI amounts to CROOKERY, that would enable corrupt parties with vested interests to engage in CORRUPTION.

If policies, procedures and Laws are followed, then a response to an RTI request should be straightforward. The only people who would be affected would be those wishing to hide information or engage in CROOKERY.

Vindictiveness has no place in DHARMA. A person’s actions in the matter of dispensing governance should be guided by Logic, Rationale, Ethics and Morality.

The RTI should be strengthened to include investigation of questionable actions and prosecution of individuals involved if necessitated.

If a question leads to exposing to information that is proven to be wrong and therefore lies, the individual/administration should have the humility to accept the fact, swallow their ego and apologies.

Policies should be put in place to prevent nibbling at RTI with the intent of making it ineffective, toothless and scuttling its independence. Changes should be assigned to a Committee that involves Judges, Ruling and Opposition Members of Both Houses. Citizens should be given an opportunity to comment on changes to RTI.

At some point in time, RTI should be included in the Constitution.

The tenure of the RTI Officer should be fixed at some number of years. The search and selection of officers should be done in a transparent manner.

Finally, investigations by Police/CBI/ED/CVC etc., Lokpal, Lokayuta, the CICs of RTI should be free of any Executive or Legislative control, much like the Judiciary and Election Commission.

Regards,

Rajan Shastri

Jai Hind,

Bharat Mata Ki Jai,

God Bless India,

Bharat Zindabad,

ISRO Rocket Launch Countdown in Hindi - Wish #4

July 23rd 2019 - PMOPG/E/2019/0411699 

Subject: ISRO Rocket Launch Countdown in Hindi

Dear Respected Prime Minister Modiji:

We should take pride in our languages and the count down to an ISRO Launch should be in any language but English. Preferably Hindi. It is ironic that I am making this suggestion in English.

Needless to say ISRO is doing a great job and makes our country proud.

Regards,

Rajan Shastri

Jai Hind,

Bharat Mata Ki Jai,

God Bless India,

Bharat Zindabad,

Demonetize/Eliminate Rs. 2,000 Notes - Wish #3

June 8^th 2019 - PMOPG/E/2019/0295655 

Subject: Demonetize/Eliminate Rs 2,000 Notes

Dear Respected Prime Minister Modi:

Regardless of what people may say, demonetization was a good thing. True it could have been implemented better, but that is hind sight. Bharatvasis are an innovative bunch and many found ways to get around getting caught with Black Money. Some with the help of cooperative bank managers. But from what has been reported, many have been caught.

At this time please withdraw or demonetize Rs. 2000 notes. They are a nuisance. Those who have bank accounts can pay large amounts either using Debit or Credit cards or via on-line bank transfer or by check. And those who do not have bank accounts typically have cash assets that can be served by Rs 500 and Rs 100 notes.

Regards,

Rajan Shastri

Jai Hind,

Bharat Mata Ki Jai,

God Bless Bharat,

Bharat Zindabad,

Addressing Corruption - Wish #2

June 5^th 2019 - PMOPG/E/2019/0285383

Subject: Addressing Corruption

Dear Respected Prime Minister Modi:

Corruption is a multi headed beast. We cut one head and another takes its place. It is a big task to chop off all its heads in one stroke. Curbing corruption will require legislation, judicial reforms, and transparent processes. It is like this. If a batsman is trained to play cricket with a tennis ball and then made to face a hard ball, without proper protection, he will get hurt. Liberalization changed the game without proper protection to avoid corruption. As a result, the economy boomed and so did corruption.

There are vested interests and insecurities that want status quo. The fear is that any changes made to the current system will affect them. One solution is to allow Jo Hua, So Hua, and let the milk already spilled be mopped up using the current system, governed by existing laws. The goal is to institute preventive measures to reduce corruption and make anti-corruption legislation effective from a particular date onward. The message is simply, those who dipped into the cookie jar, will be pursued as before. However, those caught stealing from the cookie jar henceforth will be dealt with severely and expeditiously.

Anti-corruption measures should enforce transparency in the RFP process, the bidding and awarding process and in the Execution and Delivery Process. This should be accompanied by laws that impose punishment that is proportionate to the severity of the corruption. Special courts with adequate number of Judges should be appointed to resolve these cases expeditiously.

Regards,

Rajan Shastri

Jai Hind,

Bharat Mata Ki Jai

God Bless Bharat

Bharat Zindabad

Message for the Sangh Parivar - Wish #1

June 5th 2019 - PMOPG/E/2019/0285300

Subject: Message for the Sangh Parivar

Dear Respected Prime Minister Modi:

In 2014 the citizens exercised choice. They were fed up with the corruption of UPA. In 2019 the citizens have given you a mandate. 

Congratulations!

This is a sincere request that you address the Sangh Parivar, namely the RSS, the Bajrang Dal to make Bharat proud in the eyes of the skeptics and the World. The following is what you could say to them:

Collectively, you are the world's largest volunteer army. This is a matter of pride. But you must walk the path of Dharma and refrain from violence. By all means, protect yourselves and defend if you are attacked, but do not provoke. If you see a law being broken, then do a citizen's arrest. Call the police and let them deal with the situation. Do not take the law into your own hands. You are the backbone of our country. Don't let your actions spoil the name of our wonderful country. When your actions are consistent with Dharma, no one can question you. Become Brand Ambassadors of Dharma. Make sure your actions are consistent with the principles of Dharma. Dharma is applicable to everybody, regardless of one's religion. Discipline, Dharma along with Dedication form some of your core values.

Please follow up with a letter to each member.

Regards,

Rajan Shastri

 

On Dependence Day

Dear Subservient Servant of India,

We fools just celebrated Dependence Day! We traded one set of rulers for another self appointed set who collectively think they own this country under the pretext that "Parliament is Supreme". Yes, but Parliamentarians are SERVANTS of the CITIZENS, and should be subject to more scrutiny and not be exempt and immune from oversight and prosecution!

As a person, I have great respect for you, for in your heart and soul you love our country and you are an honourable person. However, the office that you occupy and the role that you play has been diminished and tarnished by the people manipulating it.

I regret having to address you this way for I have lost all respect for the Office that you preside over. The term Minister has been desecrated by the people who are expected to serve the country. Henceforth, I will refer to your office as the Chief Servant of India, for that is what the office should entail. In your case, I am sorry to say you are the Chief Subservient Servant of India.

Regretfully Yours,

Levy Annual Taxes on Diesel Cars and SUVs

Dear Manmohanji,

Jairam Ramesh had the right sentiment about SUVs, but chose the wrong words. Diesel Cars and SUVs benefit from lower taxes on Diesel and thus enjoy a subsidy. To negate this, an annual tax should be levied on Diesel Cars and SUVs. Trucks, Cargo Vans and Vans configured to carry twelve or more passengers should be exempt. People should be allowed to enjoy their vehicles by paying for that privilege.

Regards,

The Opportunity for Strong Lokpal Bill is ALIVE

Dear Prime Minister,

The Lokpal Bill not being voted on in the RS means that the opportunity for a strong Lokpal is ALIVE.

The key issue is to insulate the CBI from political, bureaucratic and other influences. At the same time its investigation should be confined to corruption, inappropriate use of power and criminal acts. Issues regarding personal behaviour should be off-limits.

Wish you a Happy New Year

Regards,

A Strong Lokpal Bill

Dear Manmohanji,

We need a strong anti-corruption bill with an investigating and prosecuting arm that cannot be influenced by politicians, fellow bureaucrats and vested interested parties. Stiff punishment should be meted out swiftly. We are relying on you to make this happen. May you have the power and influence to put India on the right track.

Seasons Greetings,

Jan Lokpal Bill

Dear Prime Minister,


We stand with Anna Hazare. We call on you to endorse the Jan Lokpal bill and act urgently to implement effective measures to tackle corruption. We want a new era of corruption-free politics in our country.


Patriotically Yours,

US Quandary over relationship with Pakistan

Dear Manmohanji,

The US is in a quandary over its relationship with Pakistan. The Left has been decimated. This is an opportune time to invite the US to establish bases in Kashmir, near the POK border and Ladakh near the China border. This would send a strong signal to Pakistan, it would ruffle China's feathers, the US will have an on the ground assessment of the situation in Kashmir and the China border, it will have a deterrent effect on the possibility of any wars with Pakistan and finally, it will be an economic benefit to Kashmir and Ladakh.

Sincerely,

Unnecessary Chest Thumping by Media Talking Heads

Dear Manmohanji,

All this talk of we can do what the US did in hunting down Bin Laden is just silly chest thumping. The US could get away with it because they are far away. If India conducted an overt operation like this the repercussions would be unpredictable. If at all India is compelled to do a surgical strike, it has to be done Quickly, Quietly and in Stealth mode. Satellite monitoring and Drones are probably the best options to target terrorist training camps.

Sincerely,

India-Kazakhstan Agreement

Dear Manmohanji,

Congratulations on signing an agreement with Kazakhstan. This is historic and the benefit to India will be significant.

Regards,

Why this hu(e) and cry over stapled visas?

Dear Prime Minister Manmohanji,

Why are we making such a big deal about "stapled visas"? What does it matter if the Visa is stapled in one's passport or one's forehead? What is important is an entry in the Indian National's passport that the person visited China and returned. Both these events can be recorded by Indian Immigration Authorities.

The Chinese in some respects act like 5yr old bullies and have to be responded to with that in mind. Maybe an appropriate response is to issue stapled visas to all Chinese Nationals who visit India.

The real issue is that of sovereignty over areas belonging to India claimed by China. That has to be firmly stated and maintained by India.

Regards,

Thank You for issuing the Notification

Dear Respected Manmohanji,

The people have given you a mandate and you now have the "Political Capital" to institute the necessary changes via an effective Lokpal Bill. Anna Hazare is a worthy adversarial partner who has given you this gift to set India on the right path. It is time for politicians ruling, in the opposition and sitting on the bench, to put Country and Citizens before Party and Politics.

People like Advani and the Press don't understand that when you mentioned that you are helpless, it is because of the lack of laws and governance that has allowed corruption to rise to unprecedented heights. Any PM would be shackled by vested interests. What they don't realize is it takes personal integrity to push this bill. The time is now and we will work feverishly to vote out every single politician who opposes the bill in the 2014 election.

I may be naive, but it seems we need to focus on two things:

1. The Lokpal does not have any jurisdiction over Policy and Programs.
2. The Lokpal does have jurisdiction to prosecute politicians and officials engaged in corrupt practices and sentence them appropriately if found guilty.

This is a historic moment wherein the citizens of India and well wishers from other countries have demonstrated peacefully for change. This is one of India's finest hours wherein the people of India and the government have worked together peacefully to address a grievance that even you have mentioned periodically. We have and will show the world how our "noisy" Democracy Works.

Respectfully Yours,