🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
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- Sep 9
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🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
“1% Reservation: Fadnavis’s Revolution of Humanity” Reservation debates in India often divide. But Devendra Fadnavis, as Chief Minister in 2015, carved out a rare consensus—1% reservation for orphans. This was not about caste arithmetic or vote banks; it was humanity legislated into policy. Maharashtra’s most invisible children, once labelled only as “orphans,” are now clerks, teachers, engineers, police officers, administrators. Out of 10,500 registered candidates, 765 have already joined government service. Behind every number lies a story of resilience: a child raised in an orphanage now building their own home; another shedding the lifelong stigma of abandonment to stand tall as a civil servant. With district welfare departments issuing 22,000 certificates, opportunities now extend to education, housing, health, and training. This 1% is not a statistic—it is a revolution of dignity, stitched into the fabric of Maharashtra’s governance.
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🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
“Fadnavis’s Ads: Showcase or Overreach?” Political advertising is a double-edged sword. Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis’s full-page ads splashed across Maharashtra dailies showcase infrastructure triumphs, welfare schemes, and his decisive image. Yet, critics argue such saturation risks turning into overexposure. In an age of economic stress and farmer anxieties, glossy self-promotion can be read as arrogance. However, dismissing these campaigns as a “boomerang” ignores the ground reality: Fadnavis has a proven record—Mumbai Metro, Samruddhi Mahamarg, Coastal Road, SARTHI, BARTI. Advertising amplifies what exists; it cannot manufacture credibility out of thin air. If achievements resonate with citizens, the ads reinforce leadership. If not, no publicity blitz can rescue any politician. Ultimately, it is not the size of the advert but the strength of the vision that decides whether the arrow strikes or returns.
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🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
“C-17s in Pakistan: Relief or Realpolitik?” When U.S. Air Force C-17s land at Pakistan’s Nur Khan Airbase, the official line—“flood relief”—rings hollow. Washington has rarely moved its strategic airlift assets without layered objectives. History reminds us: disaster diplomacy often camouflages deeper intent. Pakistan’s military establishment thrives on external props, and American boots in Rawalpindi’s backyard are never just about charity. At a time when Operation Sindoor has exposed Pakistan’s fragility and India’s air dominance, the sudden American presence raises eyebrows. Is Washington quietly testing waters, reinforcing Pakistan’s morale, or seeking leverage in South Asia’s shifting balance? India must read beyond the press notes. Relief packages can carry hidden clauses, and C-17s don’t fly halfway across the world to merely drop food packets. Vigilance, not complacency, should guide New Delhi’s response.
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🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
“Syrian Racket in Gujarat: Security Alert, Social Silence” The Ahmedabad episode last month should shake India’s conscience. During security checks ahead of Prime Minister Modi’s visit, police uncovered two Syrian nationals staying in a hotel without valid visas, having slipped in via Nepal. Their devices revealed a disturbing racket: touring mosques across Gujarat, posing as Gaza residents, showing war videos, and collecting donations—only to squander the money on travel and liquor. Worse, he admitted four accomplices were lodged in a mosque. By the time police arrived, they had fled—later intercepted at Delhi airport, trying to flee to Syria. The real question: why did no “respectable” local voice alert the authorities? Foreigners moved freely inside mosques, soliciting money under false pretenses, yet silence prevailed. Security agencies acted decisively; society’s silence, however, remains the greater danger.
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🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
“Kharge’s Selective Memory vs. Modi’s Strategic Sovereignty” When memory falters, wisdom is the first casualty—and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge offered a striking example. Claiming that Modi’s friendship with Trump has made India a “sponsor of the Ukraine war,” he ignored his own party’s past. The reality is clear: America’s recent 50% tariff on India is not about “friendship” but India’s bold oil trade with Russia. By refining Russian crude at Jamnagar and exporting to Europe, India has kept global prices stable and saved ₹1.11 lakh crore ($12.6 bn) in just 39 months. This is not subservience; it is strategy. Ironically, it was Manmohan Singh’s Congress government that once bypassed U.S. sanctions by trading Iranian oil in rupees. Back then, it was hailed as a masterstroke. Today, when Modi repeats the same sovereignty-driven pragmatism, Kharge sees betrayal. The inconsistency exposes Congress’s selective memory.
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