Markandey Katju
Justice Markandey Katju is the former Chairman, Press Council of India. Prior to his appointment as Chairman, Press Council of India, he served as a Permanent judge at the Supreme Court of India.
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in OpinionThe sleeping giant awakening from his long slumber
Our national objective must be to transform India from an underdeveloped to a highly developed, highly industrialised, and prosperous country, for only then will we be able to abolish our massive poverty, massive unemployment, massive malnourishment, and other social evils. For achieving this, a mighty united, historical people’s struggle is necessary, which till now was […] More
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in Opinion‘A much talking judge is like an ill-tuned cymbal’
What the Court had to decide was whether the laws in question were constitutional or not. In addition, it could have issued a mandamus that the farmers must not block roads, as that causes immense suffering to the public, particularly the residents of Delhi and those who have to go there for their work. More
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in OpinionSupreme Court’s order on Farm laws is ‘unconstitutional’
One can understand the Supreme Court’s anxiety in ending the current deadlock. But at the same time, one wishes that the Court had paid heed to the abovementioned wise counsel of such eminent jurists before passing its order. After all, Courts cannot solve all problems in the country. More
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in ArticlesCaste factor: Muslims in Indian subcontinent are ‘fake Muslims’
(CAUTION: THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS ARTICLE ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHOR’S OWN AND DO NOT REFLECT THE OPINIONS OR VIEWS OF THE RATIONAL DAILY IN ANY MANNER.) I often say that Muslims in the Indian subcontinent are ‘fake Muslims’. Consider the facts: Islam spread in large parts of the world because of its great […] More
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in OpinionAwakening of sleeping giant: ‘Long live’ Punjabi farmers
“Let the sleeping giant sleep, for when he awakes, the world will tremble”. The above statement, attributed to Napoleon, was regarding China, but the same can be said regarding India today. With its huge population of 135 crores, and its large pool of technical talent and immense natural resources, India was till now, like Kumbhakarna, […] More
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in CommentFarmers Agitation: A Fresh Appeal To Mr. Prime Minister
I heard your full speech today addressing the Indian farmers and your interaction with some farmers, which was widely telecast. In your speech, you said several things, but I am referring to only one of them. In your speech, you said that you were willing to talk to even those who oppose your government and […] More
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in OpinionA ‘warning’ to our policemen
(CAUTION: THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS ARTICLE ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHOR’S OWN AND DO NOT REFLECT THE OPINIONS OR VIEWS OF THE RATIONAL DAILY IN ANY MANNER.) The deadlock between the agitating farmers and the government is continuing, both sides are not budging from their stands over the question whether the three farm laws […] More
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in OpinionThe mistake being made by protesting farmers
(Caution: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author’s own and do not reflect the opinions or views of The Rational Daily in any manner.) I have been a staunch supporter of the present ongoing farmers agitation, calling it ( in my articles and interviews ) a historical event as it has […] More
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in ArticlesMighty people’s struggle: The historical significance of farmers protest
The present ongoing Indian farmers agitation is of historical significance, and I wish to explain why. 1. Our national objective must be to transform India from an underdeveloped country to a highly developed, highly industrialised one. Without doing so we will remain condemned to massive poverty, record unemployment, appalling level of child malnourishment ( every […] More
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I had little faith in farmers, but they proved me wrong
I must confess I had earlier little faith in Indian farmers. I doubted they had the creativity, initiative, gumption and drive needed in great historical movements, I thought farmers were dumb, inane, and purely passive, creatures who could be toyed around with and manipulated by crafty politicians using them as caste and communal vote banks. […] More
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in हिन्दीमाननीय प्रधानमंत्री जी से अपील
आदरणीय मोदी जी, किसानों के प्रतिनिधियों और केंद्रीय सरकार के मंत्रियों के बीच अब तक बातचीत अनिर्णित रही है और अगली वार्ता 5 दिसंबर को तय की गई है। सरकार कुछ संशोधनों पर विचार तो कर रही थी, लेकिन किसान अपनी इस मांग पर अटल लग रहे थे, कि उन तीनों कानूनों को, जिनको सरकार लागू करना सरकार चाहती है उन्हें […] More
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in OpinionFarmers agitation: A via media solution
A meeting was held in Vigyan Bhawan, Delhi yesterday, 1st December between the representatives of 35 farmers organisations and Ministers representing the Central Govt. Despite several hours of talks they were inconclusive, and the next talks have been fixed for tomorrow, 3rd December. The agitating farmers are demanding repeal of the three recent laws relating to […] More
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