tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18082765.post114520516164957872..comments2024-03-25T20:41:04.173+05:30Comments on That's How It Really Works !!: Aamir Khan Finally Talks Sense - No to Narmada Dam.Cyberkittyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05317899959679200454noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18082765.post-1146206702817696882006-04-28T12:15:00.000+05:302006-04-28T12:15:00.000+05:30Whatever !Not really surprised to see anony... thr...Whatever !<BR/><BR/>Not really surprised to see anony... throw in the towel !Cyberkittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05317899959679200454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18082765.post-1146052078278918462006-04-26T17:17:00.000+05:302006-04-26T17:17:00.000+05:30sorry dude you seem to have a perverse view of thi...sorry dude you seem to have a perverse view of things and you have a blocked mind that does not let you see issues in proper perspective.<BR/><BR/>It is not point arguing with you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18082765.post-1146042109941273422006-04-26T14:31:00.000+05:302006-04-26T14:31:00.000+05:30Reply to Madan Bhalla:Don't be fooled by the const...Reply to Madan Bhalla:<BR/><BR/>Don't be fooled by the construction mafia into thinking that the Sardar Sarovar Project will provide drinking water to millions of poor. This and the irrigation myth is a lie perpetuated by Narendar Modi and other politicians for thier own gains. Before the water ever reaches drought hit Kutch & Saurashtra, it will go through politically powerful districts of Vadodara, Kheda, Ahmedabad etc. where it will be used for Sugar-mills, water-parks, golf-courses, and five-star hotels.<BR/><BR/>Yes, the country has spent thousands of crores on this project over the last decades. As studies have shown that water (meagre) may reach drought areas only in 2021, why should we allow the government to waste additional crores and another 20 years on this project when there are cheaper alternatives.<BR/><BR/>Traditional water harvesting systems like deepening village ponds, recharging dried wells,construction of simple watersheds, lining ponds with plastic sheets, constructing tanks and growing trees etc. have proven successful in desert areas in Rajastan and Gujarat. This is very cheap to construct and provides water within 2-3 months.<BR/><BR/>Water is a precious thing, life is impossible without it. But this does not mean that we should allow the people in control to bully us into waiting 15 years for a glass of water that costs Rs. 500 when it is possible to get the same for free in a few months. <BR/>Got it ?? Any mature person with common sense would !Cyberkittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05317899959679200454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18082765.post-1146032731484982522006-04-26T11:55:00.000+05:302006-04-26T11:55:00.000+05:30I feel cyberkitty and others are just supporting t...I feel cyberkitty and others are just supporting the agitation without understanding the consequences and the harm they do to the country by delaying development works involving thousands of crores of public money which belongs to you and me and indulge in so-called intellectual exercise from the comforts of their homes.<BR/><BR/> They obviously also do not think of the dire straits of lacs of people suffering without water.<BR/><BR/>NBA has its own agenda and they could not care less whether the country has already spent 1000 or 10,000 crores and whether the country continues to live without water, power and food. They do not have a sense of proportion.<BR/><BR/>It is high time people start<BR/>using their own sense in a mature way without getting carried away by emotional blackmail seeing Medha Patkar's drama going to fast.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18082765.post-1145988702112225702006-04-25T23:41:00.000+05:302006-04-25T23:41:00.000+05:30Brilliant reasoning by cyberkitty, especially comp...Brilliant reasoning by cyberkitty, especially comparison with independence of India.<BR/><BR/>I say, down with the dam! Let's cancel the project as per the wishes of Medha, Arundhati, Aamir, Diya, cyberkitty and others who have similar views. <BR/><BR/>And we can all live happily ever after.<BR/><BR/>Sujalam Sufalam....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18082765.post-1145981682261435052006-04-25T21:44:00.000+05:302006-04-25T21:44:00.000+05:30Why do you think countries in the developed world ...Why do you think countries in the developed world have stopped building dams ? Everyone knows it is economically unfeasible and leads to disasters.<BR/><BR/>Here's a bit of history for those with a really short memory. The first war of Indian Independance was fought in 1857, but India became independant only in 1947 - i.e 90 years later. At the time of Gandhiji's struggle neither did the British 'government', law courts or military in India nor did the rich maharaja's or Indian beaurocrats ever support or believe that freedom of India was a practical issue. Now that we are a free country, as a good citizen, no Indian would ever dream of saying that Freedom was a mistake.<BR/><BR/>In comparison, the struggle against the dam has continued for only a few decades. We all know what a tedious process 'approaching the courts' in India is. Yes, the affected people are poor and uneducated which makes it even more difficult. Just because no one is willing to listen does not mean they do not have a just cause. Miraculously, they have folks like Patkar, Arundhati and Aamir who have been unafraid to speak out for them. <BR/><BR/>If technology was a bad thing, we would have millions protesting against the railways, flyovers, delhi metro etc. But we do not as this has a positive cost-benefit ratio. This is not true in the case of the Narmada Project and even kids study this in school. Why do you think Anil Ambani is entering wind power ?<BR/><BR/>“Always remember that striving and struggle precede success, even in the dictionary.” It may take many years but it's better late than never !!Cyberkittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05317899959679200454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18082765.post-1145964635164522012006-04-25T17:00:00.000+05:302006-04-25T17:00:00.000+05:30I think you are rather slow on this one.All your p...I think you are rather slow on this one.<BR/><BR/>All your points are water under the bridge. This project is not coming up today. It started in 1961 and all arguments have been made by various people including NBA. Apart from the different Governments involved both at the centre as well as concerned states for all these years, the highest court in the land has considered everything and the supreme court judgement of 2000 was final. <BR/><BR/><BR/>Now as good citizens, everyone should accept this. Of course, one is free to stick to his or her opinion for the next 50 years. That is the privilege available in a democracy to all.<BR/><BR/>The only practical issue now left to be addressed - and it is a real issue not abstract one- is the rehabilitation issue where also the Supreme Court as well as the Governments are presently involved and the affected people are having a chance to have their say. They do not need someone like Aamir because they can directly approach the authorities including the Supreme Court.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com