Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Gandhi vs Sonia: Discussion-11 Contribution towards India

Gandhi: Gandhi's life and philosophy of Satyagraha are a major contribution to mankind

Sonia: Except for scandals, scams and intolerance primarily towards Hindu institutions she has no positive contribution to lay claim to.

Gandhi vs Sonia: Discussion-10 Scams & Scandals

Gandhi: Scams & Scandals and Gandhi are perfect enemies. Gandhi was never involved in any scam. His life, nay his every thought is an open book where he expressed in his voluminous writings.

Sonia: Sonia was almost and always in news due to some scandal or scam. Maruti Scam, Foreign Exchange Regulations Act, Indian Artifacts smuggling, Bofors kickbacks, Indira/Rajiv Trusts and Indira Arts Center usurpation, political manipulations are some of the popular scandals she was involved in.

Gandhi vs Sonia: Discussion-9 Moral principles vs. political Gains

Gandhi: Gandhi never compromised on moral principles and stood by them even during grave crisis.

Sonia: In 1997, Sonia pulled down United Front Government at centre because a political party DMK, a constituent of United Front Government was found to be close to her husband's killers i.e., LTTE. Every election costs Indian tax payer thousands of crores of rupees. But in 2004, she joined hands with DMK to gain power.

Gandhi vs Sonia: Discussion-8 Nationalism and confidence in India

Gandhi: Gandhi and India were synonymous. Gandhi was the first person to be arrested in any independence movement. He stood for independent India.

Sonia: Sonia abandoned India during 1971 war and in 1977 when Indira Gandhi lost elections she hid herself in Italian embassy. She did not even apply for Indian citizenship for 16 years though living in Prime Minister's house.

Gandhi vs Sonia: Discussion-7 Feelings towards enemies/detractors

Gandhi: Gandhi treated all Indians as his children. He was very compassionate even towards his detractors. He won his enemies by love and understanding.

Sonia: Sonia is known for her vindictive nature. She is known not to spare even her party men and routinely humiliates them. She even humiliated the dead body of former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao who did not encourage Sonia's political growth.

Gandhi vs Sonia: Discussion-6 Self-Sacrifice and Wealth

Gandhi: Gandhi, who otherwise was a prosperous lawyer, donated everything he has for the nation. His only possessions were walking stick, chappals, eye glasses and a watch.

Sonia: According to the respected Swiss magazine (published in 1991), Schweitzer Illustrate, Rajiv Gandhi has secret Swiss accounts worth $ 2 billion. Sonia is known for her close association with Quattrocchi. Sonia and her family is believed to have looted country wealth worth billions of dollars.

Gandhi vs Sonia: Discussion-5 Foreign Missionaries & conversion

Gandhi: Gandhi, a great visionary had a clear foresight about missionaries. On numerous occassions he condemned missionary activity. He said "If I had the power and could legislate, I should certainly stop all proselytising.". He further said "The effect of Christianity upon India in general...has been disastrous.". Regarding conversion Gandhi said "The idea of conversion, I assure you is the deadliest poison that ever sapped the fountain of truth.". He also said “Conversion is like a drop of poison which fouls the whole food” and that “poverty does not justify conversion”.
Sonia: Sonia is known for her sympathy and support to proselytization. Her party granted the high-security Air Force field to Benny Hinn to hold his healing charade whom even Christian Trinity Foundation declared as a fraud.. A leader of seventh day adventist church, Ron Watts was ordered deportation by courts for his illegal activities. He seems to have been blessed by Sonia and continues to live in India. The state Governers she appointed have been consistently rejecting State laws to enact anti-conversion laws to prevent conversion of poor people by allurement.