I support the cause of the Jan Lokpal movement, but am concerned by Arvind Kejriwal’s latest statement.
| “ | This government will be responsible if anything happens to Anna: Kejriwal #lokpal |
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I believe that this is false and incites anger against the government. I think it weakens Satyagraha to lose its insistence on Satya.
The following are my thoughts on the subject.
| “ | I disagree that govt is responsible if anything happens to #Anna. He made a choice. Team Anna made a choice when chose this means of protest |
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| “ | However, I think there needs to be skilled handling of the issue, considering conditions in the country. Feeling pessimistic about govt |
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| “ | If the govt had handled the protests well, when Kejriwal said “you are responsible”, they could look in eye and say “no”. Now, kid gloves. |
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| “ | It is not the way of truth to blame others for our choices or consequences. Kejriwal was wrong and misleading to guide a country into blame. |
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| “ | At the same time, the govt should not overreact to Kejriwal’s words and hold the bigger heart. Compassion, not threats. |
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| “ | The govt is negotiating. They are not very bright, but they can’t be held responsible if someone starves himself to death. |
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| “ | I still support the IAC, but this blame game must not happen. The citizens made a choice. They can break fast and choose another protest too |
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| “ | Time for citizens of India to think deeply about the nature of Satyagraha. It is a choice, not a compulsion. The govt compelled no one |
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| “ | If govt responsible if anything happens to Anna, then govt must have right to make him eat. Can’t b responsible for what they don’t control. |
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| “ | Satyagraha is acting from our deepest truth. Our truth is that the govt couldn’t prevent Anna starving himself. Don’t stray in tough time! |
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| “ | I’ll get lynched for this, but Kejriwal’s words are sedition – inciting people against govt. Very wrong. Also insult to Anna’s integrity. |
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| “ | I demand that Kejriwal withdraws his statement. Must not use support for Satyagraha for blackmailing. This is corruption too! |
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| “ | If the govt is to be blamed for the consequences of a Satyagraha, then its achievements are also govt achievements. |
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| “ | Satyagraha is about asserting rights, needs in a peaceful manner. The idea is not about blame games, but sacrificing as much as needed. |
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| “ | I am not against Anna. I believe in this movement for the Jan Lokpal. I believe that Kejriwal’s statement is wrong and weakens it. |
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| “ | I don’t believe in blame games. I don’t support them. That is my truth. @AmritHallan |
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| “ | I accept that it is an emotional time for all. I accept worry and hurt can make us lash out in blame. It must be evaluated and withdrawn. |
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| “ | Agreed. RT @crguna: @Vidyut Expecting the corrupt to hang themselves did not work. The only alternative is a long struggle. |
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| “ | Absolute power corrupts. It is not only the govt responsible for it. Arvind Kejriwal derailed today. |
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| “ | A good way ahead for Team Anna right now is to think calmly and carefully. Ask Anna who should be blamed, if need be. He knows. His choice. |
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| “ | Now is such a bad moment to find out IAC supporters understand Jan Lokpal Bill well, but not Satyagraha. Very important. Tough time ahead. |
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| “ | I don’t remember if I called it blackmail. It is not. You can’t blackmail with an opinion. You just have it. Contd |
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| “ | But it is false and ethically wrong. Weakens satyagrah. What is a satyagrah without satya? A person’s responsibility belongs to him. |
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| “ | The responsibility of Anna’s actions lies with Anna. Concern, fear or grief can’t change that. That is my truth. |
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| “ | It is also an insult to anna to call his powerful choice something he was forced to do. I would hate it if my sacrifice were called that. |
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