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[V.Balasubramani]

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[h=1]Firstpost Investigation: Were the Chennai floods a government-made disaster?[/h]
Firstpost spent a week reporting from Chennai during the floods, during which time former bureaucrats, environmentalists, urban planners and citizens suggested that the city’s administration was to blame for the disaster. Inquiries revealed that these complaints bore merit: A comprehensive development plan for Chennai, which was submitted to the government in 2009, was prescient in its understanding of what could befall a city groaning under the burden of ultra-rapid development. The recommendations contained in this report, prepared by a former bureaucrat, were ignored by the Corporation of Chennai (CoC).

This report is the first of two articles that investigate the findings of the report and the city administration’s lapses. The second part will appear on Tuesday and be accompanied by an analysis of the report, by AK Roy, senior fellow, Centre for Public Affairs and Critical Theory, Shiv Nadar University.
Before the deluge in Chennai earlier this month, after being warned of heavy rainfall, the civic authorities decided to release water from the Chembarambakkam reservoir on the outskirts into the Adyar river.

Since more than 500 mm rainfall was predicted over 1 and 2 December, bringing down the level of water in the reservoir from 22 to 18 feet — so that it could absorb the downpour — appeared to be a viable solution. Since the Adyar was also comparatively dry because of scanty rainfall before November, the authorities were convinced that the water could be successively diverted with this pre-emptive measure.

Read more at: http://www.firstpost.com/india/firs...loods-a-government-made-disaster-2544516.html

 

[Iyyarooraan]

The CM JJJi maintains the disconnection with the public at large. She may have her own reasons for that. From the public point of view she looks as though she has seen the forthcoming elections and has lost it miserably. But the Chief Minister is supposed to be CM till the last day and her primary duty is to uphold the dignity of the state TN. Just as on this I remember the universal voice of Gujarat when an earthquake shook the Kutch. It was: We do not need help and we can rebuild Kutch on our own. Maybe Gujaratis are better off, but as a state TN is better off; or not?

 

[krish44]

Chennai rains have been squeezed dry to make political capital .

Politics and blame game utilising the misery and emotions of the poor for getting votes in future.

Both newspapers and irresponsible politicians require to face courts for their dirty acts.

JJ ji is very wise knows how to handle these lumpen elements.

 

[yesmohan]

The CM JJJi maintains the disconnection with the public at large. She may have her own reasons for that. From the public point of view she looks as though she has seen the forthcoming elections and has lost it miserably. But the Chief Minister is supposed to be CM till the last day and her primary duty is to uphold the dignity of the state TN. Just as on this I remember the universal voice of Gujarat when an earthquake shook the Kutch. It was: We do not need help and we can rebuild Kutch on our own. Maybe Gujaratis are better off, but as a state TN is better off; or not?

Why she is not appearing in public?
Is she suffering from major ailment?
Again retreating into over dose of ' medicines'?
The Group around her do not permit to meet the people?
What happened to her? Whats app to her?
............................................................................ are the questions in the air.
Her Whats app speech would not reach the ears of common man.
The explanation is meant only to people who could afford whats app., android affluent , enlightened etc.
Not to ordinary lay men and women ? ......to your own children ................Amma..............

 

[V.Balasubramani]

Modi mocked and Jayalalithaa heckled after floods


One of India's most powerful politicians, a former movie star called "Amma" or "Mother" by her followers, is being heckled and abused for going missing in action after floods swept the capital of Tamil Nadu, which she rules.

It's a salutary lesson for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who at first drew nods of approval when he rushed to Chennai last week, promising to stand by its people in their hour of need.

Yet, within hours, Modi became the object of mockery on social media after his press office released a doctored photo of him inspecting flood damage. For both him and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa Jayaram, the image of strong leadership created by their publicity machines was undermined.
Until the floods that ravaged the city of 6 million, the lofty remoteness of Jayalalithaa added to the aura around a leader with an almost hysterical following. Devotees of the 1960s screen idol have immolated themselves in her defence in the past.

Now, she faces a backlash from residents fed up with the sight of her image on billboards, aid packets and her own Jaya Plus TV channel. She has been since in public only twice during the crisis - once with Modi.

Angry youths heckled a state minister and officials in Jayalalithaa's north Chennai constituency, where people were sitting on the roadside amid sludge and mountains of garbage, their shanties swept away by the worst rains in a century.

"Forget about Amma coming here, there was no sign of the party cadres," said one of them, called Dorairaj.

Read more at: http://in.reuters.com/article/india-flood-leaders-idINKBN0TP07220151206

 

[tbs]

hi

if election comes...everybody in streets to get vote.....wait for election,,,,

 

[V.Balasubramani]

[h=2]Who’s afraid of Jayalalithaa: Is the media going soft on TN govt in the wake of Chennai floods?[/h]
[h=4]The AIADMK government is notorious for filing defamation suits to kill criticism. Is it working?[/h]Here’s a question. You are the chief minister of a state and battling one of the worst disasters, say, unprecedented rains causing devastating floods. You also have a TV news channel at your disposal that some (charitably) call your party mouthpiece. How would you use your channel in this hour of need when your people and your state need maximum support from your government?

You’d perhaps use the channel and its website to spread information about rescue and relief operations, right? Well, if you are J Jayalalithaa, you’d rather gloat about how wonderfully you have managed the whole affair and gloat some more.

Read more at: http://www.newslaundry.com/2015/12/...-tn-government-in-the-wake-of-chennai-floods/

 

[V.Balasubramani]

[h=1]Public policy, private gain[/h]The nation heaved a sigh of relief as the waters receded in Chennai but grieves at the demoralisation on the faces of her residents beamed into homes across the country. It realises that we must now reflect deeply on how Indian democracy can be made to restore to us a sense of confidence in the future. On this issue, while some things are clear, not everything that matters is. In Tamil Nadu, natural forces may have succeeded where the democratic process by itself has not so far. The flooding in Chennai is likely to set back the political fortunes of Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, who has managed to stay ahead of the law of the land with difficulty. But it yet remains to be seen whether it will serve as a game-changer to a politics that has been shaped by the two Dravida Kazhagams that have ruled the State for close to half a century. What is at stake is nothing less than the well-being of its people. While it needs be acknowledged that the rains this year have been unprecedented, there is a body of opinion based on evidence that at least a part of the flooding could have been avoided had greater initiative been shown by the government and the necessary infrastructure been in place. It is possible to see that it is the logic of governance that ensures whether these potentially ameliorating factors are present in any polity. Also as governance is related to politics, it is politics and not resources that will determine the degree of well-being that can be experienced by a people. It hardly needs to be mentioned that in terms of human capital, entrepreneurial talent and natural resources, Tamil Nadu is second to none. Therefore, for the devastation caused by the flooding, its political class must be held accountable.

Read more at: http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-...yalalithaa-and-karunanidhi/article7996939.ece

 

[yesmohan]

Who’s afraid of Jayalalithaa: Is the media going soft on TN govt in the wake of Chennai floods?


The AIADMK government is notorious for filing defamation suits to kill criticism. Is it working?

Here’s a question. You are the chief minister of a state and battling one of the worst disasters, say, unprecedented rains causing devastating floods. You also have a TV news channel at your disposal that some (charitably) call your party mouthpiece. How would you use your channel in this hour of need when your people and your state need maximum support from your government?

You’d perhaps use the channel and its website to spread information about rescue and relief operations, right? Well, if you are J Jayalalithaa, you’d rather gloat about how wonderfully you have managed the whole affair and gloat some more.

Read more at: http://www.newslaundry.com/2015/12/...-tn-government-in-the-wake-of-chennai-floods/

Tehelka stories are too old ......and not that much sensational as on date.
The not a co-born are still cling together.

 

[yesmohan]

Public policy, private gain

The nation heaved a sigh of relief as the waters receded in Chennai but grieves at the demoralisation on the faces of her residents beamed into homes across the country. It realises that we must now reflect deeply on how Indian democracy can be made to restore to us a sense of confidence in the future. On this issue, while some things are clear, not everything that matters is. In Tamil Nadu, natural forces may have succeeded where the democratic process by itself has not so far. The flooding in Chennai is likely to set back the political fortunes of Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, who has managed to stay ahead of the law of the land with difficulty. But it yet remains to be seen whether it will serve as a game-changer to a politics that has been shaped by the two Dravida Kazhagams that have ruled the State for close to half a century. What is at stake is nothing less than the well-being of its people. While it needs be acknowledged that the rains this year have been unprecedented, there is a body of opinion based on evidence that at least a part of the flooding could have been avoided had greater initiative been shown by the government and the necessary infrastructure been in place. It is possible to see that it is the logic of governance that ensures whether these potentially ameliorating factors are present in any polity. Also as governance is related to politics, it is politics and not resources that will determine the degree of well-being that can be experienced by a people. It hardly needs to be mentioned that in terms of human capital, entrepreneurial talent and natural resources, Tamil Nadu is second to none. Therefore, for the devastation caused by the flooding, its political class must be held accountable.

Read more at: http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-...yalalithaa-and-karunanidhi/article7996939.ece

Majority of the rural / slum dwelling / lower class / lower middle class, public are innocent / ignorant.
They could forget anything at the mere sight of 4 or 5 thousand rupee notes, a pot of liquor and few packets briyani.. ......supplied on the election day.
Who can hold the political class accountable; the central govt ?
It appears the Central is already in the deep dream of a honeymoon track with the State, for the ensuing election !

 

[V.Balasubramani]

I would like to share the following message received thro Face Book


"The history of flooding repeats not in 100years but just 30years back.

This is first page of The Hindu on 14 Nov 1985. Same thing repeated.

I guess all of our media suffer from short term memory loss including all politicians and approving authorities.

The same bridges and area have over flown namely saidapet, porur, kotturpuram.

This clearly indicates none of the political groups have done precautionary measure to avoid these damages.

But they claim that they've done many improvements and gain more money.

Unless public realize and joins hand to improve, I'm sure Chennai will be deemed to be unfit for living.

Please don't believe the political groups instead everyone of us can initiate action to develop our city.

Jai Hind.
Courtesy Whatsapp

Source: face book

 

[Iyyarooraan]

She is not appearing in public because she might have been afraid to face the wrath of the people. Her health is her own problem. I do not know there is any provision under RTI to find out whether the CM is eligible to occupy the seat on health grounds. Generally most of them do not share their health and wealth. Further, the flood situation is not like giving 1-rupee idli while keeping the price of rice at the same level. In various fora in TN you will find participants talking with so much intelligence and confidence that you are stunned at the result of elections. Democracy is driven to the deepest backseat.