09-24-2009, 01:26 AM
Sir,
I just wanted to clarify one thing. My criticism of feudals and landlords wasn't Punjab specific. Though I can understand why some people associate the term 'feudal' and 'landlords' only with Punjab.
I wasn't eligible to vote during the elections in 2008 because I wasn't 18 years old during the registration in the voters list. I wouldn't have cast my vote anyways. Since I am a non-partisan person who does not have any sympathies with any political party , I am in a position to freely criticize any party. But I don't want to criticize a specific party as it would give a biased impression, but I must say that whether it is ANP in NWFP or MQM in urban Sindh , they all receive votes only from the people of the ethnicity, caste or language they represent. Such examples could be given from other provinces as well. So generally speaking, I see elections as basically a clash of castes and ethnicities or a clash of feudals. The case is different for religious parties but yet again it would require a lot of time for an in-depth analysis. You would agree that castes, language and ethnicity plays a major role in our politics. When elections are fought on that very basis, how can we have national unity? Secondly, the role of establishment and commitments with foreign countries cannot be ignored in the outcome of the elections.
I agree that there is a lack of positive intent in the general population. Though I do not consider myself as a pessimist(reading Cowasjee makes me pessimistic) but at least there should be realistic reasons available to back our positive intentions. But still, I would like to say that I found your views quite inspirational and optimistic.
Sir, I would like to know that why do you think that intelligentsia does not exist in Pakistan? Is it because of our educational system, social system or simply 'The System'? Secondly, why is it that the same very people who do not file tax returns, bribe officials as well as accept bribes themselves, steal electricity etc.(in short, ACT ILLEGALLY most of the time) change their habits as soon as they migrate to another country?
Since my views are based upon extremely limited and negligible knowledge and data, I consider this as an opportunity to learn from senior members who have a vast experience, knowledge and a broader understanding of the subject. I hope you forgive me for my bad manners.
Regards
I just wanted to clarify one thing. My criticism of feudals and landlords wasn't Punjab specific. Though I can understand why some people associate the term 'feudal' and 'landlords' only with Punjab.
I wasn't eligible to vote during the elections in 2008 because I wasn't 18 years old during the registration in the voters list. I wouldn't have cast my vote anyways. Since I am a non-partisan person who does not have any sympathies with any political party , I am in a position to freely criticize any party. But I don't want to criticize a specific party as it would give a biased impression, but I must say that whether it is ANP in NWFP or MQM in urban Sindh , they all receive votes only from the people of the ethnicity, caste or language they represent. Such examples could be given from other provinces as well. So generally speaking, I see elections as basically a clash of castes and ethnicities or a clash of feudals. The case is different for religious parties but yet again it would require a lot of time for an in-depth analysis. You would agree that castes, language and ethnicity plays a major role in our politics. When elections are fought on that very basis, how can we have national unity? Secondly, the role of establishment and commitments with foreign countries cannot be ignored in the outcome of the elections.
I agree that there is a lack of positive intent in the general population. Though I do not consider myself as a pessimist(reading Cowasjee makes me pessimistic) but at least there should be realistic reasons available to back our positive intentions. But still, I would like to say that I found your views quite inspirational and optimistic.
Sir, I would like to know that why do you think that intelligentsia does not exist in Pakistan? Is it because of our educational system, social system or simply 'The System'? Secondly, why is it that the same very people who do not file tax returns, bribe officials as well as accept bribes themselves, steal electricity etc.(in short, ACT ILLEGALLY most of the time) change their habits as soon as they migrate to another country?
Since my views are based upon extremely limited and negligible knowledge and data, I consider this as an opportunity to learn from senior members who have a vast experience, knowledge and a broader understanding of the subject. I hope you forgive me for my bad manners.
Regards
