While trying not to be disrespectful to Swami Shobhan Sarkar,the editorial in Panchjanya stresses the UPAs double standards towards saffron-clad swamis. It contrasts the alleged persecution of Ramdev for his agitation against black money against the swift action by the Central government on Sarkars dream of gold buried beneath the Unnao temple.
The mahant of Daundiya Kheda himself would have never imagined such prompt action for centuries-old buried treasure… but the moot point is that Shobhan Sarkar is not the lone swami in this country nor is the treasure is the only treasure invisible to our eyes, says the editorial.
POLL-BOUND
In a two-page reportage on the political situation in the poll-bound states,the Organiser contrasts BJPs comparative strengths with the Congresss apparent lack of appeal. On Chhattisgarh,the assessment underlines Bastar,with its 12 assembly segments of which the BJP won 11 last time,as a game-changer and suggests that the Congress is trying to gain sympathy votes by giving tickets to family members of its leaders killed in the Maoist attack in May this year. For Madhya Pradesh,it declares an upper hand for Shivraj Singh Chouhan because there was hardly any visible anti-incumbency factor despite the fact that the BJP has got serious reasons to worry due to the corruption allegations against its ministers and various bureaucrats. The Organiser,however,rubbishes Arvind Kejriwals AAPs prospects in Delhi. As for Rajasthan,it emphasises the bipolar politics and says that candidate selection will play a crucial role.
NO CHINA DEAL
An editorial in Panchjanya cautions the government against concluding any pact on border defence cooperation with China during Prime Minister Manmohan Singhs visit to Beijing. It claims that Beijing
plays hide-and-seek with India by engaging
in negotiations while ensuring that the dispute festers.
Compiled by Ravish Tiwari
