Olympics. Vinesh Phogat became the first Indian woman to enter the wrestling finals. In the 50 Kg category, on her way here, she beat reigning champion, Yui Susaki of Japan. In Hockey, India lost to Germany in the semifinals. Is bronze possible? Will Neeraj Chopra get the Gold in Javelin?
Bangladesh. Sheikh Hasina, after 15 years of being prime minister, demitted office, with bloodshed, young people’s anger, lakhs of people on the streets, military pressure. Immediately, she left Bangladesh. Her father, Mujibur Rehman led a call for independence in 1971. On getting independence, in due course he was killed. She waited several years, before coming back to Bangladesh, and becoming prime minister in 2009. Gradually, people’s unhappiness grew. It reached its limit when the Government wanted to have some 30% reservations for the freedom fighters’ children and grandchildren even now, after 50 years. Hasina, like any other ‘ruler’, would have liked to persist, and use forces to contain the protests. Forces gave up at one stage, as the death count was rising. People violated curfew, and numbers were swelling on the streets. Her sister spoke to her, and this did not help. Her son in the US could convince her to resign and pack up, as it was not safe. She got 45 minutes to pack up. She could not get time to record a speech to the nation. She went to the President, and resigned formally.
President Mohammed Shahabuddin, together with Army Chief, General Waqat-uz-Zaman, has formed the interim government, to be led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, ‘banker to the poor’. As per the suggestion by the protesting students. Awami League has not been invited for these discussions. Meanwhile, BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia has been released from prison. Her son, Tarique, may return to Bangladesh soon. Will students take charge of governance and national politics, beyond this Bangla Spring? We need to see and appreciate the currents, undercurrents, plots, and counterplots in progression.
Hope all this works for the well-being, prosperity and future of Bangla and its people at large. Hope all my students in Bangla are safe participating in the journey for Bangla’s well-being in their own way.
Kamala Harris has named her running mate – Tim Waltz. Currently, Minnesota Governor. Will this help take more rural voters with her? Will she make it to White House?
Handlooms.Chenetha. 2+ Crore families, with ancestry and/or practice. 20% engaged full-time now.
Gratitude. Are we in touch with all people who matter to us physically, mentally, socially, emotionally, intellectually et al? Can we keep in touch, with at least a minimum few? Can we try and not forget them? As we gain new connections, networks, groups, and individuals, do the old have to give way for these, as first in first out? Can we let them not die down slowly? Can we meet once a year at least in person? Can we remain connected on social media? Can we remain in touch electronically?
For this, can we give our thoughts, words, deeds, time, and energy as often as possible, maybe once a day, week, or month, in general, and when occasion calls for in particular? Can we rise and stand with each other when the need arises, without any doubt whatsoever? Can we manage a journal of gratitude? Can we plan and meet all those who matter before it is too late? Can we persist with this?
Yes, we can. If we coexist, if we home in, in flow. In N? sahagamanayoga for 7L.
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