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Today, my fellow citizens, I stand here once again (instead of Sonia Gandhi, lucky you) and ask you that same question: Would you rather have Sonia Gandhi stand here? Or even Arjun Singh. Are we ready to face the challenge of the future? Rahul Gandhi? Priyanka Gandhi? God forbid, Robert Vadra! Who has time to think about fighting terrorism when I have them on my mind. Are we brave enough, to do so, and wise enough, in doing so? There is visible progress all around. However, when I see this, I have some worries. As I mentioned above, the Gandhi family, most of all and sometimes, Arjun Singh. Hang on…why is the lurking back there holding a bat? And I am aware, that every Indian has similar worries. Especially Arjun Singh, because he wants to ensure, just like in his case, actual merit is given no importance. Even as we move forward rapidly, to claim our rightful place in the comity of nations, I see that there are vast segments of our people who are untouched by modernization like Arjun Singh. When I see large development projects coming up, while one rejoices at the progress that is being made, one worries for those who are displaced, for those who have lost their land and livelihood. For instance, if the BJP were to develop a following and actually become a party once again, return to power, where would I go? We need to rid our municipalities of the cancer of corruption. Not the Congress party, of course. Just like swaraj, that’s our birthright. State governments have a major role to play in this. Unless, of course, those a run by the Congress. India has contributed extensively to human knowledge. Despite Arjun Singh and Murli Manohar Joshi. Today, we are at the dawn of a new millennium which many call the knowledge economy. But we’d prefer to play dumb and dumb down our IITs and IIMs. As we expand educational opportunities, we must ensure that these opportunities are accessible to all marginalized sections of our society. Like those who are brilliant but can’t get admissions due to quotas. Our government is committed to providing reservation in educational institutions for students from socially backward sections of society. By socially backward, we, of course, mean those with an IQ that’s equal to that of Arjun Singh, which approximates that of a lobotomized amoeba. Our other concern is national security. My main concern is that of political insecurity. Just over a month ago, Mumbai witnessed the most inhuman terrorist attack in the recent past, killing and injuring hundreds of innocent citizens. The entire nation was pained by this suffering. I had said in Mumbai then that it cannot be business as usual for any of us. And I’ll keep saying that over and over and over till that’s passed from the headlines and we don’t have to take any action on it. We will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that terrorist elements in India are neutralized and smashed. Of course, that doesn’t include the Union Cabinet or Sonia Gandhi and the Communist parties who never stop terrorizing me especially when I talk about taking action against terrorists. Let those who want to hurt us by inflicting a thousand cuts remember – no one can break our will, or unity. Except Arjun Singh. We are prepared to work together with all our neighbours to usher in an era of peace and prosperity for our peoples. We have taken several initiatives in this regard, in particular with Pakistan. Like letting them build a stronger terrorist infrastructure while we sit on our behinds. To be successful, these initiatives need an atmosphere of peace. That’s why the Congress refuses to threaten Pakistan with consequences of any sort except for a ban on export of mangos. It is obvious that unless Pakistan takes concrete steps to implement the solemn assurances it has given to prevent cross-border terrorism against India from any territory within its control, public opinion in India, which has supported the peace process, will be undermined. By public opinion, we mean a straw poll among the constituents of the UPA since they seem to be the only ones left who seem to believe we can have a peace process. Even today, the youth of our country are in search of a bright future. We won’t give them one but we can keep reminding them of the past. They seek new opportunities and are in search of new possibilities. Like those for emigrating (have you seen the lines in front of the United States Embassy? Hey, isn’t that my daughter?) Today, from this historic Red Fort, I appeal to every one of you to re-dedicate yourself to build a new India. (Wasn’t that an advertisement for an underwear?) If we have to fulfil our potential, we need a politics that will help us realize it. We need a politics that will propel us forward. We need a politics that will guide us to new frontiers, take us to new horizons. Thank God, the voters are silly enough to keep us in power and don’t think along these lines. I urge all our political leaders to think deeply about the future of our country. Think, not act. Let us all join together, hand in hand, to build a new India. Free underwear for everyone! Even Arjun Singh! * Send Jaal Your Feedback. RECENTLY ON JAAL: India's World Cup XI Kaavya Stole From Jaal! 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