Friday, November 6, 2015

6th Nov

Completed morning program. Went to Safdurjung hospital and CSOI. In the  Supreme court from 2.30 to 5 pm. Venita is at Allahabad. Met Shri Uppal along with Viky in the evening.
In continuation, a number of film artists and authors have surrendered their awards in protest against the alleged atmosphere of intolerance. This has attracted international attention. Moody has appealed to PM Modi to take note of it. It has also said that if it continued, it may affect investment climate and lead to downgrading of rating of India's economy.The former Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, has also decried the atmosphere. Whether the move is politically orchestrated or real, is difficult to say. Niti Ayog member, Debroy said that intolerance was always there in India in the past. But India has grown despite it and minorities have lived and grown here  in numbers and riches too.
Quotable Quotes : "Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard are sweeter.John Keats
Retired to sleep at about 11 pm

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