Saturday, August 15, 2015

Open Letter to Delhi CM Mr. Arvind Kejriwal

Dear Mr. Arvind Kejriwal,


Hope this letter finds you in good health and spirit. I am a Delhite and now an NRI living in Singapore. I have been a supporter of AAP and always tried to convince people to vote for a change, fight against corruption - in short vote for Shri Arvind Kejriwal. I understand it is still early days of your government in Delhi however I feel not positive with the mandate that me and my fellow Delhites gave. If you get 5-10 mins pls read through below and if possible do reply and clarify if I misunderstood AAP and its actions.

1. Freebies - Right from Day 1, I have heard a lot about giving freebies. Water, internet, electricity, 50 cr amnesty scheme, more compensation etc

To me it is new age corruption and politics - in spite of promoting co sharing of services if we give everything free, it will make people lazy and demand everything free. Yes they may vote for you but shelling out dozens of money free is new age corruption, difference being rather than giving from back door you give them same public money from front. 
I read somewhere, teach man how to fish rather than giving him fish. To funds these freebies, I last read petrol/diesel were made expensive in Delhi despite no improvement/commitment in public transportation. 

2. Jobs, economy - I unfortunately did not hear AAP getting more corporates to setup base in Delhi, giving environment to startups, creating specific zones like GIFT, BKC (applied for) to get financial companies in Delhi. A Delhite today go to Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune or Hyderabad for jobs or I see my friends moving to Gurgaon because of corporates being there and they cant handle mess on Delhi roads for 2 hours each way from office daily. Traders are still unhappy in Delhi.

3. Real Issues -

i) Drinkable water - Issue is not that we want free water, we want drinkable water, never heard anything of this sort from AAP in recent times.
ii) Roads - No press statement over solid roads and new roads to improve infrastructure.
iii) Safety - You indeed have talked about it but we never voted you to blame someone else for it, we want you to take action which you can in your capacity. Be innovative about it.
iv) More FDI - You can very well attract lot of FDI in high tech fields and improve Delhi economy.
v) Air - Reports were written about quality of air, I did not see any campaign from govt to make people aware, cutting down diesel vehicles etc etc
vi) Traffic - Innovative solutions like pay for using roads during office hours or improvement through introduction of Tram. 
vii) Mumbai attracted 100 cr from US for road safety, never saw Delhi govt applied for it and getting foreign free help.
viii) DTC - If DTC is loss making, steps can be taken to monetize assets and make world class public transportation. 

4. Corruption

i) I read news that 500 old crores INR was spent on your publicity from people fund, if you are not taking that money through back door and investing in politics. It is real example of new age corruption by diverting money for vote bank which could have been utilized for betterment of society.
ii) My friends told me that few people have been employed under Delhi govt without interview with posh salaries. Promoting our people without merit or atleast proper recruitment channel with mass advertisements is new age corruption.
iii) Pics came on Facebook showing stadium with Arvind Kejriwal name by mass during Independence Day, shouldn't it have been Jai Hind. Again money wasted on self promotion from public funds, this again is real age corruption.
 

5. Politics - AAP has said that they do not wish to indulge in politics. Going to ex-servicemen for OROP is politics and gain publicity only when matter is with central govt.
I saw Facebook of AAP criticizing Central Govt for non Delhi related matters, you do your work why indulge in politics?

You have done good work in raising hopes and I salute you for it. Creating more schools, hospitals is step in positive direction. However, quality of current schools is something that worry me the most. Anyways, it would be useful to have your views on above. I would be happy if I can be of help towards betterment of Delhi along with you. I know you and your team want better Delhi. I have been bit harsh in this letter but want to share my, my friends view through this mechanism.

Regards,
Saumya Aggarwal
AAM Admi

Saturday, August 15, 2015 by Saumya Aggarwal · 5

Saturday, August 8, 2015

World's First Pocket Washing Machine


You use bulky washing machine for laundry which occupies big shape at one corner of your office? No, I am not talking to replace it but a handy tool which can help mop up small stains, and is small enough to carry in any bag.

Machine is just like electric shaver which is good solution to dig out stains of ketchup, food when you are out in office or shopping. It is brought by Haier and it works in less than 2 mins. It operates on batteries and use water with detergent to work the magic quickly.

How much you are willing to pay for this innovation?

 It is reportedly to be available at initial offer of less than 100 SGD in the market, certainly attractive to make it household product. I believe its FBI that works well for this product.


1. Functionality - Useful functionality specially when out of home and need quick fix. Since there is need, this solution rings the right bell.
2. Buyer - Being affordable makes it very attractive buy. We do not always calculate the odds of running embarrassing situations however to have insurance in your pocket does not harm.
3. Innovation - Product is result of modern day innovative and may turn into want for large office goer population.




 

Saturday, August 8, 2015 by Saumya Aggarwal · 1

Whats happening in Indian politics?


Mr. Modi with much cheer became Prime Minister of biggest democracy in the world last year, entire world bowed and Indian economy finally looked to go on upward trajectory. One year after, the road looks bumpy. What has changed or is it nothing has changed, is the new government similar to previous scam hit rule, I have too many questions in my mind. Lot of experts have shared their views, here is what I think in what I call CAT.



CAT - Congress, Attitude, Time.

1. Congress - Main opposition party and previous ruling party in India seem to be blocking every thing and creating demonstrations which make little sense. They were hit by major scams during their rule but not playing constructive opposition does not seem to be doing Indian Economy any good. BJP, now ruling party has majority in Lok Sabha but needs good opposition for better world in Rajya Sabha.

2. Time - It takes time to change things in large economy like India. Previous ruling party Congress tried to bring changes however coalition government was not very successful. They did good work in first UPA tenure but lot of it got lost in second tenure (2009-14) and now with new vision and ease of good doing business, Tourism promotion, Infra push - I believe it will take atleast 2 yrs to run the growth engine at full speed.

3. Attitude - People attitude towards own nation need to change. Be more professional and do, mean more business. Instead of seeking freebies, lets play our role in constructing economy - make it more safe, work hard and do your bit for cleaning India (Swatchh Bharat Initiative).

by Saumya Aggarwal · 0

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