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Monday, 30 October 2023

Assembly polls 2023: What will be the result?

Assembly polls 2023: What will be the result?

Assembly elections 2023: Date of counting - The counting in all states is scheduled to take place on December 3. The entire process of polling will end on December 5. This will give a clear indication of the mood of the voters and what’s in store at the Lok Shaba elections in 2024.....

The election atmosphere is getting hot. With the Lok Sabha elections 2024 just months away, Assembly polls are scheduled to take place in the five states - Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Telangana and Mizoram. The results of these high-stake elections could have major impact and implications for the 2024 general elections. The government is already on election mode and is feeling the pressure due to allegations of misrule, corruption and anti-incumbency in some states.

The elections will take place in a total of 679 Assembly constituencies, representing one-sixth of all the constituencies in India. There are 82 million male and 78 million female voters in all five states. Political experts say gimmicks by the governments are not working. The people are now aware of the talk for vote policy and false promises of the politicians. Assembly elections 2023: The dates have been announced. The government and opposition are fully on election mode and are trying their best to entice voters. Most of the mainstream media facing the wrath from public and opposition alliance are trying project the positive side and achievements of the governments. But the channels on the social media by media professionals are attracting higher viewership as the public are looking for the truth after being fed by half-truths by most main-stream media.

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Assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh are scheduled to take place in one phase on November 17. Elections will be held in Chattisgarh in two phases on November 7 and 17. In Rajasthan, Assembly polls will be held on November 25 (changed from November 23). Polling will be held in a single phase on November 30 in Telangana. Elections for the Mizoram Legislative Assembly are set to take place on November 3 in a single phase. The voting and results will seal the fate of the government. Their actions indicate nervousness as opinion polls have shown negative figures. The opposition is confident of winning all the states after the formation of the India alliance. This has put more pressure on the central government. The leaders of the incumbent are not drawing crowds and have been booed at many places as per reports coming in. The crowds were missing at the numerous government rallies, the cadre and party workers are unhappy and open protests are seen at many places. The government will have to appease them.

The Prime Minister has withdrawn from the election rallies seeing the lack of enthusiasm among his party members and, sparse crowd attendance at meetings. He wants to re-energize and campaign later for the General elections. He has left it to the Home Minister to do the campaigning, but he too seems to have realized things are not going well for their party. It’s the party President Nadda’s face on promos. If the party does well, automatically PM will take credit and if it fails, party President will have to take the blame. He seems to be caught between these two big leaders and is unable to do anything independently.

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Number of Assembly seats in the five states

Madhya Pradesh

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was supposed to be guiding the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled state. But his position itself is shaky and centre has lost confidence in him and some of his supporters. The saffron party is facing a strong challenge from the opposition Congress. The Congress was ousted from power in Madhya Pradesh in 2020 after some of its legislators defected to the BJP. This time it’s the other way round. The state legislative Assembly has 230 seats.

Telangana

Since the state's formation in June 2014, K Chandrashekhar-led Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has ruled the state of Telangana. The state has a total of 119 assembly seats. Whereas BRS is the ruling party in the state, Congress and BJP are vying to make a mark in the upcoming state polls. It will be difficult for BJP to make a mark in this southern state. Congress could be an alternative but crowds at rallies must translate into votes.

Rajasthan

The Rajasthan Assembly has 200 seats. The Congress and the BJP have dominated the elections in the state. Both parties have alternatively ruled the state with Congress winning the last elections in 2018. This time it’s neck to neck, but many political analysts feel Congress is doing better than BJP as per reports and opinion polls. With few top leaders being sidelined by BJP could make it easy for Congress.

Mizoram

The Mizo National Front (MNF) is currently the ruling party in the 40-member Mizoram Assembly with 28 seats. The Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) has emerged as a major threat to the MNF's grip over the northeastern state. After Manipur carnage, it’s difficult for the BJP to make inroads, say experts. The Congress is trying hard to regain its lost glory in the state. Will they be able to gain their lost ground? Political observers are keeping their fingers crossed!

Chattisgarh

Currently, the state is ruled by the Congress, with Chief Minister Bhupesh Singh Baghel at the helm. The state is witnessing a direct contest between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress. Chhattisgarh has 90 Assembly constituencies. Here too BJP will have a tough time and political analysts feel it's loaded in favour of Congress. But one cannot be sure till the results are announced.

The outcome and results of these five states will give an indication which way the general elections of 2024 will be heading; will the BJP hold on and form the government in 2024 or India is likely to see a change with the opposition alliance India, heading the government. Lets wait and watch.

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Monday, 23 October 2023

Why does ISRO launch rockets from Sriharikota?

Why does ISRO launch rockets from Sriharikota?

Sriharikota is partly located in Sullurpeta mandal and partly located in Tada mandal in Tirupati District in Andhra Pradesh. The island separates Pulicat Lake from the Bay of Bengal. The nearest town and railway station is Sullurpeta, which is 16 km west of Sriharikota, and the nearest city is Tirupati. A 16 km elevated road connects Sriharikota to the mainland.

Have you ever wondered why ISRO launches rockets and major space missions from Sriharikota? You may wonder a rocket can be launched from an open area in any place, what does it matter? There are technical and scientific reasons behind doing this. A great deal of scientific study has gone behind this decision to decide the safe and best location for construction of the launchpad, from where the Indian rockets will be launched into space from time to time.

Sriharikota is a barrier island off the Bay of Bengal coast located in the Shar Project Settlement of Tirupati district in Andhra Pradesh, India. It houses the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, one of the two satellite launch centers in India, the other being Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) launches satellites using multistage rockets such as the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle and the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle from Sriharikota. Sriharikota is selected by ISRO because of its proximity to the equator, which gives extra centripetal force from the rotation of Earth. There are a few other reasons too.

First, safety and security: Sriharikota is not densely populated, so in case of any accident or misfire of the rocket, there will be minimum loss to life and property. Since it’s not densely populated, proper security can be maintained and no unauthorized people can come close to the secured area. It's far from the hustle and bustle of the urban areas, which offers a quiet setup.

Second is its proximity to the equator; this closeness of Sriharikota makes it an attractive option, as this closeness to the equator provides extra centrifugal force from the rotation of the earth, thereby allowing it to navigate with minimal fuel. And launchpads are mostly on the East Coast. Rotational speed is highest at the equator which helps the rocket during launch and flight thereby saving in cost.

Thirdly since its located on the coastal area; on launching the rocket if due any technical glitch or human error, the rocket exploding in the sky, the debris will fall into the sea without any damage to life and property.

The climate of Sriharikota is tropical, wet, and dry. Sriharikota has hot summers and mild winters. Summers can reach up to 38 degrees Celsius, while winters can reach down to 20 degrees Celsius. Since Sriharikota is only 105 kilometers north of Chennai, its climate is similar to that of Chennai.

Friday, 29 September 2023

Why Pedro was popular?

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Why Pedro was popular?

Words of wisdom and Smile with Pedro were popular on Facebook and other social media. In fact, Pedro was keenly followed and generated a lot of interest, so few friends and some readers were keen to know more about Pedro. Most guesses were that he is a smart old man from Goa, sitting on an easy chair on the verandah in his cottage, facing the sea, and getting great ideas! Possibly, the name must have led them to think so. Yes and no, he is universal.

Pedro, the friend of all seasons! Many friends have inquired and wish to know more about Pedro. Every few months, someone or another asks and wishes to know about Pedro. Pedro is a simple, God-fearing man who is young at heart. He loves his family, community, and festivals, and lives amidst nature. He also loves his daily evening peg. He is fun-loving and loves his land and country. He is also wise and likes to share his experiences through his "Words of Wisdom" and "Smile with Pedro." He is a good friend of mine and has conveyed his good wishes to you all. And on a serious note, he is a metaphor!

Pedro is appreciated by many regular readers. And I have been asked by quite a few readers about Pedro. Where does he get his humor and words of wisdom? And my reply to that is: For a writer, the older he gets, there are more people, experiences, and more memories to write about. So, one doesn’t run short of subject matter. But maybe, as I have grown over the years, my emphasis or focus has been more on wisdom and the funny side of life. And Pedro expresses that through: Smile with Pedro and Pedro’s words of wisdom!

Here we reproduce a few of his gems, which were posted under Words of Wisdom and Smile with Pedro. I am sure the blog readers will love it. If you wish to comment or say something, do write in the comment section. It will inspire him to do more.

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Pedro’s Words of Wisdom:

*You and only you can be the best mentor for yourself. So, keep yourself motivated at all times. Believe in the champion in you!

*It takes a minute to have a crush on someone. An hour to like someone. And a day to love someone. But it takes a lifetime to forget someone!

*No one notices your tears. No one notices your sadness. No one notices your pain. But all notice your mistakes.

*The moment you start valuing yourself, the world will start valuing you.

*Bad politicians are created by good and smart people who go on a picnic on election day and blame everyone else.

*Children are so busy with their lives they forget their parents are growing up. By the time they realize this, they themselves will be old!

*If you walk ahead, fortune will follow you. Followers will not be far behind.

*Most politicians have a tendency to shoot first and aim later!

*Half knowledge is more dangerous than ignorance!

*Trust that God will put the right people in your life at the right time and for the right reason.

*Never underestimate anyone because even a tiny virus has the power to stop the world.

*Don't mess with senior citizens. They have the time, they're sincere, and they're focused on pursuing any issue or any wrong done!

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Smile with Pedro:

*A person with two wives, when asked why two? He said, economists always say, break the monopoly!

*The hands get men into trouble, and the tongue gets women into bigger trouble.

*Overheard: Wife telling her close friend – I am plotting to kill my husband’s mistress. First, I will cut her cable; next, I will rip her off the wall and then kick on the screen!

*A psychiatrist is a person who will give you expensive answers that your wife will give for free!

*Best example of globalization: somebody eats something in China, and the whole world is washing its hands!

*Having a wife is part of living. But having a girlfriend along with the wife is the art of living!

*Life was much easier when Apple and Blackberry were just fruits!

*An advertisement for a graveyard: Cool and Quiet Place to Rest in Peace – with free WiFi!

*Did WiFi derive from Wife without E? It's moody like her!

*Bangalore is a beautiful city. You get stuck in traffic and can't reach the office on time; just start a start-up!

*Most hubbies don’t need GPS. The wife tells them where to go!

*A husband and wife had a serious argument. The man angrily said: Be careful, don't bring out the animal in me. The wife retorts: So what, who is afraid of a mouse!

Pedro will be looking forward to the comments from the readers in India and around the world. If it's inspiring, he might once again appear on Facebook and other social media with his Words of Wisdom and Smile with Pedro. Till then, he wishes you to be happy, healthy, and joyful.

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