INDIA THIS WEEK FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11, 2022 1 A W e e k l y N e w s p a p e r Fe a t u r i n g N e w s & Tr e n d s f r o m t h e I n d i a n S u b - C o n t i n e n t P u b l i s h e d f r o m t h e U S C a p i t a l Website: www.indiathisweek.online Vol. 30 No: 45 • WASHINGTON D.C • Phone: 301-445-0200; 301-917-4800 • e-mail: indiathisweekads@gmail.com • Friday • November 11, 2022 Aruna Miller becomes first Indian-American to hold office of Lt Governor in Maryland Maryland [US], November 9 (ANI): IndianAmerican woman Aruna Miller on Wednesday became the first immigrant to hold the office of Lieutenant Governor in Maryland. Taking to her Twitter handle, Miller said that the people of Maryland chose “unity over division, expanding rights over restricting rights and hope over fear.” She stated that residents of Maryland chose Wes Moore as their Governor while she secured victory in the race to become Lieutenant Governor. Acknowledging the support of Maryland residents, Aruna Willer tweeted, “Maryland, tonight you showed the nation what a small but mighty state can do when democracy is on the ballot. You chose unity over division, expanding rights over restricting rights, hope over fear. You chose Wes Moore and me to be your next Governor and Lieutenant Governor.” In another tweet, Miller stated, “Ever since I came to this country in 1972, I’ve never stopped being excited for the promise of America. I will never stop fighting to make sure that promise is available to everyone. And this promise New Delhi [India], November 7 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday while upholding 10 per cent EWS reservation amongst the general category in admissions and jobs, opined that it is time to revisit reservation, the affirmative action system followed in India. In a majority judgment by 3:2, a five-judge Constitution bench upheld the validity of the Constitution’s 103rd Amendment Act 2019 saying EWS quota does not violate the basic structure of the Constitution. Chief Justice of India UU Lalit and S Ravindra Bhat dissented on the majority verdict and struck down the 103rd Amendment Act. Majority bench, Justices Dinesh Maheshwari, Bela Trivedi and JB Pardiwala by their three separate concurring judgments upheld the EWS Amendment. Both Justice Trivedi and Justice Pardiwal appeared suggesting that reservation having roots in centuries old social discrimination has lasted for begins with a commitment to deliver a Maryland where we Leave No One Behind.” Aruna Miller stressed that Maryland is a region where people feel safe in their communities and skin. She further stated that Maryland is a region “where we show the nation that our rights are not up for grabs.” The 58-year-old Democrat leader was born in Hyderabad on November 6 in 1964. She migrated to the United States from India with her family when she was 7. Miller graduated from Missouri University of Science and Technology with a degree in civil engineering. She spent 25 years working at the local Department of Transportation in Montgomery County. Aruna Miller represented District 15 in the Maryland House of Delegates from 2010 to 2018. She ran for Congress in 2018 in Maryland’s 6th Congressional District and secured the second spot among eight candidates. She is married to Dave Miller and they have three daughters. Aruna Miller resides in Montgomery County with her family. (ANI) but a means to secure social and economic justice, Justice Pardiwala said, “Reservation should not be allowed to become a vested interest. Real solution, however, lies in eliminating the causes that have led to the social, educational and economic backwardness of the weaker sections of the community.” Justice Pardiwala said, “As larger percentages of backward class members attain acceptable standards of education and employment, they should be removed from the SC ON RESERVATION SEE PAGFGE 6 SC upholds 10 pc quota for economically weaker sections, says it’s time to revisit reservation a long and it requires to be revisited and wither away. Justice Trivedi said that what was sought to be achieved by reservation within 50 years of the advent of the Constitution has still not been achieved to this day. “However, at the end of seventy-five years of our independence, we need to revisit the system of reservation in the larger interest of the society as a whole, as a step forward towards transformative constitutionalism,” Justice Trivedi said. Holding the reservation was not an end
November 11, 2022 Friday INDIA THIS WEEK Economic progress in India opens up avenues for bilateral cooperation: MoS Muraleedharan in Brazilian Congress Brasilia [Brazil], November 8 (ANI): Minister of State for External Affairs V. Muraleedharan on Tuesday underlined the importance of diplomatic relations with Brazil, saying unprecedented economic transformation taking place in India opens up immense opportunities for bilateral cooperation for other countries. “Today, our Strategic Partnership has deepened and substantive progress has been made in priority areas of Bio-energy, Oil and Natural Gas, Animal Husbandry, Healthcare, Defence, Space and Cyber Security. There has also been a rapid growth in bilateral trade and investment, with over 63 per cent increase in trade last year, making India the 5th largest trading partner of Brazil,” MoS Muraleedharan said. “ T h e unprecedented economic transformation taking place in India opens up immense opportunities for bilateral cooperation and I am confident that our countries will soon reach the bilateral trade target of USD 15 billion,” he added. Muraleedharan is on an official visit to Brazil. This is his first-ever visit to Brazil and part of the high level exchanges between India and Brazil. During his visit, MoS attended the Solemn Session on 75 years of India’s Independence in the Brazilian Parliament (Congresso Nacional). During his speech, Muraleedharan said it gives him immense pleasure to take part in this Solemn Session on India’s 75 years of Independence in one of the most respected democratic institutions of the world! “It is a great honour for the 1.3 billion people of India and I carry with me to this House, their greetings and warm wishes of friendship. It is also a great privilege for me, to address this august gathering of leaders of the vibrant democracy of Brazil,” he said. “It is also a happy coincidence that Brazil is celebrating 200 years of Independence. On behalf of the Government and the people of India, I extend my best wishes to the people’s representatives gathered here and to the people of Brazil on this momentous milestone in your history,” he added. MoS Muraleedharan said the India-Brazil ‘Strategic Partnership’ forged in 2006 continues to provide a solid framework to deepen our multifaceted ties and the creation of plurilateral forums such as IBSA, the G4 and BRICS have given a new meaning and brought greater dynamism to our relationship. He also noted the increase in the number of Indian companies investing in Brazil and this year alone over USD 3 billion have been invested by Indian companies in Brazil. This marked surge in investment flows will only complement our already growing trade ties. “India has made rapid advances in the field of renewable energy and is moving quickly towards a green future. As we strive to make India the world’s green hydrogen hub, we look forward to collaboration with Brazil in our endeavour,” the minister added. (ANI)
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November 11, 2022 Friday INDIA THIS WEEK SC upholds 10 pc quota for economically weaker sections, says it’s time to revisit reservation SC ON RESERVATION FROM PAGE 1 backward categories so that the attention can be paid toward those classes which genuinely need help.” He said idea of Baba Saheb Ambedkar was to bring “social harmony” by introducing reservation for only 10 years. However, Justice Pardiwala said that reservation has continued for past seven decades and “should not continue for an indefinite period of time so as to become a vested interest.” Pronouncing judgment, Justice Maheshwari said that 10 per cent EWS reservation was an affirmative step and reservation exclusively on the grounds of economic backwardness. Reservation, Justice Maheshwari said is an instrument of affirmative action so as to ensure “allinclusive march towards goals of egalitarian society” and “It is a means of the inclusion of any class or section so disadvantaged. Reservation on economic basis does not violate the basic structure of the Constitution.” Justice Bhat pronouncing the dissent verdict ruled against the 103rd Amendment of the Constitution declaring it unconstitutional and void. Finding flaws with the exclusion of SC/ST and the OBC from EWS reservation, Justice Bhat said that the identifier for 10 per cent EWS reservation is based on “deprivation faced by individuals”, therefore, which community the individual belongs to is “irrelevant” as an individual who is a target of the new 10 per cent reservation may be a member of any community or class. The net effect of the entire exclusionary principle, Justice Bhat said is “Orwellian”, which is that all the poorest are entitled to be considered, regardless of their caste or class, yet only those who belong to forward classes or castes, would be considered, and those from socially disadvantaged classes for SC/STs would be ineligible. The Constitution bench verdict came on a batch of petitions, filed by NGOs Janhit Abhiyan and Youth for Equality, among others, challenging the Amendment on the ground that economic classification cannot be the sole basis for reservation. During the hearing, lawyers appearing for petitioners submitted that the 103rd Amendment granted reservation to upper castes and this was a violation of the basic structure of the Indian Constitution. It was contended by the lawyers of the petitioners that the quota on the economic ground alone is impermissible. The petitions were filed in the top court in 2019, challenging the validity of the Constitution’s 103rd Amendment Act 2019. 10pc quota in education, employment, a ray of hope for economically backward upper caste: Karnataka CM Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said the 103rd amendment made to the Constitution by central government to provide 10 per cent reservation in employment and education for the economically backward upper castes is a ray of hope for people. Talking to reporters in Baindur in Udupi district on Monday, Bommai said ForAdvertisements Call: 301-445-0200; 301-917-4800 indiathisweekads@gmail.com www.indiathisweek.online No mention of economic backwardness for reservation in Constitution: Karnataka LoP on SC’s verdict on EWS quota this verdict will help the economically backward upper castes which have no reservation, to utilise and develop themselves. This has happened due to the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “We are happy with the amendment to the Constitution,” he said. The Chief Minister said as the nation is progressing, the aspirations of youths are also growing. The government has responded to the needs of everyone and helped them to come up in all the fields and to lead an independent life. The apex court has given its verdict after considering all technical and constitutional points. The state government will implement this verdict effectively in the coming days, he said. On the criticism over 10 minute meditation for school and college students daily, Bommai said whenever good decisions are taken it is bound to have pro and anti feelings. However, the government will take a decision after going through the issue. Asked about the pest attack for areca nut crop, the Chief Minister said it is being looked into by the University of Agricultural Sciences and a team from the Government of India. A scientific reason for the pest attack will be found out and take remedial steps From The Poet’s Pen INDIA THIS WEEK- November 11, 2022 Poem Of Life Author Unknown Life is but a stopping place A pause in what’s to be, A resting place along the road, To sweet eternity We all have different journeys, Different paths along the way We all were meant to learn some things, But never meant to stay.... Our destination is a place, Far greater than we know For some the journey’s quicker, For some the journey’s slow. And when the journey finally ends, We’ll claim a great reward, And find an everlasting peace, Together with the LORD. Former chief minister and leader of opposition (LoP) Siddaramaiah remarked on the 3:2 split verdict of the Supreme Court in the Constitutions 103rd Amendment Act 2019 which provides for 10 per cent reservations of the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) in higher education and the issues of public employment. Addressing the media persons in Belagavi on Monday, LoP Siddaramaiah said: “The Constitution states that reservation should be provided on the grounds of social and educational backwardness. There is no mention of economic backwardness for reservation.” (ANI) INDIA THIS WEEK Address: P.O. Box 352, Bryans Road, MD 20616 Phone: 301-445-0200; 301-917-4800 www.indiathisweek.online India This Week is published every Friday by ADV Solutions Inc, Views expressed in this paper are those of the individual writers and not necessarily of India This Week. India This Week accepts no liability for the errors in advertisements or in any of its reports. For remedial actions any errors should be brought to the attention of the editor by the information provided below. Publisher: Chief Editor: Contributing Editors: Dr. Babu Stephen Rajan George Saju Mathew Isaac George Asst. Editors: Manu Jacob Sherena Panjikkaran Special Business Correspondent Elisha B. Pulivarti Business Coordinators Rajan C. 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November 11, 2022 Friday INDIA THIS WEEK Informed Jaishankar about course of “special military operation”: Russian FM Lavrov Moscow [Russia], November 8 (ANI): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said he apprised External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar about the course of a “special military operation” in Ukraine, during talks with the Indian counterpart on Tuesday. Jaishankar reached Moscow on Monday as part of his two-day visit to Russia, in continuation of the regular high-level dialogue between the two sides. During his meeting with Lavrov today, he reviewed the entire gamut of the India-Russia relationship. “For our part, we reaffirmed our high assessment of the Indian friends’ position on the situation in Ukraine and around it. I informed Dr S. Jaishankar about the course of a special military operation aimed at achieving the tasks that were set by the President of Russia Vladimir Putin in his speech on February 24, 2022,” Lavrov said during the press conference alongside Jaishankar. “We discussed the situation that has developed around the attempts of the Western colleagues, under the pretext of the Ukrainian events, to strengthen their dominant role in world affairs and prevent the democratization of international relations. Jaishankar, meanwhile, raised concern about the consequences emanating from the Ukraine conflict that have affected energy and food security around the world. Holding the press briefing with Lavrov, Jaishankar said he exchanged views on international issues with the Russian side, in which the Ukraine conflict was the dominant feature. Laying out India’s position on the Ukraine conflict, Jaishankar said, “As Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed to Russian President Putin: this is not an era of war. The global economy is simply too interdependent for significant conflict anywhere not to have major consequences elsewhere.” After bilateral talks with his Indian counterpart, the Russian foreign minister said his conversation with Jaishankar was meaningful and useful and both sides agreed that strengthening the Russian-Indian special and privileged strategic partnership contributes to the maintenance of international and regional security and stability. “We noted with satisfaction the rhythmic, regular, intensive nature of our political dialogue, at the highest level and between Foreign Ministries,” he said. Lavrov said both sides welcomed the positive dynamics of bilateral trade. “By September 2022, compared to the same period last year, the trade turnover added 133 per cent, almost reaching the mark of 17 billion US dollars. We are sure that the goal set by the leaders of Russia and India to increase the annual trade turnover to 30 billion USD will be achieved soon,” he said. Lavrov said both discussed in detail the state of and prospects for ongoing negotiations on the launch of the NorthSouth international transport corridor. They also discussed prospects for cooperation in the energy sector, including an increase in exports of hydrocarbons from Russia to the Indian market and mutual participation in projects for their production, including in the Far East and on the Arctic shelf of the Russian Federation, he said. The Russian minister said both sides examined the state of and prospects for militarytechnical cooperation and the joint production of modern weapons. “We attach great importance to space exploration in such areas as satellite navigation, space science, and manned programs,” he added. Washington [US], November 9 (ANI): The US State Department on Tuesday (local time) said that the messages passed on to Moscow during External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar’s recent visit to Russia are not dissimilar to what Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said earlier that “this is not an era of war.” Responding to a query on Jaishankar’s visit, US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said, “The messages we heard from Foreign Minister Jaishankar in Russia were not dissimilar in some ways from what we heard from Prime Minister Modi at the United Nations, when he made it very clear that this is not an era of war.”Remaining Time 50:11 “India reaffirms that it stands against this war (Russia-Ukraine war), it wants to see diplomacy, dialogue and an end to this war. It is important that the Russians hear that message from countries like India with economic, diplomatic, social and political might,” added Price. Responding to India becoming the largest oil customer – Russian oil customer after China and expanding their trade ties and why the US is not able to convince India to stay away from Russia in this difficult hour, he said, “We’ve had a number of high-level engagements with our Indian counterparts in recent weeks and recent months. Just yesterday Deputy Secretary Sherman met with Indian Foreign Secretary Kwatra and had a wideranging discussion about the US-India relationship. Secretary Blinken met with Foreign Minister Jaishankar here in this building just a couple of months ago. And there have been a number of conversations in between.” The US has consistently made the point that it is a relationship (India and Russia), that developed and was cemented over the course of decades. “When it comes to India’s relationship with Russia, we’ve consistently made the point that it’s a relationship that developed and was cemented over the course of decades, really came to be during the Cold War at a time when the United States was not in a position to be an economic partner, a security partner, a military partner to India.” However, Price said that US and India’s relations have changed in the past 25 years. “That has changed. That’s changed over the past 25 or so years. It’s really a legacy – a bipartisan legacy – that this country has achieved over the course of the past quarter century. President George W. Bush’s administration was really the first to put this into effect,” said Price. “We have sought to deepen our partnership with India in every sector, including when it comes to economics, including when it comes to our security ties, including when it comes to our military cooperation as well,” he added. Talking about the US transition in the relationship with India, he said, “Now, this is a transition that we’ve always been clear-eyed will not take place overnight, over the course even a few months or probably even over the course of a couple of years. India is a large country, a vast country, with a large economy that has demanding needs. And so the transition and the reorientation that we hope to see from India is something that this administration will be committed to working with India on. But this will likely be a task for this administration and administrations to come.” Besides discussions on defence, talks also featured “high assessments of the interaction” between the two countries on the world stage, including within the framework of the UN, BRICS, SCO, and the G20, as well as at other multilateral platforms. (ANI) “Jaishankar’s messages not dissimilar from PM Modi’s ‘not an era of war’ statement,” says US State Dept on India’s stand on Ukraine conflict “India should decrease its dependence on Russia over time...,” US State Dept The US on Tuesday (local time) said that India should decrease its dependence on Russia and reiterated that the US is committed to working with India on its transition away from Russia. Responding to a query on India becoming Russia’s largest oil customer after China and expansion of their trade ties, US State Department spokesperson, Ned Price said, “Russia isn’t a reliable source of energy and security assistance. It’s not only in the interest of Ukraine or of the region, India decreases its dependence on Russia over time, but it’s also in India’s own bilateral interest, given what we’ve seen from Russia.” “We have been intentional about exempting oil and gas- energy sectorfrom sanctions imposed on Russia. The fact that India continues to seek oil and other forms of energy from Russia- isn’t something that runs afoul of sanctions that have been imposed,” he added. Meanwhile, Price also reiterated that the US is committed to helping India in its transition away from Russia. The US has consistently made the point that it is a relationship, that developed and was cemented over the course of decades. “When it comes to Russia’s – India’s relationship with Russia, we’ve consistently made the point that it’s a relationship that developed and was cemented over the course of decades, really came to be during the Cold War at a time when the United States was not in a position to be an economic partner, a security partner, a military partner to India.” (ANI)
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11, 2022 9 Canada: Hindu diaspora heckles Brampton Mayor, asks removal of hateful banners by pro-Khalistanis Ottawa [Canada], November 6 (ANI): Canada’s city of Brampton mayor, Patrick Brown was hackled in a temple by the Hindu community for allowing anti-India elements to conduct their “Khalistan Referendum”. The mayor was asked by the Hindu diaspora to remove hateful banners against Hindus from all over the city that read “Sikh Infants burnt alive by Hindu Mobs,” TAG TV reported. Mayor Brampton, Patrick Brown when asked that would he remove those banners by Khalistanis? “We love everyone,” he answered. Brown was shamed in front of four federal parliamentarians, three provincial parliamentarians, and two city councilors. Liberal MP Chandra Arya appealed to the audience to cool down and said that “We do have strong differences but Mr. Brown is our guest in the temple”. Patrick Brown is a known politician for creating Hinduphobia and Indophobia, according to TAG TV. According to TAG TV, Brown and other cities’ mayors have allowed government-funded auditoriums and arenas to carry on the referendum in the name of freedom of expression, but the Hindu diaspora is shocked that how could Canadian municipal, provincial, and federal governments allow Khalistani ideology to nurture in the name of freedom of expression since Canada’s largest terrorism “Air India Bombing” in 1983 was associated with Khalistani ideology. The diaspora also ponders how would Canadian politicians and authorities feel if Quebec Referendum happens in India. Previously in October, as many as 400 to 500 people clashed in the Canadian city of Mississauga during the Diwali celebration. Not too long ago, India asked Canada to stop the so-called “Khalistan Referendums” by the anti-India elements on November 6 in Ontario. The Centre has asked the Canadian government to act against those who promote terror and violence against the largest democracy in the world. Responding to a media query, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the issue of the referendum conducted by separatist groups has been taken up with the Canadian High Commission in Delhi and as well as with the Canadian authorities. India has made it clear that it will continue to voice these issues both in New Delhi, Ottawa and elsewhere. “We have taken it up with the Canadian High Commission in Delhi and also in Canada with the Canadian authorities. We will continue to take up these issues both in New Delhi, Ottawa & elsewhere,” MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi stated on so-called “Khalistan Referendums” in Canada. (ANI) Quote: “They do not comprehend or discern, for He has shut their eyes so they cannot see and closed their minds so they cannot understand.” Prophet Isaiah
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