Monday, March 31, 2014

My BIG Social Connect For Good Governance

              The social media has changed,impacted, affected the life of public actors. It is a new medium along with others to sell social products.  There are two public actors in our democratic set-up: one, bureaucracy (babus, pubic servants) and political leaders. Both are two sides of a coin. Our babus has not realized its potential as of now, but a big start has been made in our politics.
               As per concept, both serve the public for their welfare without any favor or gain. It means they are engaged in providing free services to general masses for their happiness. Social media proved an fast, effective and cheap tool in 2008 USA election. Since then, efforts are on to adopted it as a new political tool worldwide by political actors. On this front a great success is achieved in India like other country in Loksabha election 2014.
            Social media is not able to make desired roads in government sector as per its potential in India. A minor start has been made. Here, we need to work to harness its potential for improving good governance. and marketing social products. To sell social products of government in the form of projects, programs, ideas etc. of different departments, it is a means with us. Those who are aware and innovative are taking its help at personal level on their won risk in discharging their duties. An intervention is required. My BIG Social connect for good governance:

1.https://twitter.com/heeralalpcs
2.https://www.facebook.com/heeralalpcs
3.http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=52325192&trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile_pic
4.https://plus.google.com/u/0/+HeeraLal/posts
5.https://www.youtube.com/user/heeralalpcs
6.https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1612592454212326929#allposts
7. http://www.makingyouhappy.org
8.https://secure.skype.com/portal/profile

My BIG Social Connect For Good Governance

              The social media has changed,impacted, affected the life of public actors. It is a new medium along with others to sell social products.  There are two public actors in our democratic set-up: one, bureaucracy (babus, pubic servants) and political leaders. Both are two sides of a coin. Our babus has not realized its potential as of now, but a big start has been made in our politics.
               As per concept, both serve the public for their welfare without any favor or gain. It means they are engaged in providing free services to general masses for their happiness. Social media proved an fast, effective and cheap tool in 2008 USA election. Since then, efforts are on to adopted it as a new political tool worldwide by political actors. On this front a great success is achieved in India like other country in Loksabha election 2014.
            Social media is not able to make desired roads in government sector as per its potential in India. A minor start has been made. Here, we need to work to harness its potential for improving good governance. and marketing social products. To sell social products of government in the form of projects, programs, ideas etc. of different departments, it is a means with us. Those who are aware and innovative are taking its help at personal level on their won risk in discharging their duties. An intervention is required. My BIG Social connect for good governance:

1.https://twitter.com/heeralalpcs
2.https://www.facebook.com/heeralalpcs
3.http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=52325192&trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile_pic
4.https://plus.google.com/u/0/+HeeraLal/posts
5.https://www.youtube.com/user/heeralalpcs
6.https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1612592454212326929#allposts
7. http://www.makingyouhappy.org
8.https://secure.skype.com/portal/profile

Saturday, March 29, 2014

Our Strong Democracy Covers India's Failures

              India has been in a state of denial for years. It is rightly proud of its vibrant and chaotic democracy which is on show in the current general election and has survived and been accepted almost without question since Independence.
              Indian democracy has become an unchallengeable fig leaf covering what is not achieved. It allows the negative and under-performing aspects of Indian life to flourish. It blocks change and acts as an excuse for ineffective government.
              Our democracy has also provided an excuse and a cover for the gradual criminalization of politics that has been allowed to grow for decades to such an extent that election campaigns are distorted, large bribes are paid when coalitions are being formed, and many members of parliament and state assemblies have criminal charges pending against them. 
             Democracy also creates an environment where jugaad fixes are easy, and where the failures of the system in terms of poor governance and weakened institutions make the fatalism of chalta hai a welcome safe haven.
             This is not an argument for doing away with democracy, but to recognize and change the negative way in which it operates. Democracy has helped to hold India together since Independence, providing an outlet for people's frustrations and anger, ousting prime ministers, chief ministers and their governments.
             It is not democracy that is at fault but a lack of leadership and a failure to shape clean transparent systems and procedures that operate effectively without being manipulated and hijacked by vested interests and those who resist change. That is the challenge for the next government. 
             Elliott, a journalist who has worked in India for 24 years,  analysed well the ground reality. He, in his write up, shows the real face of our democracy. It is worth reading and adopting to correcting. So that, we can cure ills to strengthen our country further. 
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Reference:
1.http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/stoi/all-that-matters/Democracy-has-become-a-fig-leaf-to-cover-Indias-failures/articleshow/32938440.cms

Our Strong Democracy Covers India's Failures

              India has been in a state of denial for years. It is rightly proud of its vibrant and chaotic democracy which is on show in the current general election and has survived and been accepted almost without question since Independence.
              Indian democracy has become an unchallengeable fig leaf covering what is not achieved. It allows the negative and under-performing aspects of Indian life to flourish. It blocks change and acts as an excuse for ineffective government.
              Our democracy has also provided an excuse and a cover for the gradual criminalization of politics that has been allowed to grow for decades to such an extent that election campaigns are distorted, large bribes are paid when coalitions are being formed, and many members of parliament and state assemblies have criminal charges pending against them. 
             Democracy also creates an environment where jugaad fixes are easy, and where the failures of the system in terms of poor governance and weakened institutions make the fatalism of chalta hai a welcome safe haven.
             This is not an argument for doing away with democracy, but to recognize and change the negative way in which it operates. Democracy has helped to hold India together since Independence, providing an outlet for people's frustrations and anger, ousting prime ministers, chief ministers and their governments.
             It is not democracy that is at fault but a lack of leadership and a failure to shape clean transparent systems and procedures that operate effectively without being manipulated and hijacked by vested interests and those who resist change. That is the challenge for the next government. 
             Elliott, a journalist who has worked in India for 24 years,  analysed well the ground reality. He, in his write up, shows the real face of our democracy. It is worth reading and adopting to correcting. So that, we can cure ills to strengthen our country further. 
.

Reference:
1.http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/stoi/all-that-matters/Democracy-has-become-a-fig-leaf-to-cover-Indias-failures/articleshow/32938440.cms

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Good Governance : Chief Election Agenda For - 2014

                         Interesting Indian National Election- 2014
                     
            The 2014 election have many similarities with 2008 American election. High level youth engagement is its new dimension. Social media has emerged as a new marketing tool. It is impacting more than 150 MP seats grossly.
 For the first time, youths and candidates are using it on a high scale to reach the masses and convey political messages. Agenda good governance (GG) is in focus with corruption is in side. Hence, 2014 election has become an interesting, noisy and curious election.
            The Government of India failed to meet public expectations in its second term- particularly the young.  Bush badly performed in his second term. And Obama was hope for Americans. Hence, a situational Obama wave was developed in 2008. Similarly Narendra Modi is posing to market the situation created by present congress led government of India. But SA Aiyar in his Swaminomics says “There is modi effect, but not a Modi wave.” It seems correct to a greater extent.
           Political market buzz says none is going to have absolute majority. A triangular contest is most probable. One is Narendra Modi led BJP. The other is Congress led Rahul Gandhi. And last may be BJP or Cong supported third front. Coalition before election could not get the desired shape. It is a dream on paper. But in case of fractured mandate, it will be a potent option.
            There is a big question. Will Modi-of-2014 will be able to prove a photocopy of Obama-of-2008?  There is similarity between them in their style of functioning and marketing. One, both is well read and having in-depth knowledge of politics. Two, both are ICT savvy. Three, both are authoritative and decisive. Four, both are good orators and famous for their effective speeches. Five, both are self-made. Six, both are pursuing personality politics over party politics. Seven, while Obama is internet, Modi is a 3D innovative user in politics.
           Elections are contested on issues called Election agenda. There are many issues in political market. One is good governance (GG). Two is corruption. Three is unemployment. Four is economic slowdown. Five is price rise. Six is development. Seven is vote bank politics. Eight is dynastic rule. And there is a long list of issues including major or minor.
           What is the chief or main election agenda in 2014? It is yet not very clear.  Under present circumstances GG is taking the centre position in close association with corruption and other issues.  Recent social developments made some hidden agenda visible. Corruption is a long standing issue before our citizens.
           BJP tried to make issue of corruption an agenda in 2004. 2004 vision document in its war on corruption heading reveal it. It said BJP believed that corruption is the greatest hurdle in India’s development march.
The party believed that the menace of corruption had to be fought at all levels. But it couldn’t see light of the day. It was like a seed in infertile soil. Recent Anna led agitation cured soil. Hence, barren lands become fertile. Therefore, gave proper condition to seed to sprout.
            Now the invisible potent social issue of corruption is on surface and shining. Corruption is now a big and visible issue. But it is in its childhood. It needs good nursing to give it a healthy and fast growth.
Every issue needs it own time to bear fruits. Corruption being newly born baby can’t be a fruit bearing in near future. Hence, it is in the role of a side hero. GG is taking the role of main hero of 2014 election picture. 
            Anna and team raised their voice against corruption in last two years. Baba Ramdeo has coined black money issue. Both assisted each other issue wise. Public got a new hope and started dreaming something good. It sets corruption as one of the core agenda in Indian politics.
These agitations gave a direction and turning to Indian politics. They made a cancerous issue –invisible corruption-visible. It is a start towards cleaning of the politics and promoting entry of good people into politics who are averse to it.
            In political marketing too demand and supply is very relevant. GG and fight against corruption are political products high in demand. Those, who supplied it, won the elections. GG sellers are many like Nitish Kumar, Narendra modi, Shiela Dixit, ShivRaj Chauhan, etc. As a result, public repeated them.
             But, none is selling the political product fight against corruption except AAP. This is the reason it has made Delhi assembly election a triangular contest, albeit it’s very short life of less than a year.
           GG is now a matured and fruit bearing political agenda. It repeated many chief ministers in Indian states. Our PM Manmohan Singh repeated in 2009 on this score.
Mahwish Hafeez in his write-up reflection says any individual party in nearly two decades, reaped the reward for good governance, dramatic economic growth during its first term. The result shows a kind of respect and acknowledgment of the policies launched by Manmohan Singh.
            But two year old agenda of corruption is in its adolescent age. It will take time to be a matured and full-fledged election agenda to bring fruits like GG. Our political executives need to wait to harness its potential.
               Arvind kejriwal and others broke with Anna. They associated for a very short span. Kejriwal with his broken team formed Aam Admi Party(AAP) a year ago. AAP has come out with a new ideology. It is trying to clean dirt from politics from its symbol broom. And it is trying to supply what is highly demanded in political market.
               Corruption free politics is utmost demanded political product. Except AAP none is supplying it. This issue is damaging and hitting hard all political parties. Therefore, all parties are compelled to amend their ways to supply this product in order to maintain and sustain their market share.
                AAP, Anna and Baba have given a new direction and turn to Indian politics. Indian political landscape is changing fast. Young India – most of them unemployed or under employed- will play a key role. They have taken social media as political tool to engage themselves in election activities. 
 This young energy has energized the election to make it more interesting and curious. For the first time, social media will be in use on a large scale as one of the prominent political tool for political marketing. Candidates of more than 200 seats are taking help to this new tool to engage voters.
             India is a youthful nation. India’s young people are on the move. They are reaching for new opportunities made possible. The United Nations defines youth as people between ages 15 and 24. By this measure, there are approximately 240 million youth in India, about 20% of the population, according to preliminary projections from the 2011 census.  That’s up from 195 million in 2001. The median age in India is 25, meaning that half  the population is below 25 and half is above it.
             The youth’s political participation in terms of attending rallies and campaigns is on the rise, according to survey and data collated by the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS). UN-Habitat and IRIS Knowledge Foundation released State of the Urban Youth-India 2013 report.
             Report reveals nearly 71% of urban youngsters showed interest in politics in 2013 as compared to 45% in 2009. Young men displayed nearly twice as much interest as young women.  Along with interest in politics, youngsters’ involvement in political campaigning also increased. Twenty- two per cent youngsters participated in campaign activities in 2011as compared to 14% in 2009. Increasing participation of youth with social media will give a new color to 2014 election match.   
             Almost youngsters are social media savvy. They are now using fast and cheap social media to reach the voters and convey message. As a result 2014 is going to witness many new innovations and changes.
Bad governance and continuous disclosures of scams have highlighted the need and demand for GG. Down going economic growth rate (GDP) accelerated the quest for GG.
Good people didn’t show keen interest in politics before Delhi result. But Delhi result of AAP changed this scenario. Now good people are joining politics willingly-who were loath to it. \
AAP is doing a nice job by giving tickets to such  personalities. This step of AAP is a game changer in Indian politics. And others have to follow it. Now many good, reputed and famous persons are contesting elections.
Failure of Congress led government on GG front is the strength to Modi led BJP. Modi is marketing his GG of Gujarat as chief minister. This makes our election very interesting. And finally GG is emerging as chief agenda with corruption inside.
        
Heera Lal (Views are personal and based on different sources)

Ref:



Good Governance : Chief Election Agenda For - 2014

                         Interesting Indian National Election- 2014
                     
            The 2014 election have many similarities with 2008 American election. High level youth engagement is its new dimension. Social media has emerged as a new marketing tool. It is impacting more than 150 MP seats grossly.
 For the first time, youths and candidates are using it on a high scale to reach the masses and convey political messages. Agenda good governance (GG) is in focus with corruption is in side. Hence, 2014 election has become an interesting, noisy and curious election.
            The Government of India failed to meet public expectations in its second term- particularly the young.  Bush badly performed in his second term. And Obama was hope for Americans. Hence, a situational Obama wave was developed in 2008. Similarly Narendra Modi is posing to market the situation created by present congress led government of India. But SA Aiyar in his Swaminomics says “There is modi effect, but not a Modi wave.” It seems correct to a greater extent.
           Political market buzz says none is going to have absolute majority. A triangular contest is most probable. One is Narendra Modi led BJP. The other is Congress led Rahul Gandhi. And last may be BJP or Cong supported third front. Coalition before election could not get the desired shape. It is a dream on paper. But in case of fractured mandate, it will be a potent option.
            There is a big question. Will Modi-of-2014 will be able to prove a photocopy of Obama-of-2008?  There is similarity between them in their style of functioning and marketing. One, both is well read and having in-depth knowledge of politics. Two, both are ICT savvy. Three, both are authoritative and decisive. Four, both are good orators and famous for their effective speeches. Five, both are self-made. Six, both are pursuing personality politics over party politics. Seven, while Obama is internet, Modi is a 3D innovative user in politics.
           Elections are contested on issues called Election agenda. There are many issues in political market. One is good governance (GG). Two is corruption. Three is unemployment. Four is economic slowdown. Five is price rise. Six is development. Seven is vote bank politics. Eight is dynastic rule. And there is a long list of issues including major or minor.
           What is the chief or main election agenda in 2014? It is yet not very clear.  Under present circumstances GG is taking the centre position in close association with corruption and other issues.  Recent social developments made some hidden agenda visible. Corruption is a long standing issue before our citizens.
           BJP tried to make issue of corruption an agenda in 2004. 2004 vision document in its war on corruption heading reveal it. It said BJP believed that corruption is the greatest hurdle in India’s development march.
The party believed that the menace of corruption had to be fought at all levels. But it couldn’t see light of the day. It was like a seed in infertile soil. Recent Anna led agitation cured soil. Hence, barren lands become fertile. Therefore, gave proper condition to seed to sprout.
            Now the invisible potent social issue of corruption is on surface and shining. Corruption is now a big and visible issue. But it is in its childhood. It needs good nursing to give it a healthy and fast growth.
Every issue needs it own time to bear fruits. Corruption being newly born baby can’t be a fruit bearing in near future. Hence, it is in the role of a side hero. GG is taking the role of main hero of 2014 election picture. 
            Anna and team raised their voice against corruption in last two years. Baba Ramdeo has coined black money issue. Both assisted each other issue wise. Public got a new hope and started dreaming something good. It sets corruption as one of the core agenda in Indian politics.
These agitations gave a direction and turning to Indian politics. They made a cancerous issue –invisible corruption-visible. It is a start towards cleaning of the politics and promoting entry of good people into politics who are averse to it.
            In political marketing too demand and supply is very relevant. GG and fight against corruption are political products high in demand. Those, who supplied it, won the elections. GG sellers are many like Nitish Kumar, Narendra modi, Shiela Dixit, ShivRaj Chauhan, etc. As a result, public repeated them.
             But, none is selling the political product fight against corruption except AAP. This is the reason it has made Delhi assembly election a triangular contest, albeit it’s very short life of less than a year.
           GG is now a matured and fruit bearing political agenda. It repeated many chief ministers in Indian states. Our PM Manmohan Singh repeated in 2009 on this score.
Mahwish Hafeez in his write-up reflection says any individual party in nearly two decades, reaped the reward for good governance, dramatic economic growth during its first term. The result shows a kind of respect and acknowledgment of the policies launched by Manmohan Singh.
            But two year old agenda of corruption is in its adolescent age. It will take time to be a matured and full-fledged election agenda to bring fruits like GG. Our political executives need to wait to harness its potential.
               Arvind kejriwal and others broke with Anna. They associated for a very short span. Kejriwal with his broken team formed Aam Admi Party(AAP) a year ago. AAP has come out with a new ideology. It is trying to clean dirt from politics from its symbol broom. And it is trying to supply what is highly demanded in political market.
               Corruption free politics is utmost demanded political product. Except AAP none is supplying it. This issue is damaging and hitting hard all political parties. Therefore, all parties are compelled to amend their ways to supply this product in order to maintain and sustain their market share.
                AAP, Anna and Baba have given a new direction and turn to Indian politics. Indian political landscape is changing fast. Young India – most of them unemployed or under employed- will play a key role. They have taken social media as political tool to engage themselves in election activities. 
 This young energy has energized the election to make it more interesting and curious. For the first time, social media will be in use on a large scale as one of the prominent political tool for political marketing. Candidates of more than 200 seats are taking help to this new tool to engage voters.
             India is a youthful nation. India’s young people are on the move. They are reaching for new opportunities made possible. The United Nations defines youth as people between ages 15 and 24. By this measure, there are approximately 240 million youth in India, about 20% of the population, according to preliminary projections from the 2011 census.  That’s up from 195 million in 2001. The median age in India is 25, meaning that half  the population is below 25 and half is above it.
             The youth’s political participation in terms of attending rallies and campaigns is on the rise, according to survey and data collated by the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS). UN-Habitat and IRIS Knowledge Foundation released State of the Urban Youth-India 2013 report.
             Report reveals nearly 71% of urban youngsters showed interest in politics in 2013 as compared to 45% in 2009. Young men displayed nearly twice as much interest as young women.  Along with interest in politics, youngsters’ involvement in political campaigning also increased. Twenty- two per cent youngsters participated in campaign activities in 2011as compared to 14% in 2009. Increasing participation of youth with social media will give a new color to 2014 election match.   
             Almost youngsters are social media savvy. They are now using fast and cheap social media to reach the voters and convey message. As a result 2014 is going to witness many new innovations and changes.
Bad governance and continuous disclosures of scams have highlighted the need and demand for GG. Down going economic growth rate (GDP) accelerated the quest for GG.
Good people didn’t show keen interest in politics before Delhi result. But Delhi result of AAP changed this scenario. Now good people are joining politics willingly-who were loath to it. \
AAP is doing a nice job by giving tickets to such  personalities. This step of AAP is a game changer in Indian politics. And others have to follow it. Now many good, reputed and famous persons are contesting elections.
Failure of Congress led government on GG front is the strength to Modi led BJP. Modi is marketing his GG of Gujarat as chief minister. This makes our election very interesting. And finally GG is emerging as chief agenda with corruption inside.
        
Heera Lal (Views are personal and based on different sources)

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Saturday, March 22, 2014

Why Not Online Voting In India If Canada And Estonia Uses It.

                              India Must Take A  Lead In Adopting Technology Like EVM.
                       India must take a lead in adopting online voting technology. We need to bat it. From Ballot to EVM and now online voting can serve our purpose. Worldwide online voting is in use and Why not India is adopting it. India is ahead of USA and many developed countries in adopting EVM successfully long back.
                  Canada has been near the forefront. In all, 80 Canadian cities and towns have experimented with Internet voting in municipal elections. The town of Markham, in Ontario, has offered online ballots in local elections since 2003.
                   But when it comes to national elections, Estonia is the clear leader. The tiny Baltic nation (its population of 1.3 million is roughly the size of San Diego) has allowed online voting for all of its citizens since 2007. In this year's election, nearly one in four votes was cast online, according to its elections commission.

Heera Lal ( Views are personal and based on different sources)

Why Not Online Voting In India If Canada And Estonia Uses It.

                              India Must Take A  Lead In Adopting Technology Like EVM.
                       India must take a lead in adopting online voting technology. We need to bat it. From Ballot to EVM and now online voting can serve our purpose. Worldwide online voting is in use and Why not India is adopting it. India is ahead of USA and many developed countries in adopting EVM successfully long back.
                  Canada has been near the forefront. In all, 80 Canadian cities and towns have experimented with Internet voting in municipal elections. The town of Markham, in Ontario, has offered online ballots in local elections since 2003.
                   But when it comes to national elections, Estonia is the clear leader. The tiny Baltic nation (its population of 1.3 million is roughly the size of San Diego) has allowed online voting for all of its citizens since 2007. In this year's election, nearly one in four votes was cast online, according to its elections commission.

Heera Lal ( Views are personal and based on different sources)

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Homosexuality And 377 IPC

                A judicious, situational and factual analysis
The Supreme Court of India turned down high court (HC) judgment on consented homosexuality. Hence, article 377 is in limelight. Supreme Court (SC) judgment gave a big space for debate on this issue. Indian conditions support SC judgment under current situation.  In future, it may, but situation is not ripe for any change in 377 at present. Health, social, cultural and natural facts, and situations don’t permit any interference in it as of now. Article 377 protects our culture, moral, natural sexual habit, and keeps generation going.
Naz Foundation, a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) in a Public Interest Litigation, challenged  the constitutional validity of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC), which criminally penalizes what is described as “unnatural offences”, to the extent that the said provision criminalizes consensual sexual acts between adults in private.  
The challenge is founded on the plea that Section 377 IPC, on account of it covering sexual acts between consenting adults in private infringes the fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 14, 15, 19 & 21 of the Constitution of India. Limiting their plea, the petitioners submit that Section 377 IPC should apply only to non-consensual penile non-vaginal sex and penile non- vaginal sex involving minors
Article 377 says Unnatural Offences - Whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
The Delhi High Court passed a landmark judgment holding Section 377 to be violative of Articles 21, 14 and 15 of the Constitution, insofar as it criminalised consensual sexual acts of adults in private. Hence writ petition was allowed on July 7, 2009.
In an appeal, SC in its judgment on December 11, 2013 allowed appeal and set aside the HC judgement. This pronouncement brought 377 into debate. This issue affects and associates with our social, cultural, biological (medical) and political sentiments. Hence, both supporters and opponents are giving their own logic to prove their cases.
Political classes are divided.  Congress supports it. Congress president Sonia Gandhi said in a statement, in a rare reaction to a court order “I am disappointed that the Supreme Court has reversed the previous High Court ruling on the issue of gay rights. The High Court had wisely removed an archaic, repressive and unjust law that infringed on the basic human rights enshrined in our constitution”.
After keeping mum on the issue for some time, BJP cleared its stand on it. In an interview to The Telegraph, BJP President Rajnath Singh said, "We will state (at an all-party meeting if it is called) that we support Section 377 because we believe that homosexuality is an unnatural act and cannot be supported."
Newly formed Aam Admi Party has opposed the SC judgement. The Samajwadi Party has made it clear that it will oppose any amendments to Section 377 if it comes in Parliament for discussion. Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav said, "Homosexuality is unethical and immoral, it is against the culture of the country and we will fight it."

A blog “The spark and the blame” has given medical and moral reasons against same-sex practice. There is substantial evidence that homosexual practice is harmful. A few are summarised below. 

Promiscuity and short-short term relationship: homosexual behaviour involves what a writer called “an almost compulsive promiscuity.” 75 % of homosexual men have had more than 100 partners in their lifetime, most of them strangers. A Los Angeles study found that male homo averaged over 20 partners a year. Lastly, only 7-8% of homosexual men and women have ever had relationships lasting more than three years. This differs vastly from heterosexual practice. As Schmidt writes “Promiscuity among homo is not a mere stereotype, and it is not merely the majority experience- it is virtually the only experience.”

Increase incidence of drug use: researchers report higher rates for drug and alcohol abuse among same-sex practicing.  They are more likely to use marijuana (89% vs 2% of hetero), cocaine (50% vs6% of hetero), and poppers (72% vs 2% of hetero). Another Boston study from 1985-88 supports above facts.
            Physical damage and complications: men and women bodies are designed for sexual intercourse with each other in a way that men bodies are simply not designed for sex with other men and the consequences are often physically traumatic. As a result, practising homosexuals are at greater risk of prostate damage, ulcers and ruptures, and chronic incontinence (Schimidt118)
Sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS: Besides physical trauma, many viral and non-viral infections trouble the homosexual populations. Non AIDS diseases include amebiasis, syphilis and hepatitis B (65% of homo men) affects badly.  The 75% STD incidents rate among homo is remarkable. This is to say little of the AIDS epidemic to which homo men are especially vulnerable. A Canadian study found that half of people living with AIDS are homosexual men.
Lower life expectancy: As a consequence of these medial issues especially the AIDS epidemic, homo men have a life expectancy that is significantly lower than heterosexual men. One Canadian study acknowledges it.
Increased incidence of mental illness, depression and suicide: homosexuals suffer from a severely higher incidence of some types of mental illness, especially depression and suicide. Schmidt finds that 40% of homo men have a history of major depressive disorder compared to 3% of men generally.
Dr. John R Diggs, Jr. in his write-up ‘The Health Risks of Gay Sex’ has cautioned the youth. He says it is clear that there are serious medical consequences to same-sex behaviour. Identification with a gay, lesbian and bisexual community appears to lead to an increase in promiscuity, which in turn leads to a myriad of STD and even early death.
 Social impacts of homosexuality are not good.  Domestic violence, child molestation are more common in homosexuals than in heterosexuals, even children of lesbian or gay parents are also sensitive to complex sexual behaviour . On academic ground too they are not at par with their heterosexual counterparts.
One can say that this problem is due to their discrimination with heterosexuals in society but these facts are reported from places where gay marriages are legal like in Netherland and Sanfransisco. Most important thing is that it disturbs the basic building block of society i.e. family. Homosexuality has become a major force that tears down society and harms our culture.
There is a misconception that being gay is an innate characteristic which cannot be changed but researches shown that there are abundant cases where this sexual orientation is changed by appropriate psychological treatment and also with the support and ethical guidance. If something affirm their homosexual behaviour, there are few chances that they could ever overcome from there complex sexual orientations.
It is also important to mention the fact that everything is not permitted in the name of freedom of rights. Youth should be warned of the undeniable health risks associated with a homosexual lifestyle. Worldwide scenario reveals that  while fifteen countries have legalized gay marriage and another three allow it in some areas, homosexuals remain persecuted in many parts of the world.
India is well cherished democratic country. Most of the decisions are taken on majority basis. Roughly a gay population is estimated about 25 lakh. Amending law 377 IPC for a big minority is against the concept of democratic wishes. If it is done, then it will disquiet the majority 99 %. It will infringe in their moral, social, political and bio- medical sentiments and ethics directly or indirectly.
            The highest Indian Court has favoured status quo. This complex issue is getting fast favour to amending it. It is assisted by the spill over effects of the developments worldwide on this. Inspite of all supportive progress on this matter, our SC sees that all ground realities are not favouring it in current Indian situations.
 Therefore, it maintained the originality of 377. Social, political, moral, physical and medical grounds are not ripe for any change in judicious evaluation. Hence, now it is left to our public leaders to assess the situation and act accordingly by a legislative step.

Heera Lal(Views are personal and based on different sources )
  Ref:
24.  http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Gay-sex-remains-illegal-as-Supreme-Court-refuses-to-review-ruling/articleshow/29515452.cms
15http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/Gay-couples-marry-for-first-time-in-England-and-Wales/articleshow/32912562.cms
16http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/stoi/all-that-matters/Indian-men-are-having-a-tough-time-dealing-with-the-sexual-revolution/articleshow/32939321.cms




Homosexuality And 377 IPC

                A judicious, situational and factual analysis
The Supreme Court of India turned down high court (HC) judgment on consented homosexuality. Hence, article 377 is in limelight. Supreme Court (SC) judgment gave a big space for debate on this issue. Indian conditions support SC judgment under current situation.  In future, it may, but situation is not ripe for any change in 377 at present. Health, social, cultural and natural facts, and situations don’t permit any interference in it as of now. Article 377 protects our culture, moral, natural sexual habit, and keeps generation going.
Naz Foundation, a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) in a Public Interest Litigation, challenged  the constitutional validity of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC), which criminally penalizes what is described as “unnatural offences”, to the extent that the said provision criminalizes consensual sexual acts between adults in private.  
The challenge is founded on the plea that Section 377 IPC, on account of it covering sexual acts between consenting adults in private infringes the fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 14, 15, 19 & 21 of the Constitution of India. Limiting their plea, the petitioners submit that Section 377 IPC should apply only to non-consensual penile non-vaginal sex and penile non- vaginal sex involving minors
Article 377 says Unnatural Offences - Whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
The Delhi High Court passed a landmark judgment holding Section 377 to be violative of Articles 21, 14 and 15 of the Constitution, insofar as it criminalised consensual sexual acts of adults in private. Hence writ petition was allowed on July 7, 2009.
In an appeal, SC in its judgment on December 11, 2013 allowed appeal and set aside the HC judgement. This pronouncement brought 377 into debate. This issue affects and associates with our social, cultural, biological (medical) and political sentiments. Hence, both supporters and opponents are giving their own logic to prove their cases.
Political classes are divided.  Congress supports it. Congress president Sonia Gandhi said in a statement, in a rare reaction to a court order “I am disappointed that the Supreme Court has reversed the previous High Court ruling on the issue of gay rights. The High Court had wisely removed an archaic, repressive and unjust law that infringed on the basic human rights enshrined in our constitution”.
After keeping mum on the issue for some time, BJP cleared its stand on it. In an interview to The Telegraph, BJP President Rajnath Singh said, "We will state (at an all-party meeting if it is called) that we support Section 377 because we believe that homosexuality is an unnatural act and cannot be supported."
Newly formed Aam Admi Party has opposed the SC judgement. The Samajwadi Party has made it clear that it will oppose any amendments to Section 377 if it comes in Parliament for discussion. Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav said, "Homosexuality is unethical and immoral, it is against the culture of the country and we will fight it."

A blog “The spark and the blame” has given medical and moral reasons against same-sex practice. There is substantial evidence that homosexual practice is harmful. A few are summarised below. 

Promiscuity and short-short term relationship: homosexual behaviour involves what a writer called “an almost compulsive promiscuity.” 75 % of homosexual men have had more than 100 partners in their lifetime, most of them strangers. A Los Angeles study found that male homo averaged over 20 partners a year. Lastly, only 7-8% of homosexual men and women have ever had relationships lasting more than three years. This differs vastly from heterosexual practice. As Schmidt writes “Promiscuity among homo is not a mere stereotype, and it is not merely the majority experience- it is virtually the only experience.”

Increase incidence of drug use: researchers report higher rates for drug and alcohol abuse among same-sex practicing.  They are more likely to use marijuana (89% vs 2% of hetero), cocaine (50% vs6% of hetero), and poppers (72% vs 2% of hetero). Another Boston study from 1985-88 supports above facts.
            Physical damage and complications: men and women bodies are designed for sexual intercourse with each other in a way that men bodies are simply not designed for sex with other men and the consequences are often physically traumatic. As a result, practising homosexuals are at greater risk of prostate damage, ulcers and ruptures, and chronic incontinence (Schimidt118)
Sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS: Besides physical trauma, many viral and non-viral infections trouble the homosexual populations. Non AIDS diseases include amebiasis, syphilis and hepatitis B (65% of homo men) affects badly.  The 75% STD incidents rate among homo is remarkable. This is to say little of the AIDS epidemic to which homo men are especially vulnerable. A Canadian study found that half of people living with AIDS are homosexual men.
Lower life expectancy: As a consequence of these medial issues especially the AIDS epidemic, homo men have a life expectancy that is significantly lower than heterosexual men. One Canadian study acknowledges it.
Increased incidence of mental illness, depression and suicide: homosexuals suffer from a severely higher incidence of some types of mental illness, especially depression and suicide. Schmidt finds that 40% of homo men have a history of major depressive disorder compared to 3% of men generally.
Dr. John R Diggs, Jr. in his write-up ‘The Health Risks of Gay Sex’ has cautioned the youth. He says it is clear that there are serious medical consequences to same-sex behaviour. Identification with a gay, lesbian and bisexual community appears to lead to an increase in promiscuity, which in turn leads to a myriad of STD and even early death.
 Social impacts of homosexuality are not good.  Domestic violence, child molestation are more common in homosexuals than in heterosexuals, even children of lesbian or gay parents are also sensitive to complex sexual behaviour . On academic ground too they are not at par with their heterosexual counterparts.
One can say that this problem is due to their discrimination with heterosexuals in society but these facts are reported from places where gay marriages are legal like in Netherland and Sanfransisco. Most important thing is that it disturbs the basic building block of society i.e. family. Homosexuality has become a major force that tears down society and harms our culture.
There is a misconception that being gay is an innate characteristic which cannot be changed but researches shown that there are abundant cases where this sexual orientation is changed by appropriate psychological treatment and also with the support and ethical guidance. If something affirm their homosexual behaviour, there are few chances that they could ever overcome from there complex sexual orientations.
It is also important to mention the fact that everything is not permitted in the name of freedom of rights. Youth should be warned of the undeniable health risks associated with a homosexual lifestyle. Worldwide scenario reveals that  while fifteen countries have legalized gay marriage and another three allow it in some areas, homosexuals remain persecuted in many parts of the world.
India is well cherished democratic country. Most of the decisions are taken on majority basis. Roughly a gay population is estimated about 25 lakh. Amending law 377 IPC for a big minority is against the concept of democratic wishes. If it is done, then it will disquiet the majority 99 %. It will infringe in their moral, social, political and bio- medical sentiments and ethics directly or indirectly.
            The highest Indian Court has favoured status quo. This complex issue is getting fast favour to amending it. It is assisted by the spill over effects of the developments worldwide on this. Inspite of all supportive progress on this matter, our SC sees that all ground realities are not favouring it in current Indian situations.
 Therefore, it maintained the originality of 377. Social, political, moral, physical and medical grounds are not ripe for any change in judicious evaluation. Hence, now it is left to our public leaders to assess the situation and act accordingly by a legislative step.

Heera Lal(Views are personal and based on different sources )
  Ref:
24.  http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Gay-sex-remains-illegal-as-Supreme-Court-refuses-to-review-ruling/articleshow/29515452.cms
15http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/Gay-couples-marry-for-first-time-in-England-and-Wales/articleshow/32912562.cms
16http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/stoi/all-that-matters/Indian-men-are-having-a-tough-time-dealing-with-the-sexual-revolution/articleshow/32939321.cms