Duniya aise nahi chalta bhaiya.....

In today’s world, it has almost become fashionable to ask people to "move out" of belief systems if they don’t fully agree with their core tenets. If you question certain principles of Sanatan Dharma, you're told to leave Hinduism. If you express doubts about the Bible, you're asked to leave Christianity. If you don't believe in the Quran, you're told you don't belong in Islam.

But why are people asked to leave? It's not always because others truly want them gone. Rather, it's often a way to test how many dissenters are actually dependent on the system—how many people will stay, despite their differences, because they have no real alternative. This is a subtle form of control—forcing people to "buy into" something they don’t truly need or believe in. In a way, it’s a modern form of ideological slavery.

But here’s the deeper question: What if someone doesn’t believe in the very principles on which the world itself was built? Where do they go then?

Interestingly, the world doesn't ask such people to leave. Instead, it often engages them. When someone challenges foundational ideas, the world listens—asks why they disagree, what led them to reject certain beliefs, and how the existing system can evolve to include valid opposing views. This is how real progress happens.

Take, for instance, the modern world’s embrace of constitutional governance. It has become a guiding light, lifting societies out of chaos. It’s a system designed to accommodate differences, protect rights, and allow room for opposition. But even here, contradictions emerge.

In India, for example, there are individuals who occupy prominent positions in institutions tied to specific beliefs — despite not subscribing to those beliefs themselves. It’s like appointing a convener of a tradition who openly rejects that tradition’s values. Instead of standing in opposition and voicing their concerns transparently, they remain within, often diluting or manipulating the system from the inside. This undermines both belief and reform.

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Conclusion

True progress doesn’t come from blind conformity, nor from forced exclusion. It comes from open dialogue, honest disagreement, and a willingness to adapt. Systems—whether religious, political, or cultural—must learn to accommodate dissent, not suppress it. The health of any tradition or society depends on its ability to listen, evolve, and make space for those who think differently

Art of binding force

Binding two things is an art in itself — and a significant one. If joining just two elements is such a challenging task, imagine what it takes to bind over a billion individuals in a vast and diverse country like India. That, truly, is one of the most gigantic feats in the universe.

What we choose to bind ourselves with says more about us than it does about the binding force. Cartels, for example, may be bound by money, fame, or power. Pilgrims are often united by bhakti, their devotion. So as citizens, what binds us to this great country?

Until the April 2024 elections, this was a matter of intense debate. One section believed that Hindutva was the glue that held citizens together. Another believed it was the Constitution. The election results made it clear: the Constitution — not ideology — is what triumphs.

Many argue that the Constitution is an alien concept, unsuited for conservative Indian society. But if you read the Preamble, you’ll notice something powerful: it begins with, “We, the people of India…” — not “I, the citizen…”

That single word — We — is what binds this nation. It’s a force not many countries have been able to achieve. India’s unity lies not in a religion, language, or ideology — but in our collective identity, grounded in constitutional values.

Success that doesn't speaks for itself isn't real success

In today's world, it seems like everyone claims to have succeeded—except the one who truly has. A government employee who has amassed crores through corruption and married off his daughter in a lavish ceremony might proudly declare his success. But is that really success?

If every Tom, Dick, and Harry lays claim to the idea of success, then who truly deserves the title? The answer lies in those whose success speaks for itself—requiring no external validation or loud proclamations.

A timeless example is the Indian Constitution, the masterpiece crafted by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. During his lifetime, Ambedkar didn’t receive widespread praise or material rewards for his work. He didn’t seek validation or legacy. Yet, his contributions have withstood the test of time and continue to shape our nation. Despite facing centuries of entrenched hypocrisy and resistance, his work prevailed—because it was rooted in truth, justice, and vision.

We often find ourselves torn between the glitter of instant recognition and the quiet dignity of lasting impact. But real success is not about noise, wealth, or show. It’s about creating something so meaningful that it stands strong, even when no one is clapping.

True success doesn’t need to be shouted—it simply speaks for itself.

When the system wants to skip you......

In times of crisis—political, social, or personal—there is a subtle but dangerous strategy at work: weakening what stands in the way, not by direct attack, but by slowly eroding its power until it becomes easy to ignore or bypass. When something is weakened, it is skipped.

This is true in many contexts, but nowhere is it more critical than in the strength of our constitutional institutions. These institutions are designed to protect the rule of law, uphold justice, and safeguard democracy. Yet when these institutions are deliberately weakened, undermined, or politicized, the Constitution itself becomes vulnerable to being skipped — treated as a symbol, not a safeguard.

The Danger of Being Skipped

To “skip” something means to move past it without acknowledging its value or authority. It is to act as if it does not exist or no longer matters. When constitutional institutions lose their strength, when checks and balances become ineffective, and when public trust is eroded, the system can be bypassed with little resistance. This skipping is not just an administrative failure; it is the erosion of the foundation of democracy itself.

But this is not limited to institutions alone. Individuals, communities, and ideas can be weakened so they, too, can be skipped—ignored or dismissed when their presence or voice is inconvenient.

Why We Must Prove We Cannot Be Skipped

In this environment, the challenge is clear: we have to prove that we cannot be skipped.

This means refusing to be silenced, ignored, or made irrelevant. It means showing up with strength, conviction, and resilience. Being unskippable is about being essential — about creating a presence so fundamental that to bypass us comes at a cost.

Being unskippable means:

• Standing firm in principles, even when they are unpopular.

• Building institutions that are transparent, accountable, and trusted.

• Encouraging civic participation and educating people about their rights.

• Speaking truth to power and demanding respect for the rule of law.

• Creating communities and movements that cannot be ignored.

The Path Forward

The fight against being skipped is ongoing. It requires vigilance, courage, and persistence. But most importantly, it requires belief — belief that the present moment and those who inhabit it matter.

When problems try to skip the present and show it as weak, we must respond by reinforcing the present’s power. When institutions falter, we must rebuild them stronger. When voices are muted, we must amplify them.

We have to prove — to ourselves and to the world — that we cannot be skipped. Because if we allow ourselves or our systems to be skipped, we risk losing everything that makes justice and democracy possible.

Remember that when the system tries to skip you, then you are the system

Know your judiciary - The Constitutional Bench

Evolution of justice amidst a world which finds the ways to escape long hands of justice is enthralling. The time spent to trick the judiciary if used to understand the underneath basics which is nothing but to make this world better place for everyone was followed then most of the unnecessary sufferings might have been put on hold.

When we speak about justice in India, we cannot avoid the exclusivity of the royal heads whose words forms the basis of justice to then ruled people. Then came the panchayats where a group of village heads (basically from dominant caste) would decide the terms of justice to the victims.

With the arrival of British, judiciary found its relevance in the form of court rooms. There are many court room dramas which have even been adapted in films to upgrade the way justice was viewed by the people who were till then only passive players when it comes to seeking impartial justice.

Highest level of justice in country to disperse most of complicated cases of judiciary is delivered through constitutional benches.

A Constitution Bench is a bench of the Supreme Court having five or more judges on it. These benches are not a routine phenomenon. A vast majority of cases before the Supreme Court are heard and decided by a bench of two judges (called a Division Bench), and sometimes of three. Constitution Benches are exceptions, set up only if one or more of the following circumstances exist: 

1. The case involves a substantial question of law pertaining to the interpretation of the Constitution [see Article 145(3) of the Constitution, which mandates that such matters be heard by a bench of not less than five judges];
2. The President of India has sought the Supreme Court’s opinion on a question of fact or law under Article 143 of the Constitution [again, see Article 145(3)]; 
3. Two or more three-judge benches of the Supreme Court have delivered conflicting judgments on the same point of law, thus warranting a definitive pronouncement by a larger bench; 
4. A later three-judge bench doubts the correctness of a judgment delivered by a previous three-judge bench of the Supreme Court, and decides to refer the case to a larger bench for a reconsideration of that earlier judgment.

Presently, Constitution Benches are set up on an ad hoc basis as and when the need arises. The idea behind a Constitution Bench is clear: it is constituted in rare cases to decide important questions of fact or legal and/or constitutional interpretation.

Having seen such a sophisticated setup in delivery of justice to the needy it is still a misfortune when a judge says that he was delivering the justice on behalf of God which nowhere makes a mention in the Constitution or the law books only demonstrating that we as a civilization have never been freed from the shackles of seeking God externally.

World's largest employment guarantee program - Part 1

This loksabha election has given new identity to the central force of Indian governance i.e. our beloved Constitution which was till then a dear only amongst lawyers and department of justice who would refer to the constitution while giving judgement to many cases involving governmental disputes.

As there was an interest created amongst the masses regarding the prowess of constitution which act like a bible to the country citizens while dealing with government agencies, so there are organizations who bicker between each other to identify themselves as custodians of constitution. 

To be true no organization which promotes identity politics and less of ideology based functioning would like to see a strong constitution endangering their individualistic identity.

Having said that a majority of politicians shy away from empowerment of constitution so what else does guarantee an acceptance of our hard earned constitution amongst the masses is the question of the day. The answer is simple it is the government schemes that takes the constitution to nook and corner of the country.

There are many schemes enacted by the government that empowers the stature of the constitution amongst the masses and one such jewel that outshines the others is the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005. In a four part series I would like to put forth before you the salient features of MGNREGA act and its various levels of contribution to act as a messenger in bringing the masses into the ambit of the constitution.

Keep watching this space.

75 years of Constitution of India

Nov 26 is celebrated as Constitution day across the country and this constitution day is something special as it is the 75th year of celebration. To a country which is plagued by many impediments like cross border terrorism, communal violence, caste-ism, corruption and many more it is still a secret how constitution continues to wield its power and has lived up-to the expectation of its citizens.

And it takes my immense pleasure in sharing my happy moments to see my constitution thriving and crossing its 75th year of empowering the country to achieve new heights of civility. And year 2024 was a tumultuous year as many forces that were against the concept of equity and diversity guaranteed by constitution trying to rob its value through treachery. But things were set straight and forces were shown their limits through a political reset.

Constitution may have guaranteed you many written rights like right to justice, right to education, right to information but framers of constitution have passed on an most important unwritten right to its citizens through the constitution and it is the Right to Reset. It is because of this right that you see your constitution lively and thriving which otherwise would have pushed the entire world to medieval ages.

It is this right to reset which keeps the archaic and fascists forces at bay from harming the tenets of the constitution. With powers comes the responsibility, having seen our forefathers of freedom struggle passed on the power to reset to its next generation it is the responsibility to the Gen X to preserve the sanctity of the power from falling into the hands of megalomaniacs who believe in monotonous future.

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