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Today I am writing something different which is not at all related to this Blog’s main purpose. Sorry subu, but I can’t resist myself writing this down.

“Sare Jaha se acha Hindustan hamara”, If you like to visit God’s beach then go to Ganapatipule & Ratnagiri of Maharastra. Last weekend was little longer (Thanks to Gudipadwa) and I got an opportunity to visit Ganapatipule.

Ganapatipule is something close to 320Kms away from Navi Mumbai. The place is famous for Ganapati Ji’s temple which is around 500 years old. But main attraction for us was the Beach. The beaches in Ganapatipule & Ratnagiri are one of the best I have ever seen. (I have been to many in Bay of Bengal, though yet to explore Goa). The blue Ocean, clean beach and flat level of sea tide will tempt you for bathing again & again. The best scenery is while going from Ganapatipule to Ratnagiri, the sea surrounded one side by hills, travelling in zigzag fashion will make you feel that you are driving in South Africa. The nearby Raigad Fort(30 kms from Ganapatipule) built by Sivaji Maharaj is another place to visit. The fort is surrounded three sides by sea water & visual from top of fort to sea is amazing. Another place to visit is Maleswar( approx 40 kms from Ganapatipule). Its Shivaji’s temple situated at the top of the mountain. For temple you have to climb around 1000 steps. The best part is the Waterfall which is behind the temple. For the waterfall you have to put extra effort but it is worth. In summer having bath in waterfall is like heaven.

While talking about the journey I can’t skip the food part. The fish from Ratnagiri area is really amazing. I can’t forget in my life the taste of Surmaiee from Ratnagiri (Pamplet & Bagda are equally testy). The MTDC hotel is good and best part is all the rooms are sea facing. The hotel is located at beach only, so you can swim in sea throughout the day.

 

FOR FRIENDS (Others can skip it)

It will be incomplete if I will not say anything about my co-passengers in the journey.  These guys (Avinash,Ashis & Nitin) made each moment of the trip enjoyable. Thanks to Avinash I enjoyed a fantastic travelling experience in hilly area after a long gap (excellent driver in his own car). Ashish made sure I will taste all fish items. He is also in charge of our photo session department and last but not the least Nitin for his never ending talks. Guys you all made my weekend.  Big thanks to you all. Hope to explore new places with you soon.

Introducing The Blogger

Well, I would like to introduce Mr. Souvagya Pattanayak who is going to be the main architect for his blog, and not anymore just a guest blogger. He is a specialist in the field of Politics (national & international), External Affairs, Sports and Automobile and one of the most updated people around. The writer is a PGDBM in Marketing and is currently working as a deputy manager in Reliance Communication at its BHQ. I welcome him on my blog and he will be making this blog more enriching out of his busy schedule. 

You guys can go through his first post (below) on politics and the emergence of a national player in it.
Happy reading!!!

The Hidden "Chanakya"

PLAY  LOCALLY  THINK  GLOBALY……..

The poll schedule has been announced, and the country is caught in election fever. While we discuss about politics many time question comes “Are the regional parties working for better interest of whole county”? The activities done by BSP, SP, AIDMK etc in past forcing us to rethink again & again. I believe there is nothing called enemy or friend in politics, but parties are not maintaining the minimum decorum to follow.

Why these regional parties are becoming kingmakers? The sole credit for this goes to so called national parties like INC, BJP, Janta Dal & Communist. For decades & decades these parties are taking voters as granted & smaller parties are coming into picture as MASHIHAA for particular region or sector of people. After 1992 Babri Maszid, Muslims moved from Congress to SP, after BJP’s Brahmin raj in UP dalits moved to BSP, Hindi & Non Hindi issue created AIDMK, Marathi Manus issue created Siva Sena, separate Jharkhand state created JMM etc. Many times these smaller parties created regional issues more dominance over national issues. On the other hand they know local problem, public demand accordingly play their politics.

Many of my friends say why don’t we follow Bi political system like UK or US? Why there are so many parties in India? As a largest democratic country, in India everybody can raise their issue and for that regional parties are taking advantage.

So what are you thinking guys? Which one is a better option? Regional or national???

 BJD & BJP SPLIT…..

This news has become the headlines from last couple of days. When I visited rediff and other sites people are asking the credibility of BJD & Navin Patanaik. I like to explain few points regarding that.

To fulfill Mr L K Advani’s last wish to become PM ( Which in current scenario looks impossible) BJP should utilize all its recourses. But in contrast they are doing just opposite. In Orissa now, BJP requires BJD more than ever. The last civic poll result showed the condition of BJP throughout state. While contesting separately BJD managed to gain power in many places where BJP couldn’t able to cross 5 councilors. The communal riots in Kandhamal  has already given MR CM a lot of headache. In all these condition BJP should have followed the instruction of BJD. Again the seriousness about the coalition is not there from BJP side. For last minute talk with Navin Patnaik they are sending a lesser known and low profile Rajyasabha MP, while they should have sent a big gun like Arun Jaitly. To talk with Mamta Banarjee who was having 5/6 MPs they have sent Late Pramod Mahajan in past, but in case of Orissa having 12 MPs they are not taking BJD seriously.

If BJP is thinking people will vote them on the name of Atalji, they are making fool of themselves. Navin Patanik came to power in 2004 for the second time because at that time, he was the best possible option to choose. On any given day if you have to chose the 3 best CMs in terms of their performance & credibility then the names will be: Narendra Modi from Gujrat, Shiela Dixit from Delhi & Navin Patnaik from Orissa. (Refer to India Today’s survey over last five years). Mr. Patanik is only 11 years old in politics but has gained a very high respect due to his clean image. I think now by playing single he will able to work better.

As the trust vote is over & Mr Patnaik has showed his majority in assembly, all fronts like to have him. A writer turned politician has kept all option open. He is taking support from 3^rd front but not joining them. His party spokes person is saying they are still in NDA. Former president of Orissa Congress Mr J B Patanaik is saying everything is possible, may BJD will support congress in center. But Navin ji has kept everyone gassing. No one knows what is he going to do. He has done it in past by throwing ou big guns of BJD like Bijaya Mahapatra & Nalini Mohanty. It’s good to see he is getting reorganization in national politics which he deserves. Previously BJP has taken him granted as he never tried to create chaos in central. He is a person who believes in doing work silently. Outside Orissa people are thinking it is BJP who gave power to Navin ji. But the actual fact is it is BJD who gave success to BJP in Orissa.