Whispers Forum

Heartiest congratulations to Mr. Suresh Mehrotra, Editor-in-Chief of Whispers in the Corridors and the entire Team, on completion of 25 glorious years of free, fair and excellent journalism!
Dharam Vir Singh
School children want to understand content of Modi’s ID’s address
School children want to understand the contents The PM’s ID address to the nation on 15/8/25, among others addresses inter alia school learners of Classes 8,9,10, 11 &12 also. But most students will look askance if you asked what did the PM speak about. It will yield valuable results if a video is made covering each point to benefit crores of children suffering from poor schooling(not their fault but a crude reality). They are the Indians who will actualise the dreams of Vikisit Bharat. They also want to know what “big” people (bade log) sochte hain, kaise sapne dekhte hain, kinko dikhate hai, kya boh bhi aise sapne dekh sakte hain? It is in this context I suggest that each issue covered by the PM needs to be explained in detail graphically in a video specially made for this purpose. Without such dissemination of information(EV, semi -conductor, renewable energy, hydrogen energy etc) they will miss the opportunities in life. In Indian schools history/geography is taught without maps with the result children learn only so much “history-geography bewafa, raat ko padhi subah safa”.This product will show whether we care for quality, opportunities for students and excite their quest for knowledge.
M L Gupta

Rahul’s ‘Rahul Gandhi's Voter Adhikar Yatra’ in Bihar aims to protect democracy and voting rights. The 16-day, 1,300-km journey covers over 20 districts, concluding with a rally at Patna's Gandhi Maidan on September 1. Key stops include¹ ²:
- Day 1-2:Sasaram, Rohtas, Dehri-on-Sone, Aurangabad
- Day 3-4:Gaya, Nawada, Punama, Wazirganj
- Day 5-6: Sheikhpura, Lakhisarai, Munger, Bhagalpur
- Later stops: Katihar, Purnia, Araria, Supaul, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Sitamarhi
The yatra, joined by RJD's Tejashwi Yadav and Lalu Prasad Yadav, protests the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of voter lists, alleging vote theft. Rahul Gandhi emphasizes protecting the Constitution and ensuring true democracy.
Pravin Singh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 79th Independence Day address emphasized India's commitment to self-reliance, technological advancement, and indigenous innovation
Self-Reliance and Technological Advancement
- Make in India: PM Modi stressed the importance of promoting domestic manufacturing, citing initiatives like the production of India's first semiconductor chip, expected to hit the market by the end of 2025.
- Technology-Driven Society:Modi highlighted that the 21st century is driven by technology, and nations that excel in tech achieve success. He emphasized the need for India to become a leader in areas like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and deep-tech.
Energy Independence
- Solar Energy: India's solar energy capacity has increased 30 times in the last 11 years, with ongoing efforts to boost clean energy production.
- Nuclear Energy: PM Modi announced plans to increase nuclear energy capacity tenfold by 2047, with 10 new nuclear reactors currently operational.
- National Deepwater Exploration Mission: The government aims to tap ocean-based energy resources, exploring oil and gas reserves in the sea.
Economic Reforms and Job Creation
GST Reforms: Modi announced next-generation GST reforms, expected to reduce taxes on essential goods and provide relief to MSMEs, local vendors, and consumers.
Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana: A new scheme providing direct financial support of ₹15,000 each to promote entrepreneurship, skill development, and self-reliance among young Indians.
Security and Defence
Operation Sindoor: PM Modi highlighted the success of Operation Sindoor, a recent security achievement showcasing India's commitment to safeguarding its interests.
Military Modernization: The government plans to develop advanced weapon systems, including the Mission Sudarshan Chakra, to enhance India's strategic defence capabilities.
Nuclear Threats: Modi asserted that India will not tolerate nuclear threats or blackmail, emphasizing the country's stance on national security.
Vision for a Developed India
Viksit Bharat 2047: PM Modi outlined his vision for a developed India by 2047, emphasizing the need for self-reliance, technological advancement, and economic growth.
Youth Empowerment: Modi appealed to the youth to contribute to India's mission of national transformation, highlighting initiatives like the Gaganyaan mission and India's own space station.
Shruti Khanna

Greetings to everyone on this Special Independence Day 2025 ! The real India has emerged, symbolised by the Iron Pillar at the Kutub Minar complex, a living wonder of ancient India’s metallurgical technology. The aggressors ruined the Dharma Kshetra but failed to destroy the pillar and were themselves buried deep, the New India has destroyed the infamous Lutyens Gang. They have treated citizens with horrible contempt (hikarat ki nazar se), ruining a fragile democracy in the twentieth century. Today India stands as the new superpower actively contributing in all areas including politics, economics, foreign policy, defence, manufacture, finance, public service and transparent government. Even Donald Trump, whose Deep state, has been charging their batteries daily, can learn a lot. A small step not to open the farm/dairy/fisheries sector has destroyed their conspiracies in the name of the “farmers/kisan”. Kisan/farmers’ land acquired for public purpose was misused and distributed amongst themselves for Farm Houses (one/two/hundreds/thousands?). This Independence Day we are proud of India as a Great Nation. Jai Bharat !
M L Gupta

Rahul Gandhi recently accused the Election Commission of India and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of orchestrating "vote chori" (vote theft) in the 2024 General election and recent state assembly elections. He claimed that over 100,250 duplicate voters were found in the Mahadevapura assembly segment of Bengaluru Central, Karnataka. The Election Commission responded by asking Gandhi to submit a signed declaration under oath to substantiate his allegations, which Gandhi refused, stating that his public statements should suffice. The controversy has sparked a political storm, with the BJP dismissing Gandhi's claims as "misleading".
Rahul Garg

Flash floods tore through an ecologically fragile region of Dharali in Uttarkashi district of Uttrakhand on August 5,2025.At least, 100 persons are reported missing (largely Bihari and Nepali labourers),four killed,150 rescued.Worse,hundreds of buildings,shops, hotels and makeshift dwellings were destroyed with phone and power lines snapped.The army,as always,started rescue operations within 15 minutes, much ahead of SDMA/ NDMA teams’ arrivals.
Administrative machinery is lax. Instead of distributing food items,candles,drinking water etc, it is giving compensation cheques of Rs 5,000/to each household,knowing fully well that grocery stores,banks etc have been destroyed with no cooking facilities.The public is restless and extremely agitated.
What led to disaster?Experts suspect a glacier collapse or glacial lake breach, not a cloudburst. Heavy rainfall resulted in landslides,forcing ice,stone and mud into rivers flowing down with massive momentum.It would be simplistic to call it a natural disaster.It was man-made.
Surprisingly, no one is raising concerns about the unregulated, unauthorized construction of four-storeyed hotels,shops and other buildings on riverbeds in especially along the rivers and its tributaries causing calamities year-after-year.Tourism promotion,as always, took precedence over ecological considerations; deforestation carried out with impunity without addressing environmental concerns.Were impact assessment studies conducted before according environmental clearances?If,so,with what results?
The national green tribunal had issued directives for demarcation of flood plains zones and removal of encroachment.But, the local PWD engineers and senior bureaucrats turned a Nelson’s eye under pressure of infrastructure push.
A judicial enquiry must be ordered.Strict action be taken against builders’mafia,delinquent bureaucrats and engineers who deserve exemplary punishments for allowing encroachments .Going further,the political class cannot be given a clean chit. It will also have much to explain.The bureauctatic-builders-political nexus must be broken. Failure to do so would mean the authorities are complicit.
A K Saxena (Former civil servant)

For India, China was not an enemy from 1949. It was considered a “brotherly neighbour”. Indian polity’s sentiments were grossly misunderstood by China, which turned in to an enemy in 1962. Since then, it had not taken India seriously, until Galvan taught it the desired lesson that it was another India than what it had met in 1962. Meanwhile it went on chasing its expansionist pursuits, ignoring the drastic changes which had taken place in geopolitics. Marxism had died, Maoism was reduced to mere history, capitalism was freely engaging with communist countries like China for trade and the Chinese were consuming Coca cola and Pepsi with gay abundance. The Chinese had physically moved out of the captivity of the state and seen the world for the first time. They had turned aspirational. The Indian Operation Sindoor changed China & President Xi Jinping forever. It realised the need to improve relations with India. Xi Jinping had withdrawn himself in to seclusion after Operation Sindoor, because it’s weapons proved so horribly useless in the 3-day operation against Pakistan, hurting its image as a super military power. Its weapons market suffered hugely. Xi Jinping was personally investigating the causes of failure of its weapons in Pakistan and the true state of the Chinese military industrial capabilities. He was not seen in any public function for weeks until Foreign Minister, Dr S Jaishankar met President Xi Jinping on 15th July 2025 during the SCO Foreign Ministers’ meeting. China today needs India. If China corrects its approach to India and builds friendly relations in the coming months, it will unsettle America under Donald Trump. China must understand that fighting neighbours is no good policy; it only helps America and Europe to aggravate conflicts and harm the economies of these countries. Pakistan has no future. It may break any day. Bangladesh stands ruined. India-China-Russia (ICR Group) promises a New World Order.
M L Gupta

Rahul Gandhi and Controversy go hand in hand. His name often sparks controversy in Indian politics.
Allegations of Vote Theft: Rahul Gandhi claimed that over 1 lakh votes were stolen in the Mahadevapura assembly segment of Karnataka's Bangalore Central Lok Sabha constituency, sparking a heated debate. The Election Commission of India refuted these claims, calling them "misleading".
Arun Jaitley Threat Allegation: Rahul Gandhi alleged that the late Finance Minister Arun Jaitley threatened him over farm laws, which BJP leaders strongly denied, pointing out Jaitley's passing in 2019 before the laws were introduced.
-Defamation Cases: Rahul Gandhi faces multiple defamation cases, including one for his comments on people with the surname "Modi" being thieves, and another for alleging the RSS killed Mahatma Gandhi.
Malegaon Blast Case: Rahul Gandhi dodged questions on the Malegaon blast case verdict, instead focusing on economic and defense policies.
These incidents showcase the contentious nature of Rahul Gandhi's statements and actions in the public sphere.
Rita Jain