CONGRATULATION TO RANVIR SINGH MAHENDRA

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Dear Mandeep,

When I said 150 years, I didn't mean a particular field, I am talking of the development of the country as a whole, which you will appreciate cannot be judged by working in a company. Korea must be seen to be believed. It may sound pessimistic but it is true that the infrastructure they have created, will take us, God knows how long, 150 years? In education, there were just a few hundred graduates in Korea in 1960s and now they have attained 99% literacy rate. No need to guess, how long it will take us to reach there. They have created several world class educational institutions. As per surveys conducted by independent agencies, such as News Week and Financial Times, No.1 and 2 in Asia-Pacific position is occupied by Korean institutes (Pohan and KAIST). They have already hosted Olympics and Foodball World Cup, besides 3 Asiads, the kind of stadias they have is just an envy for us. During the next 15 years I wonder if we would be able to provide clean potable water to our population. Even the very basic character, they are far ahead of us, two sons of the former President were in jail on charges of corruption and they still are. Just guess when we will be able to do this.

Mandeep Bamal (Oct 02, 2004 11:13 a.m.):
r.k. sehrawat (Oct 02, 2004 09:57 a.m.):
They started 15 years behind us as they were engaged in war upto 1953 and the political situation here was very volatile upto late sixties, and now they are 150 years ahead of us.
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150 yrs!!! ...dont be so judgemental..I have worked in a south korean company...that is not the case..i would say they are at the max 15 years ahead..that too is a pessimistic view
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You are right Hooda Sahib,

KM Hooda, a prolific batsman with almost 1000 runs, including two centuries, in just 21 first class matches, had all the potential in the world to be the first jat to play test matches. During the period he played, i.e. 1971-1976, India was experimenting with all sorts of batsmen, as there was real dearth of good batsman, why he was not given a chance is a big question worth pondering.

At the same time, I may like to add that you are being too harsh on him by saying that he did not do anything for jats. Though neither I know about Mahendra (though had the occasion to meet him in 1984 for a very brief time) nor about the Hooda incident, I am sure nobody can do anything in sports where the performance is judged by the whole world. The individual players have to perform. Our own Sehwag was dropped after playing agianst Pakistan but he came back after performing well. Hence, the actions and decisions of even very high functionaries have to respect the public opinion. There may be some stray cases of neglect or wrong decision-making which should not be made a prism to judge the whole character of an individual. Isn't it Mahendra's
being chief executive, a matter of pride for the community. Sometimes, we know only the one side of story. Our players too, by their own deeds and utterances spoil their own career. You may be knowing the case of another buddying jat cricketer Vikas Dahiya, who played superbly against South Africa (under-19), including a century, and a bright future lay ahead of him, but was caught snatching cell phones in Delhi and has thus ruined his career. My own cousine Rohtash Singh who was national boxing champion in his weight category and was in the camp for the Asiad in 1978 and 1982 but could not play as he could not get along with his coach and had even the gall to call him "gailer" (illegitimate). In India, it is a tragedy, if you do not kow-tow before the powers that be, your career may be cut short. My only point in stating these incidents is to say that it is not possible to clap with a single hand. Yes, slapping is possible with one hand but that too manifests at least some guilt on the part of the other person. Really a sorry state of affairs.

Ram K Hooda (Oct 01, 2004 03:03 p.m.):
Ranbir also ruined the very promising career of Krishan Murti Hooda in early 70's by being vengful. Krishan Murti Hooda was first Jat Player to represent Haryana in Duleep Trophy in early 70's. He did the same thing another promising player Umed Singh from Vaish College Rohtak. Infact using his proximity to power in those days he put Umed Singh on Donkey with Black face and paraded him through the street in Rohtak.
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Ranbir Singh Mahendra, while talking to media, said that that opinions of individuals players about him (oblique reference to Ganguly) will not affect his decision making. He also said that players' caliber and not the regionalism will be the criteria in selection of the team. A balanced and fine gesture. Let us hope his further actions do not cause hurt to anyone, though it is very difficult to please everybody.
 
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Haryanvi’s moment of pride
by Harihar Swarup

ONE wonders if cricket still remains the gentlemen’s game, judging by petty manipulation witnessed in what should have been a routine election of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Never before election to a sports body has seen intrigue of this magnitude, followed by double talk, deceit and manoeuver. The BCCI is a 75-year-old body and, perhaps, the richest one. However, lately, it has plunged into low level politics.

Contrary to the claims made by Sharad Pawar and his cronies, the fact remains that the BCCI has been totally politicised and major political parties do interfere in its affairs. Years back, Mohinder Amarnath had rightly described the selectors of Indian team as “a bunch of jockers”. The BCCI’s newly elected chief, Ranbir Singh Mahendra, having a three-decade-long association with the prestigious organisation, too had desperately commented: “There should be no involvement of politicians in cricket”. He may not be articulate like his predecessors but he has spoken the truth.

Paradoxically, Ranbir too hails from a well-known political family of Haryana but luck belied him in the weird world of politics. He is the eldest son of the state’s former Chief Minister, Bansi Lal, known as the builder of the state and, later, as Indira Gandhi’s Defense Minister during the Emergency. Ranbir should have carved out a political future for himself but was not lucky. He contested the Lok Sabha election from Bhiwani constituency, his home place, in 1998 but forfeited his security deposit.

He tried his luck for the second time a year in the Assembly elections, but had to face second successive defeat. Ranbir tried hard to maintain his existence in politics but did not make much headway. Meanwhile, relations between the father and the son soured; Ranbir is still a Congressman while Bansi Lal floated a new political party.

A failure in politics or, one may say, reject in politics, Ranbir created history in the realms of sports. He has adequately avenged his humiliation in politics by humbling, Sharad Pawar, a heavy weight, in last week’s BCCI chief election. What Ranbir could not achieve in the world of politics, he accomplished it in the sphere of sports, say his supporters. It was a feat indeed, a little known “Haryanvi”, struggling hard to express himself in English (as seen on TV) and defeating a leader who once cherished his ambition to be the Prime Minister of India.

Sixty-year-old Ranbir has been a lover of cricket since his student days. He was ranked first in the college team. He was known to be an all rounder, a sound batsman and deadly blower. Politics, his family avocation, beckoned him but cricket has always been his first love. By profession, Ranbir is a lawyer and sometimes practices in Bhiwani court. He is also a member of the Bar Council of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

His friends say, he is a man of words. Having a strong will, once he decides on a course of action, there is no question of looking back. That was, perhaps, the reason why even after Sharad Pawar jumped into the BCCI fray, he never for a moment thought of withdrawing his candidature. On the contrary, he appeared more determined to oppose the Maharashtra strongman and the Union Agriculture Minister.

Only a few might have seen the working of the BCCI from so close quarters as Ranbir. His association with the organisation spreads over three decades. He functioned as its Secretary for five years from 1980. His election to the top slot has been welcomed in cricket circles.

On his part, Ranbir demonstrates the same resoluteness when he took up cudgels against Pawar. “I have always been confident that I will win. I am happy that I have the confidence of the majority of members. However, I had expected to win by 4-5 votes. So definitely there was some cross-voting”.

He asserts that the Board’s election was completely fair and there was no foul play. “I disagree with him” was his blunt comment when his attention was drawn to Pawar’s allegation that Maharashtra’s D. Agashe, a Board member for 20 years, was deliberately not allowed to vote in the election.

Ranbir faces a daunting challenge as the BCCI chief. He has to show vision and will power to reform the functioning of the Board whose constitution was framed when cricket in India was in infant stage. The Board needs, among other things, professional assistance, total transparency and accountability.

Also the shadow of Jagmohan Dalmiya, who acted like the virtual godfather of Ranbir in the election, would be looming large over the BCCI. If the Board is not able to reform itself, the lurking fear is that the government may one day take it over.


I will say this is all jats/jatts movement of pride all over the world.
Dharmpal Singh Dudee London
 
Look at Ranbir's record in last 25 plus years. How many Jat's he has appointed, promoted in Haryana Cricket Board as official. Although Jat's are anywhere 30-35% of Haryana's Population but NO TEST PLAYER. He has not done anyhing for Jats. Let us not be blind in our praise becasue he is from same district as you are. We should promote and praise those who have been or are helping our community.
 
This is time of celebration and proud for every jat/ jatt all over world. No one from his dist excpt me. This is not WAR OF KHAP/GOTRA/DIST. So please stop personal attack on public site. I am not supporter of Mahindera or fan of Ch Bansi lal. If mr Pawar or any one have case prove it in court.
I have seen letter of support written to jats sportsperson. I can bring witness here.
Last year he helped two jat player in selction of under 19 Indian team.
Name are Sunny singh Sangwan from Mirch village and a jat boy Sahu. if they can not make any progress only God can help. more proof will follow carry on.
 
Maharaja Nahar singh stadium at Fridabad.
Another stadium at Lahli near Kalanaur under construction,
3 Rd International stadium at Gurgaon completing soon.
This is Gift to Public of Haryana by Ranbirsingh Mahendra president BCCI
 
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