New Light on Nehru , Edwina & Partition of India

MUMBAI – MAHARASHTRA – INDIA           AUGUST 16 , 2012           11.55 P.M.

This is not my original blog . I have re-tweeted and re – arranged these tweets from the twitter handle of Mr. Kiran Kumar S. He is a nationalist thinker from Bengaluru and tweets frequently. You can visit his twitter handle @KiranKS or his website http://www.kiranasis.blogspot.com for more information about him .

Louis (1900-1979) and Edwina (1901-1960) Mounbatten (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

These tweets throw more light on the intriguing and clandestine relationship of Jawahar Lal Nehru and Edwina Mountbatten . Mr. Kiran Kumar S. has extensively quoted from a Kannada book . Name of the book : “Nehru Parade Sariyitu”. Feb 2006; Avani Publishers; By Chakravarthy Sulibele ; No English translation of this book is available yet . People , who know Kannada can refer to the original book for more precise information about this relationship , which overshadowed a very crucial phase of our nation and affected the happenings  during the partition and vivisection of this nation into Indiaand Pakistan . These tweets give you an idea about that fatal attraction .

  Kiran Kumar S ‏@KiranKS

1) Will tweet some shocking facts about what happened between 1946 and 1950, with focus on #Nehru -From Chakravarthy Sulibele’s Kannada book

  Kiran Kumar S ‏@KiranKS

2) First & foremost, India (and Pak/BD) did NOT become fully independent on 15 Aug 1947 (Pak 14). Just got “Dominion” status under the Queen

  Kiran Kumar S ‏@KiranKS

3) After 15 Aug 1947, Raja Gopalachari the Governor General, Nehru the PM & all 3 armed forces were serving the Queen Elizabeth as empress.

  Kiran Kumar S ‏@KiranKS

4) British India faced a rebellion on 1946 Feb 18, from Indian navy ship Talwar. Soon air force rebelled. Bose’s INA engineered these.

  Kiran Kumar S ‏@KiranKS

5) British realized in Feb 1946 that they had to leave India. But, their businessmen had invested 1000s of crores in India. Had to take back

  Kiran Kumar S ‏@KiranKS

6) British needed years to repatriate investment,so wanted a “dominion” India. Congress totally opposed it right from 1929 Lahore convention

  Kiran Kumar S ‏@KiranKS

7) British wanted – Dominion India for 3-4 yrs; Create Pakistan as reward for Jinnah’s WW2 support; checkmate Gandhi who opposed partition.

  Kiran Kumar S ‏@KiranKS

8) Per Janelle Morgan’s book, Edwina Mountbatten, page 378, British PM Atlee decided to use the “unusual lady” Edwina to get Dominion India.

  Kiran Kumar S ‏@KiranKS

9) Reasons British PM Atlee picked Mountbatten couple were-> Spies informed Nehru’s womanizing weakness, Louis M was OK with wife’s affairs.

  Kiran Kumar S ‏@KiranKS

10) Per Andrew Robert’s Eminent Churchillian book, page 58, Edwina had numerous affairs – Hugh, Bunny, Mike, Larry etc. Husband WAS OK.

  Kiran Kumar S ‏@KiranKS

11) Edwina was a rich woman. She inherited £20,000 when Louis was making mere £610 in Navy as salary. But Louis was well connected with top.

  Kiran Kumar S ‏@KiranKS

12) Per Richard Hugh’s Mountbatten book, page 96, Mountbatten couple struck a deal to let Edwina’s sex adventures, without any divorce.

 Kiran Kumar S ‏@KiranKS

13) 1 month after Feb 1946 INA inspired revolt of Indian Navy, Britain sent Nehru to Singapore to meet Mountbattens. He got royal welcome.

  Kiran Kumar S ‏@KiranKS

14) Per Sarvepalli Gopal’s J Nehru book part 1, page 710, Mountbatten couple welcomed Nehru in Singapore as tho’ he was a future PM. #Trap

  Kiran Kumar S ‏@KiranKS

15) Per Stanley Welford’s Nehru book page 361, Edwina ensured with a “fall”, that Nehru was in “love at 1st sight”. Indira was a witness!

  Kiran Kumar S ‏@KiranKS

16) The effect of Edwina was so quick that Nehru agreed NOT to attend a ceremony in Singapore to honour Azad Hind Fouz’s memorial 😦

  Kiran Kumar S ‏@KiranKS

17) Per Stanley Wolpert’s Nehru book, page 377, Nehru used to stay in Edwina’s rooms whenever he traveled to London. Hotel Door Chester.

  Kiran Kumar S ‏@KiranKS

18) Per Collin & Lapiere’s Freedom at Midnight, pg 8, Nehru returned favour by asking for L Mountbatten as India’s Viceroy via Krishna Menon

  Kiran Kumar S ‏@KiranKS

19) Per Richard Hugh’s Mountbatten book, pg 373, Edwina’s effect made Nehru break 26 Jan 1930’s Congress promise. Agreed to Dominion Status.

  Kiran Kumar S ‏@KiranKS

20) Collin & Lapierre’s Freedom at Midnight, pg 150: Mountbatten went to London on 18 May 1947. Churchill, Opp leader smiled at trapped Nehru

  Kiran Kumar S ‏@KiranKS

21) Nehru did NOT take Congress Working Committee’s suggestion bef agreeing to partition & Dominion status. Ignored Maulana Azad, Cong Prez!

  Kiran Kumar S ‏@KiranKS

22) Millions of Hindus/Sikhs on Pak side & Muslims on India side died. Mega tragedy happened due to Nehru issuing Partition acceptance letter

  Kiran Kumar S ‏@KiranKS

23) For the outstanding achievement in making India agree to partition & dominion status, Edwina got GBE and Louis, Earl awards/titles!

Kiran Kumar S ‏@KiranKS

24) {Final}. Edwina was truly a Vishakanya. She was used cleverly when British understood Nehru’s weakness. Result? Partition & bloodshed 😦

  Kiran Kumar S ‏@KiranKS

Source Kannada book name: “Nehru Parade Sariyitu”. Feb 2006; Avani Publishers; By Chakravarthy Sulibele; No Engl transl.

Louis (1900-1979) and Edwina (1901-1960) Mounbatten (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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100th Year of Formation of Bihar

MUMBAI – MAHARASHTRA – INDIA           AUGUST 08, 2012         01. 15 A.M.

This year in 2012 Bihar is celebrating 100 years of its existence as a province of India . Before 1912 Bihar was included in the erstwhile Bengal Presidency of British Indian Empire .

But Bihar’s history is much older that the British Indian Empire and even the rule of Afghans and Mughals .

Ancient Bihar (which consisted of Anga, Videha/Mithila, Magadha and Vajji/Vrijji) was a centre of power , learning and culture in ancient and classical India . From Magadha arose India’s first and greatest empire , the Maurya empire as well as one of the world’s most widely adhered-to religions , Buddhism . Magadha empires , notably under the Maurya and Gupta dynasties , unified large parts of South Asia under a central rule . Its capital Patna , earlier known as Pataliputra, was an important centre of Indian civilization . Nalanda and Vikramshila were centres of learning established in the 5th and 8th century respectively in Bihar , and are counted amongst the oldest and truly international universities , where people from all over the world came to study. Bihar has distinction of giving the world its first democracy through Lichchivi Ganarajya [ modern-day Vaishali district ] during ancient era . Though today , for some , Vaishali is more associated with Aamrapali , than with democracy . But for lovers of history , Vaishali will always be known as the epicentre of the FIRST PARLIAMENT OF THE WORLD .

I am posting few maps , which amply make clear the importance of Bihar and its significant contribution to the cultural ethos of India . From the mythological Magadh of Jarasandh and Anga of Karna of Mahabharata era , to the Maurya period and Chankya era and to the Golden Age of Guptas , Bihar has seen it all .

The approximate extent of the Magadha Empire in the 5th century BC. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The ‘16 Great Nations’; Anga is the easternmost, south of Vrijji and east of Magadha (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Nanda Empire at its greatest extent under Dhana Nanda circa 323 BC. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Chandragupta’s empire when he founded it c. 320 BCE, by the time he was about 20 years old. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Chandragupta Maurya’s empire in 305 BC after his conflict with Seleucus Nicator. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Maurya Empire after Bindusara’s death 269. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Ashoka the Great subdued Kalinga, during the Kalinga War circa 265 BC, and the southern kingdoms. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

English: A map of the Maurya Dynasty, showing major cities, early Buddhist sites, Ashokan Edicts, etc. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Pataliputra as a capital of Gupta Empire. Approximate greatest extent of the Gupta Empire. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Patliputra as a capital of Sunga Empire. Approximate greatest extent of the Sunga Empire (circa 185 BCE). (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

After the end of this glorious and ancient chapter and after the end of not so significant Afghan and Mughal era , East India Company conquered large parts of northern India and became the de – facto rulers . After the Battle of Buxar (1764), the British East India Company obtained the diwani rights (rights to administer, and collect revenue or tax) for Bihar, Bengal and Orissa , [ now Odisha ] . The rich resources of fertile land , water and skilled labour had attracted the foreign imperialists , particularly the Dutch and British , in the 18th century . Bihar remained a part the Bengal Presidency of British India until 1912 , when the province of Bihar and Orissa [ now Odisha ] was carved out as a separate province . Since 2010, Bihar has celebrated its birthday as Bihar Diwas on 22 March . In 1935 , certain portions of Bihar were reorganised into the separate province of Orissa [ now Odisha ] .

Map of United Bihar

In 2000 , Bihar was divided into two and North part of undivided Bihar became Bihar and the Southern part was carved as a separate province and is now known as Jharkhand .

Bihar of Present Day

After partition , present day Bihar is the 12th largest state of India in terms of geographical size and 3rd largest in population . Apart from Hindi , Bihar is the home of some of the dialects of Hindi , like ; Bhojpuri , Magadhi , Maithili , Angika and Vajjika . For administrative purposes Bihar is divided into 9 divisions and 38 districts .

Location of Bihar in India

After independence and under the rule of Chief Ministers like ; Krishna Sinha and Anugrah Narayan Sinha , Bihar for some time , basked in the old glory of Patliputra . But it suffered a lot during the rule of Congress in later years . During the 15 year rule of Lalu Prasad Yadav and his wife Rabdi Devi , Bihar reached at its nadir . Lawlessness and anarchy ruled supreme . Day time murders became order of the day . Ransom became a respectable business . Reputation of Chankya’s Bihar and Chandragupta Maurya’s Patliputra was massacred and mutilated by RJD’s Lalu Prasad Yadav . It was further defaced and defiled by his inefficient wife Rabdi Devi .

After all the turmoil and tribulations , Bihar finally rejected RJD of Lalu and elected BJP , JD [ U ] combine in 2005 . Bihar is now marching ahead under the NDA rule . After Gujarat , now it is the second fastest growing state of India .

I am happy that in the centenary year of its existence , Bihar is shedding its infamous and nefarious image and gaining international respectability and appreciation . Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal [ United ] combine deserve kudos for that . Though it is still miles behind of other states but definitely it is moving ahead and moving fast . May this centenary year be the golden year of Bihar .

I am happy because I have my roots in Bihar . My forefathers originally hailed from the state and only later on they migrated to Uttar Pradesh .

[ Some facts and figures of Bihar have been taken from Wikipedia . I express my gratitude . ]

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60 Years of Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

MUMBAI – MAHARASHTRA – INDIA           JUNE 07 , 2012           01.40 A.M.

Queen of United Kingdom (as well as Canada, Australia, and other Commonwealth realms )

I am a student of history and I have studied History of England also . I am quite familiar with numerous kings and queens of United Kingdom . When I was doing post graduation in English Literature , British history was a subject in the University of Allahabad .  Reign of Queen Victoria always fascinated me . Her reign is epochal and will be remembered because she is the longest reigning monarch in the history of United Kingdom . She ruled for 63 years and 7 months .  Since Queen Elizabeth II , is celebrating diamond jubilee of her coronation this week , and she has become the 2nd longest reigning monarch of United Kingdom after Queen Victoria , I thought that I must write a blog on this event .

She is the longest-lived and second-longest-reigning monarch of the United Kingdom, after Queen Victoria and the second-longest-serving current head of state after King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand , who ascended the throne in 1946 , 6 years before Queen Elizabeth II .

Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom (Photo credit: Kvasir79)

Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej waves to well-wishers during a concert at Siriraj hospital in Bangkok on September 29, 2010.(Photo credit: Wikipedia)

For the connoisseurs and students of history , Queen Elizabeth II has other many fascinating records also to her credit . She outlived many Prime Ministers of India and United Kingdom and several Presidents of France and United States of America . During her 60 year-long tenure , India has seen , from Jawahar Lal Nehru to Manmohan Singh , as many as 13 Prime Ministers . Out of these 13 Prime Ministers 09 are already dead .

During her tenure , USA saw 12 Presidents . From Harry S. Truman , the 33rd President to the present incumbent Barack Obama , the 44th President , she has seen them all .  Out of these 12 Presidents of USA , 7 are already dead .

During her tenure , France elected as many as 11 Presidents . Out of these 11 Presidents ; 2 belonged to the 4th French Republic and the rest 9 , including the present incumbent , belonged to the 5th French Republic .

She , during her tenure , administered oath of office to as many as 11 Prime Ministers of United Kingdom . Out of these 11 Prime Ministers , many served for more than one term .

So for the record , she has seen 11 Prime Ministers of United Kingdom , 11 Presidents of France , 12 Presidents of USA and 13 Prime Ministers of India . 3 more years of her reign and she will eclipse Queen Victoria also as the longest reigning monarch of United Kingdom .

Princess Elizabeth of York, currently Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, painted when she was seven years old (1933) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

” Queen Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; born 21 April 1926 is the constitutional monarch of 16 sovereign states known as the Commonwealth realms, and head of the 54-member Commonwealth of Nations. She is also head of state of the Crown Dependencies. On her accession in 1952, she became Head of the Commonwealth and queen regnant of seven independent Commonwealth countries: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, and Ceylon. Between 1956 and 1992, the number of her realms varied as territories gained independence and some realms became republics. Today, in addition to the first four aforementioned countries, Elizabeth is Queen of Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Grenada, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, Antigua and Barbuda, and Saint Kitts and Nevis. Her reign of 60 years is the second longest for a British monarch; only Queen Victoria has reigned longer at 63 years. Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee is being celebrated during 2012. ”

{ Above posted piece is taken from Wikipedia ]

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Coronation portrait, June 1953, London, England.

Badge issued for Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation

GB Elizabeth II Coronation Stamp 1953 Scanned from personal collection Jeff Knaggs 10:45, 29 Nov 2004

English: Coronation Tree, Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London WC1 This tree was planted in 1953 to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. [1247865]

Members of the Royal Family in the Royal box at Westminster Abbey during the coronation of Elizabeth II.

A map of the British Empire in 1921 when it was at its height. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Queen Elizabeth II’s Empire in 2012 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip

Records always fascinate me . Queen Victoria’s reign of 63 years and 7 months [ 20 June 1837 – 22 January 1901 ] , Queen Elizabeth’s reign of 60 years [ 6 February 1952 – Present ] and Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s reign of 66 years [ 9 June 1946 – Present ] is very fascinating for me .

I have nothing new or personal things to say about Queen Elizabeth II . She ascended the throne in 1952 , the year I was born in and she is still there as I am a 60-year-old man . I did watch her celebrating her Silver Jubilee in 1977 and Golden Jubilee in 2002 . And in 2012 , I am watching her celebrating Diamond Jubilee of her coronation . The fact that she is the second longest reigning monarch of United Kingdom and within 3 years she will become the longest reigning monarch of United Kingdom , is very exciting for me .

I think , I will be witness to that epoch – making event also , when she will become the longest reigning monarch of United Kingdom . Or who knows , she might outlive me also as she outlived so many people .

Flag of United Kingdom (Photo credit: stumayhew)

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