Osama Bin Laden Dead - Obama Confirms the Death of Al-Qaida Leader

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Osama Bin Laden, the most-wanted terrorist, mastermind and leader of the Al-Qaeda was killed by the US forces in an operation that was led by the United States in Pakistan. President Obama confirmed the news through a statement made from the White House late Sunday night, wherein he stated that a small team of Americans had carried out the attack in Pakistan and took custody of Osama Bin Laden’s remains.

The hunt for Osama and subsequent global war on terror was launched by the Americans soon after the Sept 11^th 2001 attack on the twin towers. The hunt for the mastermind behind the attack continued for a decade, before they managed to track him to a luxury two-story mansion that was located in a compound in the city of Abbottabad in Pakistan. The mansion is surrounded by 12-16 ft walls on all sides and did not have any phone or internet connections. Bin Laden was killed by the Navy Seals and the CIA paramilitary forces in a firefight, in which Bin Laden was reportedly seen attacking the forces in person. Ultimately he was shot dead in the head. Pictures of his dead body are been shown on all the news channels on Television to make people believe the story of his death. He was killed in the early morning hours of May 2^nd 2011.

What is ironical about the whole story is that the house in which Osama Bin Laden was found was apparently right next to the military compound of the ISI forces of Pakistan. This puts a huge question mark as to the role of the ISI in hiding Osama from the US and the rest of the world for so many years? The news stories from different sources are giving different interpretations to the whole episode.

The Americans are claiming this to be a victory for them in the war against terror. According to them, “justice” has been done to all the thousands who were killed on the fateful day of the Sept 11 attacks. But, this is by no means the end of terrorism. It still remains to be seen as to how the rest of the world reacts to this death and killing, specially the Muslim nations that have been against US.

For India, it proves that Pakistan seems to be a safe house for terrorists where they are given “sanctuary”. So, India would be now interested to know the view or action that USA will take as far as Pakistan is concerned.

The President of Afghanistan has made a statement saying that the US forces should now leave the soil of Afghanistan as they have found and killed the man that they were after.

"In the wake of this operation, there may be a heightened threat to the U.S. homeland," a U.S. official said. "The U.S. is taking every possible precaution. The State Department has sent advisories to embassies worldwide and has issued a travel ban for Pakistan”.

There has been a red alert sounded in India seeing the situation as it unfolds, and there being threats of the Islamist extremist groups retaliating to this killing of their leader.

The killing of Osama Bin Laden couldn’t have come at a better time for the US President Barack Obama as it could help give him a huge boost for his second term in the polls. Is it a great political move? Is this really a victory in the war against terrorism, or a catalyst to something more sinister to come?

The latest story that has come to light, is that the earlier news reports of the choppers that attacked the house, in which Osama Bin Laden was holed in Pakistan, took off from a base in Afghanistan is proved to be false and now reports are coming in that the choppers took off from a base in Pakistan itself. This raises a lot of questions about the role that Pakistan played in helping US forces. Earlier, it had denied having any knowledge of what the US forces were up to. How is it possible that the US choppers could enter the airspace of Pakistan without the knowledge of Pakistan government? Also, another fact that raises eyebrows is that Abbottabad is just 60Km away from Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. This house was very close to the military base where troops and cadets were being trained.

Anna Hazare Fights Against Corruption - Beginning of a Social revolution?

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It is all over the news. One man fasting to bring about the Jan Lokpal bill. Who is he? Anna Hazare is an ex-army man who fought in the 1965 Indo-Pak war. He is a social activist who has been involved in various projects that brought about improvements in the quality of life of many people, for which he was decorated with the Padma Bhushan award, by the Indian Government.

Anna Hazare, a 73-year-old Gandhian started the campaign on 7th April 2011 by going on a fast in the hot sun, that he will maintain till his death unless the Government agrees to consider a powerful law that could rid Indian politics of the scourge of corruption. He has taken a similar stance as that of the great Mahatma Gandhi to fight for this cause, which is very courageous and he is very determined to get the desired results. This powerful law would give an independent body the power to punish corruption -- even in the Prime Minister’s office.

Veteran social activist and Gandhian Anna Hazare has written an open letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. In the letter dated April 6, 2011, Hazare has raised many questions and sought the Prime Minister's reply. 

For many years now, the Indian government and the various politicians, bureaucrats and political parties have been involved in shady corrupt practices that involved crores of rupees and scams, but nobody has been punished to date because the justice system itself takes so many years to function. It has become a habit now. So much so that not a single task can be done without bribing an official, be it any office. This cannot spell good for any nation's economical progress and growth. So it is in our best interest to see such a law being enforced that would make the politicians and various office bearers responsible and accountable for their deeds and actions. Anna Hazare has initiated the movement, sent the ball rolling, so to speak. What is this cause?

"Hazare is championing a citizen-developed bill called “Jan” Lokpal that will create an independent body, selected by judges, citizens and constitutional authorities, with enough power to investigate and punish all politicians. No minister or bureaucrat will be able to influence its investigations.

Since 1968, when this bill was first introduced, greedy politicians have thwarted its passing. Now the government is pushing for a watered down Lokpal with no hope of ending fraud, vice and dishonesty -- it gives politicians overriding power to decide who will be investigated, and is a complete sellout.

Pressure is mounting on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to endorse the "Jan" Lokpal. Members of the opposition party have begun to make the right noises in support of Anna Hazare. And even the National Advisory Council, a powerful advisory body to Sonia Gandhi have come out in favour of the bill. But corrupt politicians and vested interests are doing all they can to kill it.

Anna Hazare has set the example. But only a national citizens movement can ramp up the pressure to get Mr. Manmohan Singh to endorse “Jan” Lokpal and save Hazare's life."

We can all make a difference, by taking part in the social movement. For the first time in forty three years, we have the chance to change the way politics is done. Let's join together and stand with Anna Hazare to tackle corruption and clean up Indian politics. We have no time to lose -- sign the petition to be delivered directly to Prime Minister Singh and reported to the media, and spread the word to everyone: (an initiative taken by the website called Avaaz.org)

Click here to sign the petition!

So far, 223,393 have signed.the petition. The word is soon spreading like wild fire. Lots of people have joined the movement from various parts of the country. The social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter are being used to spread the word and garner support from the people and get their votes and signatures. I have also done my bit, by updating the news about Hazare on my facebook page. You can do it too. This video of Anna Hazare message against corruption   is being circulated on facebook right now. you can share it too.

After watching this video, share it with your friends and be part of this social movement against corruption. Play your part by making people aware that one man is fighting for us all, it is time for us to support him. 

Breaking News: In a latest development, "Kapil Sibal rejects Anna's demand to form a joint committee, Anna urges the nation to start Jail Bharo Aandolan - 12th April is the day!"

Today, 8th April 2011 is the third day of his fast , And Delhi has shown support to Anna Hazare by calling this a "Shor Machao" day!  Location: India Gate at 6:30 PM Friday. Be there to make some noise.

New Delhi: India Inc Friday extended support to social activist Anna Hazare in his fight against corruption, stating it is "sick" of the menace.

"We support any such movement by anybody, including Ramdev and Anna Hazare, to reduce corruption soon... We are sick of corruption," leading industrialist and Bajaj Auto Chairman Rahul Bajaj said. Adi Godrej, the Chairman of the Godrej Group, also extended support to Hazare, who has been sitting on a fast-unto-death since Tuesday to press for an effective Lokpal Bill to deal with corruption in high places. "Industry cannot go on streets. Yes, corporate India does support his cause. We are with him," said Godrej.