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Thank you for doing an English interview with Mr. Raju Parulekar

This is slow death of democracy 😢

I am 76 years old and from Mumbai MTNL has given very good service to people of Mumbai

Raju is bold and very clear in his expression in saying

Raju you are doing a good job. The people of Maharashtra and India must be aware of what this elected government is doing for the benefit of the people.

Why don’t we challenge this violation of code of conduct in the supreme court ….

Dear Sujit sir, really heartfelt thanks to for such a good discussion with our Raju boy

Why Didn't the union leaders of BSNL and MTNL take legal action against these sales, when the MCC is in force.

To give as much as possible to Adani as soon as possible Modi is going to Tihar, ge can feel it

I have non-working MTNL connections that have been out of service for at least two years. The government has been systematically working to kill MTNL and BSNL. Most staff have quit, exchange buildings wear a deserted look for long. All the exchanges are in prime locations. The sale of this land is a one-time event and will not help revive the companies in my view. The vested interests clearly prevail in this case. MTNL/BSNL assets are principally the exchange buildings. Most of their erstwhile manpower works for Airtel and Jio. Regarding technology, MTNL/BSNL has the most robust PSTN system in place across the country. But how much of it is maintained and working properly is another guess. Both BSNL/MTNL did not move beyond the 3G mobile technology as the government did not release spectrum. Only recently they are talking of 4G when the private sector has moved on to 5G. Private operators collect what is known as USO from mobile telephony charges which is supposed to fund the loss-making circuits of BSNL/MTNL. Whether these funds are being utilised at all is another saga. Raju was not at his best today and Sujit chose to be the 'devil's advocate'. The discussion thus resulted in a lacklustre conversation. Areas like defence, basic communication, and core transportation should always be in the hands of any government. The private sector systems are never robust enough to support national needs. It's no secret that many core sector companies have been killed and BSNL/MTNL is no exception. It's sad that no one is talking about it. Not very long ago, MTNL was listed overseas and has foreign investments in it. India is one of the few countries where PSTN services are being systematically killed and mobile technology run by private operators is given full support. While telecommunication penetration is important, national objectives and contingencies should not be compromised. Any public asset not looked after goes into ruin. There is crony capitalism at play and politicians are playing favourites. If that is not anti-national, then what kind of value systems are we following?

This is parting gift to Ambani's Jio and Adani. I bet these entities will buy them off

Later they will Sell Govt. Banks too...

MTNL & BSNL was the prestige of India, built with the hard work of several loyal employees.

It is very strange behavior.

Mr.Raju has all the answers, please let him complete His conversation.

Raju ji is awesome? More power to you both🙏

Glad to see Mr.Raju❤

Hon. Raju Parulekar Sir is Always Right., B coz every and each subject hi explain very well. B Coz Hi love india like his home.

Mr. Raju is outspoken and true. God bless him.

It's always a pleasure to listen fearless and impartial Raju Parulekar. Thanks Sujit for calling him.

Another milestone in selling the country

Why can't go to court against the violation of model code of conduct?

You peoples can spread reality, we will support you 🙏

the faint/inward smiles you guys give in those pauses between questions, your laughs and your camaraderie makes these conversations way more interesting to watch!!

Why the care taking government is so hurry to sale the properties. It appears government's intention is very bad and against the interests of India.

ECI is in deep slumber

Very interesting and reassuring discussion.

Superb analysis..super topic. There might be many more such issues

Kudos to you on your analysis

Modi is ready to call military to keep the power with him

Thanks Mr Raju n Mr Sudhir for this valuable debate.

How a care taker government can sell?

Mr. Raju touches the bottomline responsibility of a Govt.'s in respect of Welfare State.

As usual, RP gives it straight on the chin!

No guarantee that the entire sale proceeds go to MTNL & BSNL as investment to revive them.

If the BSNL and MTNL needs excess fund , they could go for public issue to revive the company

Who eventually allows these kind of deals or who signs the papers and whi will be judged?? When the ball is in the other court?

All this sounds sooo scary 😦 My god 😢

Fantastic chemistry between Raju and Sujit

Truth is bitter.but truth is truth.in several disasters BSNL has done so much service better than private operators

Just like IAS IPS IFS ICS the top officers were ITS and passed the govt exams and were and are highly qualified for there job

Raju is absolutely right about the whole thing.

Sad state of affairs

Next The ECI should be taken to task and put behind prison

Very critical and interesting analysis done by Raju on MOD. Deal mein kuch kaala hai

Total public debt has touched 250 lakh crores. Government should raise every rupee possible to reduce it's outstanding loan or debt.

Iam from N.E. India and following your programs.The interview with Mr.Raju is interesting.I congratulations to Mr Raju for his honest and unbiased point of view.I'm only worried what will be our country.if Modi & Shah dual come back to power at centre.India will no more be secular democratic country but may be dictoral contry constitution will he distorted to suit their interest.

People has to come on roads to defend this, On social media nothing will happen

Government should focus on the malpractices in implementing 4G in BSNL,

Selling the property for Wealth creation is a foolish idea. If the project will be beneficial, then take some loan and revive the institution. Otherwise, it is just losing the wealth and sign of mismanagement.

I agree with Raju this government is killing the idea of welfare state. But not only this government even previous also are the partners in this crime.

One indicator that BSNL is technically sound can be proved by the fact that when the country went into a lock down suddenly, still most operations continued on the backbone of BSNL's network! At that time JIO did not have a network! Solely on the strength of BSNL's capability things happened!

The first and foremost point is isnt it illigal to put up the notice when the results are voming on 4th june? Is modi sensing defeat?

I Heartfully call Raju boy❤

Jio is after MTNL & BSNL Land bank.

Excellent talk

Few days back I was in gyu post in HO of armed forces and hardly 30 no’s of people were there , only BSNL was there , I was literally amazed , how come u can expect bsnl to be in profit ?

Wish to see more episodes like this Raju fans reporting

Thanks

Unfair actions by caretaker govt to which the CEC AND SUPREME COURT IS QUIET

Very important talk

Daily we are seeing a new low in governance and it is unfortunate

Actually we the people of India should ask Mr. Modi and Shah to pay back all that they sold, or are putting for sale which was illegal .......

Have you visited any BSNL office recently. They are ghost buildings. Maybe 5 employees in a Four storeyed building, not counting the resident stray dogs.

Very elaborated debate

It's all about the prime real estate owned by BSNL/MTNL in metro area

Govt has no business running telecom companies. They should concentrate on education, healthcare and infrastructure. In India government does all it should not do and does not do what it should do. These PSU have finished India.

Someone or a pitical party should immediately go to SC n get a stay on this letter/sale of govt properties till the new govt is formed in June 2024. Thirumurthy

Any naked eye can see the stark naked reality in this decision. People are not fools.

Very nice interview 🎉

This is expected and no wonder in happening such an anti-people initiative under the Modi regime. Modi government is a curse and BJP a menace to the nation. I salute both of you for daring to expose this heinous crime 🤝

Good Q & A but my only suggestion is to do something about the voice. Sujith is using a good mic and the guest isn't so as a viewer I have to constantly increase and decrease the volume. Welcome back HW news.

AT&T was split into regional Bell companies probably some 30 years ago in US and we are doing just the opposite in India now...

Most of the technical staff retired or taken VRS,Now there is no staff.concrete roads have added misery to it.

Jio bhava🎉

Privatisation is not fine.. Where greed has caught up everywhete

Is it not already sold?

Selling the country.

Raju is very positive

I was posted in a remote village PSU bank at Ratnagiri District , Maharashtra in 2018. There was only BSNL network there that too 3G . During Day time we used suffer a lot while surfing and accessing internet. As we complained BSNL staff they requested us to surf internet after 9 pm midnight till whole morning . We did the same and were shocked to see BSNL 3G download / upload speed was at par with 5G net speed. On asking BSNL staff told their wail on how they were not getting Salary on time , denial of 4G connections , plus not surplus advanced given for maintaining the existing 3G Signal Towers. This Modi Govt wants Ambani Jio to take Whole India Telecom into their family fist. 😢 Sad .

Would like to listen Raju ji

On the other hand, Boston consultancy group roped in to give revival plan for BSNL to compete with pvt sector at whooping fee of Rs 132 crs.

Why is the ECI looking on when a caretaker Government is pushing through this? Have the opposition parties, both in the Centre and States moving in?

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In 2020 Donald Trump appointed few new Supreme Court judges just before the Election. President Barrack Obama and previous other US presidents do not make such appointments when election is due. PM Modi a Trump fan is doing exactly the same.

From where they are going to get seats the loss they make from karnataka,Maharashtra,Bihar, UP, Haryana,Delhi,and Jharkhand &Chhattisgarh= 85 seats loss.

Why is t the MTNL -BSNL Union protest / challenge the decisions in court ! What if there is change in govt will it change the future of these psus

Boston Consulting has been contracted to find how MTNL and BSNL can be revived. What are the chances the report will say it is not possible and should be sold? Raju?

It may be approved by cabinet in 2019, however it was open only to government departments and PSUs, rushing it through now would attract attention towards the timing and not towards the deviation about sale to private players

Day light loot of public assets and giving to crony friends.

"India on sale to select cronies" and this deplorable trend would attain greater momentum if - heaven forbid - Modi comes back to power.

The process of monetization of BSNL/MTNL surplus assets is in full swing since last year atleast. BSNL could able to garner around 800 crores from this activity last year. It's a continual process. So there is no haste nor violation of code of conduct. 2) Sales are meant for Govt bodies only. Not for pvt players as you are pointing out.

Another Indhira Gandhi must come and nationalise all Adani, Ambani properties.

Sujith Sir, Also discuss the Adani’s low quality coal issue.

Monopoly is bad for costumer, eg Tata has taken air way and they now dominate the industry so high price expensive airfares no accountability on delay no customer service , will charge even for extra 500 gram too. As a consumer I don’t get service or product that I pay , I can’t complain as the consumer department is toothless. It like I have to pay high price for bad service and product and no choices, if the Govt want to privatise then have multiple players so consumer can choose . We all work so hard to earn , copoperates have become faceless and greedy they only want profit .

Before planning to sell psus assets, there must be plan of utilisation of that money for more productive, empolyment creation, to be shown to public.

An Arab Company succeded in getting Dharavi Prject through Tender during Udhou Thakray Govt. The Udhu Govt fell and BJP came to power. It cancelled the tender and alloted the Contrct o Adanit

Try asking for disconnection of your postpaid jio connection and you would understand how Jio is making life difficult. I mean they are not better than anyone.

Pl increase the volume of Raju's mike as he can hardly be heard whereas Sujit your voice is very loud n clear.

No wonder In Modi's regime it is as usual a typo or grammatical mistake. We have seen these excuses when the court asks for clarification.