DEMOCRATIC CHANGE IS GOOD, REQUIRED AND OPENS UP AVENUES TO PROGRESS

Dear Fellow Members of CCI,

Prime Minister Modi's speech at the UN was indeed impressive. Shashi Tharoor acknowledged that P.M. Modi took over where Obama had left off. Rather than run through a laundry list of issues, he looked at the larger picture. Particularly with regard to terrorism. This will hold him in good stead during his visit to Washington in the next few days.

Indian's voted for change earlier this year. Which is why we heard this speech of P.M. Modi today. DEMOCRATIC CHANGE IS GOOD, REQUIRED AND OPENS UP AVENUES TO PROGRESS.

I visited the CCI (Club) earlier this evening after a long time. The club's elections are around the corner. Many friends and well wishers enquired as to why I had not filed my nomination for the post of Executive Committee member, as I done over the past three years. The primary reason is that, and once again, as a result of the change in the Central Govt. this year, development in India's North East Region is being looked into very keenly. As a result of this, my efforts for the region and its people is likely to bear fruit very soon. Our Foundation's projects need Central Govt. assistance. Working on them is what is keeping me busy and out of Mumbai for a lot of time.

Besides, as I had mentioned earlier, I would like to support candidates at the CCI elections who were supportive of my stand to seek an increased level of Professionalism, Systems and Governance at the club. I am happy to have had discussions with Kekoo Nicholson and Viral Mehta, who are keen to see to the implementation of my vision for greater levels of Professionalism, Systems and Governance at the club. A matter which has clearly missed the priority list of others.

This is why I would like to support Kekoo Nicholson for the post of Executive Committee Member and President and Viral Mehta, as a new face on the block, for the for the post of Executive Committee Member and Treasurer. They have the desire to cause the required change.

I thank my supporters and do hope that I can stand again in the near future, when the CCI as an organisation evinces increased aspirations for what I have in mind. For the present I will satisfy myself by reposing my faith and trust in Kekoo and Viral, who I believe will do their bit towards this cause if elected.

The CCI is a wonderful club and we are truly privileged to be its members!

With warm regards to all.

Rajiv

mandaterajiv@gmail.com

The election season at the CCI is in full swing

The election season at the CCI is in full swing.

With a month to go for the next AGM scheduled on 10th Oct and elections on 10th & 11th October for the the posts of 5 Executive Committee Members, Treasurer and President, the buzz is all about likely candidates and their probability of success.

Rumour mills are agog. TRANSPARENCY AND GOVERNANCE ! WHERE ART THOU ?

Indoctrination and cognitive strategies are at a flood.

Sustainability holds the key.

However trust is at its usual ebb indicating that political and diplomatic manoeuvres and  issue resolution by appeasement have taken their toll on the club's social capital which has depleted to undesirable lows.

Some will win but most may not. That is the unfortunate part.

The development of the club's `hardware' far surpasses its `software'.

The only way to drive change is by professionalisation, but it appears that its not even on the cards for the present.

Take care members, the camel ride is on !

Warm and caring regards to all !