You are the change !!!
It has been an over whelming response from everyone out there, I feel great to receive such positive feedback,reach out to everyone and express my views, my visions as well as my difficulties to you.
Before joining politics I too was like you just another citizen,angry, upset and frustrated with the system and the people who were a part of it. I sat on the fence and watched, commented and complained. One day circumstances led me to take the plunge to the other side.
I pat myself on the back many a times for having taken this brave step. Now when I look back at my life I feel it was so much easier to just complain, criticize and crib about the state of things.
Today I am making a difference, but I need you guys sitting there, on the fence to come out, support me and contribute to the change.
I am also a PART OF YOU!!!
It is the responsibility of every concerned citizen to help bring about change in our city and country. We people are the POWER of this nation, but we don’t realise it. We must exercise the rights we have and for that,we must first be aware of those rights.
Many tell me “Oh but you had the opportunity to come into politics, not everyone has that.” I agree, but is politics the only way? a change and a difference in a democratic country like ours is not made only by politicians, it is made by people from all walks of life.
WE THE PEOPLE need to know our worth and strength.
I would love to hear from you what you have done to make a difference in your area. Let us us take a moment and think. Don’t measure your action. It could be as small as not littering the neighbourhood or convincing your friend or family not to do so. All these small actions add up to bigger
changes.
Don’t underestimate your capabilities. YOU are the CHANGE!!!
September 10th, 2006 at 10:09 am
Like minded individuals (from all walks of life) shud get together and form a forum, one which voices its opinion against deteriorating living conditions, corruption and red tapism.
Someone else’s problem can tomorrow become mine. When we decide to take take action, it may be too late. Lets us wake up before it is too late and join hands now!!!
krishnakumarhegde@rediffmail.com
September 10th, 2006 at 10:56 pm
This is truly an important point message that needs to be communicated to the youth of the country.
Our indifference can be rational in the short run (The “Mera Kya Jaata hain” attitude to use mumbaiya hindi) but it can hurt tremendously in the long run.
For instance, all of us complain about the quality of debate that happens in legislative bodies. But we also need to understand that this is a result of indifference on the part of our parents generation to politics
Clearly our indifference may cost future generations dearly.
September 10th, 2006 at 11:50 pm
I agree with Priya and both of you that it is our `sab chalta hai attitude’ to everything, including corruption which has led us to this mess. If the country has to progress we need honest people at the top who back honest people down the line.
September 11th, 2006 at 11:27 am
This is my country. And it is the most wonderful country in the world. The point is - we may complain and we may crib but the bottomline still remains, that there is no place like India.
Other countries may have innumerable things to boast about but if we really look into the spirit of India, it is the BEST !
A country does not make people but the people who make up a country.
So, we need to stand up and see what we can do to make a difference to this wonderland with its rich heritage. We need to sit down and work out how we can make it a better place to live in. We need to trek it to understand what our country needs for us to do.
We do not need a few people on the “top” to bring about social change but we need all people to voice their opinions and demand their rights. Complacency needs to go.
Many people criticise and criticism is healthy. However, cribbers crib many a time, for lack of reasons to crib. When something goes wrong, we should get up and get together to work out a solution.
Change is happening and change will continue. Every era will face shortcomings but it is upto us to see how we can make the most of it and what we can do to bring about a positive change.
It affects me deeply when I hear people pass comments about everything that happens around them but a simple question to them- did you vote in the elections? That is a right which you should exercise as it is that which grants you the right to question. If yes, go ahead and make a noise when things are going wrong around you. And you will be indulging in criticism and not just cribbing for the heck of it.
September 12th, 2006 at 12:30 pm
It’s great to see that an MP is trying to connect with the masses, and trying to inspire people to stand up and fulfill there civic duties. Having said that, I am curious to know Ms Dutt’s position on fighting terrorism, which is a grave national security threat to our nation and has been for the past decade. It’s an imperative for the MP to inform the people where she stand on the question of fighting terrorism?. The threat is very real as we all know, so is the concern, Ms Dutt should have addressed this grave threat in her ” MY Vision”.
Thank You
Dear Souvik,
Terrorism is an important issue and will be addressed. We are as concerned and affected as you. Do watch the blogs section, we will touch all important issues affecting all of us.
Regards,
September 12th, 2006 at 10:55 pm
Hi,
I am from your Nothwest constuiency.Since severally months i am follwing up my Proposals For Constructing Muncipal Primary School which reserved for the same under the Built up Amniety Scheme in lieu of TDR.Due to some Drawback i could start the work at the time when got permissions but now i am ready to start work with present market condition.Taking disadvantage of my drawbacks Local Corporator creating hurdles with her Muncipal powers on my project and lobby her own peoples to taking the project,demanding shares in my benfit despite helping me out
I request you to take strong action on it bcoz in these it Fulfil Muncipal Interest and local necessity of better edcuation in the society
Hoping For your Reply Soon
Regards,
Dear Mr Dantal,
Can you kindly give us more specific information as to location of area you want to build the school and who is the Corporator who is stopping you.
Regards,
Moderator
September 13th, 2006 at 12:06 am
Dear Priya,
I’m so proud of you!! It’s the young generation politicians like you who will make the change (as well as each one of us). It is really heartening to see politicians opening themselves up for a dialogue like this via the internet. I think it should be compulsory for every single MP and MLA in India to have a website of their own so that people can voice their grievances/suggestions to them without even having to step out of their homes/offices.
Kudos to you.
I would also like to invite you all to a great blogging website for likeminded people who have a thinking mind. It is website which is the brain child of the renowned spiritual speaker, Deepak Chopra and the famous movie director, Shekhar Kapur. Many people from varied fields write on this site:
www.intentblog.com
Cheers!
Navin
http://navinsuperstar.blogspot.com
September 13th, 2006 at 10:34 am
Im a pakistani a big fan of sanjay dutt.i read about yur web site here in a local newsparer.And its vert good step to create a website so that people could know much about u and yur public works.
September 13th, 2006 at 11:28 am
Hi Priya,
I am impressed by your gut’s but still there is corrution going on.The police are yet taking money from innocent people they are not giving the people to live their life how the poor people who are selling vada paw can give the police money even teh tea staller’s so what can you do for such people.I would like to tell you about my own house we are having a property and there are tenant’s there who r not willing to cooperate I have also gone to the police station but the police have not taken any action agains’t these people they have taken money from these tenant’s and no action taken I have tried to send them legally the papper’s to increase the rent but no one is ready theyy r just paying us 100 to 200 per month can you please help my family I know you will help me.I ould like to personally meet you if you don’t have a problem.
September 13th, 2006 at 1:30 pm
Hi Ms. Dutt,
We have many active ALMs in the Bandra-Khar area that are doing great work (work that the Government should have been doing - like clearing garbage, providing security and making sure encroachments are kept at bay). While we as citizens seem to be doing our bit this way, we don’t really get an nequal response from our elected representatives.
For example: I would like to know what you - and your party’s elected representatives are doing to keep encroachments at bay. Everyday I pass by the Bandra flyover, and the size of the slums keeps growing. The filth and stench there is to be believed..as is the fact that a major traffic artery has been blocked.
As a citizen there is only this much I can do. The rest depends on elected representatives liek you and Mr. Siddique.
We tax paying, law abiding citizens of Bandra-Khar feel discouraged when we see this active support given to illegal slums in our neighborhood
When do we see some concrete action against this
Regards
Vikram
September 14th, 2006 at 6:57 pm
My stand on illegal encroachments is very clear, I will support no new new encroachments after 2000 and have made that very clear with the BMC and all the elected representatives. NO tolerence to new encroachments, thus when residents complain of illegal shanties being built in their areas action must be taken immediately by the BMC.
September 15th, 2006 at 12:51 pm
Dear Priya,
Let me introduce myself.After working for 22 years in a corporate office i have done P.G(diploma) in VSO MANAGEMENT from NMIMS.
At this point, I am looking for an opportunity to shift to the NGO sector. i am not interested in any job but looking for freelance work
i have gone through your web site and blog also.I like to work for women empowerment and don’t intent to start any ngo myself.
our country need young generation politicians like you.I am so proud of you.
I am very much interested to wotk with you. Can I?
I wish to to meet you personally and seek your appointment for a meeting at your convenience
Thanking you and awaiting to hear from you.
i tried to send mail but your mailbox is full so i am sending here.
thanks
bhavna shah
shahbn@gmail.com
September 15th, 2006 at 2:04 pm
Dear Priya Dutt,
Congratulation on the launch of your website!!! Great care has been taken from all of you to ensure smooth running and wish all of You the very best Luck . This Step from your side may change the face of the New Generation of polictics ( MP’s & MLA’s) and for the common man to be in touch directly with the concern. Today’s youth is more known to computers than type writers, and maybe this may be an step advance to communicate like i have done.
I stay at andheri west and do not support any political banner, But i support people who work for good cause and i support you madam for your good work.
I believe in you madam and request you to show the right way to the youth of today who are sometimes going in the wrong directions.
Together we can change for a better tomorrow.
With regards
Dipesh Palyekar
September 15th, 2006 at 3:02 pm
I have to point out that yr party members need a quick course in public behaviour. Just last week one of your right hands, and an MLA created a huge ruckus in the corporation with a senior engineer. he was yelling, screaming and ranting. just thought you should know the kind of people who use your name.
As far as this person is concerned he is there on most of your hoardings, which mess up the look of the city anyway.
regards to you and pl lage raho.
Dear Mangesh,
Pls give us the names of the people concerned, without which we cannot do much. we will edit the names at moderation stage and keep the information private.
Regarding Hoardings : Priya ji has answered your quiery below.
Moderator
September 15th, 2006 at 10:59 pm
When people see my face on the million hoardings all around please know that I haven’t asked for it to be put there. I do not agree with this kind of shoddy displays which adds to the mess in our city. These hoardings are put up by political workers of every Party, there needs to be a law against such use of public space, I think a PIL is already pending in court. Unfortunately we will have to bear with this till we get results from court.
It is quite embarassing for me to see my face every where too.
September 16th, 2006 at 7:39 pm
Hello Priya ji .I am Veerandra P. Singh.I think corruption can be lessened by this act. We can know what politicians are doing.
How government money is wasted.
In goverment departments who is not working in the right direction.We should make people aware of RTI.
September 18th, 2006 at 3:08 pm
Dear Priya,
pleae reply
bhavna
September 18th, 2006 at 9:02 pm
Priya,
Sometimes in life you have the privilege of meeting truly great people. I had that honor at the Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, that’s when I also learned the meaning of Humility. I had met your beloved father and loving brother. They both made an impression on me that shall last forever. Why I convey this with all my heart: I congratulate you on the launch of your wonderful website. My prayers are with you; your brother and country as your father’s legacy lives on.
Sincerely,
Doug the Bodyguard
September 20th, 2006 at 12:53 pm
Dear Urvish,
Thank you for your positive response to the site, but we are not a platform from which you can make a personal attack on SOMEONE else. I hope you will understand…. Your issue can be raised thru another forum.
Regards,
Moderator.
September 25th, 2006 at 9:59 pm
Priya,
I really enjoy reading the posts and am fascinated by your hearty voice and the hearty voices of your contributers. Now I wasn’t going to express this (for fear of, who the heck is this guy?), but, something that Krishna Hegde Says, has really struck a chord, moving my fatty fingers to hit the keyboard. Please allow me to repost and share:
“Someone else’s problem can tomorrow become mine. When we decide to take take action, it may be too late. Lets us wake up before it is too late and join hands now!!!” Krishna Hegde.
Our world is getting smaller by the day, but at the same time, we have never been so divided. I guess what am trying to say is, We have saboteurs in our world. Without getting into it, this why I totally agree that we must wake up before it’s too late to join hands.
We must remain United so that we can Stand as Human Beings, because Divided we shall and will, fall into flames. Although we’ve seen these words used before - Wow, I can feel the meaning of each word now, more than ever.
Bless you all,
Doug the BodyGuard
October 1st, 2006 at 10:13 am
Hi Priya.Could you help us in forming Small Citizen Communities (SCCs) at the garssroots level, so that every one knows each one’s neighbor? Because we are isolated and insulated, the terrorists keep planting sleeper cells in peaceful localities to carry out their heinous deeds undetected.This will help controlling terrorism at the micro level.
thanks
denis
denis_khan@yahoo.com
October 2nd, 2006 at 11:53 pm
Denis ,thats a great idea, lets discuss this in greater detail before we can plan something
October 8th, 2006 at 2:50 pm
best of luck priya ji
October 8th, 2006 at 6:24 pm
priya ji hum desh ke liye kuch karne cahate hai . agar app hum jaise logo ko apne sath lekar chale toh hum desh ko safal bana sakte hai . main delhi main rehta hu lekin main jo bhi prayas karta hu woh asafal ho jata hai. woh isliye ki meree peche koi Support nahi hai .koi bhi shikayat ho safai ki bare main tho nigam parishad hi meri baat nahi sunte. mein app se milna chahta hu .dhanyawaad swastik@fastermail.com
October 8th, 2006 at 10:14 pm
Dear Priya,
We the students of ‘ The Sydenham Nature Club’ are coming with “ENVIRONMENT DAY 2006” on November 13th.
This event will comprise of activities such as:
1. Planting of trees in college and near vicinity.
2. Pollution Under Control Checkup camp for local vehicles
3. Workshop on recycling with the help of experts from World Wildlife Fund for Nature
4. Setting up of new dustbins in college premises and near vicinity
5. Cleanliness drives in college and in churchgate residential areas.
To conduct all such activities we will be requiring some funds… And our society being a non profitable organization lack fund… So I would kindly request you to provide us with some financial assistance by forwarding this marketing proposal to all your connected firms, organizations and other relevant people.
On behalf of all the Sydenhamites I would also like to invite you as our ‘Chief Guest’ for the ‘ENVIRONMENT DAY 2006′ on November 13th for the reason ‘you are so much involved in conserving natural resources and associated with activities like beach cleaning and cleanliness drives.
Your Presence will prove to be very beneficial for our organization as ‘we will be able to pull larger crowd for the purpose of creating natural awareness in the minds of the students and other people in the society.
Waiting for a kind & positive response from your side
Siddharth Agrawal
October 17th, 2006 at 9:55 pm
dear priya,
h r u? me belongs to pakistan but i proud to say that my parents belongs to hindustan nd we always say HINDUSTAN HAMARA HAI, i m proud of u.
me belong to middle class family but me done very simple work here in my city. i done my masters, after i teach many students free of cost and also done a work for poor people who hav nt anything but many people creat a problem for me but no1 can help me. my students says kash we have 1 MUNNA BHAi and must 1 MP like priya dutt here in pakistan. But alas we havnt. alas we cant meet each other but u always remember priya,we like u nd like sanju alot. my wishes prayers and my life with u,always remember me nd gave me reply. kash alas pakistan hav’nt any daughter like u.ME PROUD OF U. samreen
October 19th, 2006 at 12:13 am
The citizens of your constituency have be given this better opportunity to interact and put in their thought and might and coordination for their welfare . Thankyou and hope this will go a long way in bringing in the change of mindset of the Urban people-MUMBAI. Basically are very casual of callous in nature indifference to the fellow being in and around them. I feel very sorry. The city basic sanitation and sewerage needs immediately attention.There is a explosion taking place around and fast measures needs top proiorty. The citizens has to be accountable for the filth and dirty being created. A system of communtiy approach has to be made in each block area committee for better management with the civic oficial being a part of the team. The disappearance of open space in the sorrounding by constructon shops need to taken seriously and strictest measures taken for better discipine and wellbeing. A regular periodic review of programmes undertaken with the people at large in their respective area locality and thereby increasing their awareness and participation. hope bandra east is also taken note of in ALM as being conducted in BANDRA WEST.
October 19th, 2006 at 8:32 pm
Raj, My heart feels for you and your citizens, especially the children. This sounds very frustrating. I shall pray that you get the proper attention; and for Priya to become the force, to stir a positive cycle of change.
October 22nd, 2006 at 11:31 am
Hello Priya Ji.. Its really a great website and i’m Inspired of your social Works.. although i’m from Pakistan.. but i really appriciate your work there.. and i hope if same revolution will happen here and we would have a young and honest politician in our Country so then we won’t be call Enemies ( Pakistan/India)..
Wish you all the Best Priya!!
Keep the Good works..
October 26th, 2006 at 6:37 pm
Dear Ms.Dutt,
No doubt the sincerity of what you are trying to do does stand out, but what about us who also try and work with the various co-operations and get no response in pite of repeated requests??. Why,when we want to co-operate, no one listens!!!!!.. The general attitude of Munn.Officers leave much to be desired and the worst part ia that there is no accountibility….please do let me know how any of this can be solved, it is important to know the hard facts, rather then waste time chasing unco-orperative people.
Thank you.Ms.Ali.
nshamsherali@hotmail.com
November 2nd, 2006 at 7:30 am
Traffic lights at Moti Mahal Bandra still do not work and it has been a while since they did. With the traffic density only going up there is a desperate need for a few more traffic lights to be installed at busy junctions like the one opposite Amarsons in Bandra and opposite American Bakery. I plead for the same to be reviewed by the traffic control authorities as this is surely a growing concern and very soon traffic snarls will be a daily affair and no longer be restricted to the weekends.
November 7th, 2006 at 7:35 pm
Dear Madam,
Can you please arrange to have your area Bandra to Andheri spruced and cleaned up. I know this is beyond your purview but your influential monitoring would help the concerned officials clean up their areas.
Outside Andheri (west) station on Saturday, there was a big pile of shit which was a terrible and revolting site.
Similarly below the Andheri (East to West) flyover, the pavement dwellers have begun to litter and make terribly dirty. They are also spreading the filth on to the flyover also late evenings. Please arrange to have them removed before they settle down.
Generally madam, we middleclass and poor have nothing much to live for. At least, please help make our surroundings clean and livable and a pleasant sight. The penalties for spitting, defecating, etc. in public still doesn’t seem to be on as the dirtiness and filth on the streets continue to remain. Politicians and leaders do not travel much by foot so they do not realize the extent of filth we traverse daily.
Please help,
Best regards and respectfully yours,
Vidyut Waze
Andheri 400053
please generally go around these areas without any prior warning so you can seereality as it is and not as prepared for you.
Thanking youmadam,
Vidyut
November 8th, 2006 at 7:18 pm
Dear Priya,
Very happy to note that your website is popular and interactive.
Iam requesting you to take up with your good offices to honour the Late Padmashree Mohd Rafi Sahab with Bharat Ratna for this year.
Everyone knows that Rafi sahab deserved it during his life time but as usual politics of power didnot get time to do this honour.
Apart from various charity and cultural shows at border areas Rafi sahab with his humble nature and magical voice has captivated the hearts of crores of fans like us.
Also in this turbulent times of religion, caste differences Rafi Sahabs songs give solace and peace of mind to relieve the stress.
In all his songs patriotic the message was to stand united and no wonder we remember the great song of Yash Chopras Tu Hindu banega na musalaman na banega…….which should be the swan song for all the fanatics to forget silly differences and build our nation.
Jai Rafi sahab n Sunil Duttji
Jai Hind
P.Narayanan mob 09886779557 now living in Bangalore
November 8th, 2006 at 7:36 pm
My heart goes out to all, while I shall pray that Priya will recieve extra strength and courage as she faces these tasks. And so, may the filthy pathway become beautiful, to be known over time, as a symbol of Peace and Harmony; May traffic signals be put in place so that the elderly and visually disabled pedestrians can–once again–cross safely, so they too, can reach that beautiful pathway. Bless you Priya and One and All.
November 21st, 2006 at 11:03 pm
Dear Priya,
I heard that mY School St. Stanislaus would be hit By your Muncipal ward for Road widening …all I asK is be reasonable and see such prestigious High school’s in your area dont get affected bY such decisions! being a x student of that school , its my earnest request to you to please reconsider your Ward’s decision and save Our school ! God Bless you!
November 26th, 2006 at 1:14 am
howdy, Priya.
i agree w/ your philosophy (of ppl for change), & despite being a victim of corruption (w/o going into unnecessary details, my girlie & i were ‘arrested’ by the Bandra-police for no good reason, back in the early 90’s), i support your cause, & hope that u’ll support mine/ours.
as a test to determine whether u’re a ’say-er’ (traditional politician) or a ‘do-er’, i’m saving a copy of this msg, & shall expect to c it posted here ASAP ;^)
nevertheless, my primary concern is that of the potential destruction of an ancient heritage @ HillRd/Bandra-400050 - it appears that the heart of the matter is a balance between healthy education & an efficient road-based infrastructure, & like any smart entity, it seems like a rather unwise decision to sacrifice precious real-estate (that has fostered generations of spectacular children - our leaders of t’row) for the expansion of a ‘thoroughfare’, which can almost never b reversed !
infact, perhaps it’s time that such roadways got expanded vertically rather than horizontally, & good educational institutions remain unaffected - we want to b moving fwd, not bkwd, & it appears that such irresponsible decisions might take road-infrastructure a sgl step fwd, but there certainly will b collateral damage — we can’t afford to let the community take 2 steps *backwards* !
thanx-in-advance, & look fwd t’u using your ‘power’ to influence the *right* decision.
– Johann
(Stanislaus’90)
November 26th, 2006 at 8:59 am
The recent debate to widen Hill Road by acquiring parts of historical and religious institutions is not a fair approach. I would like the illegal parking and the illegal hawkers to be removed from Hill road and that in itself will create the breadth of road need. Cannot we move the Hawker to a central hawking zone at reclamation? Cannot we ban parking on the whole stretch and ensure parking of vehicles is done in all the arterial roads. One of the other deterants is to allow parking but at high rates. I am not pleased to see the monuments of Bandra being brought down to make way for more hawkers to occupy the road. This is not the objective. I would like for the authorities to realise their folly and take corrective actions around the same. I have not seen any action being taken on the Hawkers that plague Hill Road thus stifling it and hence the need to widen the road. Are there alternatives that can be looked at? Can we not use the One Way method and create one way on Hill Road and use the entire road down Moti Mahal to Otters club as the ONE WAY street in the opposite direction? This will ease off all the issues and traffic will be orderly and smooth. We will need to add a few traffic lights at critical junctions and the the job is done. I am sure the two roads are broad enough in it current state minus the parking and hawkers to accommodate a few more years of traffic density increase.
November 29th, 2006 at 10:21 pm
Priya ji,
Have you heard about “St. Jude Children Research Hopital” , located at Memphis, Tennessee (USA) where the research and treatment for childhood cancer is being carrired. I would be willing to share the concept if you would like to know more about the way the funds are being organized for a noble cause like this.
Thanks and regards,
Gurbinder Suri
November 30th, 2006 at 11:36 pm
SOS!!!
SAVE OUR SCHOOL.
humbly requesting you to please save the premises of our alma mater, St. Stanislaus High School.
thanking you for your efforts so far in this regard. hoping for the best.
December 16th, 2006 at 10:04 am
Priya,
I gravitated over, to say hello to One and ALL. Where does the time go? I am not one for many words, but please know, that you and your dear brother, Sanjay, are in my prayers; I also add your citizens too. This is how I am.
Many blessings,
Doug
January 1st, 2007 at 8:30 pm
Priya, as always I send my best to you and your dear brother. While I’d like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year Very Happy … I hope that the New Year brings peace and prosperity to each of you, your families, friends and your beautiful homeland.
Sincerely
Doug
January 4th, 2007 at 3:42 pm
Priya ji, Namaskar. Wish you a very happy new year 2007. I am a fan of your personality and your welfare policies. I hope that politicians will learn from you and be in regular touch of their electors. with regards,
Hardesh Goswami, Advocate
1, Teliwara, Bhiwani-127021.
Haryana.
January 8th, 2007 at 9:07 pm
Priya,
I need to express my heart—which I try to do daily, but–because yesterday marked the 14-year anniversary of a near fatal accident. An accident which almost took my life – I have never been so humble, and when I rise to see another day I say my prayers and give thanks for another day.
This comforts me to know that I have started off my day in a respectful and positive way.
Because of my darkest days, I have lost contact with your brother and Bollywood, so am thankful that we’re able to communicate via the Internet.
Now, I believe I mentioned that to keep up with your brother, one needed to be in ‘Superman’ shape because he moved like a cheetah, heading towards the stage. Well, maybe that shape is apart of why I am here today, while, make no mistake! I am grateful to our creator.
But anyhow, please know that if your dear brother ever needs a character reference – you have my permission to use my words or my testimony. Between your brother and your beloved father, they were both impressive. The love they had for each other; each one of their adoring fans, the strangers, and for life, caused me to come to the conclusion that I witnessed humanity at its best!
Why I shall never forget this entire ‘Mega-Star’ experience, and why I had posted these words… Please allow me to re-post within my hearty message:
“Sometimes in life you have the privilege of meeting truly great people. I had that honor at the Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, that’s when I also learned the meaning of Humility. I had met your beloved father and loving brother. They both made an impression on me that shall last forever. Why I convey this with all my heart: I congratulate you on the launch of your wonderful web site. My prayers are with you; your brother and country as your father’s legacy lives on.
Priya,
One final note. Before my accident had occurred, I had the honor to protect and serve your beloved father. So as we rode in his limousine, because I did not see brother, I grew concerned–since I am not one to pry–I did not question your beloved father, but what I did do, was convey my best wishes to him.
It was only many years later that I learned what had happened, and all I can say is, my heart dropped. This hurt me to hear more than you can ever know. If your brother was a bad man I would not have put my life on the line to protect him.
I proclaim this today! As I try to move past the pain in my life, I feel that you, Sanjay, your entire family has gone through a lot in life, and its time now to let you all live a life in peace, to enable your father’s legacy will be able to live on.
My Prayers are with you all.
Doug
January 10th, 2007 at 9:14 pm
Hi Priya,
This is Shilpa. I stay in Bhardawadi, which is a part of your constituency. Can I request your help in the repair of the Bhardawadi Road which links JP Road and S V Road? The Drain repair work has also been going on for months now without any relief in sight. Also, there are a number of illegal vehicles parked on the roads at all times. No one is bothered about the same. We have registered compliants numerous times but there is no action taken.
Dutt Saab was the MP from this place for a very long time and we have hopes from you. I have lived all my life in Andheri and have seen it degenerate into the mess it is today and my heart grieves for it. I am sure if Bandra becomes the mess that is Andheri, you will feel bad as well. Can you please help?
March 1st, 2007 at 4:40 am
Hi Priya: Just wanted to say hello to everyone on your blog and wish all a serene peaceful evening, or whatever come first. The Internet has made distances shorter and the world smaller, it’s so amazing!
In the meantime, my hopes and prayers are with everyone.
March 1st, 2007 at 10:40 pm
I believe in my heart that as human-beings we can unite. Our world has never been so divided. It literally took a jolt to my brain and plenty of pain, but I see this dream screen that we’re staring at, as a way to empower every heart and realise their dreams. Remember that we cannot dream alone, so I humbly invite everyone to express their dreams… I am not a promoter, but I have touched many hearts because of who I Am. Our dream link is a heartbeat away.
Priya, thank you so much for giving me an opportunity to bepart of your website. My hopes and prayers are with everyone; and now my wishes are for all to live their dreams.
Peace.
March 11th, 2007 at 6:23 pm
Doug is a great reformer, behind that outer mantle of humility, he is what the world needs to unite all of mankind in a fellowship of love. Its the only thing that can save humanity from disaster after disaster. His is not a mere dream, it is a reality which mankind has to see in its depth. It is not Doug that appears to be speaking, I would say that it is God speaking through him — just like you cannot see the invisible electri current, but it manifests itself as light in a bulb. Doug is that bulb radiating a light of peace to the people of the world. Would that they could walk in that light and make Doug’s dream a reality.
March 11th, 2007 at 8:14 pm
Dear Priya, I am writing on the run, but I need to share with you, while during one of my leaps at On The Lot movie site. I meet a beautiful soul. Now I sent him over to your wonderful website. And, why I need to parphrase you:
“WE THE PEOPLE need to know our worth and strength.
I would love to hear from you what you have done to make a difference in your area. Let us us take a moment and think. Don’t measure your action. It could be as small as not littering the neighbourhood or convincing your friend or family not to do so. All these small actions add up to bigger
changes.
Don’t underestimate your capabilities. YOU are the CHANGE!!!” –Priya Dutt.
Well, as I take my leaps of faith — I must admit, I underestimated the power of faith. I am starting to belive that I can move mountains. Please give my best to your dear brother. I have been praying for your family and your citizens for some time now, and I believe that God has heard me.
Many blessings,
Doug
March 13th, 2007 at 9:07 pm
Priya, please forgive my many comments. I am not looking to fill-up your site with my words, but words cannot express how deeply grateful I am to everyone. I had no idea that Priya Nath Mehta had seen me in such a light. And of all names, Priya. Wow! Plus, I just learnt that his beloved father was the president of the World Prayer Day. I could not have written such a script. God is great. God is also a great script writer.
My words are living proof; and also prove your wisdom:
Don’t underestimate your capabilities. YOU are the CHANGE!!!” –Priya Dutt.
I am happy that I left a link to Priya Nath Mehta’s On The Lot Site.
May God continue to bless
Doug
May 3rd, 2007 at 10:18 am
Its Gr8 Priya Dutt Ji with great respect to you and your family & Late. Dutt Ji. Its ver very interesting idea and we all are happy with this great idea really its good website and we all can solve our queries and can be helping hands in future.
Thanks & good luck Priya Ji
Mujahid
Jogeshwari
May 3rd, 2007 at 10:20 am
Its Gr8 Priya Ji with great respect to you and your family & Late. Dutt Ji. Its very very interesting idea and we all are happy with this great idea really its good website and we all can solve our queries and can be helping hands in future.
Thanks & good luck Priya Ji
Mujahid
Jogeshwari
May 26th, 2007 at 3:03 am
I have a friend completed his school and attempting to go for higher study in college, but for the economic paucity of funds in his family finding difficult give me a push for further studies. This friend of mine is simple,and has secured of goog marks in his tenth exams. I have with great determination eased my young friend’s difficulty and managed to secure admission in a college for him and would like to help him completing his college eduation.
madam, could u guide, advise and help me and my friend in a way that can ease his family, so that he is not forced to leave his education midway in future. With all my efforts I am pursing to help him out, but then i too have to help myself for my own education, now that i am doing my college. I look upon you, and hope to guide me and my friend.
July 31st, 2007 at 1:50 pm
priya je namastay , sanjay je ke khabar suni bahut dukh hua .hum sanjay je ke rehai ke dua iswar se kar rahe hai. app aage ayeye meri dua hai aap jaroor safal hange
August 1st, 2007 at 1:25 pm
hum sanju ke sath hai
August 3rd, 2007 at 11:49 am
Dear Di,
I hope that this message may find you and your whole family in good health. Its a really set back for me and for my whole family that Sanju Bhaiya has sentenced for 6 years. I really don’t know what to do? I am praying for him and for his good health in my namazs. Today, Insha-Allah, on the day of friday I will pray for him specially and you dont worry Sanju Bhaiya will be out of this very soon as he is the man of steel and he has strong will power. My whole family and the whole nation is with Sanju bhai. May ALMIGHTY help him in every aspect of life.
In the end I would like to say that, please for God sake donot let your hopes go away and have blind faith in ALMIGHTY. HE is the one who will let you, Sanju Bhai and your family out of this problem.
Yours younger brother and the biggest fan of Sanju Bhai.
~Syed
August 17th, 2007 at 11:45 pm
Positive action is the need of the day.
August 20th, 2007 at 5:20 pm
sanju je ki rehaii ke khabar sunkar bahut khushi hui.bhagwaan uneh mushkilo ka samna karne ki shakti de.
August 20th, 2007 at 5:22 pm
aur mein dua karta hu sanju ko bhavishya mein aise mushkilo ka samna dobara na karna pade
August 23rd, 2007 at 12:01 pm
Mubarak! Mubarak! Mubarak! Mubarak! Mubarak!
Dear Di,
Aapko aur aapki family ko Sanju Bhai ki Rihai bahut bahut bahut Mubarak ho.Di
Insha-Allah! The day is not far when my dear bro Sanju Bhai will be out of worries and all kind of tensions.
Dear Di, through this message I would like to convey to Sanju Bhai that do not loose faith in Almighty Allah. HE loves you and now HE do not give you any sorrow or pain to you. You will be free from all worries Insha-Allah and if HE wants to give any sorrow to you, it should come to me rather at you.
Love you bhai and thanks a lot Di for accepting my messages.
Waiting for your reply, may be once.
Khuda-Hafiz
~Syed
August 23rd, 2007 at 10:08 pm
Congratulations on your brother’s Bail. May Allah Keep him away from all this Problems And Give Him Freedom!!
August 30th, 2007 at 8:13 pm
Priya, I hope this message finds you & yours well. Know that You and your loving brother have been in my heart and prayers. Your loyal friends express my sediments exactly. In fact, I need to express these words from my heart: “Sometimes in life you have the privilege of meeting truly great people. I had that honor at the Nassau Coliseum in Long Island; that’s when I also learned the meaning of Humility. I had met your beloved father and loving brother. They both made an impression on me that shall last forever.” This impression is forever inside my heart.
And is history as sure as I publicly express these words today. As his bodyguard while at the Coliseum, hotel and airport (not to forget TV interviews) I would have given my life for both your brother and father - God protected us during these times and is very much with us today.
May He keep you and your family in the bond of His love always. God bless you all as He continually gives the strength to face whatever life has to offer.
Warm regards,
Doug
September 2nd, 2007 at 12:05 am
Hi Priya
I am really touched by the way your family has come together to support your brother Sanjay. We all know he is innocent. I believe he asked for prayers & also visited a church acknowledging the power from above than can change his situation. I personally believe God loves Sanjay and has a plan for him. His love is already manifested by the loving support he receives not just from you’ll as a family but from all of us out there. We remember you’ll in our daily prayer and know all will be well soon -Andrea
September 21st, 2007 at 12:30 am
Priya,
I am very much interested in volunteering for the Cancer Foundation.Please let me know, what are the things I can do for the Nargis Dutt Foundation?
September 23rd, 2007 at 1:03 pm
Madam,
I Stay in Jogeshwari Capt. Samant Marg. The Junction of Capt. Samant Marg and S.V.Rd is in big mess. A big Waste bin is kept from which all waste is falling apart and during rainy season it is breeding ground for mosquitoes you are kindly requested to look into matter.
Thanking you in anticipation
KHALIL AHMED
September 28th, 2007 at 9:31 am
Dear Priya ji,
You are one of the very few parliamentarians to use modern communication technologies for discharging public duties. Kudos to your efforts.
Public Action and Students for Harmony (SFH) are very keen to supplement your people welfare initiatives.
Waiting to hear from you
Praba
October 8th, 2007 at 1:13 pm
“mr & mrs dutt ” ke liye apko meri shubhkamnaye
October 9th, 2007 at 1:53 am
Priya,
The various problems of mumbai would be solved if BMC becomes more accountable,,from my personal experience i have learnt that the BMC is corrupt and could be easliy bribed by influential persons and people like me who opposes have no chance whatsoever.It is frustating and matters can only get worse.
I would not like my matters to be resloved personally,but i hope u open a window of hope,,for countless of people like me.
thanks.
anilkumarck@gmail.com
October 10th, 2007 at 2:21 pm
Hello didi . Its really a great website and i’m Inspired of your social Works.. .. i really appriciate your work .
Wish you all the Best didi
Keep the Good works.. Many blessings,
satish chandra sharma
deep nagar mathura u.p
October 17th, 2007 at 2:47 pm
Congrats
Awarm welcome to this newest love bundle in the lives of all that have always loved the way you look at life, may his mamaji recieve new energy to cope up with your kids and attention he has missed for soo long
Sanju’s gym Mate
doc
long live dutt saheb
November 8th, 2007 at 5:36 pm
Common health programmes will lead detection of greater health hazards in the localities of western mumbai field grounds clubs need health checkups and IMA is in it to help if you grace the occasions
January 2nd, 2008 at 10:34 pm
hi to all. i am v pleased to see this website here. i invite u to visit jehlum the city of ur fathers birth. i appreciate what u r doing.
love
January 3rd, 2008 at 2:35 am
My wish and prayer is that you, your family and friends will receive many blessings this year, with happiness, good health, joy, peace, and love.
Priya, something I need to share: as I reflected on my life, back to all parts: my childhood, my family, my time as a bodyguard, even my construction projects, my accident- that I thought was a curse, which actually became a blessing in disguise.
Without the blessing of a loving family and friends, quite frankly, I’d be one, very lost soul.
Also, I had sustained physical damage so that messed me up a bit, but, I am grateful to be alive. I believe God spared me for a purpose. And although I am much weaker physically, my heart’s become more sensitive; that’s better than powerful biceps.
While the love I have for my family, friends and humanity is beyond - my - mere words. I do realize that we cannot please everyone, but I still try to express much love.
Meantime I have become a man who prays each and every day.
Making a long story short, many great people came into my life. But One particularity lives your way. His name is Priya Nath Mehta, a great scholar, who is the son of H.H. Shri Bhola Nathji. He and his wife never cease to share their love and encouragement to move forward in the aftermath of my accident. I hope to join all of you one day. Our world has never been so divided. So it’s imperative that people unite.
It doesn’t matter what one’s interpretation of God is, it’s about all about the heart. We each have feelings, and we must respect one another. This sounds so simple, it is, if we learn to speak from our heart’s.
In closing - your loving father and brother never failed to show their love. My best memories of them…was at the Mega Star Show. Your father and brother would embrace their fans with so much love. I cannot tell you what an impression that made on me. Your brother was also very compassionate to his dance troupe. I admired him for that, please make Sanjay aware of what I am sharing. It’s important that he knows, too. From the bottom of my heart! Thank You!
January 8th, 2008 at 12:21 am
Priya, I feel privileged and fortunate to have connected with all of you since 2006. Why I want to wish everyone a better 2008 and that this year will be a year of new beginnings for everyone.
January 23rd, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Living in the USA, puts me at a slight disadvantage when it comes to keeping up with my friends in India. I guess ‘new beginnings’ makes sense - better expressed late than not at all - Congratulations on your baby boy!
Many Blessings,
Doug
February 19th, 2008 at 2:29 am
I cannot tell you how moved I am today. God bless you all and the work that you do from your heart’s! I am looking forward to ‘Lean on Me’s’ success.
Fact: there are two types of people in the world. One be, the Givers; the other be, the Takers. Bless your giving heart’s, ten times over!
Fondly,
Doug From Mega Stars
March 21st, 2008 at 8:33 am
Dear Priya, I am very excited to say that my life is on the upswing. Please know that I have a place in my heart for all of you in India and hope to be instrumental in some great things to come.
Fondly,
Doug From Mega Stars
April 3rd, 2008 at 5:25 pm
Dear Priya, Owen, Sanjay, and friends, I am so happy to declare that Christopher Coppola, has added me to his website. My hope is to share my heart while being instrumental in whatever it may be.
My thoughts and prayers have been with you and your family; and for my family and I now, for many — sometimes very dark & painful — years. I believe that those prayers did not fall flat.
There is a Divine light at the END of the DARK tunnel.
My hope is to share what I am being fully absorbed in, with all my heart and soul.
Much love,
Doug From Mega Stars.
April 16th, 2008 at 5:18 am
Dear Priya, Owen, Sanjay and friends, I hope all is well. I have been feeling extremely blessed these days. As I mentioned in my previous comment: I have a place in my heart for all of you in India and hope to be instrumental in some great things to come.
Well, I believe in my heart that we will make a HUGE impact on our youth. I may be wrong, but I have been praying to God for some time now. Please permit me to paraphrase you, “Don’t underestimate your capabilities. YOU are the CHANGE!!!” (Priya Dutt)
I am a believer!
Peace out,
Doug
June 8th, 2008 at 10:20 pm
You will forgive me, Priya, if I appear to post too many “Doug From Mega Star” comments. These words are from my heart.
I believe you when you say, “YOU are the CHANGE.” As I move through life’s tunnel – I can feel the changes. Life is getting brighter by the day.
How I wish I could share many pictures from the events with your beloved father, brother and Bollywood’s greats—but I can’t; all I have to offer my mere words:
I regret not taking photos but my job was to serve and protect. I did this with every bit of my being. Please know, the mention of your beloved father’s name brings to mind a rush of memories; that goes for your brother too.
As more people in our small world come to know me I hope to share my experiences with the honorable Dutt family. I express this with much love, respect and honor!
June 10th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
Gud Afternoon Mam..Gud to see politicians getting into the reality of life and listening to the people like this…..Keep it Up!!!! hope we all make a difference One day..
Take Care.
July 5th, 2008 at 7:20 pm
Hi Priya
I really salute you for the different roles played by you.. Its so very easy to be a women but very difficult to be an Independent Women who has to play so many different roles in her day to day life.. Priya above all you play it so well without any errors…If I ever had to TAG you, I would definitely TAG you as a Clean and a innocent politician.
I really wish that Congress may come up with many more innocent, young and educated ladies like you. So we may have a better India.
Priya a piece of advice -The world outside is very tough, mean and materialistic …but the hand which u have behind you are very strong ,so don’t get back…trust and count on us we the youth are always with you…
BE STRONG BE BRAVE…
JAI HIND JAI MAHARASHTRA.
Hoping for a reply from your end.
July 5th, 2008 at 7:21 pm
Hi Priya
I really salute you for the different roles played by you.. Its so very easy to be a women but very difficult to be an Independent Women who has to play so many different roles in her day to day life.. Priya above all you play it so well without any errors…If I ever had to TAG you, I would definitely TAG you as a Clean and a innocent politician.
I really wish that Congress may come up with many more innocent, young and educated ladies like you. So we may have a better India.
Priya a piece of advice -The world outside is very tough, mean and materialistic …but the hand which u have behind you are very strong ,so don’t get back…trust and count on us we the youth are always with you…
BE STRONG BE BRAVE…
JAI HIND JAI MAHARASHTRA.
Hoping for a reply from your end.
July 12th, 2008 at 9:47 am
Hello,Priya madam and everyone.Some times before i sent to RTI application to PIO of North East Railway.First time he rejected my applicaion due to technical error.When second time i sent to application to PIO.He replied that he will not give information because I used What ,Why ,How many like words. What should we do now.
July 12th, 2008 at 5:09 pm
I cannot speak from a woman’s perspective, but, I can speak from the perspective of someone who witnessed first rate souls in action. This beautiful impression will never fade. It would take me forever to write so I will put it this way.
Like her family, Priya will nurture not only her children, but every child in our world. It is clear, the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree.
It is true, the world can be a rough place, but we must never forget, God takes what we can’t handle.
I will part with these final words, The worst thing is for any child to feel unwanted; the same goes for any heart. We need more compassion than ever. Forget the labels, for we all have heart. So young or old - no one likes to feel unwanted.
Thanks for reading, and for sharing your hearts.
Sincerely,
Doug
August 30th, 2008 at 12:00 am
Priya, Owen and Sanjay, I am stopping by to show support; I also have been praying that God give our next president, a Chrystal clear vision and much compassion, so that Mother India and America’s friendship will continue to have great relations. Priya, you were so right when you said, Don’t underestimate your capabilities. YOU are the CHANGE!!!
Change is inevitable. My only hope is that things will change for the better.
The time has never been so right for us to make a difference in our world; Thanks to God and the Internet, our words transcend our family, our race, our class, and our country.
It’s amazing how WE can submit OUR comments in one CLICK and HEARTBEAT. I personally feel blessed…
And in closing my heart needs to say, We need Global Unity more than ever. Dear friends, I humbly request you all to pray for peace in our world.
Many Blessings,
Doug
October 22nd, 2008 at 7:20 pm
Excited for every soul in Mother India today. Why I need to express a hearty congratulations to all of you, especially the Indian Space Agency. Here’s to many more successful launches.
Love, peace and soul,
Doug
November 4th, 2008 at 1:15 pm
dear madam,
first time i visited your blog.if you remember i have been in continuous touch with you through letters.i was one of few who got an opportunity to meet late sri sunil dutt ji . he was so simple that noone could believe. he stayed at rajbhawan lucknow.i made a call at raj bhawan and asked the reception to connect sunil dutt ji.she connecte me inthe room of sunil ji.i thought the phone was picked by private secretary or some other person but iwas surprised when the phone was picked by sunil dutt ji himself . i was not prepared.i get excited.after few seconds of my silence i expressed my desire to meet he gave me time for the next day.
he suggested me to organise some programme on aids. he also referred the name dr gilada of mumbai .the programmecould not take shape due to my bad luck.
this was my first occasion that i met such agreat personality.i would never forget the moment of meeting.
he was greatly concerned aout the coming generation. he was in real sense leader who wanted harmony amongst all religion
regads
dr subhash chandra
subhashchandra2006@rediffmail.com
November 23rd, 2008 at 7:25 pm
dr subhash chandra’s post draws on the memories, love, experience, and impressions that your beloved father left behind. Very honorable. Since I shall never forget my Mega Star moment … I am moved to publicly thank him for sharing his beautiful memory here.
Now, this may not be the first time that I visited, but I did notice a very familiar date.
Priya & Owen, I was born on September 9th - This is really something, because it appears that your “You Are The Change” post, had been posted on my birthday. So, If this isn’t a meaningful sign then I don’t know what is.
Many Blessings,
Doug