Booklet on DHAN VAPASI. This essay introduces the simple idea that every Indian must be given an income that is derived from the public wealth of India. That is, their wealth must be returned — Dhan Vapasi. The periodic distribution of income to us the people of India from the public assets of India is our right, not a gift from any government. It’s not a scheme by a political party to buy votes. It’s a birthright that every Indian has. If you are convinced by this short article, there is something that you must do — demand that your wealth is returned to you. If we want Dhan Vapasi to happen, we have to collectively demand it. Only if there is a popular demand for the return of our wealth, only then will the politicians (of any party) give us back our wealth. At the end of this essay, you will find instructions on various ways to indicate your support for Dhan Vapasi such as signing a petition on the web, sending an SMS, etc. But first, please take a few minutes to read this article. We are sure you will find it interesting. And then pass on this article to friends and family. They too will thank you. If we work collectively, we are sure to succeed.
We can illustrate how caretakers (chowkidars) can become owners (zamindars) through this simple story. Let’s imagine that your ancestors left you some money in a savings account at a bank for your use. The money you inherit in the account is part of your wealth. You decide when and how much to withdraw to meet your needs. And you know that if you wish, you could deposit money into that account for use by your descendants. So far so good. But suppose the bank manager never allows you to operate your savings account. He does not give you periodic statements on how much is in your account, how much interest it has earned, etc. When you need to withdraw some funds for your use, the bank manager says, “Sorry, you can’t have it. It is for your descendants.” It becomes clear to you that your descendants will also be told the same thing when they try to get access to the money — “You can’t have it. It’s for your descendants.” The bank will never allow anyone to withdraw any amount. What you then realize is that the bank manager is actually spending your money on himself, his family and friends. It is also clear to you that he will spend it all eventually, and your descendants, just like you, will never see a paisa of it. And the worst part is that the bank manager is gambling with your money and losing large amounts. You would not tolerate this blatant theft. You would fire the bank manager and the system should punish him with jail time.
We can illustrate how caretakers (chowkidars) can become owners (zamindars) through this simple story. Let’s imagine that your ancestors left you some money in a savings account at a bank for your use. The money you inherit in the account is part of your wealth. You decide when and how much to withdraw to meet your needs. And you know that if you wish, you could deposit money into that account for use by your descendants. So far so good. But suppose the bank manager never allows you to operate your savings account. He does not give you periodic statements on how much is in your account, how much interest it has earned, etc. When you need to withdraw some funds for your use, the bank manager says, “Sorry, you can’t have it. It is for your descendants.” It becomes clear to you that your descendants will also be told the same thing when they try to get access to the money — “You can’t have it. It’s for your descendants.” The bank will never allow anyone to withdraw any amount. What you then realize is that the bank manager is actually spending your money on himself, his family and friends. It is also clear to you that he will spend it all eventually, and your descendants, just like you, will never see a paisa of it. And the worst part is that the bank manager is gambling with your money and losing large amounts. You would not tolerate this blatant theft. You would fire the bank manager and the system should punish him with jail time.
