Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Happenings and more happenings.

1. A dangerous trend.

The CPM had organised a peaceful demonstration in front of the High Court here, yesterday, to protest against the last week's court order of sending MV Jayarajan, one of its activists, to jail for the disparaging remarks he'd made against the court for its ban on roadside political meetings. As an ordinary citizen of the country, I feel that the ban was long overdue and is a step in the right direction, because many of these demonstrations lead to anarchy on the roads and if one happened to be travelling for an important requirement, it could result in disastrous consequences depending on the nature of the errand!

Standing by their point of view, the party carried out the demonstration on the road, in front of the High Court terming it as 'people's anger' for being denied their right to protest and by doing so, cocked a snook at the court's ban on such meetings. This portends a dangerous trend - the executive, the legislature, the judiciary and the fourth estate need to be equally strong, respectful of each other's turfs and independent for a vibrant democracy!

Sadly, there has been no reactions from well meaning people of the society whose sane words and advice should have come in appropriately, while roundly condemning the incident.



2. Many happy returns!

Former Justice VR Krishna Iyer - the country's legal colossus - is celebrating his 97th birthday today. On behalf of the family, I wish him an eventful year to guide this country through trying times with his matured and sane advice. Here's wishing that God grants him good health and the drive to take on projects that would go a long way in making the life of the common man better!

On a very personal note, I feel proud to be associated with him through my grandfather's legacy.


3. A golden jubilee that every 'mallu' would be proud of.

This week saw Yesudas completing 50 years of providing a continuous treat of mellifluous music to fellow Malayalees. His dedication and humility are folklore and anything that I might say would sound too little and inadequate and hence I desist.

Here's wishing that God gives him good health for rendering further masterpieces, to the world of music, through his gifted voice.  

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