1. An Unwanted Order.
The Mamata Banerjee government's order said,
"Owing to Muharram, restriction would be placed on idol immersion from 2200 hrs on 30 Sep
and it would be totally banned on 01 Oct".
It was an irresponsible order for a government to make and that too, just for 'minority appeasement'.
The Calcutta High Court bench, headed by Acting Chief Justice Rakesh Tiwary, has lifted the ban and made the following observations after hearing three PILs challenging the restrictions:-
* It's a clear endeavour to appease the minority section.
* Exercising extreme power without any basis and
* Asked as to whether it could pass such an arbitrary order just because it's the state?
Thankfully, the judiciary has effectively thwarted a political move that was aimed at the Muslim vote bank in view of the forthcoming elections!
2. A Rethink Among the Comrades?
Confucius, the 'Socrates' of China is being resurrected by the Chinese Communist Party. At a recent international conference in memory of the great thinker, there were many top communist party bigwigs who were active participants. President Xi Jinping had, recently, emphasised that Confucius was the mainstay of Chinese culture.
It should not be forgotten that Mao Ze Dong had dubbed the thinker as a feudalist and any mention of him was taboo during the times of the 'Cultural Revolution'!
Having talked about the great philosopher, let me recall a few quotes of his:-
* I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
* Every thing has beauty, but not everyone sees it.
* Life is really simple but we insist on making it complicated.
* Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
* Wherever you go, go with all your heart.
Tailpiece.
It had rained through most of the day. Radhan chettan and Sathi chechi left for their house after breakfast. I'm thankful to them for being able to participate in the Neelamperoor Pooram, this year.
The Mamata Banerjee government's order said,
"Owing to Muharram, restriction would be placed on idol immersion from 2200 hrs on 30 Sep
and it would be totally banned on 01 Oct".
It was an irresponsible order for a government to make and that too, just for 'minority appeasement'.
The Calcutta High Court bench, headed by Acting Chief Justice Rakesh Tiwary, has lifted the ban and made the following observations after hearing three PILs challenging the restrictions:-
* It's a clear endeavour to appease the minority section.
* Exercising extreme power without any basis and
* Asked as to whether it could pass such an arbitrary order just because it's the state?
Thankfully, the judiciary has effectively thwarted a political move that was aimed at the Muslim vote bank in view of the forthcoming elections!
2. A Rethink Among the Comrades?
Confucius, the 'Socrates' of China is being resurrected by the Chinese Communist Party. At a recent international conference in memory of the great thinker, there were many top communist party bigwigs who were active participants. President Xi Jinping had, recently, emphasised that Confucius was the mainstay of Chinese culture.
It should not be forgotten that Mao Ze Dong had dubbed the thinker as a feudalist and any mention of him was taboo during the times of the 'Cultural Revolution'!
Having talked about the great philosopher, let me recall a few quotes of his:-
* I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
* Every thing has beauty, but not everyone sees it.
* Life is really simple but we insist on making it complicated.
* Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
* Wherever you go, go with all your heart.
Tailpiece.
It had rained through most of the day. Radhan chettan and Sathi chechi left for their house after breakfast. I'm thankful to them for being able to participate in the Neelamperoor Pooram, this year.
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