The meeting called by the PM, of all the chief ministers, has ended up being unproductive. The Congress chief ministers had boycotted it while the other opposition parties have reiterated that they would oppose the Land Acquisition Bill in its present form.
The CMs of Maharashtra and Punjab have, meanwhile, sought amendments taking into account the factors specific to their states.
And Anna Hazare has threatened to go on a hunger strike from 02 Oct regarding the Land Acquisition Bill.
So, the logjam continues. Our political parties don't seem to have the interest of the nation in their agenda. Their pathological hatred towards Narendra Modi dictates every action of their's. The land acquisition and the labour reform bills are the ones, when cleared, that will be the harbingers of change. Why delay something that's gonna be beneficial or is it a selfish motive to ensure that Modi never succeeds, come what may? What seems to fuel their apprehensions has been his systematic success in foreign policy in which he has been a trailblazer, opening up a whole lot of interesting opportunities! The policy initiatives have been proactive from day 1!!
What the opposition seems to be sadly missing out on is that in a Parliamentary democracy, nothing can be credited to an individual or a party. The treasury as well as the opposition benches get the accolades for legislation of meaningful and timely laws.
Sad! When will this country get rid of its narrow minded politicians?
Adieu, MSV!
The legendary music composer, MS Viswanathan - fondly called MSV - passed into the mist of time at about 0630h, yesterday. He was 88 and was cremated today which was witnessed by an overwhelming crowd of his fans. Reams of material in print and unending farewells on the visual media have covered the deeds and life of the musical genius and anything that I attempt to add will end up as a classical case of 'carrying coal to Newcastle' and hence, I desist.
RIP, MSV! Salute to a maestro and a legend. Here's wishing that his near and dear ones have the strength to pass through these stressful times.
Saw the photograph of his Ambassador car with the registration number MSV 5052 (All Tamilnadu vehicles used to have the prefix of 'MS' for Madras, those days!) standing on the porch of his house. Was reminded of my own first car, a '67 vintage, two door Standard Herald - model 'Cleopatra' numbered MSR 2931.
Tailpiece.
The state assembly is currently in session. Every forenoon sees the lawmakers active till 'Question Hour' after which the entire opposition makes an exit, citing faulty moves by the government. Does being in the opposition mean that one must not see through the normal conduct of the House?
The CMs of Maharashtra and Punjab have, meanwhile, sought amendments taking into account the factors specific to their states.
And Anna Hazare has threatened to go on a hunger strike from 02 Oct regarding the Land Acquisition Bill.
So, the logjam continues. Our political parties don't seem to have the interest of the nation in their agenda. Their pathological hatred towards Narendra Modi dictates every action of their's. The land acquisition and the labour reform bills are the ones, when cleared, that will be the harbingers of change. Why delay something that's gonna be beneficial or is it a selfish motive to ensure that Modi never succeeds, come what may? What seems to fuel their apprehensions has been his systematic success in foreign policy in which he has been a trailblazer, opening up a whole lot of interesting opportunities! The policy initiatives have been proactive from day 1!!
What the opposition seems to be sadly missing out on is that in a Parliamentary democracy, nothing can be credited to an individual or a party. The treasury as well as the opposition benches get the accolades for legislation of meaningful and timely laws.
Sad! When will this country get rid of its narrow minded politicians?
Adieu, MSV!
The legendary music composer, MS Viswanathan - fondly called MSV - passed into the mist of time at about 0630h, yesterday. He was 88 and was cremated today which was witnessed by an overwhelming crowd of his fans. Reams of material in print and unending farewells on the visual media have covered the deeds and life of the musical genius and anything that I attempt to add will end up as a classical case of 'carrying coal to Newcastle' and hence, I desist.
RIP, MSV! Salute to a maestro and a legend. Here's wishing that his near and dear ones have the strength to pass through these stressful times.
Saw the photograph of his Ambassador car with the registration number MSV 5052 (All Tamilnadu vehicles used to have the prefix of 'MS' for Madras, those days!) standing on the porch of his house. Was reminded of my own first car, a '67 vintage, two door Standard Herald - model 'Cleopatra' numbered MSR 2931.
Tailpiece.
The state assembly is currently in session. Every forenoon sees the lawmakers active till 'Question Hour' after which the entire opposition makes an exit, citing faulty moves by the government. Does being in the opposition mean that one must not see through the normal conduct of the House?
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