Analysis of the news that have grabbed headlines over the past few days.
(a) Thirteen days of inaction.
Citing her inability to identify the supporters of the 'no confidence motion' against the Modi
government, the Speaker had adjourned the Lok Sabha for the 13th day. The parties that have
been 'active' in their protests in the well of the house were:-
(i) AIADMK Demanding the immediate setting up of the Cauvery Water Management
and DMK Board.
(ii) TRS Demanding special status for Telengana.
The opposition believes that the agitating parties are covertly helping the government to stall
the discussions on the no confidence motion against it. There's a general feeling that all would
have fallen in place had the Congress, led by Rahul Gandhi, tabled the motion.
Rajya Sabha was adjourned barely four minutes after it had assembled. As a layman, I can't
understand the inaction for the following reasons:-
(i) A lot of burning issues have to be discussed.
(ii) Bills of financial content have been passed without discussions.
(iii) The tremendous waste of money involved when the house doesn't function during a
session.
(iv) Many bills pending to get the clearance of the Parliament.
Sad. This can happen only in India!
(b) A very interesting survey.
60,000 women were surveyed by Kudumbashree as part of the Neetham '18 campaign. The
survey had focussed on combating violence against women and children and creating an
awareness among the public. The findings will be used by the government to formulate
projects for the safety of women and children and it will be implemented through the local
bodies. Sample a few of the answers:-
(i) Raising children should be a shared responsibility by both parents.
(ii) Wife should live with husband despite marital disputes.
(iii) Men should head the family.
(iv) Men shouldn't discipline wives.
(v) Men and women are socially equal.
(vi) Provocative dressing increases risk of rape.
(vii) Women can do better than men in service sector.
(viii) Wife shouldn't succumb to the husband's demand for forced sex.
The survey illustrates the deep patriarchal mindset of the Keralites.
(c) Jackfruit is the state fruit.
Jackfruit has been declared the state fruit by the Assembly and the reasons are not quite hard to
find:-
(i) It's 100% organic with a huge potential for highly profitable value-added products.
(ii) Plans afoot to promote Kerala jackfruit brand.
(iii) It's high in protein, a source of Vitamin A, boosts immunity, prevents anemia and
is a good energy source.
(iv) It stands 6th in the country in terms of production at 10% annually. Tripura and
Orissa come first and second!
Tailpiece.
1. Wished Rema many happy returns as it's her birthday by the English calendar.
2. Talked to Nonu, my cousin at Madras, who has been blessed with a baby boy. Ankita did have complications, underwent a Caesarean section and the premature baby(It's the 33rd week) weighing 1.7 kg is right now being managed in the neo-natal ICU.
3. Wished Indira kunjamma many happy returns as it's her birthday by the Malayalam calendar.
(a) Thirteen days of inaction.
Citing her inability to identify the supporters of the 'no confidence motion' against the Modi
government, the Speaker had adjourned the Lok Sabha for the 13th day. The parties that have
been 'active' in their protests in the well of the house were:-
(i) AIADMK Demanding the immediate setting up of the Cauvery Water Management
and DMK Board.
(ii) TRS Demanding special status for Telengana.
The opposition believes that the agitating parties are covertly helping the government to stall
the discussions on the no confidence motion against it. There's a general feeling that all would
have fallen in place had the Congress, led by Rahul Gandhi, tabled the motion.
Rajya Sabha was adjourned barely four minutes after it had assembled. As a layman, I can't
understand the inaction for the following reasons:-
(i) A lot of burning issues have to be discussed.
(ii) Bills of financial content have been passed without discussions.
(iii) The tremendous waste of money involved when the house doesn't function during a
session.
(iv) Many bills pending to get the clearance of the Parliament.
Sad. This can happen only in India!
(b) A very interesting survey.
60,000 women were surveyed by Kudumbashree as part of the Neetham '18 campaign. The
survey had focussed on combating violence against women and children and creating an
awareness among the public. The findings will be used by the government to formulate
projects for the safety of women and children and it will be implemented through the local
bodies. Sample a few of the answers:-
(i) Raising children should be a shared responsibility by both parents.
(ii) Wife should live with husband despite marital disputes.
(iii) Men should head the family.
(iv) Men shouldn't discipline wives.
(v) Men and women are socially equal.
(vi) Provocative dressing increases risk of rape.
(vii) Women can do better than men in service sector.
(viii) Wife shouldn't succumb to the husband's demand for forced sex.
The survey illustrates the deep patriarchal mindset of the Keralites.
(c) Jackfruit is the state fruit.
Jackfruit has been declared the state fruit by the Assembly and the reasons are not quite hard to
find:-
(i) It's 100% organic with a huge potential for highly profitable value-added products.
(ii) Plans afoot to promote Kerala jackfruit brand.
(iii) It's high in protein, a source of Vitamin A, boosts immunity, prevents anemia and
is a good energy source.
(iv) It stands 6th in the country in terms of production at 10% annually. Tripura and
Orissa come first and second!
Tailpiece.
1. Wished Rema many happy returns as it's her birthday by the English calendar.
2. Talked to Nonu, my cousin at Madras, who has been blessed with a baby boy. Ankita did have complications, underwent a Caesarean section and the premature baby(It's the 33rd week) weighing 1.7 kg is right now being managed in the neo-natal ICU.
3. Wished Indira kunjamma many happy returns as it's her birthday by the Malayalam calendar.
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