1. Kamalahaasan Says So.
Kamalahaasan has, in an election rally, said that the first terrorist of this country is Nathuram
Godse and he's a Hindu. Why do these guys act tough with the Hindus and cave in for the other
religions? Is this what secularism all about? But I'm sure that the minorities, too, understand the
game plan of the politicians, since independence that of using them as vote banks, through
appeasement. And no, even on the opposite side, they have a poor knowledge about 'Hindutva'
and the Hindu way of life! Just to give you an example, I hate anyone dictating as to what I should
eat.
Had expected Kamalahaasan to take on a different tack - with governance as the main plank -
to expose the entire range of political parties having done too little, too late thus far. It would have
been a refreshing change and he would have become the darling of the masses!
2. Frantic Consultations On.
The national political parties are on a scramble to tie up with regional parties for post-poll tie ups
as all sorts of calculations are being worked out in likely post-poll scenarios. Mayawati, KC Rao,
Stalin and Navin Patnaik are a few of the regional leaders who are being actively wooed.
After predicting a clear BJP-sweep at the start, what makes the big stake-holders to make a mad
scramble for potential partners? Or is it yet another political stunt?
3. PM Narendra Modi's Gaffe?
Twitter, as well as the What'sApp, were abuzz about the PM having claimed to be the first one to
use a handy cam to capture Mr. Advani's photograph and also use the internet - again - for the first
time in '88 whereas everyone is aware that these facilities came into India later, in the early '90s.
The PM, from what we've seen of him thus far, does his homework meticulously and has his facts
right. Another statement, made yesterday, that he'd given suitable directions in case of inclement
weather during the Balakot air strike is attributed to him. These statements were made, presumably,
in the course of an interview given to a portal.
A bit difficult to digest, the veracity needs to be ascertained!
Tailpiece.
Got up at our usual time, went through our chores and were ready well in time. The final work on the
lattice work was undertaken during the day. The first batch of the fibre paint-coated Aluminium roofing sheets had fetched up, many more have to follow. Vipin had fetched up, finally, during late afternoon and has been given the go ahead to do the inner woodwork where the sodden wood will be removed and fibre-based wooden sheets will be affixed.
Meanwhile, Sanil and Mini will leave us tomorrow to spend the remaining part of their leave with Sanil's relatives at Kollam and Ayoor. Will miss their company.
Kamalahaasan has, in an election rally, said that the first terrorist of this country is Nathuram
Godse and he's a Hindu. Why do these guys act tough with the Hindus and cave in for the other
religions? Is this what secularism all about? But I'm sure that the minorities, too, understand the
game plan of the politicians, since independence that of using them as vote banks, through
appeasement. And no, even on the opposite side, they have a poor knowledge about 'Hindutva'
and the Hindu way of life! Just to give you an example, I hate anyone dictating as to what I should
eat.
Had expected Kamalahaasan to take on a different tack - with governance as the main plank -
to expose the entire range of political parties having done too little, too late thus far. It would have
been a refreshing change and he would have become the darling of the masses!
2. Frantic Consultations On.
The national political parties are on a scramble to tie up with regional parties for post-poll tie ups
as all sorts of calculations are being worked out in likely post-poll scenarios. Mayawati, KC Rao,
Stalin and Navin Patnaik are a few of the regional leaders who are being actively wooed.
After predicting a clear BJP-sweep at the start, what makes the big stake-holders to make a mad
scramble for potential partners? Or is it yet another political stunt?
3. PM Narendra Modi's Gaffe?
Twitter, as well as the What'sApp, were abuzz about the PM having claimed to be the first one to
use a handy cam to capture Mr. Advani's photograph and also use the internet - again - for the first
time in '88 whereas everyone is aware that these facilities came into India later, in the early '90s.
The PM, from what we've seen of him thus far, does his homework meticulously and has his facts
right. Another statement, made yesterday, that he'd given suitable directions in case of inclement
weather during the Balakot air strike is attributed to him. These statements were made, presumably,
in the course of an interview given to a portal.
A bit difficult to digest, the veracity needs to be ascertained!
Tailpiece.
Got up at our usual time, went through our chores and were ready well in time. The final work on the
lattice work was undertaken during the day. The first batch of the fibre paint-coated Aluminium roofing sheets had fetched up, many more have to follow. Vipin had fetched up, finally, during late afternoon and has been given the go ahead to do the inner woodwork where the sodden wood will be removed and fibre-based wooden sheets will be affixed.
Meanwhile, Sanil and Mini will leave us tomorrow to spend the remaining part of their leave with Sanil's relatives at Kollam and Ayoor. Will miss their company.
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