My personal views on the news that are, currently, grabbing the headlines. One wonders as to why things happen this way because facts are distorted - despite video grabs, if you please - and the final outcome is, many-a-time, parsimonious with the truth.
(a) The Tamasha Continues.
As the deadline for the lame-duck government of Maharashtra to go, no consensus has been
reached between the BJP and the Shiv Sena regarding the formation of the new cabinet as the
latter is insisting on the post of the chief minister for its leader's son. It's dirty politics in the
hunger for power at any cost. From the contradicting stand taken by the Shiv Sena, till now,
it seems likely that it will lose face in the ultimate reckoning.
It has already gone down in esteem of many citizens of its unprincipled decision to flirt with
Sharad Pawar's NCP - Congress opposition. But, then, these guys are so thick-skinned that they
forget their actions after a milestone is achieved.
The right thing would be to have a short session of President's rule, followed by fresh elections,
the additional expenditure to the state coffers, notwithstanding!
(b) The Kartarpur Corridor.
The emotional urge of visiting Guru Nanak Devji's gurudwara at Kartarpur is overwhelming
and the average Sikh looks forward to the visit as a personal fulfillment! It's this fine and noble
sentiment that Pakistan seems to want to exploit by giving the pro-Khalistan faction to put up
their banners and placards at the site.
This is in direct contravention to the fundamental rule that governs relationship between two
countries that nothing which would embarrass any of them would be bandied about.
The Pakistani action, thus far, seems to smack of mischief. Only time will tell!
(c) The CPM-CPI Feud Regarding The Approach Towards Maoists in Kerala.
Consider the following:-
* Two CPM cadres have been arrested and charged under UAPA - Unlawful Activities
(Prevention) Act - for leanings with the Maoists.
* The CPI and many in the CPM have aired their grievances in public that the police should
not have clamped the under the UAPA as it's non-bailable.
* They fault the police for having used the Act.
For once, the chief minister, is seen supporting the state police! But, of course, he is the state's
Home Minister!!
The CPI's fact-finding team condemned the firing at the Maoists, terming it a 'Fake encounter'.
It's sad because the activities of the duo point towards unlawful activities towards the integrity
and security of the country. It will be interesting to see as to how this pantomime will come to
its end. Incidentally, was the Maoist encounter brought in to shift the focus of the rising public
sentiments against the Walayar killings?
Tailpiece.
It was a normal day to begin with. Had gone to town around 1000 hrs to drop the cheque at the bank and to give my 'Life Certificate' and it was Sijo, who was my sa'arthi!
(a) The Tamasha Continues.
As the deadline for the lame-duck government of Maharashtra to go, no consensus has been
reached between the BJP and the Shiv Sena regarding the formation of the new cabinet as the
latter is insisting on the post of the chief minister for its leader's son. It's dirty politics in the
hunger for power at any cost. From the contradicting stand taken by the Shiv Sena, till now,
it seems likely that it will lose face in the ultimate reckoning.
It has already gone down in esteem of many citizens of its unprincipled decision to flirt with
Sharad Pawar's NCP - Congress opposition. But, then, these guys are so thick-skinned that they
forget their actions after a milestone is achieved.
The right thing would be to have a short session of President's rule, followed by fresh elections,
the additional expenditure to the state coffers, notwithstanding!
(b) The Kartarpur Corridor.
The emotional urge of visiting Guru Nanak Devji's gurudwara at Kartarpur is overwhelming
and the average Sikh looks forward to the visit as a personal fulfillment! It's this fine and noble
sentiment that Pakistan seems to want to exploit by giving the pro-Khalistan faction to put up
their banners and placards at the site.
This is in direct contravention to the fundamental rule that governs relationship between two
countries that nothing which would embarrass any of them would be bandied about.
The Pakistani action, thus far, seems to smack of mischief. Only time will tell!
(c) The CPM-CPI Feud Regarding The Approach Towards Maoists in Kerala.
Consider the following:-
* Two CPM cadres have been arrested and charged under UAPA - Unlawful Activities
(Prevention) Act - for leanings with the Maoists.
* The CPI and many in the CPM have aired their grievances in public that the police should
not have clamped the under the UAPA as it's non-bailable.
* They fault the police for having used the Act.
For once, the chief minister, is seen supporting the state police! But, of course, he is the state's
Home Minister!!
The CPI's fact-finding team condemned the firing at the Maoists, terming it a 'Fake encounter'.
It's sad because the activities of the duo point towards unlawful activities towards the integrity
and security of the country. It will be interesting to see as to how this pantomime will come to
its end. Incidentally, was the Maoist encounter brought in to shift the focus of the rising public
sentiments against the Walayar killings?
Tailpiece.
It was a normal day to begin with. Had gone to town around 1000 hrs to drop the cheque at the bank and to give my 'Life Certificate' and it was Sijo, who was my sa'arthi!
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