Kerala CM Achuthanandan once addressing the annual conference of district collectors and other officials asked them to ensure the benefits of welfare programmes and development initiatives reach beneficiaries without any delay. Not many, only a few like Suresh Kumar, Joseph C Mathew, Anilkumar acted in accordance. Betrayed or not by Achuthanandan these officials are now in utter bewilderment.
Achuthanandan cuts a sorry figure by admitting openly before public that all his faithful have gone wrong. Is Chief Minister Ship so valuable for a man like Achuthanandan at the age of 85? How many years he could sail over contritely as CM by swallowing all his words which were once accepted common people?
K A Solaman
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Hamas deserves it!
The killing of innocent people is condemnable, whatever the circumstances. Although Israel’s latest military action against the Palestinians in Gaza is deplorable given the number of innocent civilians being killed, one must also recognise the fact that Israel as a sovereign nation has every right to defend its citizens. For months now Hamas has been constantly firing Katyusha and other rockets into Israeli territories without any remorse. Thus, Israel’s latest retaliation is something that was unavoidable.
One must also not forget that Israel is surrounded by enemies. It cannot tolerate any activity in its neighbourhood that undermines its territorial integrity and the safety of its citizens. It is to Israel’s credit that it values the life of each and every citizen of its country.
Nonetheless, there needs to be a comprehensive peace package to solve the Israel-Palestine dispute that is acceptable to all stakeholders.
KA Solaman
One must also not forget that Israel is surrounded by enemies. It cannot tolerate any activity in its neighbourhood that undermines its territorial integrity and the safety of its citizens. It is to Israel’s credit that it values the life of each and every citizen of its country.
Nonetheless, there needs to be a comprehensive peace package to solve the Israel-Palestine dispute that is acceptable to all stakeholders.
KA Solaman
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Birthday celebrations of Behenji
Birthday celebrations are often meant for blue eyed children and when it comes to poor , the parents, being illiterate, often fail to remember the date of birth of their child and hence no birthday celebrations. This is, however, inapplicable to ‘leader of the poor’ Mayawati of the UP. The would be PM of the country, after her ceremonial dinner with Left leaders at Kottayam in Kerala is facing a tough time in UP to sail over the present tumult shaped by her birthday partying. It seems no other leader of India has such large scale birthday merriment. This I say because one Manoj Kumar Gupta, an Executive Engineer of the Public Works Department was gruesomely killed by BSP MLA Shekhar Tiwari and his goons. The reason for killing Gupta is not for contributing Rs 50 lakh in the drive for collection of donations for the birthday of Mayawati on January 15.
It is a clear lesson to all executive engineers of all the states in the country who are handling projects worth over Rs 10 crore or above. Behenji was in Kerala to entrust this idea with her counterparts in the state. All public work engineers in Kerala too, hereinafter try to cope up with the ever-increasing demands of cuts by the ruling party leaders. If not possible read the story of Manoj Kumar Gupta.
It is a known fact that each and every BSP MP, MLA, coordinators, office-bearers and workers are given a target to arrange donations on behenji’s birthday. And this is an excellent lesson to all party men in Kerala too. If Mayawati could target to raise Rs 1000 crore through the donations on her birthday why can’t Kerala CM Achuthanandan target Rs 100 crore?
K A Solaman
It is a clear lesson to all executive engineers of all the states in the country who are handling projects worth over Rs 10 crore or above. Behenji was in Kerala to entrust this idea with her counterparts in the state. All public work engineers in Kerala too, hereinafter try to cope up with the ever-increasing demands of cuts by the ruling party leaders. If not possible read the story of Manoj Kumar Gupta.
It is a known fact that each and every BSP MP, MLA, coordinators, office-bearers and workers are given a target to arrange donations on behenji’s birthday. And this is an excellent lesson to all party men in Kerala too. If Mayawati could target to raise Rs 1000 crore through the donations on her birthday why can’t Kerala CM Achuthanandan target Rs 100 crore?
K A Solaman
Everything Happens For The Good -story
There was once a King who had a wise advisor. The advisor followed the King everywhere, and his favorite advice was, “Everything happens for the good”. One day the King went hunting and had a little accident. He shot an arrow at his own foot and was injured. He asked the advisor what he thought about the accident, to which the advisor replied, “Everything happens for the good”. This time the King was really upset and ordered for his advisor to be put in prison. The King asked his advisor, “Now, what do you think?” The advisor again replied, “Everything happens for the good”. So the advisor remained in prison.
The King later went on a hunting trip, this time without the advisor. The King was then captured by some cannibals. He was taken to the cannibals' camp where he was to be the evening meal for the cannibals. Before putting him into the cooking pot he was thoroughly inspected. The cannibals saw the wound on the King’s foot and decided to throw him back into the jungle. According to the cannibals' tradition, they would not eat anything that was imperfect. As a result the King was spared. The King suddenly realized what his advisor said was true. The advisor also escaped death because had he not been in prison, he would have followed the King on the hunting trip, and would have ended up in the cooking pot.
Success Principles
It is true that everything in life happens for a purpose, and always for our own good. If you think about it, all our past experiences actually happened to bring us to where we are today, and it is always for the good. All the past experiences makes us a better person. So, whatever challenges that we may face today, consider it happening to bring us to the next level.
The King later went on a hunting trip, this time without the advisor. The King was then captured by some cannibals. He was taken to the cannibals' camp where he was to be the evening meal for the cannibals. Before putting him into the cooking pot he was thoroughly inspected. The cannibals saw the wound on the King’s foot and decided to throw him back into the jungle. According to the cannibals' tradition, they would not eat anything that was imperfect. As a result the King was spared. The King suddenly realized what his advisor said was true. The advisor also escaped death because had he not been in prison, he would have followed the King on the hunting trip, and would have ended up in the cooking pot.
Success Principles
It is true that everything in life happens for a purpose, and always for our own good. If you think about it, all our past experiences actually happened to bring us to where we are today, and it is always for the good. All the past experiences makes us a better person. So, whatever challenges that we may face today, consider it happening to bring us to the next level.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Avoid war with Pakistan
One is compelled to think that Pakistan’s formal General Parvez Mushaaraf is more an apt person to rule that country rather than Zardari. The present Pakistan Military Chief’s comment of three-minute attack on India is condemnable. The comment indicates Pakistan is still under military rule and democracy in that country is a distant dream. Zardari is seen voiceless before the new military chief of Pakistan. Their denial of involvement of its civilians the Mumbai terror attack is unsupported when India Government presents ample evidence. More interesting is the assurance of help by Taliban to Pakistan to fight against India. Taliban is the most notorious outfit in the world branded for its dastardly acts against humanity.
The Government of India should analyse the Pak undertakings at the border critically but never jump into a war against that country merely on the phony provocation of thoughtless Pak leaders. War of any kind would be detrimental to both the countries and hence India should seriously contemplate to avoid chaos in both the countries. It is true that Pakistan fears India. Moreover they have limited support from rest of the world countries. India, therefore, should make advantage of its support from world nations to bring Pakistan on its knee. And war is not a solution for any issue. Furthermore if UPA government takes steps for a war with Pakistan people should be obliged to think that it is for their political advantage in coming elections.
K A Solaman
The Government of India should analyse the Pak undertakings at the border critically but never jump into a war against that country merely on the phony provocation of thoughtless Pak leaders. War of any kind would be detrimental to both the countries and hence India should seriously contemplate to avoid chaos in both the countries. It is true that Pakistan fears India. Moreover they have limited support from rest of the world countries. India, therefore, should make advantage of its support from world nations to bring Pakistan on its knee. And war is not a solution for any issue. Furthermore if UPA government takes steps for a war with Pakistan people should be obliged to think that it is for their political advantage in coming elections.
K A Solaman
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
How easy to become a World Hero!
To become a world hero is no too hard of-late. One could become a Guinness book record holder by eating a hundred ‘dosa’ in one second or making a single cake in X’mas by wasting eatables worth Rs Three lakh. A similar attempt was made by Muntadar al-Zaidi in Iraq to become an overnight hero. He has more takers in Kerala too as the ruling party is anti-US and anti-Bush. His condescending act of hurling shoe on US President George W Bush has been hailed by many as there are presently more takers for atrocious acts. I firmly believe that a good journalist could not commit such a terrible act. He was present there to report what was happening there. Journalists are news reporters and not news creators. Muntadar al-Zaidi has proved insolence to his profession.
If any head of any nation appreciates shoe attack on Bush, no doubt it would become a matter of mortification for him too.
K A Solaman
If any head of any nation appreciates shoe attack on Bush, no doubt it would become a matter of mortification for him too.
K A Solaman
Saturday, December 20, 2008
The name ‘Suresh Kumar’ is unlucky
Sir,
When one reads the name ‘Suresh Kumar’ in news papers he has to spend a little more time to identify which Suresh Kumar is in caption. The first Suresh Kumar is the IAS official who had done a noble job for the State of Kerala and the Chief Minister and faced a rushed suspension on the wrath of those neo-liberalist and ‘professional’ politicians with special interest in Munnar cool wind. And the other is the former CISF Commandant Suresh Kumar who went on imprisonment for 22 months and 13 days in a case defectively framed by the CBI. Both of them are now favorites of common people. However, an expecting woman would never contemplate to call her new-born as ’Suresh Kumar’ as the child may likely to face unforseen difficulties in future just becuase of the name.
K A Solaman
When one reads the name ‘Suresh Kumar’ in news papers he has to spend a little more time to identify which Suresh Kumar is in caption. The first Suresh Kumar is the IAS official who had done a noble job for the State of Kerala and the Chief Minister and faced a rushed suspension on the wrath of those neo-liberalist and ‘professional’ politicians with special interest in Munnar cool wind. And the other is the former CISF Commandant Suresh Kumar who went on imprisonment for 22 months and 13 days in a case defectively framed by the CBI. Both of them are now favorites of common people. However, an expecting woman would never contemplate to call her new-born as ’Suresh Kumar’ as the child may likely to face unforseen difficulties in future just becuase of the name.
K A Solaman
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Cemetery: A blessed Place
Sir,
To a Catholic, a cemetery is a blessed place. Next to the church, no spot on earth should be so sacred and dear to a Parish. Ever since the Sacred Body of the Crucified Savior was reverently laid in a tomb, there to await the hour of its glorious resurrection, the Church has been most solicitous to cast about the burial of those who rise with Christ an atmosphere of deep Christian faith and profound reverence. In the cemetery are buried the mortal remains of the faithful departed, consecrated as temples of the Holy Ghost with the holy oils of the Sacraments. The cemetery speaks to a Christian of faith and hope in the resurrection of the body. Sensing the deep meaning of burial grounds, the faithful have called their cemetery significantly, "God's Acre." From his sacred soil shall come forth unto life eternal the bodies of the faithful who have departed this life in the Lord. Every Parish and Mission should be proud to possess a cemetery.
If a parish has its own cemetery, the faithful departed are to be buried in it unless another cemetery has been legitimately chosen either by the departed person or by those who are responsible to arrange for his or her interment. Catholics, first by law and then by tradition, have chosen to be buried in Catholic cemeteries, and this preference should continue. In this way, Catholics have the assurance that reverence and respect will be given to the remains of the deceased. Also, the Catholic cemetery, in reflecting the doctrines and liturgy of Catholic belief, maintains now in death the community of faith that was shared in life. Furthermore, the Catholic cemetery is a place of devotion and prayer for the souls of the departed. A visit to a cemetery stirs salutary thoughts of our own mortality, our debt to those who have gone before, the shortness of life, and the fullness of eternity.
However, in Alappuzha District of Kerala, at Kanjikuzhy village, the faithful of the Vanaswargom St Jude Church was denied their submission for a cemetery. Initially the District Collector was in favour of allowing one but due to interference from one local person who is interested in Abkari business, the Collector set aside the application stating that there were only eight families and pose health hazards to people living adjacent. Actually there are about 100 families belonging to church spread over fifty square km and these families face much hardships at the demise of their dear ones. One wonders how a cemented vault model cemetery could harm to local people. The reason for turning a deaf year to the genuine demand of the Vanaswargom parishners seems prying. So, in this connection I request the Hon’ble Minister to look into the matter and issue favourable orders. The demand for a cemetery by the Vanswargom St Jude Church is long over due.
K A Solaman
To a Catholic, a cemetery is a blessed place. Next to the church, no spot on earth should be so sacred and dear to a Parish. Ever since the Sacred Body of the Crucified Savior was reverently laid in a tomb, there to await the hour of its glorious resurrection, the Church has been most solicitous to cast about the burial of those who rise with Christ an atmosphere of deep Christian faith and profound reverence. In the cemetery are buried the mortal remains of the faithful departed, consecrated as temples of the Holy Ghost with the holy oils of the Sacraments. The cemetery speaks to a Christian of faith and hope in the resurrection of the body. Sensing the deep meaning of burial grounds, the faithful have called their cemetery significantly, "God's Acre." From his sacred soil shall come forth unto life eternal the bodies of the faithful who have departed this life in the Lord. Every Parish and Mission should be proud to possess a cemetery.
If a parish has its own cemetery, the faithful departed are to be buried in it unless another cemetery has been legitimately chosen either by the departed person or by those who are responsible to arrange for his or her interment. Catholics, first by law and then by tradition, have chosen to be buried in Catholic cemeteries, and this preference should continue. In this way, Catholics have the assurance that reverence and respect will be given to the remains of the deceased. Also, the Catholic cemetery, in reflecting the doctrines and liturgy of Catholic belief, maintains now in death the community of faith that was shared in life. Furthermore, the Catholic cemetery is a place of devotion and prayer for the souls of the departed. A visit to a cemetery stirs salutary thoughts of our own mortality, our debt to those who have gone before, the shortness of life, and the fullness of eternity.
However, in Alappuzha District of Kerala, at Kanjikuzhy village, the faithful of the Vanaswargom St Jude Church was denied their submission for a cemetery. Initially the District Collector was in favour of allowing one but due to interference from one local person who is interested in Abkari business, the Collector set aside the application stating that there were only eight families and pose health hazards to people living adjacent. Actually there are about 100 families belonging to church spread over fifty square km and these families face much hardships at the demise of their dear ones. One wonders how a cemented vault model cemetery could harm to local people. The reason for turning a deaf year to the genuine demand of the Vanaswargom parishners seems prying. So, in this connection I request the Hon’ble Minister to look into the matter and issue favourable orders. The demand for a cemetery by the Vanswargom St Jude Church is long over due.
K A Solaman
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Shoe attack on US President
Shoe attack on US President George W Bush is a heinous act. Al-Baghdadia television reporter who had done this act should be severely punished. The Iraqi Government’s condemnation of the act is in the right direction and what is needed is an outright apology from them
K A Solaman.
K A Solaman.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Sheer waste of money by the Congress
The State Congress is all set for its state meet extravaganza at Kochi on the fifteenth. The greenish white photos of Madam Gandhi are far good for view than the inflexible faces of communist big-heads on blood-red background. This may be the reason for the Congress to spend several lakhs for cut-outs, flexi boards, and media coverage. And another several lakhs will be spent for conveyance of participants in the meet. Most of the participants for the show will be on daily wages. Rs 250 plus one biriyani is the standard rate. And for the public function several VIPs will be transported from elsewhere. The gallons diesel and petrol consumed for transporting ‘workers’ is yet another national waste. The total cost for the all exceeds several crores. One wonders for what all these show?
It is destined that the next rule in Kerala will be of UDF. The present Front has done that much harm to the people of state by this time. The prices of essential commodities found sky rockets and minister in charge of food and civil supplies stands for the mercy of traders to slash price. The elevated prices of essential commodities remain stuck-up at high even if the Central Government has slashed the petroleum price. The corruption in high level especially in Munnar encroachments, Kiliroor-Kaviyur sex scandals, the Lavelin has given adequate time for common people to decide the fate LDF in the coming elections. The sad picture is: common people are left with no choice other than to elect the UDF. And this selection is not based on the merit of the UDF but of the harm done by the LDF.
Why the UDF Chandy and Chennithala could spent some money for educating a few poor children, for making AIDS awareness, for cancer cure etc by dropping the state meet extravaganza? The State by this time has witnessed a number of group rallies and state meets. And all these ended in squander.
The hardships to the people of Kochi will be immense on the day of meet. Many a student and women employees will be stranded in the street due the act of unprincipled people gathering for the meet. The Congress party will lose a little of its credibility by sponsoring a show that requires a huge fund. Humility-the motto of the Congress, is the past story. Whether UDF or LDF, playing money politics is a dirty game and is against common people. More sensible leaders are needed in the top post of Congress in the state
K A Solaman
It is destined that the next rule in Kerala will be of UDF. The present Front has done that much harm to the people of state by this time. The prices of essential commodities found sky rockets and minister in charge of food and civil supplies stands for the mercy of traders to slash price. The elevated prices of essential commodities remain stuck-up at high even if the Central Government has slashed the petroleum price. The corruption in high level especially in Munnar encroachments, Kiliroor-Kaviyur sex scandals, the Lavelin has given adequate time for common people to decide the fate LDF in the coming elections. The sad picture is: common people are left with no choice other than to elect the UDF. And this selection is not based on the merit of the UDF but of the harm done by the LDF.
Why the UDF Chandy and Chennithala could spent some money for educating a few poor children, for making AIDS awareness, for cancer cure etc by dropping the state meet extravaganza? The State by this time has witnessed a number of group rallies and state meets. And all these ended in squander.
The hardships to the people of Kochi will be immense on the day of meet. Many a student and women employees will be stranded in the street due the act of unprincipled people gathering for the meet. The Congress party will lose a little of its credibility by sponsoring a show that requires a huge fund. Humility-the motto of the Congress, is the past story. Whether UDF or LDF, playing money politics is a dirty game and is against common people. More sensible leaders are needed in the top post of Congress in the state
K A Solaman
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
The fate of Munnar
The suspension of IPS official K Suresh Kumar, who had done a noble job based on the advice of Kerala CM VS Achuthanandan, is seemingly cruel. Kerala has become a Kangaroo court by suspending Suresh Kumar before getting his explanation. Achuthanandan might not have stooped this much before the official faction of the CPM in the state. If not a cleverly drafted drama the CM should have shown the courage to own Suresh Kumar for doing the he-man effort for recovering state owned land and thereby protecting the image of the Chief Minister. And whatever be the reason for his suspension the charge levelled by him that Chief Minister’s private secretary S Rajendran had kept several important files including those on the Smart City project and the Kiliroor sex scandal hidden from the Chief Minister seems relevant.
The suspension for Suresh Kumar is a lesson for him to not trust politicians. And I think the suspension is not for his disclosure about CM’s office but for his reclaim of 3000 encroached forest and government land and demolition of over a dozen illegal multi-storied buildings. The official faction of the CPM is also upset with Kumar’s growing popularity. The UDF leaders are also worried after a holiday home owned by former revenue minister KM Mani’s relative was demolished. And according to official report, at least half of the large-scale encroachments in Munnar are benami properties owned by politicians cutting across the party spectrum. That is why all, the Ruling Front and the Oppsition need Suresh Kumar’s blood and it may be due to God’s grace this august officer still survives in this devil’s own country.
Suresh Kumar once said “The CM has promised a new Munnar with a new vision of tourism after three months. I would try my level best to achieve that.’’.And now CM’s vision blurred. Suresh Kumar can look for a posting outside Kerala and that is all in the helm of affairs other than common people, need. The fate Munnar will be decided by encroachers!
K A Solaman
The suspension for Suresh Kumar is a lesson for him to not trust politicians. And I think the suspension is not for his disclosure about CM’s office but for his reclaim of 3000 encroached forest and government land and demolition of over a dozen illegal multi-storied buildings. The official faction of the CPM is also upset with Kumar’s growing popularity. The UDF leaders are also worried after a holiday home owned by former revenue minister KM Mani’s relative was demolished. And according to official report, at least half of the large-scale encroachments in Munnar are benami properties owned by politicians cutting across the party spectrum. That is why all, the Ruling Front and the Oppsition need Suresh Kumar’s blood and it may be due to God’s grace this august officer still survives in this devil’s own country.
Suresh Kumar once said “The CM has promised a new Munnar with a new vision of tourism after three months. I would try my level best to achieve that.’’.And now CM’s vision blurred. Suresh Kumar can look for a posting outside Kerala and that is all in the helm of affairs other than common people, need. The fate Munnar will be decided by encroachers!
K A Solaman
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Media morality
The terrifying TV images of the clash between police and agitators, and between opponents of different political parties are indicators of the declining media moralities. The unwarranted episode in connection with the visit of Kerala CM Achuthanandan to martyr major Sandeep’s house is yet another instance. People feel distressed about the lack of discipline and tolerance among visual media.
Indian TV Channels have become fighters to sell their product, and for that they use advantageously deceitful politicians. What these oliticians discuss in panel meetings are matters suited to trash and their responsibility to common people is restricted in such discussions. Along with political parties communal outfits also find slot in TV channels to make harm in the society.
So in this context stern action should be taken against visual media for distorting the facts. The politicians often say it is the media that distorted the fact. Nevertheless they never dare to take action against the offenders. This should change. There is a need to identify wrong doers among TV channels and for that the government should act quickly.
K A Solaman
Indian TV Channels have become fighters to sell their product, and for that they use advantageously deceitful politicians. What these oliticians discuss in panel meetings are matters suited to trash and their responsibility to common people is restricted in such discussions. Along with political parties communal outfits also find slot in TV channels to make harm in the society.
So in this context stern action should be taken against visual media for distorting the facts. The politicians often say it is the media that distorted the fact. Nevertheless they never dare to take action against the offenders. This should change. There is a need to identify wrong doers among TV channels and for that the government should act quickly.
K A Solaman
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Military action against Pakistan is unwise
As military action is never a problem solver I suggest for no war against Pakistan which has refused India’s demand to hand over 20 terrorists now residing in Pakistan. History tells that all wars have given more misery to mankind than any benefit to a particular section.
Major divergence of opinion between the two countries can be resolved by negotiation.
It is a good advice to the Government for approaching the UN Security Council to increase pressure on Pakistan to act against the terrorist outfits operating from within that country. India Government could also build pressure on Pakistan with its propinquity to US.
K A Solaman
Major divergence of opinion between the two countries can be resolved by negotiation.
It is a good advice to the Government for approaching the UN Security Council to increase pressure on Pakistan to act against the terrorist outfits operating from within that country. India Government could also build pressure on Pakistan with its propinquity to US.
K A Solaman
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
VS remark outrageous, but…
Sir—Kerala Chief Minister VS Achuthanandan’s comment that “even a dog would not have visited the Unnikrishnans’ home had it not been that of a martyr” is outrageous. Achuthanandan and Kodiyeri would have avoided the litigious visit as Sandip’s father did not endorse their visit. One could not blame the behaviour of Unnnikrishnan because of his state of mind at the time of deep sorrow. However the media hype in this sad episode is beyond any proportion. Some of them distorted the comment of VS denying his chance to further clarify the facts.
Opposition parties tried to fish in troubled water. Their patriotism grew beyond Everest because of enmity to wards the Chief Minister. They even led unwarranted demonstration by hiring an old dog and hanging on its neck the photo of Achuthanandan. The dog was tied to the gate of Secretariat and tortured. This display alone is sufficient to charge case against the demonstrators for torturing animal. However, the police in charge of law and order and who are bound to prevent cruelty against animals remained mute spectators. The disrespect to Kerala’s CM shown by the so called patriotic demonstrators is somewhat harder than that made by Achuthanandan. Do they apologise if CM he takes a similar stance towards slain martyrs’ father?
K A Solaman
Opposition parties tried to fish in troubled water. Their patriotism grew beyond Everest because of enmity to wards the Chief Minister. They even led unwarranted demonstration by hiring an old dog and hanging on its neck the photo of Achuthanandan. The dog was tied to the gate of Secretariat and tortured. This display alone is sufficient to charge case against the demonstrators for torturing animal. However, the police in charge of law and order and who are bound to prevent cruelty against animals remained mute spectators. The disrespect to Kerala’s CM shown by the so called patriotic demonstrators is somewhat harder than that made by Achuthanandan. Do they apologise if CM he takes a similar stance towards slain martyrs’ father?
K A Solaman
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