Peaceful poll in Kannur.

Kannur poll was smooth and calm. The credit goes to the Election Commission of India, the Army and the District Collector. The police force was a mute spectator throughout the election and it is time for the top brasses of the police to dig up on such a fate in the state. Blind adherence to the dictate of ruling front is likely to bring further disgrace in future. Election Commission’s act to deploy 3000 security personnel, including three companies of the Central Industrial Security Force (CUSF) was an apt security measure. Whatin no doubt is that the presence of the Central forces had ensured smooth and calm polling in Kannur


K A Solaman

The New Indian Express, November 9, 2009