The state of Kerala is a Kangaroo court where the rules and regulations of Indian Union are no longer binding. The Kerala State Minister for Information and Rural Development K C Joseph’s comment criticising the recent Supreme Court verdict banning photos of political dignitaries in government advertisements, is a pointer in this direction. It is not in tune with federal system, according to him.
Nevertheless, Joseph did not disclose the advantage of adding photos of not so cheerful faces of ministers in government ads. Instead it is a burden to the state exchequer. If the photos on government ads are intended to cheer the people it would be better to publish the photos of Katrina Kaif or Kareena Kapoor as Justice Markkandeya Katju once suggested for a beautiful face in PM’s chair.
The famous English poet John Keats wrote: “A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever “. Does anyone think that the photo of Kerala Minister is a beautiful thing?
K A Solaman
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