Thuglak model

Ever since the High Court verdict regarding helmet use came into effect two- wheeler riders in Kerala are in a run. The government with the assistance of police and RT officials have squeezed heavily from them. Bikers have become a source of ready money for the police and the government.

Now going one step further they are denied petrol from pumps if not wearing helmets. The directive in this regard has been issued by Transport Commissioner Tomin Thachankary even without consulting the minister because the minister's comment is not in tune with that of commissioner.
The riders have still a choice. Let them carry a can with them. Petrol will be given in can to all persons whether they are bike riders or not. To avoid confrontation bikers should keep their vehicle beyond the line of sight of pump operators.

K A Solaman

Luckiest state car 13

Finance Minister Dr T M Thomas Isaac getting No 13 state car is not a big issue. Isaac being a non-believer there is no problem for him in using the car. Problem arises when this car meets with an accident.

Ours is a state with more than fifty percent believers and the rest non- believers. It may be true that during the previous UDF regime, there were no takers for state car No 13 because they are all believers. Belief has some advantages and at the same time disadvantages. A medicine becomes effective only when the patient has a trust in it. Faith in God prompts many people to abstain from bad habits.

It may be also noted that initially no minister of the LDF was ready to accept car number 13. It is only after criticism Isaac sought this number.
Let minister Isaac make this most unlucky number luckiest for him, and for the people of Kerala.

K A Solaman