Unfortunate act by IMA

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) had the history  of supporting nurses and they had earlier demanded private hospital managements and the State government to revise the pay and service conditions of nurses. Nevertheless, when it comes to striking nurses of Cherthala KVM hospital they are deadly against nurses. The reason is obvious. The manager of the hospital is a doctor who is a member of IMA. As the member doctor is the prime accused in nurses strike IMA has no option other than to support the doctor. Instead of asking the
management to ensure  the pay of the nursing staff and their working hours  as per government stipulation they took an obnoxious stand.

The IMA that stood always for the provisions of the Minimum Wages Act in hospitals coming against Cherthala KVM nurses, is unfortunate. 
K A Solaman

Highly judicious

The Kerala High Court, once again reiterating its ban on political strikes in educational institutions, has given direct warning to all and sundry who openly criticise its initial order. The court has categorically said it is not about banning students politics but about strikes inside  the campus. However, misinterpreting this,even national leaders  find it as a golden opportunity to openly criticise the court.

It is true that educational institutions are for studies. Several students through participation in politics start indiscipline in colleges. Most of the students for these activities are rusticated from educational interests. Many politicians are dragging the students in hartals and  strikes for their interests, which in turn spoil students lives. In that point the present court observation is highly judicious.

K A Solaman

Denouncing Taj Mahal!

Rewriting history is not all good for BJP or any other political party. BJP leader Sangeet Som saying that Taj Mahal is a "blot" on Indian culture is a misquote. In fact, the Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage.  Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore has described it as "the tear-drop on the cheek of time".  It is regarded by many as the best example of Mughal Architecture and a symbol of India's rich history.  It now presently values 5280 crore rupees ard  attracts 7–8 million visitors a year. In 2007, it was declared a winner of the New 7 Wonders.

In that case  Uttar Pradesh government removing the Taj Mahal from the list of attractions in its tourism booklet, is idiotic. Many people are disappointed because of Taj Mahal is being removed from the UP tourism booklet. BJP MLA Som  has no right to distort history. Those that fail to learn from history, are doomed to utter non-sense

K A Solaman

Sea cleaning mission

The sea cleaning mission ‘Suchithwa Sagaram’  launched by Minister Mercykutty Amma is a novel gesture. The waste plastic collection started  at Neendakara and Sakthikulangara regions extending to Kochi, Alappuzha, Kozhikode coasts, is also welcome.

The waste plastic  could be crushed and used  for road construction and for that an immediate co-ordination between various departments is needed. The mission gives awareness to fishermen to do away with the practice of throwing plastic kits to the sea. The boat owners getting 2000 sacks to collect the waste from sea is an added attraction.

And if this mission is extended to land also more and more people will come forward to collect plastic wastes. Carry bags, milk packets and sacks are available in plenty at school-college compounds, markets, worship places, festival sites, and road sides. If they get a reasonable price also for plastic waste more people will collect and sell it.

K A Solaman

War of words crossing limit

BJP led 'Jana Raksha Yatra’ is a desperate bid by the party to fish out in troubled waters In the state. BJP Chief Amit Shah, who was once barred by the Supreme Court from entering his own state, is now seemingly tries to make trouble in the communal- political frame work of the state. With BJP yatra the peaceful political atmosphere has been disrupted. There are reports of  clash between warring groups from all parts of the state.

More disgustig is the provocative outbursts of certain party leaders opposing BJP. CPM state secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan said Amit Shah was scared to walk through Pinarayi. Is Pinarayi town a hell unsuitable to walk for a national leader with Z-plus security? For BJP leaders Shah is a lion and for opponents he is a lion without teeth.

The war of words between BJP leaders and their detractors crossed all limits.

K A Solaman

Prakash Raj agenda

Of late TN cine actors are playing petty politics. Latest entry in this direction is popular actor Prakash Raj. To win accolades he takes on Prime Minister Modi. Prakash Raj had criticised Modi’s silence on those  celebrating the killing of journalist Gauri Lankesh.

Now it is time for all and sundry actors to target PM Modi. There are no lesser leaders for them to hurl abuses. Actor Raj has shown his political immaturity with his statement. The actors with poor personal life are incapable to attract the faith of ordinary people.

Raj can continue acting in films but he is not able to do anything good in politics.

K A Solaman