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Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Khan was right

#Khan was right
The revised draft rules by the University Grants Commission (UGC) for appointing and promoting vice-chancellors across India clearly affirm the validity of the actions taken by former Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan. His stance, which upheld the authority of the Chancellor in nominating the chairman of the search committee for vice-chancellors, was not only legally sound but also aligned with national guidelines.

 In this context, the opposition from Kerala's Higher Education Minister, who took a confrontational position, appears baseless and insubordinate. The Minister's stand was a disservice to the academic community by challenging a rightful procedure designed to ensure transparent and merit-based appointments. Khan's actions were a necessary safeguard against any potential political interference, reaffirming the autonomy of higher education institutions.

- K A Solaman

Sunday, January 5, 2025

Selective Activism

#Selective #activism
The Chief Minister’s endorsement of Swami Sathchidananda’s suggestion to allow men to wear shirts in temples under the guise of reformist thought is a misplaced attempt at religious interference. 

While Sree Narayana Guru's message of equality and reform is indeed powerful, selectively targeting Hindu customs while ignoring equally contentious practices in other religions reveals a bias. Reform should stem from within communities, not be imposed by political figures trying to showcase progressive credentials. 

Hindus have the right to maintain their customs and traditions, just as Muslims and Christians continue to uphold theirs without outside interference. By selectively supporting reforms within Hindu practices, the Chief Minister is walking a fine line between cultural sensitivity and unnecessary disruption.

Furthermore, the Chief Minister's backing of these changes should be scrutinized for its inconsistency. If reformists truly aim to modernize religious customs, why not address practices in all religions, such as circumcision in Islam or certain baptism rituals in Christianity, which are equally open to critique? Singling out Hindu practices, while sidestepping similar discussions within other communities, displays a form of selective activism.

Hindus should not be coerced into altering their practices, especially when traditions are meaningful to devotees and are practiced voluntarily. Real reform must encourage a broader discussion across all religious communities, or it risks appearing politically motivated rather than genuinely progressive.
-K A Solaman

Friday, January 3, 2025

Dubious deal.

#Dubious deal
The deliberate investment of ₹60 crore by the Kerala Government's Kerala Financial Corporation (KFC) in Anil Ambani's financially ailing companies in 2019, despite widespread awareness of their severe crises from 2015 to 2018, is a blatant misuse of public funds. 

Former Finance Minister Thomas Isaac's role in facilitating this dubious deal, which ultimately led to a loss of ₹101 crore, raises serious questions about the integrity of the transaction. It appears to be a premeditated attempt to siphon off a massive commission in collusion with senior officials, rather than a mistake in investment judgment. 

Such corrupt practices must be thoroughly investigated, and those responsible for looting the government exchequer must be held accountable without delay. Public trust cannot be betrayed in this manner, and justice demands swift action against this fraudulent conspiracy.
-K A Solaman

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Fraudulent Dance

#Fraudulent dance

The incident at Kaloor Stadium, which resulted in MLA Uma Thomas' accident, highlights the gross negligence and financial exploitation orchestrated by the event organizers, including those at Mridanga Vision. It is appalling that under the guise of a cultural program, the organizers not only put the lives of participants at risk but also financially exploited parents and sponsors. 

The Kochi Corporation, responsible for overseeing such public events, must be held accountable for allowing such a poorly managed program to take place, endangering public safety. Immediate and stringent legal action must be taken against the organizers to ensure such fraudulent and hazardous activities are not repeated. 

The failure to enforce basic safety and ethical standards must not be tolerated, and reforms are necessary to prevent future disasters.
-K A Solaman

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