Misplaced priorities
The ongoing struggle of ASHA workers in Kerala, who are paid a meager daily wage of just ₹232, exposes the hypocrisy of the ruling Marxist government. These women, who provide crucial healthcare services, have been protesting for 51 days in front of the Secretariat, yet the ministers and party leaders remain indifferent.
Instead of addressing their genuine demands, the government resorts to mocking and abusing them, showing complete disregard for the working class they claim to support. This blatant neglect proves that their so-called pro-labor stance is merely a political facade.
The Education Minister, V. Sivankutty, who should be resolving such critical issues, has time to celebrate the success of a controversial film but refuses to meet the protesting ASHA workers. The insensitivity of these leaders highlights their misplaced priorities and lack of commitment to the real struggles of the people.
Adding to this shameful scenario, the Marxist leaders are openly promoting the film Empuraan, a movie that not only insults Hindu & Christian religious symbols but also glorifies Pakistani militant groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba. Such a film is a direct attack on religious harmony and national security.
It is outrageous that a CPI(M) MP, John Brittas, tried to use Parliament to publicize this divisive film instead of focusing on issues that truly matter to the people of Kerala. The Central government must immediately ban Empuraan and investigate the foreign funding behind this propaganda-driven project.
Instead of supporting such anti-national and anti-religious narratives, the administration must focus on addressing the grievances of ASHA workers and protecting the dignity of hardworking citizens.