System failure

#System #failure

In many places, the voter registration system is not working properly to stop duplicate votes. Instead, genuine voters are being removed from the list. This is happening because some local officials and political party workers are working together to delete votes. 

Even when people ask to correct the mistake, their names are not added back. Election officers are either helpless or influenced by money to remove voters who support other parties. Because of this, many voters are left without the right to vote.

Again, when people apply to add their name to the voter list, the officers should check their identity by uploading their electoral ID. But in many cases, this is not being done. This makes the process unclear and unfair. As a result, there are more cases of both double voting and single votes being deleted. It is important that the authorities check this problem carefully. 

Every citizen should be able to vote, and no one’s name should be removed unfairly from the list.Election officials should try to attract voters to the booth, not to discourage them from voting.

-K A Solaman

Leadership strong

#Leadership #strong

Rajeev Chandrasekhar has shown strong leadership and a clear vision for the BJP in Kerala. He understands how to bring people together and motivate local leaders to work hard for the party. His approach may be different from the traditional way, but it is helping the BJP grow and gain support in the State. 

Instead of following old methods, he is building a disciplined and organised structure that can win more elections. This is what the party needed to become stronger and more effective.

Those who criticise Rajeev only show their weakness and fear of change. Running a party like a company does not mean ignoring values; it means working with efficiency and responsibility. Thanks to Rajeev, BJP is no longer dependent on opposing others but is actively building its own strength. 

His efforts are already bringing results, and the future looks bright for the party under his leadership. Detractors should support his vision and work towards the common goal of strengthening the party in Kerala.

-K A Solaman

Fair police

#Fair #Police

The recent protests by the Congress party about police high-handedness, custodial torture, and corruption have created a lot of concern in the State. Many incidents of mistreatment of people at police stations have come to light through social media and news channels. 

Some of these wrongdoings are said to be supported by the ruling government. Such acts of cruelty against innocent citizens must be stopped and corrected. The police are meant to protect people and maintain law and order, so they must treat everyone fairly and with respect.

At the same time, police officers face difficult situations every day. They have to deal with criminals, robbers, and rowdies who disturb peace. In such cases, the police cannot always act gently like helpers. Sometimes they must be strict to control troublemakers and protect society. But it is important for them to know the difference between innocent people and wrongdoers. 

With proper training and guidance, police can handle such situations wisely. We should appreciate their hard work and bravery in keeping our communities safe.  Hope they continue to serve with courage, fairness, and understanding.

-K A Solaman

Misuse of power

#Misuse of power

The police action of booking 27 people for making the Onam pookalam with inscription "Operation Sindoor" at the Parthasarathy temple in Muthupilakk is unfair and too harsh. 

Onam is an important cultural and religious festival for the l Kerala, and the flower decoration is a way to show happiness and thankfulness. It is not violent or dangerous, but a harmless tradition that is part of Kerala’s culture. Moreover Operation Sindoor is a response to a the barbaric attack by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists  and the action focussed on dismantling terror. The nation is proud of it.

So, treating the making of  floral carpet with inscription "Operation Sindoor/  as a crime only scares people and stops them from celebrating. Instead of protecting the feelings and traditions of the community, the police have targeted them, which causes fear and breaks trust. This action is wrong and shows a misuse of power that goes against the spirit of unity and joy that Onam stands for.

K A Solaman

Unfair demand

#Unfair demand by Ilayaraja

Ilayaraja’s demand for ₹5 crore as compensation from actor Ajith is unfair and shows greed. A film song is created by many people working together. The writer, singer, music director, and producer are the partners.. Once the song is released in the film, it becomes a part of public culture and is enjoyed by everyone. 

Claiming huge money for using it again is wrong because the producer, who owns the film rights, already has the permission to use the song. Asking for extra money now is just trying to profit from something that is already shared with the public.

This is not the first time a famous artist has tried to demand money for songs that people love. Earlier, singer KJ Yesudas also asked for royalties, but due to public criticism, he had to withdraw the demand. The people understood that enjoying songs should not come with unnecessary costs.

Similarly, Ilayaraja’s demand is not fair. Instead of focusing on creativity and sharing his music, he is trying to make more money from it. Such behavior makes him look selfish and damages his image as a respected musician. He should rethink this approach and support the public’s right to enjoy his songs freely.

-K A Solamen

Election Stunt

#Election #Stunt.

The Pinarayi-led Kerala government, after spending years bruising the faith and sentiments of Ayyappa devotees, has suddenly discovered the magic potion of an “Ayyappa Summit.” Like a conjurer who first sets fire to the tent and then invites the audience to a fire-safety seminar, the government is now attempting to rebrand itself as the guardian of temple traditions.

 Unfortunately, the devotees have not forgotten the lathi charges, arrests, and countless cases slapped during the Sabarimala protests. The cases that still sit in files, untouched. The summit, instead of being seen as a gesture of reconciliation, resembles a desperate election-season stunt, a festival of hollow words wrapped in political garlands.

What was intended as a grand olive branch has quickly become a prickly cactus. The so-called Ayyappa Summit is less of a religious dialogue and more of a tragicomedy staged for TV cameras. It is as if the government, having shattered the pot of rituals, now tries to mend it with chewing gum, expecting the devotees to drink from it once again. 

In reality, the move has backfired, leaving the ruling front in the same position as a cat that has foolishly thrust its head into a narrow pot and unable to see forward, unable to pull back, and inviting nothing but laughter from onlookers.

-K A Solaman

Chasing Shadows

#Chasing #Shadows

The Kerala Crime Branch seems to have found a new hobby of chasing shadows instead of criminals. With no complaint, no petitioner, and no case file worth reading, they proudly march behind gossip, as if abortion reports in Bengaluru hospitals were the missing piece in solving Kerala’s crime puzzle.

Perhaps the next step is to raid maternity wards and question nurses about who sneezed during surgery. While drug mafias and gold smugglers enjoy their evening tea, our police are busy polishing their magnifying glasses to investigate “whispers” that even the women themselves chose not to share.

And what about the minister guiding this drama? He appears like a stage manager of a village play, whispering orders from behind the curtain while the police dance like puppets. Instead of protecting citizens from real threats, they script soap operas with half-baked scandals as the main plot.

 

Kerala deserves policemen, not stand-up comedians in uniform. If this continues, we may soon see a new Crime Branch department known as “Department of Rumours and Channel Gossips.”

- K A Solaman