#Shadow #War

Thomas Isaac and G. Sudhakaran are Mallayas who rowed in the same boat in the backwaters of Alappuzha but kept their eyes on only two shores. While one measured the whole world with his theories and corrected America, the other wanted to stand on the soil of Alappuzha.

The self-reliance shown by Sudhakaran, who, despite being offered a big chair in Delhi, kept to himself and said, "My Ambalappuzha is enough for me," is unattainable even in Isaac's dreams today. While Isaac is an orphan in the election fray today, Sudhakaran's strong moves in Ambalappuzha as an independent with Congress support are a new textbook for political Kerala.

​Time has shown that Sudhakaran's precaution of coming to the stage only after asking three times whether Isaac had left was not in vain when the former genius U. Pratibha was the district panchayat president.  Isaac's tactic of "asking questions and learning" and leaving the place after receiving applause was seen when those poor children used it on Sudhakaran. 

The enthusiasm that Sudhakaran showed to keep the children, who were thrilled by Isaac's words, silent, accurately depicts the stark difference between Isaac, a mere advisor, and G, a pragmatist. When Isaac played a drama with a hug in the case of Omanakuttan of Cherthala, who collected  money from those gathered at a relief camp during the floods in 2018, Sudhakaran had appeared as the true leader of the people, who set out the facts and corrected Omanakuttan

That old refrain of Isaac, who insults film actors  by calling them 'comics', has now fallen on his own head like a thunderbolt. If you see the same people who brought Innocent and Mukesh into politics coming out to mock Ramesh Pisharody, there will be no one who does not put a finger to their nose. 

 When we see Isaac, who asked  to enjoy the breeze and coolness of Munnar to the fullest, being trashed on social media today, it is clear that people are not as quick to forget events as politicians think. In any case, Isaac will not dare to pass a comment against Sudhakaran like Vijayaraghavan, and just as Sudhakaran knows who will rule and who will fall in the land of Alappuzha, Isaac, who went to repair Konni, Ranni and the entire Pathanamthitta in the meantime, does not know this.

- K. A. Solaman

Deal with iron hand

#Deal with iron hand

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demonstration at Jantar Mantar has strayed far beyond its initial objective regarding examination transparency. While the Ministry of Education has taken steps to address the paper leak controversies including conducting retests and facilitating the ongoing admission process for students' the group’s continued escalation suggests a broader political agenda rather than a genuine concern for student welfare.

Aggressive demands such as the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan appear targeted less at resolving structural educational issues and more at projecting image vulnerability onto the central government. 5uch disruptive posturing would set a dangerous precedent, rewarding agitational politics even when official machinery is actively resolving administrative grievances.  

​Furthermore,  the movement poses a threat to public order and national stability, advocating for a firm law enforcement against destabilizing tactics. Fringe elements and external interest groups are exploiting student anxieties to advance radical agendas. It draws parallels to divisive rhetoric such as demands surrounding the status of Jammu and Kashmir. The overt alignment between political entities like the Congress party and the CJP can be viewed  as clear evidence that traditional political forces are leveraging this agitation to foment unrest. 

In fact, the protest is no longer a constructive student movement but an orchestrated campaign that must be dealt with strictly to safeguard governance and national harmony.  

K A Solaman

Factional disputes in Congress

#Factional #disputes in Congress

The people of Kerala voted the UDF to power with a strong mandate after ten years of LDF misrule. They expected an efficient governance and a credible alternative and not internal power struggles. It is disappointing to see factional disputes within the Congress overshadowing the government’s early months.

The controversies surrounding the commemoration of Oommen Chandy and the public display of differences among senior leaders have only created confusion and damaged the party’s image. Such internal battles, often amplified by political opponents and sections of the media, amount to a disregard for the trust placed in the UDF by the electorate.

Equally concerning are the growing questions about leadership and governance in the state. At a time when Kerala faces important challenges, public attention is being diverted by political controversies and appeasement politics. Many citizens feel that administrative leadership is not as visible or decisive as expected. Both the Left’s vote-bank politics and the factionalism within sections of the Congress have contributed to the present uncertainty. 

Kerala needs a government focused on development, accountability, and public welfare rather than internal rivalries. The hopes and aspirations of the people can be protected only through stable leadership and effective governance.

K. A. Solaman

Government to shield Lawlessness

#Government to shield lawlessness.

The dynamic of a police uniform being used to shield lawlessness strikes at the very heart of public trust and democratic accountability. The allegations raised by Alappuzha MLA A.D. Thomas highlight a deeply unsettling scenario where a high-ranking official, ADGP M.R. Ajith Kumar, allegedly operated as the architect to suppress justice and derail the investigation into the brutal assault on Youth Congress protestors during the Nava Kerala Sadas. 

When top police brass actively engage in subverting the law they strip the uniform of its institutional integrity. Such actions transcend  administrative misconduct and represent a criminal misuse of power that leaves citizens vulnerable to the very institutions meant to protect them.  

​Equally concerning is the apparent hesitation and "hide-and-seek" approach displayed by the current V.D. Satheesan administration. By hiding behind a shield of legal technicalities, procedural delays, and bureaucratic circularity, the government risks appearing complicit in protecting an influential officer. 

For a ruling administration that came to power promising accountability, allowing an implicated officer to evade immediate disciplinary action while moving closer to a top-tier DGP promotion creates a dangerous precedent. True governance demands swift, uncompromising action against systemic corruption and police brutalit., Any delay only serves to alienate the public and weaken the democratic fabric of the state.  

-K A Solaman

Protecting Classrooms

#Protecting #classrooms

The Tamil Nadu government’s strict decision to ban political activities, external cadres, and ideological campaigns from school campuses is a highly commendable. It is a necessary step toward safeguarding the future of our children.

Classrooms must remain sacred spaces dedicated exclusively to learning, critical thinking, and character building. Allowing outside politicians or party workers to enter schools shifts the focus away from academic excellence and misuses educational institutions as breeding grounds for vote-bank mobilization. 

By closing the gates to external political interference and ensuring that only elected representatives on official duty can enter, the government has rightly prioritized a neutral, safe, and disciplined environment where young minds can grow without being manipulated by partisan agendas.  

​When active politics creeps into schools, the harmful effects on students under 18 are severe and long-lasting. Exposure to toxic political rivalries at such a vulnerable age often replaces healthy peer relationships with intense division, hostility, and even violence. Instead of focusing on their studies and personal growth, young students get distracted by polarizing debates, external propaganda, and protests that disrupt the daily academic calendar.

Forcing minors into the messy world of adult politics robs them of their childhood peace and creates deep emotional and social cracks within the student community. This progressive ban should serve as a national model and be urgently implemented in Kerala and all other states to protect our schools as true temples of learning.

K A Solaman

S Janaki

#S #Janaki

A tribute to the beloved singer who left us, leaving behind an irreparable loss to the Malayalam film and music industry. 

She had settled in the hearts of Malayalis for decades with her sweet and emotional voice, and every song she sang was a part of our lives. When love, longing, devotion and tenderness flowed through that voice, eternal musical feasts that survive time were born.

Although she said goodbye to the world of melodies, the sweetness of that voice will remain immortal on the radio waves and music venues, soothing and comforting the Malayali mind. Despite that irreparable loss, those songs will become a beacon for generations to come.

- K. A. Solaman

Is Kerala in the grip of Drug Mafia

Is.Kerala in the grip of #DrugMafia?

The recent raids like 'Operation Toofan' and the drug cases registered in Kerala are shocking evidence of how deeply rooted the drug mafia is in the state. 

The discovery that drug agents, even disguised as delivery boys, are roaming freely in our school premises and public places is extremely alarming. Even though the government claims to be taking strong steps to eradicate this scourge that has turned an entire generation into drug addicts, the failure of the system that has allowed drug networks to grow so much is evident here. 

The failure of the intelligence systems, which were unable to prevent it in advance even though the mafia gangs were roaming in disguise right in front of the eyes of the law enforcers, is condemnable. While such social disasters are engulfing the state, the indifference and corruption of the previous rulers have added to this decline.

 Kerala is witnessing a spectacle of people sitting on their laurels who were supposed to protect the lives and property of the people . Those who were in the power centers have provided shelter to drug mafias and criminals and have joined hands with anti-people forces to fill their own pockets. 

It is extremely unfortunate and a challenge to democratic values ​​that the former rulers, who indulged in corruption and loot worth crores and have darkened the future of the state's young generation, do not feel any shame or guilt even after many.being arrested in so many cases.

- K. A Solaman

Star controversy: New edition

Star Controversy: New Edition
​Recording a phone conversation without preserving its privacy and making it public can be considered a completely inappropriate act. Talking between friends within the film industry does not have to be official or extremely cautious.

The fact that a popular artist like Ramesh Pisharody misused a normal conversation with his colleague in a friendly manner in this way can only be seen as a personal betrayal. Using such shortcuts to destroy someone politically or personally is a big setback for healthy friendships in the film industry.

​The actress, who was ready to film her childbirth with four cameras for the film, should now suddenly pretend to be a moral advocate and give such a chastity talk should be interpreted as complete absurdity.  It is a bit out of date for those who are willing to do anything for their own gains to publicly hunt down the privacy of others. Instead of discussing the internal affairs of the film industry among themselves, this act of the actress who tried to commit personal assassination in the public should be criticized.
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The main reason why such controversies have gained so much publicity is the excessive interest and curiosity towards film stars. Malayalis, who see the heroes and heroines of the silver screen as their own family members, make the failures and disputes in their private lives a big topic of discussion.
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​As for the AMMA, the star organization, it does not benefit the people of Kerala except that it is an organization that works for the welfare of its members. Although the outreach and medical assistance provided to the artistes suffering from disabilities is a great act of charity, there is no doubt that internal disputes within the organization and such controversies damage its image in front of the public.
-K. A. Solaman