Comedy of errors

#Comedy of errors.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan seems to be on a world tour adventure with his family, raising eyebrows and triggering criticism from opposition parties. 

While his previous visit to the U.S, Cuba, and the UAE in June 2023 stirred controversy, his current trip to Indonesia, LuAE, Singapore and other undisclosed destinations is shrouded in mystery. What's notable is his exclusion of China and North Korea, perhaps a strategic move to avoid further political backlash.

The composition of his entourage, including his wife, daughter, daughter's minister husband, and grandson, raises questions about the nature of this trip. With its purportedly "private" nature, Vijayan may not  claim no expenses  incurred from the state exchequer, leaving many to wonder who will lead Kerala in his absence.

 The absence of a clear succession plan amidst uncertainty about his return only adds to the political circus, making Kerala's governance seem like a scene from a comedy of errors rather than a model of effective leadership.

-K A Solaman

Trivial issue escalated

#Trivial issue escalated

The incident involving  Mayor Arya Rajendran and the KSRTC driver Yedu certainly highlights a concerning trend where a minor traffic offense escalated into a larger controversy. While such incidents are not uncommon, the disproportionate attention it garnered suggests underlying factors at play. The backlash against Mayor Arya Rajendran seems to stem from a combination of factors, including her visibility in the media, allegations of corruption, and perhaps broader discontent with her leadership.

In a democracy, the media plays a crucial role in holding public officials accountable. However, when the media fixates on relatively trivial matters at the expense of more significant ones, it raises questions about journalistic priorities. While it's essential to report on instances of misconduct or controversy involving public figures, there should also be a balance  And that should ensure that attention is proportionate to the gravity of the issue.

Harassing individuals involved in such incidents, especially if they are lesser in position, serves little purpose other than sensationalism. It detracts from more pressing matters that require public attention.

-K A Solaman

Mayor-Driver Episode

#Mayor-driver episode.

The apparently misguided youth is the strength of the Kerala CPM as there are no senior leaders to correct the mistakes made in public by the young leaders of the party. Developments in the Mayor Driver controversy reveal this. The only hope is that of The Kerala State Human Rights Commission ordering an investigation into the incident.

Disrupting the duty of the KSRTC driver with a bus carrying passengers and humiliating him in front of the public is a serious offense. The seriousness of the offense testifies to the fact that it was committed by the mayor of the corporation, her husband Sacindev, an MLA and their relatives. Rulers who are obligated to protect the law have become lawbreakers.

While the mayor makes stupid outbursts in public, her MLA husband, who is likely to respond in public, seems to run away. The bus driver is also missing. It is surprising that the memory cards of the installed video cameras have not yet been found.

The temperature is soaring abnormally and people are desperate to combat the high mercury level. There is a serious electricity shortage and the government has no alternative measures to combat the electricity shortage. However, the public's attention was advantageously diverted by the idiotic episode of the mayor and the driver.

KA Salaman