Police overreach

#Police #overreach

The recent raid conducted by Kerala police at a hotel in Palakkad, where Congress leader Shanimol Usman was staying, is a glaring example of the police overstepping their bounds under the Pinarayi Vijayan-led government. 

The fact that the raid was conducted at midnight, targeting a woman without the presence of a female constable, is a blatant violation of basic human rights and legal procedures. Such reckless actions reflect the failure of the state’s Home Department to uphold the dignity and safety of women, raising serious concerns about the misuse of power. 

This incident exposes the disturbing reality of police brutality and unchecked authority, which seems to have become the norm under this regime.The government, led by Pinarayi Vijayan, bears full responsibility for fostering a culture of impunity within the police force.

 The failure to notify the Election Commission before conducting such a controversial raid raises suspicions of politically motivated intimidation. It is unacceptable that in a democratic state like Kerala, citizens, especially women, are subjected to such violations of their privacy and security. The Home Department’s inability to control these rogue actions reflects poorly on the administration's commitment to law and order, further eroding public trust in its governance. 

It is high time the government is held accountable for this alarming rise in police overreach and its disregard for the rule of law.

- K A Solaman

Silverline again

#Silverline again. ?

If the Kerala government decides to push forward with the Silver Line project again, it will be a blatant disregard for the welfare and sentiments of its people. 

The initial phase of the K-Rail project caused widespread disruption, displacing thousands and causing immense distress to local communities, all while draining resources that the financially strapped state could ill afford. 

Rather than addressing these serious concerns, the government seems intent on pursuing an unpopular and environmentally damaging project that has already raised red flags among experts. Pushing this project again would only deepen public mistrust, showing that the administration is more interested in grandstanding than in responsible governance.

Moreover, the environmental and technical challenges posed by the Silver Line project remain unresolved. Kerala’s fragile ecosystem is already under tremendous stress, and this rail line threatens to exacerbate issues like flooding and deforestation. 

Instead of learning from past mistakes, the government appears ready to repeat them, sparking even more intense public outrage. With no concrete solutions in place for these pressing issues, the project is set to create a political firestorm. 

The ruling party's persistence in pushing an agenda that will clearly harm the state’s people and environment can only serve to alienate the electorate further, making room for political opportunism by opposition parties, including the Congress.

-K A Solaman

Political,pettiness

#Political pettiness

Kerala Education Minister V. Sivankutty’s attempt to exclude Union Minister and renowned actor Suresh Gopi from the State Athletic Meet reeks of political pettiness and insecurity. Sivankutty’s choice to use his official capacity to settle personal and political scores is unbecoming of a minister who should prioritize the state’s welfare over petty squabbles.

The State Athletic Meet should focus on celebrating sportsmanship and uniting people, not on political posturing and exclusion. His remarks seem more like a desperate attempt to grab headlines and avoid facing the real issues confronting the state’s education system. If anything, barring Suresh Gopi will only deepen the public’s discontent with Sivankutty’s leadership and expose his intolerance towards differing views.

Sivankutty’s hypocrisy is known for his aggressive behavior and lack of decorum, both inside and outside the Assembly. His recent posturing as a guardian of propriety is laughable. 

-K A Solaman