No vehicle modification

#No_vehicle_modification 

The Kerala High Court's stand that illegal modifications to vehicles manufactured by companies adhering to the correct safety standards and engineering norms pose a threat to the lives of the public is quite welcome. It is vanity and financial arrogance to put vehicles on the road by unnecessarily fitting or changing their structure as they see fit. 

Such trends that create chaos on the road by installing extremely loud horns and large lights are causing considerable difficulties to other vehicle users and pedestrians. The fact that society and the government are involved in such anti-social activities in the name of 'new generation' or in the name of low-level enthusiasm can only serve to turn public roads into a danger trap. 

It is absolutely unacceptable for the government and people's representatives to take a soft approach to lawbreakers. It is completely irresponsible to justify and encourage such unnecessary trends of the youth with the aim of vote bank or temporary applause.  Giving unlimited concessions to law violations in the name of new reforms will invite major disasters in the coming days.

The Chief Minister should not get excited about the "Pookie CM" calls of those who are going to modify vehicles. The safety of the public should be given first priority; therefore, the government should immediately prepare to implement the High Court verdict to the letter and take uncompromising and strict action against those who modify vehicles and those who are in cahoots with them.

- K. A. Solaman

Anarchy must be prevented

#Anarchy #MustBePrevented

​The ongoing disputes between the constitutional head of Kerala and the elected people's government are more than just a political battle, they raise serious concerns about our democratic values.

​While the technical argument that the Governor does not have the constitutional right to directly summon the Director General of Police (DGP) to the Lok Bhavan is being raised, the reality cannot be forgotten that it is his duty to intervene to protect the Constitution when there is a breakdown in law and order in the state.

​The recent incidents of violence by SFI activists at Kannur University and Kerala University are not mere breaches of discipline. It is a disgrace to enlightened Kerala that the police system, which is supposed to maintain law and order, has been standing idly by while violent anarchy is unleashed even against those holding constitutional positions. The state Home Minister and the Chief Minister should answer for this callous attitude of the police. 

The Governor has to intervene when the government fails to discharge its constitutional responsibilities.​Even if the Governor has constitutional limitations to directly summon officials, it would be good for the rulers to remember that he has the power to recommend the dissolution of the cabinet through constitutional provisions including Article 356 in the event of a breakdown in the constitutional machinery of the state.

​The government and those holding constitutional positions should be prepared to act responsibly by recognizing their jurisdictions, without making universities a platform for political struggles, and to maintain the standard of higher education and to advance governance by respecting the dignity of constitutional institutions. Otherwise, what will be destroyed is the law and order in our country and the people's faith in democratic institutions.

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K. A. Solaman

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Political opportunism

#Chandy Oommen's political opportunism.

Chandy Oommen’s decision to jump into the dispute between K. B. Ganesh Kumar and G. Sukumaran Nair looks more like political opportunism than genuine concern. By strongly supporting Sukumaran Nair and calling him a national asset, Chandy appears to be ignoring the serious allegations raised by Ganesh Kumar about nepotism, autocratic functioning and questionable dealings within the NSS.

Whatever Ganesh Kumar’s personal shortcomings may be, his long association with the NSS gives him considerable knowledge of how the organisation functions. Chandy Oommen, on the other hand, has suddenly taken up the role of Nair’s strong supporter. This raises questions about whether his support is really based on admiration or on political calculations and an attempt to win community support.

The biggest irony is that Chandy has chosen not to address the serious issues raised against the NSS leadership. Ganesh Kumar has questioned the concentration of power and the way the organisation is being run, while Chandy appears to be defending the existing system without addressing those concerns.

His intervention therefore looks less like an act of principle and more like political calculation. It is an attempt to gain community support by standing firmly behind a powerful community leader at a time of internal controversy.

- K A Solaman

Rare Event

#Rare #Event

Kerala should tremble when a film actor is said to be leaving the BJP, but that did not happen in Devan's case. Because the fact that Devan was in the BJP is 'breaking news' for many.

When his party KPP merged with the BJP, the question of whether there was anyone to merge is still relevant. Perhaps if Devan did the merger alone, then it is just a rare political event that one person joins and a party merges at the same time.

All he had to do to announce his resignation was stand from his balcony at home, but Devan traveled all the way to Kanichukulangara and announced it in the presence of Padma Bhushan Vellappally Natesan. It would take a political strategist to understand the logic behind announcing his departure from the BJP in front of someone who has no connection with the BJP. 

It is said that the decision taken five months ago has now been announced and that the letter will be handed over soon. In other words, the distance between the resignation and its official document is as far as Devan's actual influence in the BJP.

Devan is now in the condition of a donkey whose health has deteriorated, his bones have been broken and his teeth have fallen out. Actor Bheeman Raghu can also be included in that category. -

 KA Solaman

അപമാനകരയായ പ്രവൃത്തി

#അപമാനകരമായ #പ്രവൃത്തി

ശ്രീ ശങ്കരാചാര്യ സംസ്കൃത സർവകലാശാല വൈസ് ചാൻസലർക്കെതിരെ സ്റ്റുഡന്റ്സ് ഫെഡറേഷൻ ഓഫ് ഇന്ത്യ (എസ്എഫ്ഐ) നടത്തിയ വ്യാജ ശവസംസ്കാര സമരം അങ്ങേയറ്റം അപലപനീയം.  വിദ്യാർത്ഥി പ്രതിഷേധത്തിന്റെ മറവിൽ ഇത്തരം ഹീനമായ നടപടികൾ സ്വീകരിക്കുന്നത് അക്കാദമിക് അന്തസ്സിനു നേരെയുള്ള നഗ്നമായ ആക്രമണമാണ്, ഇത് ബഹുമാന്യരായ അധ്യാപകർക്കു നേരെയുള്ള കടുത്ത മാനസിക പീഡനത്തിനും സ്വഭാവഹത്യയ്ക്കും തുല്യമാണ്. 

ഇത്തരം പ്രവൃത്തികൾ ജനാധിപത്യ/തത്ത്വങ്ങളെ പൂർണ്ണമായും വഴിപിഴപ്പിക്കുകയും ഉന്നത വിദ്യാഭ്യാസ സ്ഥാപനങ്ങളുടെ ബഹുമാന്യതക്ക് കളങ്കമേൽപ്പിക്കുകയും ചെയ്യുന്നു. . ഇത്തരം ഹീനമായ സംഭവങ്ങൾക്ക് മുന്നിൽ പോലീസ് ഒരിക്കലും നിശബ്ദ കാഴ്ചക്കാരായി നിൽക്കരുത്. ​ഈ സംഭവത്തിന് ഉത്തരവാദികളായ കുറ്റവാളികൾക്കെതിരെ ഉടൻ തന്നെ കർശന നടപടി സ്വീകരിക്കണം.

കോളേജ് കാമ്പസുകളിൽ സുരക്ഷ, പരസ്പര ബഹുമാനം, അക്കാദമിക് മാന്യത എന്നിവ പുനഃസ്ഥാപിക്കുന്നതിനായി എല്ലാ സർവകലാശാലകളിലും സർക്കാർ കർശനമായ നിയന്ത്രണ നടപടികളും മാർഗ്ഗനിർദ്ദേശങ്ങളും നടപ്പിലാക്കണം.

-കെ എ സോളമൻ

Disgracefull act

#Disgraceful #Act

The mock funeral agitation conducted by the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) against the Vice-Chancellor of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit is deeply deplorable and unacceptable. Resorting to such extreme measures under the guise of student protest is a blatant attack on academic dignity, amounting to severe mental harassment and character assassination of respected educators. 

Such acts completely derail democratic/ principles, setting a harmful precedent that disrespects the sacred environment of higher education institutions. The police should never stand as mute spectator to such heinous incidence. ​The state government and law enforcement must take immediate, stringent action to book the culprits responsible for this incident.

The authorities must implement strict regulatory measures and institutional guidelines across all universities to ensure that such disgraceful acts are never repeated, restoring safety, mutual respect, and academic decorum on college campuses.

-K A Solaman

Disservice by the Opposition

#Disservice by the Opposition

The deliberate and uncooperative attitude of the opposition parties throughout this parliamentary session is a serious disservice to democracy and the national interest. By choosing political obstruction over constructive discussion, they have repeatedly disrupted parliamentary proceedings and prevented meaningful legislative work. 

Valuable parliamentary time, funded by taxpayers, has been lost because of this persistent obstruction. Instead of focusing on substantive public issues and presenting constructive policy alternatives, the opposition has often resorted to confrontation and disruption. As a result, important legislative business has been delayed and several matters of national importance have suffered. Such continued obstruction weakens public confidence in Parliament and its democratic functioning. 

It also reflects a regrettable disregard for the expectations of citizens who look to Parliament to debate issues and find solutions to the country's most pressing challenges.

K A Solaman

Goon Hunting and channel celebration

#Goon Hunting and Channel Celebration.

Congratulations to the Home Minister and the police for the action taken to take into custody the notorious criminal Arjun Ayanki, who has continuously defied the police and the Home Department. However, the fact that a person accused in 23 criminal cases has been able to roam the society without any hindrance for so long exposes the serious loopholes and breakdown in our law and order system. 

Such dramatic incidents could have been avoided if proper punishment had been ensured in one or two cases earlier. Only through strict implementation of the rule of law can criminals be stopped. Therefore, the decision of the Home Department to equally crack down on all types of criminals who spread violence and fear in the society, regardless of gender, is welcome and should be implemented without compromise.

 ​Also, the stance of Malayalam news channels, which portray even the arrest of a criminal as a big news story like the dropping of an atomic bomb and turn it into an hour-long celebration, is extremely deplorable. Such excessive importance and celebrations only serve to give unnecessary media attention and fame to criminals. 

There is no basis in the argument that the police are stopping the drug hunt to catch goons; because the presence of such people in gold smuggling and drug trade is clear. By arresting goons, the roots of drug and gold smuggling networks can also be uprooted at the same time. Therefore, beyond mere channel dramas, the country needs strong ongoing investigations aimed at this double goal

- K. A. Solaman.

DBT is better

#DBT is better

The decision to transition social security pension payments to Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) through Aadhaar-linked commercial bank accounts is a necessary step toward transparency, efficiency, and modern governance. 

By ensuring that payments flow directly into verified bank accounts, this policy eliminates intermediary friction, guarantees timely disbursements, and prevents financial leakages such as duplicate payments or unverified records Retaining doorstep delivery specifically for bedridden beneficiaries strikes the right balance between fiscal efficiency and compassionate social welfare.  

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The previous administration's practice of sending physical messengers from local cooperative banks to hand-deliver cash was financially wasteful and prone to administrative misuse. The cooperative bank payment system suffered from severe demerits, including delayed remittances of undistributed funds, poor record-keeping, lack of proper account reconciliation, and systemic risks of paying duplicate pensions due to incomplete Aadhaar integration. 

Using commission-earning agents to deliver physical cash when nearly all other government welfare schemes operate seamlessly through direct electronic banking was an unnecessary drain on public funds. Ending this middleman-driven system closes administrative loopholes and ensures taxpayer money is managed responsibly.  

-K A Solaman

Investigation is needed

#Investigation is needed

Before the dust had settled from Jantar Mantar, the cockroach leaders were bursting cold drink bottles under the crystal chandeliers. In a "hard fight for the bottom", the cockroach trio of leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were already at the forefront of filling the interior of the five-star hotel with liquor vapors.

The Cockroach Janata Party revolutionaries, who were not overjoyed when Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, celebrated with a booze party at a luxury hotel in New Delhi as a logical event for social justice. While the ordinary protesters who had come to see the cockroach trio were not getting any money for the bus ride back home, the CJP high command was busy teaching them to "protest by dancing" and "organize by drinking cold coffee".  They respected the open bar and room service, seeing them as police barricades. 

When the team's entry from the street leaders' violation of the law to the five-star hotel room was captured in viral videos, an unwritten question appeared before the public: Who bore the cost of a luxury hotel for a thug movement led by "lazy and unemployed"? How many lakhs of rupees were spent there? Is there any account of this left in the hands of the cockroaches?

The government should investigate this and take necessary action

-K A Solaman

Flippant remark by Brittas

Flippant remark by Brittas
Parliamentary debate relies heavily on mutual respect and decorum to maintain the dignity of the house. The interjection by CPM MP John Brittas while AIADMK MP M. Thambidurai was speaking in the Rajya Sabha was an unnecessary and disrespectful distraction.

Mocking or questioning the emotional and political reverence with which a senior leader refers to the late J. Jayalalithaa as 'Amma' shows a clear lack of political courtesy. M. Thambidurai is a distinguished public servant who has served as a Union Minister, a long-standing Member of Parliament, and the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Interrupting such an experienced statesman with a flippant remark fails to observe basic parliamentary norms.

​Political differences and sharp debates are an integral part of democracy, but they should never translate into petty attempts to derail a speech. Disrupting a colleague’s address on a crucial topic like NEET with mock questions reflects poorly on the etiquette expected of an elected representative.

The CPM leadership should remind MP John Brittas about the importance of good manners, basic courtesy, and self-restraint in upper-house deliberations. A parliamentarian's focus ought to remain on constructive policy discussions rather than resorting to cheap interjections that diminish the gravity of the floor.
-K A Solaman

Betrayal by PSC

#Betrayal by PSC

Allegations of manipulation and selective evaluation in the recruitment process of the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) strike at the very foundation of public trust.

When officials manipulate evaluation procedures, such as leaving answer sheets partially unevaluated to favor specific individuals it shatters the hopes of honest candidates and undermines the credibility of state institutions. Corruption in recruitment is not just administrative wrongdoing; it is a direct betrayal of educated job seekers who deserve a fair and transparent selection process.

​To prevent such misconduct and restore integrity to the recruitment process, systemic reforms must be enforced immediately. First, all evaluation systems, including digital tabulations, must undergo strict, independent third-party audits alongside mandatory publishing of detailed marks and evaluated scripts under RTI without unwarranted delays. Second, stringent legal and administrative measures must be established, including time-bound criminal inquiries, immediate suspension of implicated staff pending investigation, and permanent blacklisting of anyone found guilty.

 Finally, introducing end-to-end anonymization, automated multi-tier cross-verification for descriptive evaluations, and stringent oversight by an independent tribunal will ensure that merit alone dictates public service appointments.

-K A Solaman

So humble!

#So_humble!

Finally, he said, "Don't make me a hero!" Yes, that great leader who carried world peace and universal truths on his shoulders is so humble! 

Is it for nothing that a few so-called intellectuals from the south and a few hatters from the north rushed to support Abhijit Deepke, the true leader of the 'Cockroach Party'? It is not because this global phenomenon has no other work to do, but because of the heat of the Patta revolution that is going to solve all the injustices in the world overnight! 

In any case, since we have come out to save the poor working class, our Cockroach leader should kindly make up his mind to put a stop to the examination irregularities and mark cheating that are so common in Kerala. and Punjab. This cockrach revolutionary, who is capable of digging into all the wrongdoings in the system and eliminating them, needs at most two minutes to fix such a small thing! 

 The ranks are waiting, for global change.

-  K A Solaman

Concerning precedent

#Concerning #precedent

The government’s decision to yield under street pressure sets a concerning precedent that risks rewarding disruptive tactics over institutional due process. And that is especially after taking prompt corrective steps, ordering a CBI probe, and conducting a clean re-examination

By allowing political groups to weaponize public sentiment and force ministerial exits, the administration inadvertently signals that policy and governance can be hijacked by organized agitations. Rather than retreating to appease vocal factions, the state must assert its authority through unwavering governance, strictly investigate the financial and political backers driving these agitations. 

Also ensure that institutional integrity is maintained through rigorous legal mechanisms rather than concessions to organized pressure funded by divisive forces

-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

Mammootty should study matters

#Mammootty #should study matters

When irregularities like exam question paper leaks occur in the field of education, it is the constitutionally and legally correct step to cancel the exam and conduct a flawless re-examination to ensure admission to the deserving ones. That has been done here. 

Film stars and political leaders who issue statements against this without any logic are spreading unnecessary fear among the public without understanding the real facts behind such incidents. 

The argument that students' future is lost by canceling one exam and conducting another fair exam is completely untrue. Instead of trusting the country's systems and administrative systems, it is unacceptable for film celebrities like Mammootty to question the internal stability of the country and the credibility of the examination agencies through irresponsible comments. 

It is impractical political parties and movements that are unable to put forward a clear vision or solutions even to the basic problems of the people, are trying to gain political mileage by creating unnecessary protests at venues like Jantar Mantar.  It is a great injustice to society that some in the film industry are uncritically supporting such protests that serve the agendas of vested interests and external forces.

Such political parties and their supporters, who have no faith in the national interest or the legal system, are only using the concerns of students as a weapon for their failed political survival. 

- K. A. Solaman

#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

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