The India Today’s ‘best law order state’ award to Kerala Home Affairs Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan seems ridiculous for one who watches the present law and order situation in the State. The gods’ own country has really turned goondas’ on land. The peace loving people of the state are left with no option other than to remain in their home. Any complaint to police would turn adversely to the complainant as the police are in collusion with goondas of ruling politicians. Nevertheless, the police get some lessons occasionally. For instance, an Assistant Sub-Inspector of police and a constable came under attack near Thrssiur while a Sub-Inspector suffered injuries in an attack in Ernakulam district recently
It was ASI Hamzah of the Anthikkad police station who was attacked by a criminal gang engaged in “goonda collection” with a bucket at Thrissur. One constable Manoj was also injured in the attack. The bucket collection of money in thoroughfare is the notorious way of collecting and spending unaccounted money by major political outfits in the state.
Police become alert only when they are attacked. And that is why the Viyyur police sprang to action immediately and took into custody three of the goondas. Would the police expose the political affiliation of these goondas if they belong to Kodiyeri’s party?
Open harassment of people who refuse to pay money, by gangs sponsored by political parties are a common scene in Kerala. If money put in bucket is only Rs 10, the party leader shows the audacity to return the money in open and threaten the person about future consequence.
All disgrace incidents are seemingly matter of reputation for the Kerala Home Department. And that is why Chief Minister VS Achuthanandan and Home Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan had different opinions on the law and order situation in the State.
The law and order situation in Kerala is so dreadful that criminals are resorting to murdering innocents to settle their scores with the police. ‘No reason killing’ of a aged man in Varkala is an example. The Home Ministry of Kerala have nothing to cheer other than by accepting awards issued by independent agencies with vested interest.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Present CPM could not attract more people.
The CPM now recognizes the need to build up the party image in India especially in W Bnegal and Kerala. The present mid-level leaders are in the grip of lavish life as they get sufficient money from various sources like Sand –Lottery –Quotation-Realty mafias- is the findings of party’s top level leaders. Marxist ideology is a past story for many despite the warning from idyllic leaders like V S Achuthanandan. Achuthanandan, according to neo-liberalists is a ‘class enemy’ destined to sit in corner and that is why he was sent out of parties highest decision making body viz., the Politburo. This is regrettable. CPM has failed to identify what the actual difficulty with the party is. And that is why party has asked its leaders to change their way of life, which seems rather impossible for many.
Nevertheless, the new CPM proposal that functionaries should declare assets to the party at a time is a welcome step. And If it is not done urgently, the kith and kin of many party leaders should become millionaires with in a fortnight. It is customary on the part of one to transfer his wealth to immediate relatives before declaring assets. We have finest example like leader K Karunakaran, of course from Congress party, who declared once that his only asset as a gold ring connoting that all his work as politician and CM of the state earned him little. Undoubtedly, one who closely watches the life style many comrades could see not only top level leaders but the local level also posses huge wealth and that is what alienated voters in Kerala and W Bengal from the party .
Further, declaring assets is not a big business. It is only a tricky way to legitimize the black money amassed by hook or crook. It is a fact that comrades are being influenced by “bourgeois” tendencies and “lifestyle deviations”. The proposal for asset declaration is only a treatment over skin and it would bring no substantial improvement for the party to attract the common people.
Could the party identify and avoid those functionaries who had played lead role with sand-lottery-sex-money-land and quotation mafia? If yes, then the party can attract common people. And for that the present leadership should go.
JW
Nevertheless, the new CPM proposal that functionaries should declare assets to the party at a time is a welcome step. And If it is not done urgently, the kith and kin of many party leaders should become millionaires with in a fortnight. It is customary on the part of one to transfer his wealth to immediate relatives before declaring assets. We have finest example like leader K Karunakaran, of course from Congress party, who declared once that his only asset as a gold ring connoting that all his work as politician and CM of the state earned him little. Undoubtedly, one who closely watches the life style many comrades could see not only top level leaders but the local level also posses huge wealth and that is what alienated voters in Kerala and W Bengal from the party .
Further, declaring assets is not a big business. It is only a tricky way to legitimize the black money amassed by hook or crook. It is a fact that comrades are being influenced by “bourgeois” tendencies and “lifestyle deviations”. The proposal for asset declaration is only a treatment over skin and it would bring no substantial improvement for the party to attract the common people.
Could the party identify and avoid those functionaries who had played lead role with sand-lottery-sex-money-land and quotation mafia? If yes, then the party can attract common people. And for that the present leadership should go.
JW
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
“He who kills with the sword must be killed with the sword".
The murder of Paul George Muthoot, a private financier, is a rocking experience for entire state of Kerala and is a severe jolt for Rs 20,000-crore financial group. He was stabbed by goons on the Alappuzha-Changanassery road on Friday last week.The person deputed to take in charge of leisure and hospitality arm of the group has been put in complete ‘leisure’ bringing immense sorrow to his parents. The killing and the related police enquiry seems rather curious and the whole episode excels a Hollywood blockbuster.
The police force which is yet to ascertain the motive behind the murder is groping in darkness. The IG Vincen M Paul who is known for honesty has brawn flakes in the present enquiry. As usual, in this cruel murder also the involvement of one of the sons of Home Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan is alleged. There is not even a single criminal case, of late, in the state -cheating, woman trafficking and murder- without the association of minister’s son. The LDF Government should think of withdrawing the Port Folio of Balakrishnan.
Though it is ill to deprecate a dead man, one cannot rule out the nexus between private financiers and goons. The murder of Paul George has been resulted from his illegal connection with notorious goons. The soft and biased approach adopted by investigating agencies has emboldened private financiers and goons to take law in their hands and act with utmost impunity. The vast wealth amassed by Muthoot Groups might not be completely legal. It might contain sighs and tears of many clients of these groups. It is known that these financiers keep the practice of charging huge interest per annum and levy various hidden and unexplained charges. They extract as much as they could by hook or by crook and that is why a Jagathy Sree Kumar Starrer qualified a financier as “Motham-oottu”. If anyone is unable to conform to group’s deadline, he is subjected to brutal treatment by goons. Goons are part and parcel of private financiers and of course some hi-tech banks in Kerala. Obviously Pauil has connections with dreaded criminals.
It is, therefore, the time for Paul’s parents, brothers and partners to resolve in a new line. They have to relight the famous biblical saying "He who kills with the sword must be killed with the sword".
K James Williams, Cherthala
The police force which is yet to ascertain the motive behind the murder is groping in darkness. The IG Vincen M Paul who is known for honesty has brawn flakes in the present enquiry. As usual, in this cruel murder also the involvement of one of the sons of Home Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan is alleged. There is not even a single criminal case, of late, in the state -cheating, woman trafficking and murder- without the association of minister’s son. The LDF Government should think of withdrawing the Port Folio of Balakrishnan.
Though it is ill to deprecate a dead man, one cannot rule out the nexus between private financiers and goons. The murder of Paul George has been resulted from his illegal connection with notorious goons. The soft and biased approach adopted by investigating agencies has emboldened private financiers and goons to take law in their hands and act with utmost impunity. The vast wealth amassed by Muthoot Groups might not be completely legal. It might contain sighs and tears of many clients of these groups. It is known that these financiers keep the practice of charging huge interest per annum and levy various hidden and unexplained charges. They extract as much as they could by hook or by crook and that is why a Jagathy Sree Kumar Starrer qualified a financier as “Motham-oottu”. If anyone is unable to conform to group’s deadline, he is subjected to brutal treatment by goons. Goons are part and parcel of private financiers and of course some hi-tech banks in Kerala. Obviously Pauil has connections with dreaded criminals.
It is, therefore, the time for Paul’s parents, brothers and partners to resolve in a new line. They have to relight the famous biblical saying "He who kills with the sword must be killed with the sword".
K James Williams, Cherthala
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Running of the pilgrimage is a challenge.
The only silver lining in the recent enrichment of Kerala Cabinet is the transfer of the raucous minister G Sudhakaran from Devaswom Department and the induction of Kadannappally Ramachandran in his place. Mr Sudhakaran may likely to call Pinarayi as Gorbachhov as he once called his CM as Gorbachhov of Kerala. Though Kadannppally will not bring any thing new in the already corrupt Devaswom other than swallowing ‘Bhagaval Prsadam’ he will not pollute the temple premises with obscene words like his predecessor. Sudhakaran was a curse to entire temple goers and believers.
It is to be emphasized that another pilgrim season at Sabarimala is coming up within months. Running of the pilgrimage had been challenging for some years now and the trouble has been complicated deeply by the disbeliever minister Sudhakaran. I don’t think another disbeliever minister Kadannappally would appease Ayyappa Swami with his acts. Kadannappally should at least trim his beard before visiting Sabarimala as the Swami there may likely to be annoyed with his nasty whiskers.
K James Williams, Cherthala
It is to be emphasized that another pilgrim season at Sabarimala is coming up within months. Running of the pilgrimage had been challenging for some years now and the trouble has been complicated deeply by the disbeliever minister Sudhakaran. I don’t think another disbeliever minister Kadannappally would appease Ayyappa Swami with his acts. Kadannappally should at least trim his beard before visiting Sabarimala as the Swami there may likely to be annoyed with his nasty whiskers.
K James Williams, Cherthala
Friday, August 14, 2009
Pinarayi praises Azhikode!
Sukumar Azhikode, who made certain derogatory comments against Chief Minister, V S Achuthanandan, has been finally rewarded. Achuthanandan’s opponent Pinrayai eulogized Azhikode for his unstinted efforts as the coercive force for non-corruption in the state. The absurdity is obvious when the Lavalin accused comes for the praise of the self proclaimed cultural guru.
It is known for all that Azhikode had made some sub-standard and cheap statements against the Chief Minister not only to tarnish his image but also to gratify Pinaqrayi. He had also issued a press statement saying that the Chief Minister had called him over phone asking him to end the controversial statements. However it had been denied by Achuthanandan. Azhikode quoted Henry Thorah’s ‘bird fouls nest’ for belittling Achuthanandan and all that was in good taste for Pinarayi. Pinrayi found nothing wrong with Azhikode when his own comrade and politburo member was being humiliated highly by the self proclaimed patriarch of culture.
It is a wonder that the cultural guru who once worked against communists during the Vimochana Samaram is in the shoulder Communist Party State Secretary. The social critic who fights corruption lacks integrity and never see the corruption of those politicians upon whom he leans. The guru is not able to comprehend corruption in tune with Rs 300 crore and not able to spot any problem with Pinarayi. So it is the obligation of Pinarayi to congratulate Azhikode.
K James Williams, Cherthala
It is known for all that Azhikode had made some sub-standard and cheap statements against the Chief Minister not only to tarnish his image but also to gratify Pinaqrayi. He had also issued a press statement saying that the Chief Minister had called him over phone asking him to end the controversial statements. However it had been denied by Achuthanandan. Azhikode quoted Henry Thorah’s ‘bird fouls nest’ for belittling Achuthanandan and all that was in good taste for Pinarayi. Pinrayi found nothing wrong with Azhikode when his own comrade and politburo member was being humiliated highly by the self proclaimed patriarch of culture.
It is a wonder that the cultural guru who once worked against communists during the Vimochana Samaram is in the shoulder Communist Party State Secretary. The social critic who fights corruption lacks integrity and never see the corruption of those politicians upon whom he leans. The guru is not able to comprehend corruption in tune with Rs 300 crore and not able to spot any problem with Pinarayi. So it is the obligation of Pinarayi to congratulate Azhikode.
K James Williams, Cherthala
Monday, August 3, 2009
Are investors disgusting creatures?
‘Disgusting are those who invest money in banks and live with the interest accrued’, is the latest revelation of the nutty Kerala Cooperation Minister G Sudhakaran. He is the top executive of the state run Kerala Co-operative banks. It is, therefore, the time for all the investors in co-operative banks to withdraw their FDs and reinvest in other banks. I fear Sudhakaran may soon issue orders to not pay interest on savings in co-operative banks.
Though most of the outbursts of this minister are senseless I would like to bring his attention the following aspect. Deposits by non-resident Indians (NRIs) in Kerala banks is Rs.34,649 crore as on Dec 31, 2008, according to the State Level Bankers Committee and a major chunk is with co-operative banks. If the NRIs withdraw their investment naturally the functioning of the bank would paralyze. Does the minister want to see that?
A retired person often puts his hard earned money in banks to get the interest to meet his needs. He is not in the position to start a business of his own and earn profit. Moreover, it unwise to start a business at the fag end of one’s life as it is likely to collapse. And that is why he wisely deposits his money in a bank. The bank would then issue this money to needy entrepreneurs and thus money invested in the bank by a person is not dead money as the minister thinks. It is cruel to call those investors in banks as ‘disgusting’
K James Wiiliams.
Though most of the outbursts of this minister are senseless I would like to bring his attention the following aspect. Deposits by non-resident Indians (NRIs) in Kerala banks is Rs.34,649 crore as on Dec 31, 2008, according to the State Level Bankers Committee and a major chunk is with co-operative banks. If the NRIs withdraw their investment naturally the functioning of the bank would paralyze. Does the minister want to see that?
A retired person often puts his hard earned money in banks to get the interest to meet his needs. He is not in the position to start a business of his own and earn profit. Moreover, it unwise to start a business at the fag end of one’s life as it is likely to collapse. And that is why he wisely deposits his money in a bank. The bank would then issue this money to needy entrepreneurs and thus money invested in the bank by a person is not dead money as the minister thinks. It is cruel to call those investors in banks as ‘disgusting’
K James Wiiliams.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Madani-Sufiya case should be enquired by CBI
The Marxist party of India abuses all the time the CBI, the constitutional investigating agency, for what is called its partisan attitude in the Lalavalin scam. The secretary of the party has siphoned out Rs 382 crore, it is alleged. The case against Pinarayi is a fabricated one according to the party. If it is true the Joint Investigation Team of the Kerala Police had done a similar investigation. They arrived at the conclusion that were not enough evidences to enlist PDP chairman Abdul Nasser Madani and his wife Sufiya in the case relating to the burning of a Tamil Nadu State bus at Kalamassery, on September 9, 2005. For opposition this investigation is really a fabricated one as a few extremists arrested else where in the state has given valid exposure about the case. The Ruling Front and Police could not ignore the scene where Madani on a tall wheel chair along with Pinarayi addressed all the people in Kerala including octogenarians as ‘sons’.
It has been reported that there were references to Madani and his wife in the confessions by some of the accused in the case. But there were no evidences to prove their involvement. This seems rather illogical as no proof would come directly before the police. It is foolish to think that Madani and his wife come before police with confessions. It is the duty of the police to find evidence.
The whole episode exemplifies the inefficacy of the Kerala police and its blind dependence on the CPM front. Though the contention of the police that no external interference was being made in the investigations the reason for prolonging the police enquiry, till the Parliament elections remains dubious. So there is a need to hand over the cases to any Central Investigating Agency.
K James Williams
It has been reported that there were references to Madani and his wife in the confessions by some of the accused in the case. But there were no evidences to prove their involvement. This seems rather illogical as no proof would come directly before the police. It is foolish to think that Madani and his wife come before police with confessions. It is the duty of the police to find evidence.
The whole episode exemplifies the inefficacy of the Kerala police and its blind dependence on the CPM front. Though the contention of the police that no external interference was being made in the investigations the reason for prolonging the police enquiry, till the Parliament elections remains dubious. So there is a need to hand over the cases to any Central Investigating Agency.
K James Williams
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