OVER
DOZE of POLITICS & OVER DOINGS OF POLITICIANS
Our elected
representatives both in the Parliament and Assembly are considered to be
responsible and committed to their role in the Governance of the country. But
very often it is seen that most of these representatives forget their sober
role inside the Parliament house or assembly hall and behave very erratically
and emotionally forgetting all norms of gentleman’s behavior. These MPs &
MLAs are not keeping the decorum of the house and react in an unmannerly and
unbecoming manner and thereby belittle the dignity of the house.
The recent
assembly sittings in the kERALA State Assembly, revealed the irresponsibility of the
MLAs in maintaining the status of the house and to deal with grave situations
faced by the State in restoring normalcy in the flood damage and other daily
problems confronting the general public. They are least concerned, it seems,
when we see the agitations of the angry MLAs on the screen and the commotion and
mutual accusations in the most undisciplined manner. The discussions must be on
important issues related to public administration and not on issues pertaining
to crimes or other public nuisances for which appropriate authoririties are in
position to take care of such unsocial elements. The judiciary and concerned departments will
take prompt actions according to the merit of each case. The MLAs and Media
need not go in details of such
happenings and spend their time in the thread bear analysis of the heard
stories and interrogate and run a
parallel judiciary and trials!.
I have
earlier mentioned about the unchecked news of the media and their “going beyond
LIMITS”. Certain restriction has to be observed in dealing with the news that
is reported from different sources. Do not overestimate or anticipate the
outcome and expose with added explanations. Very often the Video chat between
the Channels and individuals or groups” goes at a tangent” and ends up with
mutual hatred and accusation.
It is high
time that we should change the style of expression both in the TV Channels and
other means of communications. Unless we all exercise control & restraint on our own democratic rule, we
will end up in a miserable state of affairs. King’s Rule or President ruling
the country may not be as dangerous as a Democratic set up, if everyone does
not realizes his/her duties to the Nation. Certain amount of self-sacrifice and
extrovert thinking is necessary to get over the day to day difficulties we
encounter in life. Of late the election and followed procedures are all heading
towards a disastrous end due to our strained relation with political groups and
individuals. We are driven to a point of no return and almost reached the CLIFF
from where we fall into the FATHEMLESS PIT!. Political parties do not respect each other!
When I
recall my life in the Indian Railway Service,
covering almost all the states of the Indian Union( 16 states then), I
am happy that life spent in different areas
was worthy as it afforded opportunities to serve the country amongst people of different temperaments and speaking different Languages. A peaceful
existence without jeopardizing the fundamental duty entrusted. Mutual respect
and recognition amongst people at all levels was the “main stay” in maintaining
balanced views for the betterment of the people at large.
Unlike
other States of India, we people of kerala have a special feature of introvert attitude
whenever we are called upon to perform, whether it is in office or elsewhere . "An Axe to Grind"
feelings develop in the minds of public servants. Exposure to different places and culture only will give us the spirit of oneness
to discharge our responsibilities in an acceptable level. The present situation
in KERALA, demands that we all must act together to see that the progress in
all the works towards a better tomorrow, is ensured in every Thought &
Action.
Let us put our
shoulders together and pull in the same direction so that resultant force is in
the desired direction.
Abraham
Mangalath Philip