Tuesday, June 25, 2013

PARLIAMENT & ASSEMBLY


                                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