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

                                                     BBB

Bowling/Batting/Betting

  The game of Cricket was started in England as a recreation during the winter. It gave the players amble exercise to warm up their body in the Sun in winter season. Normally the time was chosen between  9 AM to 5 PM and the game went on one hour before Sun set. It was also meant for elderly people who could afford plenty of time to spend for the whole day game.

The trend of the game changed as time passed and it spread over to other major countries. The most important benefit gained in this game was Patience and Observation and concentration etc in each stage of the game. Persistent and consistent efforts with high sense of decision could only make a good player.

This game was known as Gentleman’s Game, as a temperamental person could not play this game with accuracy and precision. Of late the game of Cricket has gone into the hands of bad managers who slowly twisted this game into a game of Speculation and Betting, resulting in lot of corruption and unholy affairs amongst the money mongers who viewed the Cricket matches as sources of minting MONEY!

The betting game started amongst the lovers of the game to induce competition and playing spirit in the game. Later on  it was becoming popular amongst the  sponsors and other agencies who played the role of middlemen . Slowly the circle of influence of moneyed people worked through the organizers and even Players and attracted them with fabulous money gain in the whole playing season!. These money mongers exploited the weakness of few of the cricketers and started the “Fixing of Game” as we call it now. Thus the Virginity of the game was lost, and the whole system went into the hands of the wicked people who took over the reins causing irreparable damage to this “Sober Game” .I have adopted the Caption as BBB- BOWLING/BATTING/BETTING. The  remote controls ( The Betting Gangs with underground connections)  control the game and secretly pass on the  changes to be adopted in BOWLING action or BATTING action as the case may be, either by prefixing  or by gesticulations or otherwise in the field.

Since the Game of Cricket has gone into the hands of wealthy people, the remunerations to the players are also very big and fabulous sums. Thus the evil doers who control from outside make lot of money in the whole process. I will stop short of my note here, with a request to all the readers to refer my note in this matter in  my web site http://divinityinaction.blogspot.com dated  15^th May 2013.

Abraham Mangalath Philip

GAME FIXING IN CRICKET

                                                                IPL Controversy

The  Sports & Games  give relaxation and instill sportsman’s spirit  and also team spirit in the players including physical exercise needed  for any human being to keep up  himself/herself fit and healthy in body & spirit. Added advantage is the “ Group Discipline” acquired in such group activities like, Cricket/Football etc.

But of late, these field games have turned out to be a big “commercial enterprises “ with lot of money and fame in the major international and domestic participation. Cunning and Cruel  and ill oriented people took up these opportunities as a venue for their greedy ventures for “ making easy “ money  by short-cut methods. Some of the sports & games participants have gone into the clutches of unscrupulous money mongers  and gamblers who dwindle money  at their will. 

The sportsman/cricketers unfortunately fall in the traps of these money mongers and get themselves clogged due to several reasons.  Easy money without any strain is the “BAIT” thrown to the players.  Few of the players get caught in this vicious circle by external influence and even under duress.  The good intention of the games and sports has been swayed off to a commercial enterprise run by unholy groups of people.

Non playing groups, outside the BCCI and International clubs, are the culprits who “play the book cricket” by transacting lot of money through gambling/betting. Such situations are created due to the introduction of commercial attitude in this game of Cricket.

If concrete steps are not taken to stop such invasion of unwanted elements in the Sports field, these forces will overpower the sports and field games soon. To stop such misuse of the games, particularly Cricket, I would suggest the following measures for the consideration of the BCCI & other organizations.

1.       No remuneration to the players by cash except free lodging/boarding and transport arrangements.

2.       The sports equipments and dress and playing kits must be given free for their seasonal use.

3.       Daily Bata/DA to be given to each member @ Rs. 1000/day of their stay in the camps.

4.       Job opportunities to be ensured to each player to suit their basic qualification.

5.       Like any other employee in Government/Private sector, they must have freedom to play in the tournaments as and when required.

 

Such kind of revamping of the system will definitely thrash this ugly nature of game fixing/corruption etc in running domestic & international tournaments in Cricket/Football or any other game in future.

 

Abraham Mangalath

Political Infiltration

                                                        “Mirjaffers “ in the political parties

We fought for freedom from the British rule through concerted efforts without any rivalry in between. But soon after the Freedom we dissolved our unity and stared thinking in different terms to excel each other in the making of an independent nation. Different parties took shape with different ideologies resulting in mutual hatred and distrust amongst the parties. This type of attitudes grew up in geometrical proportions and the parties started in fights which shook the very foundation of our independence.

The rivalry in the party politics created strained relation amongst the politicians. The “Black Sheep” also infiltrated in the party playing their dual role. These “ MIRJAFFERS” played the role of secret informers and tilted the political equilibrium even without the knowledge of the Leaders.  It is true that some of the branded party leaders/followers   turn hostile and work as agencies of the other parties and create incorrigible damage to loyal politicians and their attempts to build up strong Governance in the country.

This type of infiltration of truant politicians, interfere in the administration and also vitiate the criminal and civil cases  pending against mischief mongers and  criminals. They play the role of the LEGENDARY BAT in the day to day affairs of the State. A vigilant and impartial investigation and follow up action only can isolate such unwanted elements from the politics.  Unless we weed out these MIRJAFFERS we will hit on the “Rock of Gibralter”, as I may call it, and perish soon. 

Therefore a “Flame testing” is necessary before we induct people in any party for that matter, to identify the genuineness of the persons to serve the country as a public servant/ politician in the true sense of the word. The party leadership must be very alert to sort out the “misfits” before it is too late. ..

 

Abraham Mangalath Philip

WITNESSES TURNING HOSTILE IN THE COURT

                                                               HOSTILE  WITNESSES

One way or other such situation where witnesses turning  hostile during interrogation or trial is mainly due to the wrong procedure order of recording the deposition or the statement of the witness in one particular case by police officials only, without the presence of a Magistrate.

Olden days everyone was considered as sober and gentle to say the “Truth” only

But of late, due to changed circumstances people are likely to change their statements before the court for fear or compulsion from the criminals or their associates.Therefore in the present scenario the statements of witnesses must invariably be taken in the presence of the Magistrate & police officials duly recording the statements by the magistrate himself. Such procedure will never give rise to  loop holes for changing the original statement and thereby witnesses turning hostile on a later day. Deliberate and preconceived statements are to be considered criminal and such people must be brought in the accused list for further investigation.

It is strange to hear that majority of the witnesses in the T P murder case have turned hostile. How can such things happen in a Court of Law?. That means we do not attach serious and adequate importance in the procedure order of criminal cases. Normally the police officials apprehend the criminals and the genuine witnesses in a particular case and then bring them before the judicial authority. The statements taken by the police officials may go redundant in the court as the witnesses are likely to be prompted to give different statements before the magistrate, causing inconsistency and contradiction to the earlier statements.

Therefore the procedure of recording statements of witnesses must be done in the court before the magistrate  who records the same. The earlier system of statements taken initially by police officials only will vitiate and lead to change of statements at a later stage. This anomaly may be rooted out to save our judiciary from  over powering by mischievous  and cruel people including unworthy lawyers/advocates who may approach the whole case with an “ Axe to grind” attitude..

Abraham mangalath Philip

WOMEN'S BILL IN THE PARLIAMENT

THE PROPOSED BILL AGAINST ATTROCITIES & SEXUAL HARRASMMENT

The strange thinking in classification of crime against women on sexual intimidation and harassment is something beyond imagination of people of ordinary prudence in the knowledge of social behavior.

The proposal for dealing with the sexual act or such attempts, if done with the CONSENT of the women or the victim aged 16 years or more seems to be irrational and illogical and therefore not acceptable. Any sexual act committed by man & Women, other than the legally accepted partners by marriage, must be termed as RAPE. The consent is not relevant as it can be a FORCEFUL outcome or due to compulsion under DURESS or under THREAT OF LIFE. It can even be a hoodwinking act of attracting and exploiting the weaker female resistance to outwit the Masculine strength. Such situation of CONSENT does not mean that the sexual act committed is legal.

A person who knows driving can take a vehicle safely without any difficulty to any place he wants to. That does not mean that he can be permitted to drive a vehicle without a VALID LICENSE ISSUED BY AN APPROPRIATE AUTHORITY. Similarly a person cannot commit sexual act UNLESS he is authorized by a marriage certificate as HUSBAN & WIFE, by the authorities concerned.  All other cases of such sexual act will be sexual harassment and punishable under the Law of the Land

Even the modern concept of LIVING TOGETHER IS ALSO punishable as they are not legally married and bound together as COUPLE.   The children of such illegal parents will be a BURDEN to the society as these children will grow up without proper parental care. Any difference of opinion between the LIVING TOGETHER PAIR will result in desertion of the children causing irreparable damage to the FUTURE OF innocent children. That means these children will turn out to be MURDERERS/DACOITS AND ROBBERS etc!

The respected representatives in the PARLIAMENT may please consider the reaction of such BILL, if passed, in the social behavior of the modern “ IT Generation of youngsters” who are not having the domestic DISCIPLINES of the earlier people of our great country which maintained  the MORAL VALUE as noblest quality in human beings. It is high time that all must wake up from the slumber we are in, to save the Nation from ruin.

Application of the existing LAW both in Style & Use is the TRUMPET CALL FOR ALL OF US RESPONSIBLE FOR THE UPCOMING YOUNG GENERATION.

Abraham Philip

SYSTEM OF DEMOCRACY IN INDIA

 

                                   

                                          FOURTH SEGMENT IN PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY

 

The Indian Constitution governs the system of Government  in the democratic set up. Immediately after our freedom, the system of Government for the Republic of India was framed with the three main segments, ie  1) The Legislature 2) The Judiciary and 3) The Executive.

The people of India, with diverse nature in the Religious and Cultural denominations , speaking different languages, are to live in harmony with diversity! This condition of living together is difficult to achieve unless we respect each other, care for each other and share with each other in the society without endangering the individuality or Groups of people belonging to various denominations.

The Political arena is also unique as it consists of people of different culture and Religious backgrounds and with linguistic barriers. Therefore to keep the whole structure in a compact form/unit, a cementing medium is essential in the system of Governance to look after the structural unity and formation of India with different components of Religion /Languages etc.

To link all these differences to a common platform, a NEW Segment in the Government machinery is necessary.  This new segment must consist of Men/Group of Religious Leaders of proven integrity and social responsibility, from all the religions in India. This sector or segment will help to maintain equilibrium of Thoughts & Actions of the Governing body as a mediating unit in the GOVERNMENT. It can be named as  “RELIGIOUS ADVISARY BOARD” 

In my humble opinion such kind of a neutral and balancing segment will help INDIA in her March ahead as a fast GROWING Nation. The new Four Segments can be:-

1)     LEGISLATURE

2)     JUDICIARY

3)     EXCECUTIVE &

4)    RELIGIOUS ADVISARY BOARD

ABRAHAM PHILIP