Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) led by Raj Thackeray is all set to redefine the politics of Maharashtra and spoil the dreams of Hindi Nationalists. The phenomenon of Raj Thackeray at the outset appears to be a reenactment of decades old dramas of Shiv Sena but Raj espouses issues different from his parent party.
First Job for our Homeminister, Mayavati, Manmohan etc
Manmohan seems to be adamant on retaining the infrastructure ministries with cong. It seems not a bad proposition with the current politics. But it laughs in the face of coalition politics and Federal setup. It does not look right when we say a partner is representative enough of the people to fight elections together, but [...]
Eelam crisis – The unsettling conflict of mind
There is a sense of helplessness, disappointment, grief, anger and much more words beyond the realms of the English language dictionary. This disappointment and anger will not die in our minds and hearts. It’s going to reverberate for the rest of our life.
Chidambaram Election Candidate, Thirumavalavan-A Letter from Meena Kandasamy
I normally never write about politics in my blog. Because, I am far more interested about issues than about the people who are fighting for/against something. I am not the member of any political party. I doubt if I will ever join a party in this lifetime. I like the autonomy of being a writer. [...]
An intellect decides to boycott elections for the cause of Ealem Tamils
Mr. Manian further asks whether Indian Government shall recognize Ealem if the Government of Sri Lanka continue to press their Policies of “Sinhala Language only -Sinhalese people only – Buddhist religion only.” “If a voter comes with the above question in Tamil nadu, to whom he/ she will vote?” Mr. Manian asks and declares that “ I am not going to vote in favor of anyone.”
Rice holds more value than it's price
How to describe it – “The Politics of Rice or The Food Security?.” – the election manifesto of most political parties, promise providing cheap Rice or Wheat for the families living Below Poverty Line ( BPL) . This indeed makes the Lok Sabha Election 2009 very special.
The trilemma of illiterate Aam Aadmi
The day to day life of Aam aadmi is disturbed again by the reopening of tamasha particularly when he is illiterate. Suddenly his village is burst with activities. Everyone call this as Lok Sabha Elections. The streets are decorated with party flags of all colors. Only few color combinations are left, for any more design [...]
I have a Dream
When kids as young as 5 are having the liberty and freedom to dream, don’t you agree that I also deserve the freedom to express my dream?
Letter to Dr. Kalaignar sir, chief minister, TamilNadu, India
Written by Shotgun Murugan on Feb 23rd, 2009 Dear CM Kalaignar sir, I heard the sad news that you are not going to eat, until the Lawyers and police become friends again. The timing cannot be better, sir. Today is Shivaratri. If you fast today, whatever you pray will come true, sir. You can pray [...]
Martyr Muthukumar
Last week alone, hundreds of Tamil civilians, particularly young children have been killed by the genocidal Sinhalese military. And all of us know, and are afraid to say, that this is India’s war. The escapism that I saw around me, the refusal to acknowledge the reality, the ever-ready helpless shrug, everything’s disappeared. The media and the state government are trying hard to cover up, and to curtail, but no one can singe a blinding sun. There’s only one word on the lips of those I know, and those I love: Tamil Eelam.
Does regional/marginal/Coalition politics spell doom..Part III
We had talked about the outcome of the present election system in previous posts. We also mentioned about the risks of the current system. Below are some suggestions or improvements that can be made to reduce the risks. Suggestions: 1. The election day represents the outcome of promise/expectations and not a real tangible product. There [...]