இன்னொரு `நீ’!

`சிம்ம’த்தை லட்சினையாகக் கொண்ட
சிங்கள அரசுக்கே சிம்ம சொப்பனமான
’வேங்கை’களின் வேந்தன் நீ!

எட்டப்பன் `கருணா’வினால்
காட்டிக் கொடுக்கப்பட்ட இன்றைய
கட்டபொம்மன் நீ!

ஆட்சிகள் பல மாறினாலும்
காட்சிகள் மாறாததால்
ஆக்ரோஷம் ஆனவன் நீ!

ஈழத் தமிழனின் உரிமைக்காக
காந்தியத்தை கடந்து
நேதாஜியை நேசித்தவன் நீ!

சிங்கள அரசுகளின் கொடுமை தாங்காமல்
புலம் பெயர்ந்தவர்களின் மத்தியில்
பலம் கொண்ட மட்டும்
எதிர்த்து நின்றவன் நீ!

அரசியல் சுயநலத்திற்காக
அநேக `கருணா’க்கள் உன் பெயரை
உச்சரித்தாலும் அதை
உதாசீனம் செய்யாதவன் நீ!

தோட்டாக்களுடன் தோழமை கொண்டதனால்
தோட்டாவையே உன் தலையில் ஏற்று
வீர மரணம் அடைந்தவன் நீ!

`பாசிச’ பக்‌ஷேயின்
ராஜபாட்டையில் தர்மத்தின் தலைமகன்
புத்தனுக்கு ரத்தத்தில் அபிஷேகம்
பார்க்க இன்றில்லை நீ!

கலிங்கம் கண்டு மாறினான் அசோகன்
என்ன கண்டால் மாறுவான் இந்த
மகிந்தா?

புத்தனின் பூமியில்
புனர் வாழ்வுக்குக் கூட வழியின்றி
திக்கற்று நிற்கும் தமிழர்களுக்குத் தேவை
`கருணா’வற்ற இன்னொரு நீ –
காந்தியமாய்!

-(25/05/09)

Games Politicians Play!

This has reference to the news reports regarding the fall of J&K Government (July 8), poaching of MLAs by ruling BJP in Karnataka to safeguard its throne and crown and the Left parties’ decision to withdraw support to the UPA Government at the centre are indicating that the people’s representatives are busy in keeping each other at tenterhooks. Instead of finding solutions to the pressing problems of the people and to provide good governance at the time of crisis, they are making mockery of democracy and insulting their constituents who have elected them to power assuming that they will work towards betterment of their respective constituency and its people. We, the voters have to learn lesson from this expensive (spent crores of taxpayers’ money in conducting elections) political drama and show the place to the “camp changers” in the ensuing assembly bye-election in Karnataka (due to the resignation of MLAs elected 40 days back!).

Lett is Left Out! - Letter to Deccan Chronicle

This has reference to the ongoing imbroglio on N-Deal. The`US bashing and China praising’ communists are left out with no choice now. They have been telling their major partner (Congress) in UPA that toe the line, else face the consequence. But they are getting back the same from their partners (Buddha, Basu slam Karat – July 7). Over a period of time, whether it is at the national level or at regional level (for example, in Tamil Nadu they always ride on one of the two Dravidian parties depending on the situation), the Indian Leftists’ ideology is getting eroded. They are always indecisive and becoming opportunists. Considering the hue and cry on N-Deal, it seems that their main motive is to bring down the Central Government or put them under check rather focusing on their favourite subjects – inflation, price hike etc. concerning the common man. The dissent within Left parties may shatter Comrade Karat and his sycophants’ dream. The myth of Left Unity is getting exposed and The `Counter Point’ (July 7) was superb!

N-Deal and UPA!

This has reference to the ongoing confrontation on N-Deal amongst all political parties. If Mulayam Ji and his party colleagues believe that the deal is in the interest of the Nation then why they are cunning for the heads of Finance Minister and the Petroleum Minister. At the time of economic crisis (inflation, price rise etc) the coalition partners, must extend their fullest support to their major partner, Congress party, to overcome the crisis and prove the world that `Unity is Strength’ and UPA means `Uninterrupted Power Alliance”. This will help them to put up brave face when they approach people during election time. The Chief Minister of UP, Ms. Mayawati, uttered a pearl of wisdom that the N-Deal is “anti-Muslim”. In that case, what about Muslim countries who have the Nuclear arsenals? Are they anti-minorities of their countries, according to her?

N-Deal!

This has reference to your report on `N-deal: Congress, Left head for showdown’ (Deccan Chronicle,June 19, 2008). Congress has given enough time to its ally, the left parties, for reconsidering their decision on going ahead with the proposed Indo- US N-deal. The deal is supported by none other than the people’s president, Mr Kalam and appreciated by all concerned. The left parties are playing spoil sport from day one. Their US bashing is not going to help any one in the era of globalization. Thus, the Government has to speak tough, take unilateral decision and go ahead with the deal, considering the national interest, since the time is running out (The US election is due in another 6 months). The ideology starved Left parties’ only agenda is to oppose whatever others are saying. They have nothing in store to find solution even for the problems encountered at their own back yard (for instance, Nandigram, Gorkhaland issue etc), forget the Nation. Thus, let the UPA Government go ahead boldly and leave behind the Left! Heaven will not fall!

Ryots' Riot!

This has reference to the ongoing farmers’ protest in Haveri over fertilizers and seeds shortage in various parts of the state. It is hard to believe that the farmers are involved in burning buses and damaging public properties. If you look at the photos published in the news papers hardly suggest that the ones who are throwing boulders and stones at public properties are farmers. It seems that the protest is being orchestrated by anti-social elements with the backing of some political parties and making poor farmers as scapegoats. While ordering an enquiry into the incident, the Government which took oath in the farmers’ name has to take all possible steps to resolve the issue immediately instead of spending time at pointing fingers. Let the concerned authorities book culprits under the law and unmask the elements who triggers the vandalism in the name of farmers.

Need an Agenda!

Earlier BJP was yearning to rule the state. Now, they got people’s mandate to take care of the affairs. From the moment they won the election the BJP led Government is encountering very serious issues. Instead of measuring length and breadth of the state, let them sit, discuss and prioritize the issues that need immediate attention. It seems they are focusing more on transferring officials, fighting for lucrative ministries etc. If they sideline the critical issues which need prompt and quick action, they may face wrath of the same people who voted them to power. Instead of wasting time and money in organizing poojas let them spend time on people’s issues and get pat on their back. If they do good things, the God will also be happy and keep them at good stead and shower bounties. The CM has to set out Agenda for first 100 days and try to complete the tasks on time instead of getting into word-war with the opposition parties. Let the CM and his team shut their opponents’ mouth by their actions instead of increasing decibel levels.