Lakhsma's tryst with destiny!

What a great fall!True,time does not go on an even keel. Lakshman Seth, once an uncrowned prince of East Midanapore, the most influential Citu leader, ruling the roost at Haldia for long , elected MP from Tamluk thrice in a row, a member of CPM state secretariat and above all the most pampered child of Allimuddin street has been ousted from the party. A queer tryst with destiny, indeed! His ouster came in the wake of his indulging in spewing venom on top leadership of his party and heaving praise on Mamata Banejee for prevailing peace at present at Jangal Mahal and hills.He scanthingly criticized Buddha Bahattacharyaya for his weak and improper governance and inept handling of situations including Nandigram episode.He claimed he has been made a scapegoat in Nandigram incident which, in fact, triggered down slide in his political career. His out burst against his own party came in after Allimuddin initiated an enquiry into alleged charges of corruption against him, though the enquiry was kept on hold for the time being perhaps considering resistance from his followers at his own place. He,however, spelt out he’d not renew his party membership and spoke his mind to quit party also. However, his unbearable attitude later left no alternative to Allimuddin but to expel him from the party.What’s unfortunate,when charges of corruption and carping criticism about his authoritarian behavior were doing round long way back, party leadership kept a blind eye to such allegations, if not encouraged them. Wasn’t it too late to put him on the right track?

unfortunate!

That Dev is a debutant in politics is no excuse for his making such a stinking bed-pan joke that has rightly invited vehement protests from all walks of life. He’s tendered apology for his disparaging remark that too after furor made all around but words once spoken can’t be taken back. We do hope his off-the-cuff comment that has kicked storm has not betrayed his perception of barbaric crime like rape and it is simply the slip of the tongue. However, he could use some other suitable metaphor, as Bengali is quite a rich language, to explain his condition after being fielded as a contestant in LS polls for the first time. Hope, he’d not shoot off his mouth too freely in future.

Justice delayed, justice denied!

It’s heartening to note Mumbai Fast Track Court has awarded life imprisonment to the accused in the rape case in very short time. Incidentally, the gang rape victim was a press photographer. True, in some instances court proceedings in rape cases advanced with commendable speed and the culprits brought to justice in a short time as in Mumbai And Delhi.But there’re plethora of instances where case proceeds with snail’s pace and the victims have to wait months together in vain for conviction of the accused. For instance, in West Bengal umpteen incidents of rape cases have so far taken place but sadly in none of the cases the accused has been punished as yet.CM, however, claims there’s no administrative laxity in pursuing the criminal cases like rapes but facts speaks of the half-hearted and casual approach to such brutal crimes against women. Truly speaking, the govt always try to shove these heinous crimes below the carpet lest it should tarnish its image. Police allegedly sometimes slap lighter charges on the accused to let them get off the hook easily.Further CM’s argument that trial in Kamduni rape case was delayed because the relatives of the rape murder victim shifted the case to other court has few takers. She didn’t explain why pronouncement of verdicts in other rape cases are also delayed. Unless the administration takes very stern attitude against these barbaric acts, the accused would walk free nonchalantly after committing crimes to repeat the same again.

Turncoat!

Poet Subodh Sarker; though not a member of Communist Party, was known to be staunch supporter of the Left. He actively took part in the rallies organized by the Left and took anti TMC stance on many issues. But what on earth has changed his mindset overnight and he decided to support the arch rival TMC, that too immediately before LS polls, is a bit difficult to understand. That to repay his debt or show his gratitude to Arpita Ghosh for she stood by him and his only son at the time of crisis when he lost his wife poet Mallicka Sengupta or his long association with Bartya Bose who requested him to extend support to Arpita whom TMC fielded as LS candidate are reasons, he argues, to switch over allegiance to TMC have few takers. The only plausible reason is his inner urge to amble along corridor power like many of his friends as there is apparently a long way to go for the Left to stage a come back.Any way, it smacks of opportunism that any man of principle would look down upon.For Arindam seal another self professed Leftist becoming turncoat, the less said the better. What’s very funny about him is that he claims he’d remain leftist for ever while supporting TMC at the same time.

Wings of ambitions!

Balloon has burst. Anna’s ditched Didi.He’s played ‘Mulayem’ with her. People have marginalized both at Delhi. Truth that Anna’s no more a crowd puller has come to head. It’s hurt his ego.So he ducked behind his ‘failing health’. Of late,Didi’s hopes and aspirations have crystallized into a single mission. It’s to play a pivotal role in Center stage of politics. Perhaps destiny dictates otherwise. Time is not ripe enough to take a plunge right now. Attend to plethora of problems at home.Then look out beyond your home.

Glamourising Polls!

Since Mamata Banerjee came to power she's displayed penchant for world of glamour, particularly fiefdom.So she's often found flanked by film stars.She also adores people from world of music, sports, painting and drama as well.Never before any CM had so much rapport with these so-called non-political personalities some of whom are, however, now overtly politically toned after being chosen to fight Lok Sabha polls as TMC candidates.As she does not like people to be engaged in political debates and discussion about her way of governance, she takes initiative in sponsoring umpteen melas , social functions and festivals throughout the year to keep people in good humour steering them away from the monotony, tears and travails of work-a-day life and above all any adverse criticism of her party and govt.She has virtually reduced the biggest democratic ritual (Lok Sabha election) of the largest democracy on earth to another occasion of festivity in our state by fielding as many as ten celebrities from the world of entertainment. To be a parliamentarian one should have political grooming as well as in depth knowledge of basic problems of the nation in general and those of the constituency he represents in particular.One should read Indian constitution thoroughly well.Otherwise,it's difficult to take part in deliberations in the house of Parliament.Apart from attending the parliament when in session, at other times they're required to attend to the problems of their constituencies and try to solve them with judicious use of money allotted to them for area development(MPLAD). In fact, it's a full time job and MPs must afford sufficient time and energy to do justice to the august assignment of nation building people have entrusted with them through electoral process. .What's more, MPs are handsomely paid from public exchequer, so they should try utmost to deliver goods to people.But the celebrities whom Mamata Banerjee has fielded as candidates in Lok Sabha polls, other things apart,we're afraid, they might not do justice to their endorsement for lack of time.Nor would they be able to render justice to their own profession as well.