On a fine Saturday !!!

I normally hate waking up early no matter what day it is, but on May 16, 2009 though a Saturday for some reason I woke up at around 5 am. I didn’t bother to sleep again, so I turned on television and my laptop, and went online with twitter. I’ve never know myself as someone with a political view even though I follow updates in politics on exaggerating media around me, but this time I thought of following the 15th Indian Loksabha General Election 2009 results as it was creating lots of hype in internet world and among few friends in Bahrain and I had nothing to do waking up so early.

Being a native of Kerala I started off with Palakkad since I belong to this part of Kerala. The close fight between United Democratic Front (UDF) and Left Democratic Front (LDF) was obvious as these two are the predominant in Kerala politics, so looking out for other front statistics in Kerala is like going for fishing in Thar Desert. I am happy to see LDF emerged as winners in both the constituency of Palakkad district through MB Rajesh in Palakkad and PK Biju in Alathur, On the other hand UDF was on the hunt of getting a clean sweep in almost all other constituencies in Kerala. I understand the left inclination of people in Palakkad, but didn’t expect this win considering the current political scenario and storm in Kerala. Great work and congratulations comrades!!

No matter for what reason one looks at Kerala, be it Tourism, Business, Cultural, Arts , Chicks or even Politics they cannot exclude the part Ernakulam plays and its importance in all the aspects as it is considered as the Mumbai of Kerala. I was utterly disappointed when I saw the initial statistics of election results and was shocked to see Sindhu Joy leading in poll count. For a moment I doubted the intellect of people in Ernakulam, later I did expressed my regret. Mr.KV Thomas might have shaken up a bit.

Later I decided to go out of Kerala; I went through the key candidates about whom I have heard of in different political parties and states, surprised again to see the loosing ex-Finance/Home minister Mr.P Chidambaram, The Railway Management Guru Mr. Laloo Prasad Yadav and the founder of Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) Mr. Vaiko, though P Chidambaram turned out to be winner after recounting. I was having my coffee and was wondering where it is going to!!…not the coffee..:)

The victory of Mr.Varun Gandhi even after the controversial speech was a bit surprising. Apparently this can be considered as the perfect example of consequences of sympathy exploitation and innocence factor. The initial results gave me the impression that Mrs. Maneka Gandhi turned out to like accepting a sacrifice for her son by letting him win at Pilibhit, but recounting turned it out all wrong. I like the mom and son’s efforts they both did a great job, Congrats!!

The hopes and hypes which Chiranjeevi’s Praja Rajyam Party(PRP) gave me the assumption that he is going to be the next megastar in Andhra Pradesh politics, but unfortunately the star wasn’t bright enough to shine. Yet, good effort Chiru!!.

United Progressive Alliance(UPA) was comprehensively winning across almost all the states in India. The National Democratic Alliance(NDA) could have done much better if they weren’t concentrating more on Narendra Modi and his acts. The United National Progressive Alliance (The 3rd Front) was pathetically being beaten down with the strong UPA current. Prakash “The King Maker” Karat might have repented the idea and the mistakes at least for some moment. Things would have been different if the vote swing was a bit different in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. The aspiring so called 3rd front would have had some hope if the introduction of PRP in Andra, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) in Maharashtra and Vijaykanth’s Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) in Tamil Nadu was not there in existence. Even though the percentage of votes these players collected wasn’t eminent, but was ample enough to affect the dreams of 3rd front.

The push for Prime Ministership between the three giant fronts was rattling. If I start naming the candidate, I’ll have to start all the way from Delhi to Punjab to Uttar Pradesh and to West Bengal even I might have to talk about to Tamil Nadu too. We never know what the demand is and put forwards.

Finally with the convincing lead across the country the so called “Lady Guru” of present UPA Sonia Gandhi declared Mr. Dr. Manmohan Singh will continue as the prime minister. Does she have any other option? In a way it was good that she didn’t have any. Sonia Gandhi did well execute the process plans laid by Rahul Gandhi and it turned out to be very much successful. I should say Rahul Gandhi is courageous to neglect the offers made to him in Bihar and UP. Sonia Gandhi should be appreciated for the efforts and work that she put in to bring back the Indian National Congress (INC) which was looking down the barrel few years back, indeed a commendable job.

When it comes to nationality and patriotism, the acts of Gandhi’s “Bahu” is not convincing the true Indian in me, which includes her, Rahul’s and Priyanka Gandhi’s citizenship. Why Rahul Gandhi registered himself as “Raul Vinci” in Rollins College, Florida when he was doing his BA. Why Priyanka is reportedly know as Biancca? As an Indian I would like to see these questions answered and my country is being ruled and operated by my own country men/women.

Based on logical, analytical and emotional conclusion I am happy to see Dr Manmohan Singh as the next prime minister. Looking at his profile I refuse to believe the rumor,that he is just a puppet of Sonia Gandhi. So far he is a man of character, an honest Sikh. One should always look into his educational qualification when most of India politician cannot even spell the word “Education”. I agree the fact that he is not as loud as most of the politicians. But who will answer the question, “What qualities and character a prime minister should actually have?”I don’t see a point in doubting the potential of an experienced person like him who handled multiple economic crisis when he was closely working with World Bank in his early carrier. The only reason for which I thank Mr. PV Narasimha Rao is the inclusion of the ex-governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Dr. Manmohan Singh in his cabinet as Finance Minister during 1991-92, when India was facing a devastating economic crisis.

No one can deny the facts, the India we see now, the banks, the investors, the IT companies and the life we live now is only because of changing India from a socialist economic country to a capitalist economic country. No wonder, Sonia Gandhi chose Dr. Manmohan Singh to be the PM after the general elections of 2004 when she had immense pressure both from family and the front regarding her nationality and prime ministership. This move from Sonia Gandhi might have given the impression in people’s mind that Dr. Manmohan Singh is being used as a puppet by Sonia Gandhi. The fact should be, Sonia Gandhi might haven’t found someone trustworthy or integrity. One cannot blame Dr. Manmohan Singh for being faithful to Sonia Gandhi, for giving him such a mammoth responsibility and the freedom of decision in his prime ministership for the people of India.

The economical reforms and policy that he brought in India with former Finance Minister Mr. P. Chidambaram witness the golden era in India’s economy. Highway modernization program (started by NDA Govt.), relieving farmers’ debt and the inclusion of VAT, all these moves really deserve appreciation.

Many called him the weakest prime minister, yet again deeming the facts he is there as the  second full term incumbent prime minister after Jawaharlal Nehru of Republic of India. Congratulations Sir!!

Now that it is decided for UPA, we will have to wait and watch the formation of cabinet. I personally would like not to see Mr. P Chidambaram as next Finance Minster, as he is having thoughts of privatizing banks and insurances sector in India. At this moment of time even “The Capitalist” country USA itself is trying to nationalize the financial sector, then why should we make a mistake?

I hope UPA will consider not to have another economic crisis in India.. Please leaders..

We have just started to live….let us!!!

Finally It was 5:30 pm, when I am out this Saturday fever…………

~Jithu

Note: No offence please… these are just my thoughts on a saturday…pardon me if I am wrong….

Perplexed Proposals !!!

A & M is trying to convince J to go and propose his love when she passes by the college cafeteria while 3 of them were at the peak of doing nothing.

A induce J and tells him, “Don’t tell me you can’t do it, go on dude.”

M supports A and says: “Yes J, you can buddy. Look at her eyes; they are looking for you every time she reaches this place where we gang. How do you explain that?”

A puts his hand around J’s shoulder and enlighten him, “look buddy you have to go and tell her right now. I don’t think you will get a better chance. She is all alone now. Come on, go and tell her what you feel.”

Confused J asks them, “What am I going to tell her, I don’t know how she will respond?” J adds “No brother I don’t think I can do this. What if she says “NO”?

Frustrated M slams “WTF!!, come on man, do you think she can say “NO” to a guy like you, Never mate, You know what, as far as my understanding on girls’ psychology goes, I should tell you that she expects you to go and talk to her right now.”

J exclaims; “really?”
A then concurs to J and adds, “Yeah boy, don’t be a dumb ass, come on go for it.”

J then asks them: “Hey can you guys be with me when I open mind to her?”

Surprised M slashes out at J and asks him “WHAT?!! Are you nuts?, she will not even look at you if you talk to her in company. She wants you all by for her. So, don’t act like a kid, be a man and go tell her.”

J rubs his hands, did some self grooming and gained some confidence, and gets ready, “Okay! I am going,” Turns back to A & M and asks… “but how do I start?”

M makes it clear to J, “Look, keep your cool, walk towards her, lock her eyes with your eyes, when you are near to her, give her a “dude” look and tell her “I ….. LOVE…..YOU”, that’s it, job done.”

A then puts a question forward to M “Shouldn’t he be waiting for a reply from her? “

M responds “of course yes, then you keep looking at her eyes, you’ll see love blossoming, and then she’ll tell you those beautiful magical words. After that she is all yours. Isn’t that like a dream coming true?” J gives a wide grin.

A indicates that she had walked and reached some distance, and asks J to get on the bike so that he can drop him near to her. M pats J on his back and tells “Yeah brother, go on. All the best!!!, You can do it. “

While riding pillion with A, J was panicking and was having thoughts, which got disturbed by the advise from A telling him not to be nervous and to be cool. When J was about to ask A, a question doubting his own confidence, J notices that the girl stops by the college French department.

Neither A nor J had any clue on why she stopped near to the department. After a while they saw a middle aged lady joining the girl for her walk out of the college. Disappointed J asks A, “Who is that lady with her? Why is she walking with her? Who is she?” A distracts J and tells him not to mind these things and to stick to his job and to concentrate. Frustrated J, swears that lady as he wanted to tell the girl when she is alone.

Seconds before A drops J near to her, A gives J a last bit of advice, “You can be a bit harsh at that lady if she interferes, okay? That’ll impress her and adds value for your proposals”. Even though confused, J takes a sigh.

A drops J just in front of the walking girl and the lady, and rides back immediately without even looking back which actually created some kind of confusion in the confused J’s mind. But then he stick to his job and started giving the girl the so called “dude” look which he thinks this how it is.

J started “Miss, I wanted to tell you something”, point to note is that the girl is not even looking at J and she is facing the lady with her. J continues “I have been carrying a pain in my heart ever since I saw you, I can’t hold it anymore.”

The Lady interferes “What you want? Who the hell are you?”

Irritation of the interference and opportunity of proving his love takes control over J, he bursts out. He turns to the lady and changed his vocal mode to “Threat” and said “Hey lady, this is none of your business, I am trying to propose to the girl that I love. So please…. Walk away or you are going to suffer…”

Annoyed lady responded, “How dare you talk to me like that? You have no idea who I am”

J continued “I dare more than this, Wanna try?huh!!, so don’t try to give me your evil looks okay, get lost you s**t head……”

J resumes back to the girl and tells her “Miss all I wanted to tell you is that “I………….” “Love……..” “You………”

J remembers the instruction from A & M and waits for the girl to respond; unfortunately the girl was not even looking at him. The girl turns to the lady and walks away with her. J was depressed to see the girl’s response, as he was expecting an immediate reply. But then he convinces himself assuming that she may need some more time to think of it. Relieved J walks back to A & M where he saw them having nervous serious discussions

Out of cheerfulness J screamed, “I did it guys, thank you for your support, I am feeling light now, Phewwwwwwwwww…. Man this is tough, but feels good !!”

With a mild voice A asked “Did you really proposed her?” J responded, “Of course, I did”

Both heard a F**K from M, J got confused and exclaimed “What? What happened?”
A continued “I wanted to tell you, but then I got nervous when I saw that lady hence I flee.”

M inquired, “Don’t you know who that lady is?” J said “No.” M slams his hand on the bike “Damn!!, You couldn’t even make out who she is, even by the girl and the lady’s resemblance? You are such a dumb a*s.”

Baffled J had no clue what is going on, he kept on asking them “What? What wrong with the lady?” Finally A holds J’s hand and tells him “brother, that lady is her MOTHER!!!….”

J then goes pale, perplexed, low and was about to faint, but holds his strength and asks for confirmation “What did you just say?”

A responded, “Yes brother, that’s her mother.”

M interfered and asks J “I hope you did managed things well out there?”

J reveals “Yes, I think I managed it well by calling her a S**t Head.”

A & M vanishes from the frame!!!

After this J made it sure that even by accident he never comes in front of neither the girl nor her mother. Later he stopped looking at the college French department, started hating the language French, France and even people who know French.

After few weeks new batch joined the college as freshers and as expected A&M was busy scheduling their extended support.

~Jithu