Understanding Silence

Those who understand the meaning of my words will surely understand the meaning of my silence.

Onasamsagal…

Wishing all Malayalis worldwide….May ONAM bring happiness, prosperity and contentment to one and all.

Vishu Aasamsagal

Ella Malayalikalkum ente sneham niranja Vishu aasamsagal!

From Far and Near

As people from far and near send messages to me directly and through the social media I feel that my struggle for justice has not been in vain. If people understand without being told the whole truth, if so many men and women all over the country see through the false propaganda and separate the wheat from the chaff, it reinforces my faith in humanity and strengthens my faith in the inherent righteousness of public opinion.

There is a justice that transcends that of the courts and the political system – and that is the will of the people. In essence, that is what democracy is all about. And above the will of the people is the will of God – and I believe that is the ultimate justice.

Just wanted to share a few messages and thank the contributors:

M M Vincent, Thodupuzha asks: Have u got justice? The law is heavily loaded in favour of women and all are not equal before law it seems. Lawmakers have no sense of justice, only an eye on votes. You are a brilliant politician and an able administrator. I hope and pray that you will overcome these hard times and come out with flying colours.

Midhun, Neyyatinkkara says: i belong to cpm but we all people like u. we dont know what happened to you.

Thomas John, Delhi writes: Since last 2-3 months I was following all news about you, particularly the fight with your father. Me and my wife had so many occasions talked about the pros & cons. We both are fans of you – your clean image as minister. We are sorry to hear the family dispute and the aftermath of the same.  It was very sad to see you apologizing in front of the media. You should have found some ways to avoid that. As a man doing this publicly is very hurting.  I congratulate you for doing that for the sake of your family and for ending the controversy.  I wish you a successful future in your political life, cinema life and also in your personal life.  Also congratulate Shibu sir for helping you.

Renji Chandran from Dubai says: Njan oru pravasi malayaliyanuu…janagalkkuvendi sathyasanthamaya bharanam kazhchavakkunna valara kurachu nethakkanmaril oralanu thangal…Njan oru partiyudayum aalalla but thangal oru party rupeekarichal ennapolayulla anekam per thangaluda kooda undavum……sirinta nilapadil urachunilkkanulla manashakthiyum samadanavum undavatte ennu njan deyvathodu prarthikkunnu.

Geoslee George, from Surat, Gujarat says: Fight against corruption. Dont keep ur mouth shut. God gives strength & power. Everything will end clean and neat. Always look forward. Nobody can stop U. U will become a hero of Kerala politics.

Messages Pouring In

Messages of support and encouragement have been pouring in from every corner of the globe after I resigned as Minister. I am overwhelmed and don’t know how to respond. To express my gratitude, to reaffirm my innocence and to let everyone know I value their words of kindness and faith, I’ve chosen to share a few of these messages. Please bear with me for my inability to reply individually and thank every one of you for your support.

Abdul Jebbar A writes from Alapuzha: അങ്ങ് കേരളത്തില് ഗതാഗത മന്ത്രിയായിരുന്ന സമയം K.S.R.T.C.യും അതിനെ ആശ്രയിച്ചു കഴിയുന്നവരും രക്ഷപെടുമെന്നു ഞാന് വിചാരിച്ചു പക്ഷെ അന്ന് താങ്കളെ ഏറ്റെടുത്ത പദ്ധതികള്പൂര്ത്തിയാക്കാന് അനുവദിച്ചില്ല , ഇപ്പോള് പാര്ട്ടിക്ക് ഒരു എം.എല്.എ, മാത്രമായതിനാല് അങ്ങേക്ക് കേരളത്തിന്റെ വനഭൂമി കയ്യേറ്റക്കാരില് നിന്നും സംരക്ഷിക്കാന് കഴിയുമെന്ന് ഞാന് ഒരുപാട് ആഗ്രഹിച്ചു. അവിടെയും അങ്ങേക്ക് തെറ്റി, അങ്ങയെ ചതിച്ചു ,അങ്ങ് നിരപരാധിയാണെന്ന് ഞാന് ഉറച്ചു വിശ്വസിക്കുന്നു, സസേഹം നിര്ത്തുന്നു ദൈവം അങ്ങയെ അനുഗ്രഹിക്കട്ടെ. ശക്തമായ ഒരു തിരിച്ചു വരവിനായി പ്രാര്ഥിക്കുന്നു.

M.C.GEORGE writes from Muscat, Oman: I am a Keralite .. and an admirer of many of your acts in the cultural/art field and as a minister. May be I do not know the full facts about the unfortunate situation in your personal life. But the first feeling that came to my mind is sympathy towards you and that you need support now. And believe me, not only me, most of the people whom I spoke to are sympathetic/supportive to you. Wish you overcome this current crisis successfully.

Shoy Jose writes from Thrissur: End of the Bloody game we the Keralites lost a good Minister. Both occasions you have proved your ability. I extend my moral support.

Ajayan K from Riyadh, KSA writes: We don’t know your personal life and we are not able to give any advice about these recent happenings because you, you are the only one suffered. But we are sure as a minister you are a perfect, Bold, sincere and brave. So GOD will help you and don\’t stop your political life as well as film. i am working here in saudi arabia and i watched the interview with your mother. really I feel proud about you when u r mother said Ganesh is calling 3-4 times every day enven in this situation and advising her to stop watching tv while these issue is going on. so please give your maximum care and love to your parents or atleast mother. my two girls kids are with me and we would like to see you and your mother during our holy day.
best regards,

Syed Thangal from New Jersey, United States writes: I am a resident of Pathanapuram constituency currently residing in US. First of all I stand behind you and support on all the fronts. We have a big support team working for you here. We need to help and support your fight against corruption.

Ravi Nair from Abu Dhabi writes: THALARATHIRIKKUKA, GOD HELP YOU. (oru kayattathinu oru irakkavum undavum.)

Sunil Krishnan writes on-behalf of Wisconsin Malayalee Association: We realize you are going thru personally and professionally tough times. Last few days might have been very difficult for you and I sincerely hope you sail thru fine just like many obstacles you have sailed thru successfully in the past. Hang in there tight. On-behalf of many Malayalees living in America espespecially Wisconsin you and your leadership style is a “Breath of Fresh air” in the polluted politics in India and Kerala. You are our hope and stick to your values, integrity and principles you will bypass the destination and goal you have set as “Corrupt free Govt”. We witnessed the turn around you did with the transportation KSRTC a while ago and entire people are watching you and we all are sure you will come back in flying colors. May Lord bless you with the best. None is perfect in the world and we all have areas of improvement. Please make decisions keeping best interest of public, your children and yourself.Good luck and wish you all the best.

More and More

Varghese Vairamon,New York: My hearty support. Please don’t resign.Fight against these bad people. Millions of people all over the world behind you. You are one of my moral hero.

Shaji Thomas Gaaby,GAABY WORLD TOUR COMPANY, Alleppey: Our Support with you. As an Actor & also as a Minister your doing very well your duty. You are one of the best Minister in this Government. My friends also saying the same about you. Your personal & Family life is only for you &your Family. But remember :: who can drop you in a critical moment in your life, forgot them. God Bless You. Our prayers with you.

Savitha Sudarsanan from Varkala: SUPPORT U SIR. SIR u r a gd minstr….we need u…….raaji vakkaaruthuu…..persnl matrs um rashtreeyavum tammil kootti kuzhakkaaruthuu……we need ur political career…..u r d bst minstr…..salut u sir….

K.M.Jose, chalakudy: Sir in future you will be a chief minister. Keep it this in your mind and go ahead.

C.KISHORE KUMAR from Sharjah : PRAYER. SIR WE ARE WITH YOU. KEEP GOING. GOD BLESS.

Sudeep A Mathew, Ernakulam: In this scenario you have to find ways to rope in estranged wife in support of you to thward the designs of enemies. Try to bring her round.

Sreeraj S, Kollam: Please dont resign. Our only expectation in Congress Ministry is you sir. You have to survive this conspiracy. Dont worry sir. WE ARE WITH YOU.

Renjith, Orange County, California: I know you are going through difficulttimes with your family issues..let god give you energy to solve all those.Please dont interfere those issues with politics…i live in USA..here politics and personal life are two different things..doesnt matter a minister or somebody had sex or extra affairs,it truly a personal issue which needs to resolve by himself.you are a gem and hope of youngsters like me.I am a distant relative of you.However ..keep your head high and move on in;life….try to bring some modern changes and new facilities which you can do…i will pray for you….let the old bad smelling idiot politicians go to hell…you focus on your things and work…..

Subesh Venugopal, Palakkad: please be a bold man facing any issues in any situation.Do not resign from the minister’s post , what ever may the decision from the meeting. It’s a man’s personal thing to have relationship with another woman other than wife.If the wife is having any issues she can contact the judiciary not the chief minster.For this reason there is no need of the issues.Do not resign. Mr.Balakrishna pillai is having any problem with you , he can also contact the judiciary.I support you.Rule as a minister facing the issues with a good smile.Remember, the issue makers are the real criminals.

More Messages

Babu Paul from Doha writes: Dont worry sir. സാര് , ഒന്നുകൊണ്ടും വിഷമിക്കരുത്, ഇത്രയധികം വേട്ടയാടപ്പെട്ട ഒരു മന്ത്രി ഈ മന്ത്രിസഭയില് ഇല്ല എന്ന് എനിക്കറിയാം. ഞാന് ഒരു ഇടതു പക്ഷക്കാരനാണ്, പക്ഷെ , സാറിന്റെ മന്ത്രിയായും, എംഎല്എ ആയും നല്ല പ്രവര്ത്തനങ്ങള് എല്ലാവരും വിലയിരുതിയിട്ടിട്ടുണ്ട്. ഈ സ്വാര്ത്ഥ താല്പര്യ്യക്കാരെ ജനം എന്നെങ്കിലും തിരിച്ചറിയും, രക്ത ബന്ധങ്ങളെ തമ്മില് തെട്ടിക്കുന്നവരുടെ കുടുംബത്തില് പ്രസ്നാമുണ്ടായാലെ ഇവരൊക്കെ അറിയൂ, ചെയ്ത തെറ്റിന്റെ വില. സാര് ഒന്നുകൊണ്ടും വിഷമിക്കരുത്.

Mohan Menon from Thane, Maharashtra writes: Please dont resign. We (on behalf of all malayalees except pc george and your father) are with u always, so please don’t resign.

Mrs.Renju Sabith from Wembley, U.K. writes: We adore you sir, go ahead with your war against the corruption,we all behind you,you r ‘the best’ among the ministers and an excellent human being.

Joshu Das writes: We humbly request you to Please don’t submit your resignation. You are the only one true minister in Kerala. We (common people) all love u a lot and we need you to continue so please don’t give up. Your contribution to Kerala State, your innovations in Transport Sector, done a lot for KSRTC and your intentions were very clear which the time demanded. Kerala need energetic ministers like you with genuine commitments to the public and no doubt you will succeed in you assigned task Public knows, as a Minister, how much potential you have. Those who claim all these stupid & cheap allegations for media attention will not be in the picture tomorrow for sure. So, don’t get upset in the allegations but be filled with energy to fight back against those who are trying to pull back your political career. No doubt, they will regret for what they have done today! Don’t be down – all support will be there for you from us.

Praveen from Ambalapzha writes: you are very good minister,sir forget the present issues and lead the peoples in pathanapuram,i and my family also support you always,all blessings in future also.

Jincy writes from London: It should be really appreciated your present movements in Kerala politics..Personally i am not very much interested in politics…But always keep an eye on medias just to know what all things happening back home…You are really the best one among the all ministers in India..VERY WELL DONE…

P Girish Menon from Bangalore writes: I am saddened to hear about the happenings with you. Everyone around you are trying to corner you. I think it is good for you to resign from the cabinet and continue as a MLA. And form and lead a party, which fight for and protect the needs of Keralites. For the last 60 yrs, Kerala has been highly neglected. All the parties and their leaders in kerala have miserably failed to get justice for Kerala, in the name of ‘national’ or their religious interest. I urge you to get out of crowd of these opportunists and come forward to take up the new task! Let’s fight for our rights! Cheers!

Sony M S from Trivandrum writes: Continued support for clean efficient administration:I am an NRI settled in UAE.I have been disheartened by allegations against you by political scum bags .Please do not resign from the honourable post which you are handling with utmost efficiency and transparency.I would extend my support for your continuation as Minister.This is a general comment from all NRIs residing in UAE whom i have consulted.Once again please continue to serve mother Kerala.

What the People Say

Rajesh from Bangalore writes: About Resignation: Sir – You are one among very few ministers who is really concerned about Kerala’s future. So do not just give up if some ‘crappy’ guy shouts at you. Be calm. Show what you can do with good ruling/decision.If you see online debates, everyone is supporting you. So, please do not resign for nothing ! We want to see some good thing in Kerala not a Land mafia. ! Please do not resign.

Harish Murukanandan from Singapore writes: Don’t give up the fight. You are a very good minister and the protector of forests. Don’t give up the battle to some idiot like P.C. George. Common people of Kerala are with you!!

Binu.S.Gopinath, from Bellary, Karnataka writes: Support on your Views: Respected Comrade, The courage for moving ahead on the situations are highly appreciated. We all support you. Please don’t leave your constituency. Minister ship may not be an issue to you. Take strong decisions strictly according to your own mind. For your next election campaign, we all will be with you.

Vikas Jayasree from Dubai: We are always with you. We know your character and innocence.

Jayakrishnan P V from Erumely writes: Why dont you respond correct way my dear brother? Please respond through judiciary & medias & politically. Be COURAGEOUS & AGRESSIVE. Don’t become emotional& sentimental.

LIJU V.J. from MARADU, ERNAKULAM says : Please don’t submit your resignation. You are the only one true minister in Kerala. We all love u… we need you.. so please don’t..

Binu Sankarankutty (undisclosed location) says: Don’t Resign because you are a good minister…. If a street dog barks at a person usually that person will not run away with fear but he will take a stone and throw on it and the dog will roll its tail and ran away with a screaming sound. I don’t want to say more on this. He also adds: Where ever we are discussing about you, 100 % people are supporting to you, people are not listening to others words. Sir go ahead .We are with you always.

Sharing some Messages

Messages are pouring in from various people. I thought I would share some of them.

Shaji Thomas from Detroit, USA: This is my take on you, you are a good human being and inside you have a sadness because you feel alone despite of all the good things you did for others. I know that you do all your things by yourself, that starts from laundrying your clothes , i am also like you, i do my things myself, in a way its good because you are independent of your partner and you have the freedom to accomplish your duties that way than stuck to your partner to get permission for everything.

Dr.Salim Paul from Doha. Qatar : We want Ministers like you. Go ahead with full power. All the best.

Cinoj from the Netherlands: I completely support you , irrespective of whether the current news is true or not. I believe it is a personal choice and people should understand and respect, which is highly lacking in our community.

Ajith, Sheeba, Anjali & Anjitha from Vandannoor: Dont get upset on recent issues. We all are with you. They will be continously making problems. But do not mind it. Wish you all success. Public knows what you are. You have a soft corner to the poor people and not minding the thieves. Go ahead with pride. Ajith, Sheeba, Anjali & Anjitha.

Unni from Kundara: We are with you sir. We know your dedication in politics. Recently i travelled in Pathanapuram and i saw what you did there and how much the people of Pathanapuram like you.

AL-Ameen.S from Kundayam, Pathanapuram : Angayudekoode kerala janatha undu, prethekichu njangal pathanapurathukaar, P.C yude vakkugal kettu anga minister sthanam raajivechu purathu pokaruth.

Sreekumar R Nair from Dombivili, Maharashtra: You should take legal action on the issue raised by PC GEORGE, he is acting as a cheap whip not chief whip.

Sasi Menon from Dubai: ALL THE BEST. Please go ahead with your strong willpower and dedication to serve the society. We all behind you my dear Minister. Pls go to court or necessary authorities to clear your name from unnecessary allegations from land mafias and forest grabbers.

Mathew Paul from Auckland, New Zealand: You are an intelligent, capable, honest minister. We need politicians like you. The current affairs are targeted to spoil your good image, led by your father. Please never ever take a decision to step down. There are many with you, supporting you. You are a good leader. Please let this not affect your image.

An Independence Day Dream

Six and a half decades ago when India won independence from the British, most Indians of today had not been born. For the country’s youth, the freedom struggle is only the stuff that history books speak of, for even their parents were born in independent India. They dream of an independence still unattained, of a country very different from the India of the 21st century.

I dream of an India that is no longer divided on caste and religious lines. A country where the right to vote really means the right to an independent choice. An India whose people live together in peace and harmony and work towards common goals.

The youth of Kerala have a dream for this beautiful state – a dream that I too share. We dream of a Kerala where bandhas and hartals do not disrupt the life of the common man, where political murders and other forms of vendetta do not tear apart the conscience of the peace-loving public, where diseases and epidemics do not claim precious lives, where women are respected, where the rivers are kept clean, where the forest wealth is safeguarded, where business thrives and wealth is generated, where every individual finds employment without a struggle, and where corruption and nepotism do not hinder the smooth functioning of the government machinery.

Kerala will be God’s Own Country only when people learn to love and support each other, when every person living in this State – not only locals but labourers from other Indian states and tourists visiting from abroad – enjoys happiness and freedom from want. This is the goal the youth of Kerala aspire for. This is my dream for Kerala.

I call upon the youth of this country to have hope in the future, to keep their dreams alive, and to hold aloft the flag of independence in their hearts. Jai Hind!