It is observed that out of five, first time inducted Ministers in the State Govt., three are found sensible and dignified and concentrate on their works rather than making frequent statements, one was stray for a while but recovered soon. Balance two prefer to remain always in lime light with press and TV media (Pvt owned) at the disposal. The first major task on becoming Minister is to check muster roll, seek explanation, suspension and the show ends prematurely. Now staff must be over punctual than ever before with this exercise. The easiest way to skip responsibility/cover up inability to act is to blame predecessors and their way of functioning, etc.
The next step is to make site inspections of PDA markets and other places, make arguments and get it highlighted next day in press of course. The action initiated and outcome is anybody’s guess. The newly formed party was in jittery and had hard time to convince; particular community considered as the stake holders (rest being non entities), that it has hit the ‘Jackpot’, which would not have been achieved if sided with oldest party, Assured Gift’ for other group and mere ‘Consolation’ for party running the Government.
One must keep in mind ‘downfall’ will not be far away with ‘over ambition’ and accepting ‘rejects/ayarams’. The first achievement of making ‘coconut tree’ as State tree is only cosmetic. How it has benefited Goenkars nobody knows as the rates have not gone down or are available in plenty. On the contrary it has increased problems; even to cut leaves (forget the tree) clearance from Agriculture Dept will be required besides that of Forest Department. And the produce (coconut) will now be State property with individuals having no control over it. Further it is not known the urgency of Police station for a particular constituency, just because one Minister is interested in it? As a matter of fact every Constituency should be provided with five basic needs Police Station, Health Centre, Municipality, Elect Dept and KTC stand. With fast expansion of network of highways and internal roads, there needs to be bridge on every river in the State and make it ‘ferry’ less. It is hoped that actions will be louder with broader prospective of ‘sab ka vikas’ rather than self-centered approach.
