Union
minister of state for labour Kodikkunnil Suresh has opined that no political
front can rule Kerala without the help of Nair Service Society. Media reports
say that Kodikkunnil categorically said at Kollam that no government can rule
Kerala without taking into account the opinion of Nair Service Society
Kodikkunnil
Suresh is a Lok Sabha member from Mavelikkara where Nairs constitute more than
25 per cent of voters. He is the latest Congress leader to come out with
support to Nair Service Society in its fight with Congress Kerala leadership
over the alleged failure of Congress to implement an understanding it had with
Congress.. If Congress had an understanding with NSS it should be implemented,
said Suresh, according to a Malayala Manorama report.
Suresh’s
opinion which comes after the decision of CPM to woo constituents of Congress
lead United Democratic Front is viewed by political pundits in Kerala as a sign
of fear in Congress of a possible reversal of fortunes of the party in the
coming Lok Sabha elections. Congress leaders seem to have realized that a Nair
back lash following hostility with NSS combined with the event of some coalition partner leaves UDF
and Nair Service Society will result in total rout of Congress in Kerala.
While Kerala
Chief Minister Ommen Chandy, Congress spokesman and PC Chacko have
denied any understanding with NSS, leaders like P.J Kurien and Vayalar
Ravi have said that there was an exchange of ideas between NSS and Congress
leadership and there seems to have been
an understanding.
Kodikunnil said even the
first prime minister of India
Jawaharlal Nehru had discussed issues with NSS and took into consideration its
opinion. None can come to power antagonizing NSS, he added.
Congress leaders
in Kerala are likely to come out with support to NSS in the coming days. Meanwhile if NSS is firm in its opinion
not have any understanding with Congress in the
future it is likely to make things tough for the party in the coming
days.
This will be a case of playing Ducks & drakes albeit with Our strength. This merry go round approach does not Befit a strong organisation like the NSS. We need to understand & analyse the Spectre of Political canvas from a standpoint of "What we are" "where are we placed" - both these standpoints will lead us to the certain understanding of furthering Hindutva. It is not only the units which strengthen the Total- But Vice versa also is true. This "parasparam" approach will lead to consolidation of forces. Nair leaders in other parties will in time gravitate towards mother "Society"- this is a life time opportunity for keeping the pack together & strong.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment. There is a great deal of truth and wisdom in your words. We also believe that eventually NSS will have to take a strong stand against forces that harm interests of Nairs. A systematic attack has been taking place to harm interests of Nair community on economic, social and religious fronts. A consolidation of Hindu community is needed to uphold the cultural and social identity of Nairs. In this context, Hindutva forces can take initiative in opening new lines of communication with NSS. Read my previous post on social changes in Kerala
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