INTERNATIONAL YOG DAY

INTERNATIONAL YOG DAY Today is International Yoga Day. I think this I Modi’s invention. Somehow , yoga is associated with Hindutwa. No doubt , yoga helps in maintaining physical and mental health. But one has to practice it daily. Already there are yoga gurus in the villages. Give incentives to the gurus and their disciples . That will be more effective.

SALES MAN'S DIARY

SALES MAN’S DIARY Yesterday , the Railway Protection Force objected to my selling books in Railway Station. So I went to Vivekodaya HS School . There almost all teachers present in the teachers’ room bought books. It was only ten and I spent time visiting people in the flats. One fellow recognized me and enquired about my general health. He recalled that I was in the habit of eating soybean and could climb stairs etc. We spent some time chit chatting. Then I went to Axis bank in the Trichur round. There also several books were sold . I got twenty, five rupee notes, by changing hundred rupee note. This was necessary as many gave three ten rupee notes and I had to return five rupees in each case. The two remaining books were sold in CMS School..

OMELETTE WITH SIX EGGS

OMELETTE WITH SIX EGGS While returning home, I bought twelve eggs and one KG mangoes and green chillis. All these were carried in the same polythene bag . To make matters worse, I hired an auto, though it was only ten minutes walk. When I opened the bag, only six eggs were intact. All else were broken. I carefully collected the contents and made a single omelette. My wife was very angry, as she had to clean the bench and the floor I cursed my Bad luck

DIFFICULTY IN PASSING STOOLS

DIFFICULTY IN PASSING STOOLS There is great urgency for stools , but when I sit , it does not come out. The ayurvedic doctor told me to take a preparation made of wild amorhophallus (chena in Malayalam) Have a look at the following chart determining the nutritional value of Amorphophallus Paeoniifolius – Energy 330 kJ/100 g (approx) Water 72-79 % Protein: 1.7-5.1 % Fat: 0.2-0.4 % Carbohydrate: 18-24 % Fiber: 0.8 % Calcium: 50-56 mg/100 g Iron: 0.6-1.4 mg/100 g Phosphorus: 20-53 mg/100 g Vitamin A: 434 IU/100 g It grows wild and this katuchena helps in relieving my problem. It is easily grown at home and very nutritious Chena can be taken by diabetic patients also

VASUNDHARA RAJA SCINDYA

VASUNDHARA RAJA SCINDYA Long ago , when BJP was not in power, Vasundhara Raja wrote to the lawyer of Lalith Modi , about the necessity of helping him. This lawyer happens to be the husband of Sushma Swaraj. It was stressed that her identity should not be revealed to the Government of India. This amounts to treason. The BJP leadership has decided to back Sushmaji and Vasundhara. What is the reason to support Lalith Modi? The whole thing must be investigated under the supervision of the Supreme Court

SNAPS FROM MY LIFE –nose block

SNAPS FROM MY LIFE –nose block I had a muscular growth in my left nose , almost blocking the hole. A doctor who examined me , not for this complaint , wondered:”How do you breath?” Normally, doctors operate it , but I did not mind it ,as my right noses is perfect. Now it has disappeared , as if it never existed . There is a surgeon in our own body.

TILES

TILES Tile factories are facing crisis , because of shortage of clay. Clay can be made into any shape and pressed to make tiles. After it is burnt, it cannot be ground and reused , because the ‘glue’ disappears. Now granite is blasted and crushed . Mixing it with cement, bricks are made. If some binding chemical is invented , old tiles too can be crushed and reused. Will some one do it? In Englad , they are trying to make glass bricks for building houses. Glass tiles are made here also , but it is not popular . It may not be economical.

BLADE

BLADE ‘Seven o clock’ was my favourite brand of shaving blade. I used to shave with the same blade for a month. Now it is not available locally. When my wife returned from Delhi , she brought a dozen throw away razors with blade fixed in it. My son-in-law used to travel almost daily in planes. They give these free of cost. I could not believe it: it is feather smooth and cleans the beard so thoroughly , as if there is no hair there initially. Even after two weeks, it looks new.

SUSHMA SWARAJ IN THE DOCK

SUSHMA SWARAJ IS IN A FIX. Union Minister for foreign affairs, Sushma Swaraj went out of the way to help Lalit Modi to come to India. He is involved in money laundering and fraud, in connection with IPL. India Government has directed the British Government, not to allow him to leave London. He has been served look out notice by enforcement directorate. Both Prime Minister Modi and BJP President Amith Shaw have backed Sushmaji, as she acted on ‘humanitarian ground’. Now all parties, barring the BJP, ARE DEMANDING HER RESIGNATION.

TRAGIC ACCIDENT

TRAGIC ACCIDENT All accidents are painful, but the one at KSRTC bus stand is all the more painful, because the victims were blind and were going to attend a meeting in connection with blind men’s cricket. Their names are Rajish Kumar and Vinod. The tragedy happened at Trichur KSRTC stand. The driver wanted to reverse the bus, but instead, he accelerated it forward. Let it be a caution for all of us, to be careful about blind men.

TRAGIC ACCIDENT

TRAGIC ACCIDENT All accidents are painful, but the one at KSRTC bus stand is all the more painful, because the victims were blind and were going to attend a meeting in connection with blind men’s cricket. Their names are Rajish Kumar and Vinod. The tragedy happened at Trichur KSRTC stand. The driver wanted to reverse the bus, but instead, he accelerated it forward. Let it be a caution for all of us, to be careful about blind men.

TRAGIC ACCIDENT

TRAGIC ACCIDENT All accidents are painful, but the one at KSRTC bus stand is all the more painful, because the victims were blind and were going to attend a meeting in connection with blind men’s cricket. Their names are Rajish Kumar and Vinod. The tragedy happened at Trichur KSRTC stand. The driver wanted to reverse the bus, but instead, he accelerated it forward. Let it be a caution for all of us, to be careful about blind men.

A UNIQUE SPECTACLE-RAINBOW IN THE MORNING

A UNIQUE SPECTACLE-RAINBOW IN THE MORNING I Had reached the Sastha temple at six in the morning. What is it in the western horizon? Oh! It is a rainbow. I showed it to the poojari and the warriar. I do not know whether they realised that it is very rare. The rainbow was very clear and intact for more than half of its length. Normally w see it in the evening in the eastern sky.

DIARY

DIARY -13-6-15 I had to attend a marriage. I thought I would miss one day for selling books. The Malayalam short stories are selling like hot cakes and I did not like to lose a day. So I went to the Railway platform first. The marriage too was at Trichur. As usual , I went to the platform No. one first and then to the No. two. Some nine books were sold and it was ten. I hired an auto and reached the hall where marriage was, in fifteen minutes. I met several relatives and time passed. Marriage rites were going on and by 11.30 , meals began. All items are the same in all marriages and I enjoyed sweet pudding too. I tried to get free lift in cars of relatives but all seats were booked already. I had an idea . The people on the railway station platforms must have changed by this time and I can try my luck again, It proved right. I sold all books and came home empty handed , carrying the bag only. By 2 PM I reached home, jubilant. Within half an hour, it began to rain.

SNAPS FROM MY LIFE-bus conductor

SNAPS FROM MY LIFE-bus conductor I was sitting in the last row of the bus. The conductor collected money from me and just turned , when the bus stopped suddenly. The conductor , a new boy , lost balance and fell flat . I mmediately the passengers helped him to stand up. Small chane scateered on the floor , but he held the notes firmly. Thank God he was not hurt.

DELHI IS STINKING

DELHI IS STINKING Municipal corporation of our Capital is ruled by the BJP. It is stinking . Rahul Gandhi is ridiculing Modi . Modi showed the way by carrying a broom in his hand and sweeping the street wearing a Gandhi cap. It is ironical that in posh localities ,populated by VIPs cleaning is done regularly by removing garbage several times a day.

OLD AGE

STRAY THOUGHTS When very young, ‘Happy birth day’ was a day of joy and hope; alas, when old, it is a reminder that the end is nearer by one year. Old age is not all that bad. For one, thing all will respect you. There is no pressure of time. You can relax all day if you like , or be busy like me. General growth is minimal; but hair and finger nails grow faster than ever. My fore legs have no hair now, smooth as a girl’s. Even arm pits are hairless. The peripheral hair around my bald head, is growing too fast. The barber will charge the same amount, though are to be dealt is small. Train charges are subsidized. Why is KSRTC fare not less for old people?

SHOOT OUT IN AIR PORT

SHOOT OUT BEWEEN INDUSTRIAL SECURITY FORCE AND FIRE FORCE This happened at Calicut (Karipur)Air Port. The cause was argument between Officers of the two wings of Government. It I pathetic that such things happen. Is there no authority to intervene? Why do people become so egoistic ? One jawan lost his life. What a tragedy! It is reported that , since 2004, conflict between the fire force personnel and the Central Industrial Security force people has caused friction. The fire force resent body examination by CISF. The latter are North Indians, whereas the firemen are local people. It is silly . Now Rajnath Singh has visited the place personally and enquiry is going on.

STORY-UNSPOKEN LOVE

We used to get down at the same time from the bus at Trichur. She would go to a school , I found out after following her. “What do you want?” she asked . There was no annoyance; she looked amused. “Nothing ; I wanted to know where you go.” “what are you doing?” “Job typing in front of the Taluk Office. I get Rs. Hundred average.” “I can offer the same money if you work as peon in my school. Are you educated? “Did MA in Malayalm.” “Then come with me to the Office.” Thus began our friendship. She is Principal in plus two section. Very fair and dignified , may be thirty five. I gathered that she is unmarried As I knew English , I could help in office work also. When ever a teacher did not come, f conducted the class. Madam attended the class for the first time and was pleased . So she posted me as substitute teacher , when one teacher in primary section took maternity leave. My salary became five thousand . My mother was pleased. Some o the lady teachers were very friendly with me . One day Madam asked:” Why don’t you marry Sulochana ? She is good natured and fair.” I secretly loved Madam, but did not have the courage to say so. Of course she is much elder, but I did not mind it. I tried toknow more about her, but she evaded my enquiries. The post man said she lived in a palatial building . Among the staff , no one had seen it. The school Management confirmed me as a teacher . Time passed smoothly . One day , the Police came to the Office and told Madam that a man seriously injured lay unconscious and they wanted her to come and identify him. They saw her mobile number in the phone of the injured person and that is why they contacted her. Madam told me to accompany her. His face was disfigured, but Madam had no difficulty in identifying him . He hd come once or twice to see Madam. She told them that he is an Army Officer. His parents were informed. Before they came, he passed away. Madam was terribly upst. She embraced me and cried. I could not console her. She revealed tht he was her secret lover . Due to the fact that he is a Muslim , they did not want to marry. “I am pregnant, only one month. I had not told him. To avoid a bad name , You must marry me. I know that you love me. Can you accept the baby? I do not want to lose the baby.” I agreed. Our marriage was a big event in the school and I lived in the palace , because she belonged to the Royal family.

HIGHHANDEDNESS OF GOVERNOR

HIGH HANDED ACTION OF THE Lt. GOVERNOR The Law Minister of the AAP cabinet was arrested by the Governor without consulting the Chief Minister. The arrest was made in a hurry. The Minister was involved in a Court case for forging his degree of Law. He had refute the allegation and the case was going on. The arrest was vindictive according to AAP sources. The Governor is a BJP man and did this, at the prompting of that party, allege AAP. Things have reached such a stage that Governance has become impossible. It is better to dismiss the Government. Modi is vindictive.

FEUDALIASM VS CAPITALISM

FEUDALISM VS CAPITALISM When I was born, India was a feudal country, except for a few cities like Bombay, Madras and Calcutta. My Cochin State was ruled by a King. Ernakulam was a village. We had our own postal system. Anchalottakar used to carry letters in a bag and run to the next Anchal Office. There was no electricity, except in towns. Murder, rape, divorce etc. were unknown. Art and literature flourished under the patronage of feudal land lords. The artists did not have to worry about their livelihood. Kalidas could not have survived , if born in this age. Today a good painter will have to sell his works for survival. Guruji taught his pupils for the joy of teaching. He may accept some dakshina. Students respected and loved him. Same is the case with vaidyaji, who never accepted fees. Today , medical treatment is very costly and beyond the reach of common man. People pay lakhs of rupees for a seat in medical collage because they can earn ten times every month. Even wars were confined to soldiers. Civilians did not die of bombs and shelling. The cost of war too was much less. Which is better, the good old days or the present days of capitalism?

GRAND ALLIANCE IN BIHAR

GRAND ALLIANCE IN BIHAR Politics make old enemies friends .All parties, including the discredited Indian National Congress (which garners sizable percentage of votes) have come together , to defeat the new Kans Modi, who behaves like a dictator, even within the BJP. State elections are coming and the Pandavas and Kauravas are getting ready for the battle of Kurukshetra in Patna. Nitish Kumar is the Dharmputr. It is a safe prediction that Modi will be defeated. Then, that will be the beginning of the end for Modi . People like Sakshi Mharaj, who vows to build Ram Mandir at Ayodhya , during the tenure of Modi , will only hasten the fall of the Titan

WELCOME RAINS

WELCOME RAINS A dry spell of several days was broken last night , when it rained for almost the whole night. In monsoon period, the days are divided into ‘jnattuvelas. Literally, it means work in the rice field. One period is of two weeks. The rains will be heavy in makeeram jnattuvela onwards. The panchangam indicates the jnattuvelas. It predicts the rain fall of the next year too. A VISITOR A lady had called me seeking an appointment. I told her to come at ten in the morning. Exactly at ten, she came in an auto. She is an elderly woman and as soon as she was seated, she told her mission:”I read part of your autobiography in Malayalam in the Public library at Trichur and liked it very much. But other parts were not available there.” I brought volume one and three:”Only one copy is available ; read it and return to me. Where do you live?” “At the eastern gopuram of Sastha temple at Thiruvelakavu. I am doing research about this temple. I have written notes about it but am not satisfied. Can you help me?” I thought for some time and it dawned in my mind that we must contact Pattath Mana. The Namboothiris of that house had done pooja till the Temple Committee took over the management of the temple. I suggested going there:”There must be panayola granthams at Pattath Mana; let us go there.” So we hired an auto and went there. The old man knew me and I introduced the lady and told about her mission. “There are granthas bundled up in the attic. Come next Sunday and I shall keep it ready.” Lady:”Do you know about the origin of the name Thiruvellakavu?” “It is Thiruvalakavu; The Sastha remains at the right side of Shiva at Peruvanam. The God was installed at Thiruvallakavu.” The lady was satisfied and we went back to Poochunipadam.

SNAPS FROM MY LIFE-shoes

SNAPS FROM MY LIFE-shoes After getting a job, I wanted to buy shoes. My colleagues in Audit Office, Ajmer , suggested going to a cobbler and ordering the shoes, according to the size and shape of my feet. When I got it after a week, I found it hurt my feet horribly. Now nothing can be done. It took several days to become accustomed.

TEXT BOOKS

SCHOOL TEXT BOOK S ARE YET TO BE PRINTED Schools reopened on the first of June. But textbooks are not available. It will take another six months for printing the books for which, a contract has been now given. Is there no Minister for Education? Remember the confusion in declaring the results of the examination; even those who did not appear in the examination, were declared as passed. The Students Federation has called for a hartal on Monday. Will the Minister apologize?

TEXT BOOKS ARE NOT AVAILABLE

SCHOOL TEXT BOOK S ARE YET TO BE PRINTED Schools reopened on the first of June. But textbooks are not available. It will take another six months for printing the books for which, a contract has been now given. Is there no Minister for Education? Remember the confusion in declaring the results of the examination; even those who did not appear in the examination, were declared as passed. The Students Federation has called for a hartal on Monday. Will the Minister apologize?

POISON IN FOOD

POISON IN FOOD Maggie row has triggered the discussion about colouring agents added to food preparations in general , to make them attractive. There are food inspectors who check hotels etc. There are laws regarding chemicals added to give colours to the food. One difficulty is said to be the shortage of laboratories, for testing the clours . The law makers never thought about it.

BYE ELACTION IS GOOD BUSINESS

BYE ELECTION IS GOOD BUSINESS People of Aruvikara are happy.. They can see a number of Ministers, MLAs, and other leaders, whom they have seen only in TV, in person. Auto drivers, petty shop keepers and those who sell cool drinks etc. say business has increased tenfold. Boys who paste posters, are busy . In short, it is boom in Aruvikar area

WOMEN PRISONERS

WOMEN PRISONERS Today’s Mathrubhoomi carried a report about women prisoners in Viyur jail, Trichur. Those who become pregnant, have no special doctors to attend them. At the time of delivery , other inmates help them. Bleeding is stopped , using rags of old cloths. If complications arise , some die. There is a Vanitha Commission. They should take up this issue. Some of the prisoners may be under trials. In any case , all should get medical attention. In my view , they may be sent out on special parole, as soon as they become pregnant. All women prisoners may be allowed this facility of ‘open jail’. The laws may be amended.

REFUGEES

REFUGEES The number of refugees all over the world is continuously going up. This has been going on for a long time, but recently, this has become a gigantic problem, following the spurt in IS attacks. The whole of Yemen is now a refugee camp. Syria is no better. America and Europe are almost free from this problem. Asia, the land of the poorest people, is burdened with this additional curse. For Capitalism, people are just consumers. They do not bother how they live. For politicians, they are just voters. God has abandoned them long ago. IS THERE A WAY OUT? Yes. It is too simple but we must have the will to implement it. One cannot fight without arms. In the US . ARMS AND AMMUNITION ARE MAE BY PRIVATE INDUSRTY. Stop it and the IS will not get guns and bombs. All countries must decide to cut defence spending. With the money saved, we can feed and educate the poor.

KEJRIWAL

INERVIEW WITH KEJRIWAL An interview with AAP leader Kejriwal was broadcast by an English Channel. It is shocking that even his Ministers are no allowed to talk with the Lt. Governor freely. At the same time, any functionary of the BJP is free to contact him.. In fact , Kejriwal says that the Governor’s office has become an office of BJP. He will go running if called by BJP President. For the smooth functioning of the Government, it is important that the Governor must have the confidence of the Chief Minister.

HISTORIC AGREEMENT

HISTORIC AGREEMENT BETWEEN INDIA AND BANGLADESH Mamatha Bannerji and Sheik Haseena worked hard to sort out the differences between India and Bangladesh. Today an agreement between the two neighbours has been signed . It facilitates travel between the two countries . Trade and other matters become easy. Modi must be congratulated! If Kashmir is given freedom, similar agreements can be executed with our western neighbours also.

INTERVIEW WITH KEJRIWAL

INERVIEW WITH KEJRIWAL An interview with AAP leader Kejriwal was broadcast by an English Channel. It is shocking that even his Ministers are no allowed to talk with the Lt. Governor freely. At the same time, any functionary of the BJP is free to contact him.. In fact , Kejriwal says that the Governor’s office has become an office of BJP. He will go running if called by BJP President. For the smooth functioning of the Government, it is important that the Governor must have the confidence of the Chief Minister.

UNEMPLOYMENT

UNEMPLOYMENT When I see the number of children admitted in schools, I get frightened. One day they will need work, a house etc. If things go like this, without any check on birth of babies, all our efforts to improve the condition of the common man , will come to naught. Why are our leaders complacent about the baby bomb?

YOUNGEST CHILDREN TO EARN ONE LAKH SIXTY THOUSAND

TWO LITTLE GIRLS WON RS. 1.60 LAKKS In ‘who will become crorepati?’, two seventh standard girls , Krishna and Thrishna won Rs. 1,60,000, to become the youngest children to become ‘lakshaprabhu’ in Sureash Gopi’s show. They had a shaky start. In the very first question about Cyndrela , they had to seek the help of audience, because they had not heard that story. In another question from Ramayana, they floundered ; Shoorpanakha was the correct answer.. Here too they sought help. For the question to earn ten thousand, they sought phone friend. Somehow, they gained that base line. After that, without any help they earned one lakh and sixty thousand. I felt happy about the twins. Their desire was to help their father to set up a vegetable shop. This amount is enough and more.

UNDERGROUND SHELTERS TO PROTECT FROM HEAT

UNDERGROUND SHELTERS During summer, thousands of people in North India die of heat wave. Mostly poor elderly people die this way because they have no shelter. HUMIDITY IS ZERO AND THE BODY WILL NOT SWEAT. This compounds the problem. In the Sahara desert, people and camels lie on the ground and the wind blows the sand over them , providing a cover from heat. We must also provide underground shelters to protect from hot air (loo). Plenty of water must be provided for drinking. We can stop death due to loo.

ADIVASIS

ADIVASIS ARE DENIED EDUCATION In the hill districts of Iduki and Vynad, there are one teacher schools. Both the teacher and the students have to walk miles, through forests, climbing hills . The teacher gets a salary of about three thousand. As it is not economical, Government is about to abolish such schools. This will be a big blow to adivasis, who do not have dwellings, water supplies or ration cards. Does not the Government have a responsibility towards these tribal people? Are they to be recruited to the army of Naxalites?

FRIENDSHIP

SNAPS FROM MY 1IFE-friendship I met an interesting personality. Let us call her D She was talking fluently in English in her mobile and I sat beside her on the Railway platform bench, sure that she will buy my English Autobiography. D:”We both were studying in the Law College. He was much senior and we loved each other. He used to come on a scooter, I clearly remember. Somehow my parents who were not aware of it, decided my marriage to a business man “ “Was he knowing your affair?” “Yes . I told him and he just laughed , saying all teenagers have love mania. My dilemma is that we all have been invited to attend the same marriage here.” “Why? It means you still retain your love? “No. I know that the past is past. Still I shall be happy if I am not going there.” My patience was running out. “I said: excuse me , I have a book here . See if you like to buy it.” She turned to me and grabbed the book. She told her friend:” I shall call in a few minutes” She was very pleased to get the book. Then we talked about each other. She is living in Singapore . She wanted to keep up our ‘friendship’ and promised to contact me soon

SNAPS FROM MY LIFE-good samaritan

SNAPS FROM MY LIFE-good Samaritan As usual, I got down from the bus at Kokkala crossing and was looking for an auto, to go to the Railway station. There used to be an auto stand there. Yesterday there was no auto. “Where do you want to go?”, A very youhg girl asked. I said Railway station and she said:”Do not worry; I will find one auto.” She tried but could not succeed. I suggested crossing the road and she held my hand we safely went to the opposite side. There she stopped one auto. When I was safely seated, She smiled and said bye. I wondered why she took all this trouble. At least, I should have asked her name.

PLIGHT OF NURSES

PLIGHT OF NURSES Nurses are always a problem. To give them a better deal, Sushma Sawaraj, Union Minister suggested that recruitment by foreign countries must be through tht Central Government. The idea is god but there is a catch. Cost of study of nurses must be paid by that country, which needs their services. This is not acceptable to them . The result is that other countries like Indonesia may edge our nurse out. This will be a serious blow to Kerala nurses. Our girls are going for this job in a big scale. Let Sushma reconsider the proposal

DRACONION LAWS

ORGANISED LABOUR THREATENED BY MODI SARKAR Labour force in the Industrial sector are well organized and have Unions led by various political outfits . They are well protected against dismissal, lock out etc. Now Modi Sarkar is issuing Ordinance to empower the capitalists to hire and fire the workers at will. This is considered essential for smooth functioning of factories . Profit is the new god. We may expect trouble . Of course, the other parties opposed to the ruling BJP will oppose the new laws tooth and nail. Even BMS of the BJP are opposed to the new draconian laws. Let us see how Modi rides the waves of opposition

FORGOT TEA

FORGOT TO FINISH MY TEA CUP I got up at an odd hour, two in the morning. As usual, I made tea and placed the cup on top of the computer cabin. I switched it on and tried to connect it to MSN; miraculously , the blog was connected instantly and I successfully posted the items kept ready and saved in the computer. Occasionally I would sip my tea. When it was over, I switched off the system and hurriedly went to the toilet. I happily lay in my bed and went to sleep. In the morning, I found that the tea cup was half full. Regretfully, I threw the cold tea into the sink.

STORY-JUDAS

JUDAS We three were fast friends. Damu and Ravi were hard core Communists . The Party was banned at that time and our activities were top secret, because Police was on the look out for members of the party. I could not understand all that was going on ; I joined them because we were friends. They stopped studies after tenth standard, while I continued and joined the College. There I formed the Students Federation and we used to discuss politics , without mentioning the word Communism. In 1942 the Party decided to support the Government war efforts against Japan and ban on the party was lifted . I graduated and married my class mate. I got a job as clerk in a Bank and studied for passing the qualifying examination for promotion to Officers grade Needless to say that I became Bank Manager in due course. In this capacity, I wielded considerable power, as sanctioning loans was a leaver to mint money. I forgot politics and my friends R and D called me Judas. “you have become a capitalist ,”D said. I kept mum. They needed money and I gave them this nectar of life, which all needed. My wife had many friends . One was a havala agent , I learned later. I never bothered to enquire her bank balance. Wherever I was working, she bought or constructed a house. We had separate cars. In 1942, the Party decided to help the war efforts of Britain , when Hitler attacked the USSR and Japan joined Hitler. General public hailed the INA of Subhash Bose, but Communists exposed him. The ban on the Party was lifted . After India became free, the Party reversed its policy in 1948, when the Randive thesis was accepted and called for armed struggle to overthrow Capitalist Nehru regime. I opposed this line and the rupture with my friends became complete . At Pariyaram, a Police station was attacked , some Policemen killed and guns were carried away. Later, D confessed that he took part in the attack. Police repression became terrible . Some CIDs in plain cloths watched my house too. I managed a transfer to Delhi. When this policy was abandoned and the Party decided to take part in elections, I came back. However, my wife’s involvement in havala was discovered and I was asked to take voluntary retirement. In our old age, we three used to review our life. I had helped in the marriage and studies of their children and D had to agree:”It was good that you became a Judas. We gained nothing from politics . Now the Comrades do not even recognize us.” I said:” Judas was not an enemy. His uncle befooled him, saying that hey want to save Jesus from the public by keeping him in jail. Poor Judas committed suicide”