The present crisis in Tamil nadu is the byproduct of blunders that the people of Tamil Nadu did with their votes by choosing Hero, Heroine's & Script Writer over seasoned leader from the world of politics. It is here they erred and that fatal error has brought Tamil Nadu to the brink of constitutional breakdown.
Hero worship in India started in Tamil Nadu with advent M.G Ramachandran popularly called MGR or Vadiyar in Tamil films. The then Dravida Kazagam (DK) used his charisma to garner votes and he was used extensively by the party as that was the sure way to win elections. While the people of the State did not know politician well but casted their votes because MGR supported or canvassed for the candidate.
The Ideological differences between its cadres brought in the split while one part became Dravida Munnetra Kazagam(DMK) and the other became AIl India Dravida Munetra Kazagam and this faction was headed by MGR and that became a formidable force to reckon with in Tamil Nadu. They swept the polls and Actor MGR became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and first perhaps in Indian politics since Independence. MGR had earned the title Makkal Tilakam meaning darling of the masses and all his policies can be likened to the roles that he played in his movies "do good, better, best" while the state finances was not enough for doling out goodies, freebies etc., as such the coffers became empty and year after year they would seek grant from the center towards deficits shown in the budget .
While stating all this there was some amount of honesty in MGR approach as he was not corrupt and had everything Money ,Fame , Power name it he had it! only very few people would be blessed with such opulence. but that was not the case with his successors namely Jayalalitha who ambitions to make riches was seen in the first terms as Chief Minister she was joined by another aggressive woman Sashi Kala Natarajan both together plundered Tamil Nadu . They were called "Walking Jewellery Stores" in common parlance. The people of Tamil Nadu became aware of their folly and defeated this team by routing AIADMK in the subsequent election and elected DMK who regime was also resorted mass corruption but they fixed their opponent Jayalalitha & Sashi Kala and both of them were sent to Jail in the early 1990s but in the next election Jayalalitha bounced back and electoral fortunes on her side made her the Chief Minister again.
Once bitten twice shy she kept her aide Sashi kala away from her Governance and tried her best to salvage her image but the past always comes back and it haunted her during her second term and third terms sending her to occasion Jail life and finally when she did plenty of good things to the people of Tamil Nadu by doling Pandoraboxes in Kitchen, Amma Mess, Mid day Meals for poor and needy. BPL Card with almost negliable amount to paid for rations revived her image and she became the 'AMMA for Tamil People". Finally her health gave way and she passed away leaving AIADMK dry and not grooming anybody to take her place.
The lady from Mannargudi who was with Jayalalita saw her death as opportunity to climb up the ladder and become the Chief Minister of Tamil nadu there by showing her association with the dead as her legacy that she wanted to carry forward. The filp part of it was Jaya did not recognize Sashi Kala as her political heir and did not want her to plung into politics. While she gave her enough wealth and love a place in her Poes Garden but not in Politics and after her initial arrest she kept all the Sashi Kala relatives at arm length and did not entertain them at her house at all. This became a stumbling block for her elevation.
Finally it was the judiciary who helped the people of Tamil nadu from this corrupt Politician Mrs.Sashi Kala by giving a adverse verdict in the case related to disproportionate assets case where she along with Jayalalitha was declared found guilty while Jaya is accused no 1, Sashi Kala became accused no 2, sharing her present stay at the central jail along side Criminals otherwise the wise legislators of the AIADMK would have made this Corrupt person the Chief of the State.
Who will become the Chief minister is the point of reference how soon he will come out of the clutches of this wicked woman is the question. Secondly atleast after this bitter experience will the people of Tamil Nadu wake up from their slumber or will they slip into comma time will tell.
Hero worship in India started in Tamil Nadu with advent M.G Ramachandran popularly called MGR or Vadiyar in Tamil films. The then Dravida Kazagam (DK) used his charisma to garner votes and he was used extensively by the party as that was the sure way to win elections. While the people of the State did not know politician well but casted their votes because MGR supported or canvassed for the candidate.
The Ideological differences between its cadres brought in the split while one part became Dravida Munnetra Kazagam(DMK) and the other became AIl India Dravida Munetra Kazagam and this faction was headed by MGR and that became a formidable force to reckon with in Tamil Nadu. They swept the polls and Actor MGR became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and first perhaps in Indian politics since Independence. MGR had earned the title Makkal Tilakam meaning darling of the masses and all his policies can be likened to the roles that he played in his movies "do good, better, best" while the state finances was not enough for doling out goodies, freebies etc., as such the coffers became empty and year after year they would seek grant from the center towards deficits shown in the budget .
While stating all this there was some amount of honesty in MGR approach as he was not corrupt and had everything Money ,Fame , Power name it he had it! only very few people would be blessed with such opulence. but that was not the case with his successors namely Jayalalitha who ambitions to make riches was seen in the first terms as Chief Minister she was joined by another aggressive woman Sashi Kala Natarajan both together plundered Tamil Nadu . They were called "Walking Jewellery Stores" in common parlance. The people of Tamil Nadu became aware of their folly and defeated this team by routing AIADMK in the subsequent election and elected DMK who regime was also resorted mass corruption but they fixed their opponent Jayalalitha & Sashi Kala and both of them were sent to Jail in the early 1990s but in the next election Jayalalitha bounced back and electoral fortunes on her side made her the Chief Minister again.
Once bitten twice shy she kept her aide Sashi kala away from her Governance and tried her best to salvage her image but the past always comes back and it haunted her during her second term and third terms sending her to occasion Jail life and finally when she did plenty of good things to the people of Tamil Nadu by doling Pandoraboxes in Kitchen, Amma Mess, Mid day Meals for poor and needy. BPL Card with almost negliable amount to paid for rations revived her image and she became the 'AMMA for Tamil People". Finally her health gave way and she passed away leaving AIADMK dry and not grooming anybody to take her place.
The lady from Mannargudi who was with Jayalalita saw her death as opportunity to climb up the ladder and become the Chief Minister of Tamil nadu there by showing her association with the dead as her legacy that she wanted to carry forward. The filp part of it was Jaya did not recognize Sashi Kala as her political heir and did not want her to plung into politics. While she gave her enough wealth and love a place in her Poes Garden but not in Politics and after her initial arrest she kept all the Sashi Kala relatives at arm length and did not entertain them at her house at all. This became a stumbling block for her elevation.
Finally it was the judiciary who helped the people of Tamil nadu from this corrupt Politician Mrs.Sashi Kala by giving a adverse verdict in the case related to disproportionate assets case where she along with Jayalalitha was declared found guilty while Jaya is accused no 1, Sashi Kala became accused no 2, sharing her present stay at the central jail along side Criminals otherwise the wise legislators of the AIADMK would have made this Corrupt person the Chief of the State.
Who will become the Chief minister is the point of reference how soon he will come out of the clutches of this wicked woman is the question. Secondly atleast after this bitter experience will the people of Tamil Nadu wake up from their slumber or will they slip into comma time will tell.
