1: Mr.Unnikrishnan was shouting "poda" "poda" to the Chief Minister of Kerala visiting his house. He compares and contrasts the delayed visit of the Kerala CM to the timely visit of the Karnataka CM, who lives right in Bangalore. The Kerala CM's visit would have been under whatever circumstances, but I don't think it warranted the kind of inhospitable behaviour he displayed. After all the Kerala politicians did not cause his son's death. Their visit was only to express condolences. To me it looks like Unnikrishnan is one of those hypocritical Mallus who have picked up another identity and dislike being seen as a Mallu.

Posted by: Jagan Varma - 05 Dec, 2008

2: The chief minister of Kerala is the democratically elected representative of Keralites. The CM talked to the family of Major Sandeep over phone and expressed his condolences and the intention to visit them on his way back from Delhi where he was put up at that time.

On the second day of the funeral Mr Achutanandan did not visit Sandeep's home as an individual from southern Kerala, He did not visit them as a politician. He did not visit as a communist party member. The visit was made as the elected chief minister and the representative of all the people of Kerala. He visited them as MY representative.

Sandeep's family recieved the CM of Karanataka with the kind of respect a people's representative deserve. But, in our case, the representative of Kerala was greeted with abusive words and was insulted before media. Our Chief Minister, Home Minister and their guards conducted quite well through out this episode and didn’t cause any commotion at Sandeep’s home. It was quite wrong on the part of Sandeep’s father to behave that way to anybody (even an individual let alone the representative of a state)

Sandeep’s family plays no part in the democratic / legal / economic / social process of Kerala (They have votes in Karnatka, They have legal rights as the "Permanent residents of Karnataka", They earn and spent in Karnataka. They live in Karnataka society) Hence it was proper for the CM of Kerala to make a call to the parents of the martyr, sent one of his officers for the funeral and make a visit the family along with one of the ministers in his cabinet within a few days of the funeral.

Posted by: Ocean - 04 Dec, 2008

3: I feel that Chief Minister of Kerala is not at all a human being, who can understand the human feelings, suffering from death loss. None can compensate the emotional loss. Father`s love and Mother love was not yet felt by the Kerala CM. He may not have born to human. Sandeep`s parent missed him. But the words of the Kerala CM clearly proves that he is in politics, but not for the people, but to lead a luxurious life by receiving salary and allowances may more than One Lakh rupees per month. His behaviour states that he is a indecent fellow, worse than a illiterate. T.Hubertson, State Secretary - National Students Union of India, District Secretary, Congress Human Rights Dept., Indian National Congress Party

Posted by: Hubertson,State Secretary - National Students Union of India, Di - 04 Dec, 2008

4: The truth is somewhere out there.The media,is responsible for leaking out 'selected' portions of this sad episode so that they can enhance the menu to attract and sell more.We have some extremely, mentally twisted,media personnel with much lesser moral values than the politicians.When this unfortunate nation is under constant threat from terrorists,the Jaichands are busy scuttling every effort by the common man to survive.Major Sandeep's family belongs to one of the 15 million families whose son,father, brother is a serving soldier.By disgracing that family by some politicians ( what ever excuse these people give) can not be ignored or pardoned.Protocol, precendents,and other ettiquettes are not only for the Defence Services, the politicians must also follow that, be it Mr.Yadiyurappa, Mr.V.S.Achutanandan,Mr.Narendra Modi, Mr.V.Deshmukh, or Mr.Patil.One thing I am certain is that Mr.Unnikrishnan do not want any publicity or votes unlike these politicians.Decorum, and decency influences me not to comment the style of functioning of these media personnel like the "TIMES NOW" reporter who knew Mr.V.S.Achutanandan's mental caliber, education and IQ.
When Mr.Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter slapped one of the press photographer in public, there was not even a whimper from the media personnel.
My salute to all those who lost their lives in the 4100 or more terror attacks on India.
I hope and prey that one day these same media personnel will publicly wash the dirty linen of every member of the defence force including Lt:Colonel Purohit?

Posted by: M.Ramachandran - 03 Dec, 2008

5: I would like to comment on the issue very nutral. Recent issues, let it be anything, like terror attacks and its aftermaths are being poitically motivated by parties and media. I think the ongoing havoc is little too much. Actually when on the day the incedent took place CM of the state was in Delhi and he sent his rep to Blore and CM himself called up father of the martyr Sandeep to convey his condolences. Sandeep's father over acted by saying that he will not allow any politicians to his home and he will suicided if someone try to visit his home. This statement can be understood as he is the victim's father. But when CM and HM visited Blore, unnikrishnan, Sandeep's father said 'go away dogs'. this also can b understood as he is under pressure. CM reacted when Times Now reporter asked him 'Whats your opinion about Sandeep's father's comments about Go away dogs'? . This is the situation when CM said if not Sandeeps home, no dogs will visit here. He had been provoked by his father. He might not have thought that this particular portion will be hilighted by media. He regreted on his comments and Sandeeps family apologized too. Now what? Why you media behind the issues already been finished? Do you require Kerala CM to quit on this issue? He wont hesitate to do so. It is not important as AK Antony, whose service men failed to stop the trawlers with terrorists used our water secured by our so called navy and coast guards. It is not so important as Deshmukh still clinging on power even after his home ministry failed to follow the security warnings from mere fishermen. Leave Kerala CM alone

Posted by: anil - 03 Dec, 2008

6: being an indian, a person sandeep gave his life for safeguarding the countries safety. when his body came to kerala and kept in his home. there were police dogs sent by kerala govt to check whether any bombs etc. if am a father and my son died for the nation a dog coming and smelling his body will you like that.. if the V.S or any leader afraid so much why they should come

Posted by: kumar - 03 Dec, 2008

7: Petty politics over a martyr's death....how cheap and low cud this group of illiterates stoop to???

Posted by: Medha Gupta - 03 Dec, 2008

8: Please forgive the Kerala CM.. He doesn't even have basic school education... infact the entire kerala govt. is a group of illiterates who dont know when to speak what... we regret having elected them to power... Please dont treat his irresponsible words as the words of keralites...

Posted by: bx3 - 02 Dec, 2008

9: VS should control himself. it's true that Sandeep's father insulted the CM of a state. But as an experienced communist leader and the head of a state, he should show some patience.

Posted by: Jayakumar - 02 Dec, 2008

10: It is really painful to hear such comments, when integrity and unity is need. The Kerala CM should understand the position of the father who has lost his for the nation. It the parents brave and diginity that should be saluted for giving their son for such cause.

Posted by: Meena - 02 Dec, 2008

11: At first kerala CM should not have used such harsh words. But Sandeep's dad cannot totally evade the blame. He should have showed the minimum decency of allowing these dogs in. His son has gone behind the great cause of the nation and gave away his life. The father should not cause to demean the respect gained by Sandeep.

Posted by: Amreet - 01 Dec, 2008