Mr.M.P.Subramanian on need to eschew panic.

Dear Editor,

Mr.M.P.Subramnyan’s post titled  “Eschew becoming panicky”  is the most sensible one yet at this juncture. I even posted a comment on it reading  ‘ Very well analysed,well-reasoned and timely post. Hats off to Mr.Shri M.P.Subramanyan. We must eschew both panic and euphoria’

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Then I noticed that Mr.Subramanyan had specifically invited feedback on his post. I was particularly attracted by his observation : “ It is too early on our part to jump upon imaginary conclusions. Such articles from our side may mislead our members when SC has permitted time for DHC up to 30th April.”...  

We are aware that Mr.Asthana,with all the  criticisms directed towards him, had something to show for his efforts; he won the case for us in Jaipur High Court. That the verdict here as in other HCs were set aside by SC and  remitted to Delhi HC to with a specific agenda is another matter.  A panicky situation when the HC verdicts were set aside,  but a faint ray of hope when the case was remitted to DHC.

While all the petitioners can be said to have accepted the challenge posed by SC and done their best to project their view points, there is no case for ‘jumping upon imaginary conclusions’  given the sad experience in the aftermath of Jaipur and other HC verdicts which, though, had almost covered all the points put forth before DHC now,  but the present arguments sadly  lack  the emphasis on constitutional issues referred by SC,  and  some petitioners even fell a prey to the diversionary tactics of LIC. It is only in the late stages  that some cosmetic efforts  to highlight   SC’s reference have been made, but again shrouded in long drawn  submissions, instead of zeroing in on the main points.

But then, no need to panic. We have done our best, and God will meet us halfway. With the spectra of Section 48 looming large, there used to be  comments like “God only should help us”.  It is a matter of gratification that some of our  friends, in addition to leading from the front or bringing up the rear as the situation warrants, and after late realization that every pensioner is a petitioner,  have resorted to Homams and Poojas to propitiate the divine forces. A very positive step.

Yours truly,

G.Krishna Prasad.