A great socialist politician, reformer, a dynamic union leader, Social crusader! A great personality, who can single handedly tilt the opinion of the crowd towards the point he made in a gathering. Also well known for his crowed pulling antics, a powerful orator, a brilliant personality, a man who fought for the average taxi drivers, auto rickshaw guys, mill workers, poor people who were having a meager income and the ever dreaming hand to mouth society!

 Today, the charm is gone. Of course, old age catches up with every living being. But, just as a distinguished personality is over the hill, he is into old age problems, unknown troubles of his own; this does not give anyone the right to interfere in his life and its sad offerings! He had close people, relatives who abandoned him when the common issues of daily life did not match with each other’s views or could be the state of political affairs, issues he was involved in. The biggest pointer here is towards his estranged wife, Mrs. Laila Kabeer, who allegedly left him when it suited her the most and has made a comeback when again at a time suitable to her. She has allegedly taken him as a prisoner confined to his own house. What is the difference between a common citizen of India and has been a great political leader, a strong & powerful union kingpin! Who is responsible for his helplessness?

It is well understood, any diseases do not come knocking on the door with an invite or RSVP, but, there are close people, relatives, further more spouses, children who look after them, care for them, attend to them, pour affection, indulge in their daily dos and don’ts. If I can take the liberty of mentioning our great ex Prime Minister, Mr. A B Vajpayee, He stayed a bachelor .Gave Indian politics his full time attention, led from the front, consolidated BJP’s control over the masses. Reigned supreme till UPA returned to power in 2004.

He must have thought out well in advance the nuances of not having a family. He adopted a child, a baby girl as his daughter .Today he is contented with his daughter, son-in-law, grand son and enjoying a peaceful family life and ready to accept the almighty’s invitation to join him in heaven if he desires so!

But, our great Mangalorean firebrand leader is surrounded by unwanted controversies and is totally confined to house arrest by his loved ones and the media is silent as if it’s nobody’s business! How can we Mangaloreans tolerate this? Where are the NDA leaders? Why a great leader like Mr. L K Advani is not interested in his ex cabinet minister’s welfare, peace and future? He is the person who is interested and likes the normal daily routine of the average Indian commoner. Watch cricket, watch some quality movies, and appreciate them. Also using his clout and power he often in the past has successfully shared screen space with the biggies of Hollywood and Cricket, have floated his opinions, made his points reflect across, in other words has always been vocal about  these subjects and seen that his opinions register with the listeners, his audience. Be it a Musharraf, or a Ram Gopal verma!

Such a great personality is not bothered to come to the rescue of his socialist friend! The Nation definitely will be surprised! Advaniji is the first person you can count to be there for all your troubles, if you are his friend .The masses did not elect him as PM, NDA lost the election all this is acceptable to his avid followers. Nobody bats an eyelid on that! The surprise package is Mr. Fernandes being ignored like he never existed for NDA or Indian Politics! Some one really help me, this is a puzzle which cannot be solved by anyone!

The honorable high court has ruled that he should be with his wife and his brothers can visit him. Again, this issue could have been solved by the top leaders coming together and solving this problem. The sole reason being, Mr. Fernandes is an Alzheimer’s patient. He has no clue what’s happening around him. His brothers have declared that they are not interested in his money. It has been reportedly said that a house and other property valued at some thirteen crores is at stake. Even his onetime disciple Mr. Sharad Rao who is now the union leader for Taxis and Auto rickshaws in Mumbai has deserted him it seems. Or is there a communication gap? The same dis-engagement was reportedly done by Congress Party to Ex. Prime Minister, Late Mr. Narasimha Rao .They were steering clear from the Babri Masjid controversy. However, his close family members and his close confidante Maninderjit Singh Bitta were by his side. He died a peaceful death.

NDA leaders, Samata party leaders & party members, people from Muzaffarnagar constituency in Bihar, his old time friends in Congress and his friends like Shive sena Chief Balasaheb Thackrey, Sharad Pawar  etc should spare time and involve in finding an amicable solution to this very sad issue. The subject is subjudice, but again the victim is suffering and is not in the know of what’s happening around him. Will someone step in and solve the issue peacefully!