I am happy that many comrades, friends and well- wishers are sending comments and opinions supporting and appreciating the views expressed or opposing and having a different view. Both appreciations and criticisms are welcome and I am much thankful to all of them. I reply to their points in addition to publishing their comments.
But in some rare cases, the comments are full of abuses and unfounded accusations, which are neither suitable nor appropriate for being published or answered in social media. Hence those friends should excuse me for not publishing them and answering them. It is once again pointed out I am not averse to any criticism but it should be in a publishable form.
V.A.N.Namboodiri

3rd April 2016 is the 336 death anniversary of Chhatrapathi Shivaji, who died on the same date in 1680. His exploits and wars against the Mughals to keep the freedom of his kingdom are legends which are still remembered. The Mumbai Railway Station is named in his memory.

Government of India has declared Holiday for Ambedkar Jayanti on 14th April 2016. This holiday should have been declared along with other holidays well before the start of the year.

Despite many requests for the same, neither the UPA government nor the NDA government is declaring the holiday for Ambedkar Jayanti well in advance. It is not understood why the government is delaying the announcement till very late.

There should be strong demand from all sections of people on the government for the declaration of April 14, the birthday of the Architect of Indian Constitution and one of the greatest leaders of the downtrodden, Bharat Ratna, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar, as a regular Holiday.