Sibling Rivalry

It all started with Cain and Abel. Cain is said to have committed first ever murder by killing his younger brother out of sibling rivalry. Too bad. From then on there is no stopping. Rivalries have taken different forms at different times in different places. In world’s largest democracy too these things have happened in the past, happening now and will happen in future.



Every now and then, the succession issue crops in a predominantly Dravidian state of India. Both contenders are presently well placed and eagerly waiting to succeed dad as and when He wills, the supreme leader keeping silent for obvious reasons. What these youngsters do not realize and the supremo alone understands is that there is a bigger foe waiting on the other side of the road to pounce when the time comes to take advantage of the infighting. Boys are boys; their young blood does not understand what is in store for them.

Media does not refrain from conducting popularity survey of Cain and Abel and gets repeated thrashing as soon as the results are out. Old habits die hard; they start all over soon after recovering from the blows.

This is a very normal sibling rivalry from the fact that these siblings are not stepbrothers or half-brothers born out of human relationships like bigamy.

R T I I P (DEEMED IVY LEAGUE UNIVERSITY)

It is heartening to know that Raj Thackeray is starting an Academy to impart higher education to MNS cadre. What sets him apart from other political leaders is his fresh thinking based on contemporary reality. His zeal to educate the cadres in all aspects of political philosophy to political management is a paradigm shift. There is no doubt about the long-term benefits of such an organized effort. History is bound to remember him as a greatest political thinker of 21st century. What can be more appropriate than Raj Thackeray Institute of International Politics (Deemed Ivy League University) as a name of the upcoming academy?

Please read the news item:

http://www.ndtv.com/news/cities/mns-political-workers-taught-how-to-research-subjects-18447.php?page=1

To keep in line with the political philosophy of MNS, it should give preference to Marathi Manoos. In any case, their prospectus should clearly state Biharis need not apply. While the medium of instruction should be Marathi, their programs should be structured on international pattern so that, in due course, when RTIIP sets up campuses globally, they will have a standardized pattern of education in sync with the advanced world. Like any institution of global standards, this should offer degrees such as bachelors (4 years), masters (2 years), doctorate and PDF programs to start with.

For any budding politician, it is necessary to have an understanding of the political philosophy or operating methodology of other leading political parties. In this context, it would be ideal to rope in Prof. Lalu P. Yadav, not withstanding his nativity, as a visiting Professor to RTIIP. Veteran spokesperson like Prof. Pranab Mukherjee will add value as a visiting Professor. Incidentally, these two personalities have prior teaching experience.

Who else is better suited than uncle, Prof. Emeritus Balasaheb K. Thackeray, for Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chair?