Keralam chief minister V D Satheesan
Because i know that people are watching us closely,” he said, i fear it immensely.
A leader shouldn’t be swayed by the shifting moods of the masses but must have the courage to guide them when they lose their way, he said. Compassionate governance was the tagline of this govt,” Satheesan said. Satheesan was speaking after receiving an award instituted in memory of Balachandran Vadakkedath, a writer and pro-Congress activist. Sahitya Akademi chairperson Kalpetta Narayanan presented the award to Satheesan. “Credibility is the most important asset of a public worker. If we fill our words with pretence, we may not be able to sustain ourselves for long. People may not like us initially if we follow a straightforward path and speak without pretence. What we should fear is public opinion. “A society can claim to be modern only if it cared for and stood by the elderly and those living with various forms of disability. The decision to establish a separate department for the elderly reflected this fundamental commitment, he added.
Thrissur : Chief minister V D Satheesan on Sunday said he would stand by his convictions even if the entire population rose against him like the roaring Arabian Sea.