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  • CPI MP Viswam writes to Scindia, raises concern over ‘woeful’ security circumstances of airways

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI: CPI MP Binoy Viswam has written to Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia elevating concern over the “woeful and dire” security circumstances of airways following a slew of incidents reported over the previous few weeks.

    The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued a show-cause discover on Wednesday to SpiceJet after its planes had eight technical malfunctions over the previous 18 days.

    Like SpiceJet, IndiGo and Vistara additionally suffered technical malfunction incidents on Tuesday.

    Viswam urged the minister to make sure a “comprehensive review” of airways throughout the nation and that there is no such thing as a compromise on the security of passengers.

    “This letter is written regarding the woeful and dire safety conditions in which airlines are currently operating in the country,” he mentioned.

    The Left chief mentioned there have been a number of security incidents and emergency landings that has occurred previously few months.

    “There have been around 21 mid-air safety incidents across different airlines, out of which 10 of them have occurred in the last month alone,” he mentioned.

    “Along with this, multiple airlines have faced malfunctions such as non-operation of air conditioning which led to suffocation of passengers with medical conditions. Such a sorry state of affairs is unpardonable and creates tensions among the already apprehensive population regarding air travel,” he added.

    He alleged that these points are a “stark reminder that a meagre 4% of the population use air travel, placing India alongside some poorer African countries, in terms of the per capita consumption of air tickets.”

    “The rising burden of airline with increasing cost of aviation fuel, further casts doubt in our mind regarding the compromise of safety procedures as a cost-cutting measure,” the CPI chief mentioned.

    This, nevertheless, can’t be handled as an excuse to comprise on passenger security, he asserted.

    “In the light of the above, I urge you to ensure a comprehensive review and audit of airlines across the country. The safety and well-being of passengers cannot be comprised under any circumstances,” he mentioned.

  • LDF respects true believers from all faiths: Binoy Viswam

    Express News Service
    1. What are the components you assume will work in favour of the LDF getting a second time period? A: The LDF was in a position to provide a serving to hand to marginalised sections when it mattered essentially the most. This authorities’s welfare programmes will certainly work in our favour. This shouldn’t be overconfidence. It’s simply the general public temper.

    2. Do you assume the Sabarimala ladies’s entry concern will have an effect on the elections?A: Sabarimala is a non-issue now. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has made it clear that no matter be the Supreme Court verdict now, it is going to be carried out solely after consulting all stakeholders. LDF respects true believers from all faiths. However, it won’t compromise with folks peddling spiritual extremism.  

    3. Is the stand taken by the Nair Service Society a trigger for concern?A: We marvel why the NSS has adopted an anti-LDF perspective. I wish to guarantee the organisation that we aren’t towards anybody.

    4. There is criticism that the choice to maintain seniors together with minister V S Sunil Kumar away from the fray will adversely have an effect on the social gathering. What is your tackle this?A: The social gathering has made a daring determination to carry recent faces to the fore, so we get continuity with change and a vibrant management. Sunil Kumar is actively main the LDF marketing campaign in Thrissur. The social gathering has no confusion on this regard.

    5. Do you assume the induction of Kerala Congress (M) has lowered CPI’s stature within the Left Front? A: The CPI has at all times served as a motivating drive for Kerala’s Left politics. The social gathering sacrificed a chief minister submit with out hesitation to understand the objective of Left unity. We are dedicated to strengthen the entrance and can welcome any effort to broaden its help base.

  • Fact-check: Is Prasar Bharati shutting down AIR radio stations in Kerala

    On November 30, the Press Trust of India (PTI) reported that CPI MP Binoy Viswam from Kerala has written to Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar, alleging that AIR is closing down government-financed radio and television channels. The allegations were picked up several news agencies.

    In his letter, the MP has alleged that in the meeting held on November 18, it was decided to curtail the programs originating from Kerala. “This new move by Prasar Bharati is against this principle and its very motto of public service broadcasting,” he added.Before the PTI report, on November 12, The Hindu had reported that the Kozhikode, Thrissur AM stations might close down soon. The report suggested that shutting down the stations is part of a nationwide policy to cut down the functioning costs of the institutes. At some places, FM segments will be retained. The report further suggested that AIR has asked the listeners to use their web application, which won’t be feasible due to network issues. The machines at the stations are old, and it is not possible to replace them.