Quick exit in kerala
If there is one thing that the ruling Left Democratic Front in Kerala cannot afford, it is tolerance of corruption and nepotism (स्वजन-पक्षपात) . The resignation of E.P. Jayarajan as Industries Minister, following charges of nepotism, brought to a quick end what could have turned out to be a major political embarrassment (शर्मिंदगी/उलझन) for Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. After having come to power attacking the Congress-led United Democratic Front over a string of scandals, Mr. Vijayan could not allow himself to be seen as endorsing (पुष्टि करना/अनुमोदन करना) acts of indiscretion (अविवेक/अविचारिता) by his Minister — especially since Mr. Jayarajan is from Kannur, the same district as Mr. Vijayan, and is considered a loyalist. Once it became clear that Mr. Jayarajan had favored his relatives in appointments to State public sector undertakings, he stood politically isolated (पृथक/अलग किया हुआ) within the party. Indeed, it was not only the national leadership of the CPI (M), but Mr. Vijayan as well who was keen on containing the controversy in its nascence (आरम्भिक अवस्था/नयापन) . Even before the meeting of the State Secretariat of the party discussed the issue, the Chief Minister said, in a post on his Facebook page, that the Chief Secretary had been asked to probe (परख करना/जाँच-पड़ताल) allegations of nepotism. Also, the Vigilance (सतर्कता/जागरूकता) and Anti-Corruption Bureau decided to initiate a ‘quick verification’ of the charges. Mr. Jayarajan’s defense was more in the nature of an explanation: that he was being targeted for acting against corruption in the industries department. Letting the issue to fester (बुरा होना/बदतर करना) would have resulted in criticism from within the CPI(M) as well as the opposition. The party’s decision to ask Mr. Jayarajan to quit eventually seemed no more than a formality.
The CPI (M) would like to contrast the quick, quiet exit of Mr. Jayarajan with the reluctance (अनिच्छा) of UDF ministers to step down in the face of inquiries instituted against them. That it had to deal with one of its own ministers, and not a member of an allied party, helped in the speedy resolution of the issue. In the bar bribery case, in which Kerala Congress (M) leader K.M. Mani was involved, the UDF could not act without risking the stability of the coalition (गठबंधन) . Mr. Jayarajan’s exit is no serious loss to the administration. If anything, he had been an embarrassment on at least two previous occasions. First, in a faux pas (गलत क़दम) , when asked to give his comments on the death of Muhammad Ali, he described the boxing icon as a Kerala sportsman. On another occasion, he took on long jumper Anju Bobby George, who was then heading the Kerala Sports Council, questioning the concessions extended to her by the previous government. Ms. George accused him of insulting her, and resigned. In asking Mr. Jayarajan to go, the CPI (M) had nothing to lose, and a lot to hold on to.
Nepotism (noun)
The practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends स्वजन-पक्षपात
Synonyms: Biased, Preferential, Partiality, One Sidedness
Example: Since George is an idiot everyone knows his father hired him because of nepotism.
Embarrassment (noun)
A feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness. शर्मिंदगी/उलझन
Synonyms: Chagrin, Awkwardness, Unease, Embranglement
Example: He felt really embarrassed playing soccer at school because he was the only one who didn't know the rules of the game.
Endorse (verb)
Declare one's public approval or support of. पुष्टि करना/अनुमोदन करना
Synonyms: Support, Espouse, Back, Ratify
Example: During the election, several celebrities held fundraising events to endorse their favorite candidates.
Indiscretion (noun)
Lack of good judgment or care in acting or saying things. अविवेक/अविचारिता
Synonyms: Imprudence, Excitability, Tactlessness, Thoughtfulness
Example: After spilling his wife’s secret, he was punished for his indiscretion.
Isolate (verb)
Alone or apart from others. पृथक/अलग किया हुआ
Synonyms: Insulate, Detach, Disconnect, Disengage
Example: In the past, people with serious illnesses were isolated within their communities in order to avoid infecting others.
Nascence (noun)
Beginning to exist or develop. आरम्भिक अवस्था/नयापन
Synonyms: Beginning, Emergence, Genesis, Inception
Example: Online dating has gone from a nascent idea to an established concept that helps millions of people find love.
Probe (verb)
Explore or examine (something) परख करना/जाँच-पड़ताल करना
Synonyms: Investigation, Enquiry, Examination, Scrutiny, Inquest
Example: The questionnaire asks some very personal, probing questions which I consider to be an invasion of privacy.
Vigilance (noun)
The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. सतर्कता/जागरूकता
Synonyms: Watchfulness, Careful Observation, Surveillance, Attentiveness, Attention, Alertness.
Example: Although this highway is a beautiful drive, you have to stay vigilant for deer and other animals in the road.
Reluctance (noun)
Unwillingness or disinclination to do something. अनिच्छा
Synonyms: Disinclination, Hesitancy, Hesitation, Indisposition
Example: But as time progressed, his obvious reluctance to propose marriage presented a far more difficult problem.
Coalition (noun)
A temporary alliance for combined action. गठबंधन
Synonyms: Alliance, Union, Partnership, Affiliation
Example: The farmer’s coalition is an association of farmers who work together to set minimum purchase prices across the nation.
Faux pas (noun)
An embarrassing or tactless act or remark in a social situation. गलत क़दम
Synonyms: Gaffe, Blunder, Mistake
Example: The manager’s faux pas of refusing to serve an interracial couple became a viral video and ended his career.
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