Juggernaut of Indian Democracy - Elections

In the backdrop of Economic Slowdown gripping the whole world (Some even term it as Economic Meltdown possibly pointing to global warming ! ), the mother of all democracies of the world is getting geared up for the greatest event viz., Elections. Being into the election year, budget presentation was scaled down to mere vote-on-accounts in line with the traditions. Since Prime Minister who holds finance portfolio is recuperating after surgery, Sri. Pranab Mukherji presented vote on accounts. He is reported to have said that governement had to abstain from declaring radical measures which are the need of the day. Hopefully the next government will go full steam ahead into the task so that the effects on country's economy is minimal.
All political parties have started making headlines by announcing this policy or that comment. Though election dates are yet to be announced, the background work is already on. Some of the candidates have also been fixed. I wonder what common man is getting out of all these expenditure. With Sri. T.N. Seshan assuming the office of the election commission, tight vigil on the activities of political parties during election period has set in. Luckily the situation continues even now though there had been dilutions by adding the number of election commissioners. Strangely enough there are some disord within that institution these days. Political parties have already taken partisan stands. I hope the dignity of the office of election commission will be held high.

Kissing In Indian Public Places

As per a TV report in a (landmark) judgement by the Delhi High Court, a couple were released from legal tangles. They were charged with obscene behaviour as per the appropriate law provisions by the police for kissing in a public place. The court has observed that an expression of love can't be construed as obscene. This will definitely come as a solace to many youngsters in India.
The act of kissing comes in different hues. It can be as innocuous as a peck in cheek to a full fledged french variety. (I wonder why the french word ? Did such kissing style originate from France?) Certain type of kisses are generally considered to be sexy to say the least. Hope some prudence will prevail in the minds of kissing parties so that it will not look vulgar to side walkers when done in public place.
Happy Kissing around!