Abdul Kalam's coming to KU

When I heard that APJ Abdul Kalam is coming to Kathmandu University, I was a bit astonished. To address convocation of KU alumni, presence of APJ Abdul Kalam is really a good omen. Our graduates must listen to someone who is a living example of dedication. Abdul Kalam has, in fact, given many things to middle class. He has taught us how dedication can help us excel. Moreover, his personal life is another example which always bewilders me. 

I really admire people who sacrifice their lives for a cause. Martyrs, as they are called, are heroes of our society. But, more than martyrs, I admire those people who maintain celibacy. I think that giving up life once can be easier than doing away with sex when you are alive. Next to Gandhi, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam is another renowned Indian to have maintained celibacy. It is really a matter of great surprise that populous India has two great sons of soils who maintain celibacy. 

But, more surprising issue is the chicanery of Suresh Raj Sharma. A master manipulator Suresh Raj has, by romping in Abdul Kalam, once again proved that he is the grand-master of the tricksters of Nepal. Especially, in view of mounting criticism of his nepotism and untimely death of his youngest daughter in very very suspicious environment, everyone thought that Suresh Raj would now be somewhat sombre. People hoped that intensity of devilishness on part of Suresh Raj will start to fade away. People expected that there would be no more harassment triggered suicides in KU. Above all, everybody hoped that Suresh Raj would ease himself out of KU and let KU emerge as a destination of all the scholars. 

But, with one master stroke, Suresh Raj has informed everyone that he is here to call the shots till death asunders him from the chair of VCship of KU. He has once again demonstrated that not only within Nepal, he holds clout even in India to brush his shoulders with might ones. And more than that, he has tried to brush all of our allegations aside with one master sweep. Suresh Raj has, finally, used his power as resourceful VC of KU to impress on everyone that he is here to stay till he dies. 

There is no doubt that presence of Abdul Kalam is a really inspirational moment for KU. Everyone, who is associated with KU, must feel very proud that Dr. Abdul Kalam has recognized our collective efforts. But, it will be much immature if we start judging his presence as something symbolizing indispensability of Suresh Raj. For people of Abdul Kalam's stature, the most important issues has always been to address the masses. They know very well that there are some parasites like Suresh Raj in the system. They know of these parasites in India and they know that they can be in Nepal too. Abdul Kalam became Bharat Ratna despite these parasites and he wants to tell every KU alumunus not to be a parasite of the system. That is why he has been addressing young South Asians everywhere. 

Therefore, it is completely foolish on the part of Suresh Raj and his team that by having Abdul Kalam in KU, he has cleansed himself of his crimes. He must know very well that people like Abdul Kalam even pardons ruthless murderers lodged in Tihar jail. As a divine messenger, these godly people show mercy to everyone including murderers of Dalits in Nepal. They sometimes overlook individual frailties as they need to strengthen fountains of future. Definitely, fountains of future are our KU graduates. 

Congratulations to everyone.