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Why “Aye Matters”?
In case you’re wondering why I chose “Aye Matters” as the name for this blog site, all will be revealed. There were several key reasons behind this choice, both personal and political. I often say that done properly, plagiarism can be an artform, and “Aye Matters” was actually the name previously used for the occasional…
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Wayanad Tragedy
I am saddened to see the devastation and loss of life occurring just now in Kerala. Kerala’s Wayanad district has been devastated by a landslide triggered by heavy flooding, resulting in 296 deaths and displacing over 8,000 people. The disaster, exacerbated by continual rain hampering rescue efforts, is part of a worrying trend of…
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Welcome
The last nine years has been quite an experience, a whirlwind and an amazing privillage. I met my partner, made several lasting freindships, gained knowledge and undertsanding on a diverse range of issues and lived through an incredible part of history. It has been the privilege of my life to serve as Member of Parliament…
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