Engr. Kanthar Balanathan

DipEE (UK), GradCert (RelEng-Monash), DipBus&Adm (Finance-Massey)

Former Director of Power Engineering Solutions Pty Ltd,

Consulting Electrical Engineers

Former Chartered Engineer, UK, Aus, NZ & Zimbabwe

Associate of the Australian Institute of Physics

Leading Engineer of the World 2006, UK Authority Award

18^th May 2026

Hon Chief Minister,

Secretariat,

Tamil Nadu Government,

 

Dear Hon CM and the Council of Ministers (COM),

 

I would like to present a few points for your consideration. You are a young leader who became Chief Minister after a career in the film industry. In cinema, actors often make grand promises, but can all of them be fulfilled? Like fighting with a Hyena.  Further, its acting. Verses are already written by writers. There is a difference between an educated person leading the team rather a half-baked person. Those people may like to act like that in a movie. Just a comment for reality. In the film industry, actors are often known for their grand promises and ambitious performances. They promise to deliver a captivating portrayal of a character, to bring a narrative to life in a way that has never been seen before. However, the reality is that not all these promises can be fulfilled. The film industry is a complex ecosystem with numerous variables that can impact the final product. These include budget constraints, scheduling conflicts, technical difficulties, and even the actor's own performance.

 

Similarly, in politics, as a Chief Minister, there are numerous promises and commitments that one might make. These could range from infrastructure development, economic reforms, social welfare programs, to environmental initiatives. However, just like in the film industry, not all these promises can be fulfilled. The reasons could be numerous - political will, resource limitations, unforeseen circumstances, or even opposition from other stakeholders.

 

Moreover, the nature of politics often requires a balance between promises made and promises kept. It's a delicate dance between maintaining public trust and delivering on commitments. Therefore, while it's important to have ambitious goals and promises, it's equally important to be realistic and pragmatic in their execution.

 

In conclusion, while grand promises can be made in both the film industry and politics, the ability to fulfill them depends on a multitude of factors. It's a challenge that requires careful planning, resource management, and adaptability. As a young leader, I believe it's crucial to set realistic goals, communicate transparently with the public, and strive for continuous improvement. Some of the Directors in the film industry are not even qualified.

 

• I consider “Reasoning” shall be included in the decision-making process in politics. It may not be applicable to laymen.
• Deductive reasoning.
• Inductive reasoning.
• Analogical reasoning.
• Abductive reasoning.
• Fallacious reasoning

 

This is not my intent to advise a great nation like India with a great leader Hon Narendra Modi who is declared a great leader.

 

First, please do not act precipitous like that in cinema. Acts must be planned, discussed by the group and decided. Your decision on the TASMAC (liquor shops) close was irrational. Planning and closing in a linear manner would have been successful. There is a significant difference between stable and unstable equilibrium. Appointing someone as the government சாத்திரி was dictatorial, irregular and illegal.

 

I throw a challenge to you Mr. CM and the COM. I give below the definition of the three different terms with respect to citizens;

 

Ethnicity; Reference web; Ethnicity refers to a shared cultural identity among a group of people. This identity is often based on common ancestry, language, religion, traditions, and history. Ethnic groups typically maintain their distinct cultural practices and values, even when they live in a larger, more diverse society. It's important to note that ethnicity is different from race, although the two terms are often used interchangeably. Race is usually associated with physical characteristics such as skin colour, hair texture, and facial features, while ethnicity is more about cultural and social factors.

 

Race: Reference web; Race is primarily a social construct used to categorize people based on perceived physical traits (like skin colour or facial features), ancestry, and shared social history. While once mistakenly thought to have biological roots, modern science considers it a way societies organize identity rather than a valid genetic classification.

 

Caste: A caste is a hereditary and rigid system of social hierarchy in which a person’s status, occupation, and marriage prospects are determined by birth. It operates as a closed structure with little or no social mobility and is most associated with traditional Hindu society in South Asia. The English word "caste" comes from the Portuguese term casta, meaning "lineage," "breed," or "pure/unmixed stock." In the 16th century, Portuguese traders used this term to describe the hereditary occupational groups they encountered in western and southwestern India.

 

Objective and logical reasoning: What is the objective of having a clause “Caste” in every application form. Does the government want to oppress and discriminate if they are lower caste members of the public? I remember Dalit students were murdered within the compound of the Madras Law College during Jayalalitha’s period. I did write a letter protesting the atrocity. In Assam a girl was stripped naked, chased and murdered. What a dam foolish country is India although they pray as if they are the only country having a god(s). It is a challenge that your administration should remove the clause “Caste” from all application, if not we consider that your government has failed. May be ethnicity because TN is full of other state cockroaches residents eating Tamils hard earn funds, and destroying the natures assets of TN. I salute Mr. SA Chandrasekar on his decision at a school to fill the caste column.

 

Free electricity: Nothing goes free. Your mathematicians can do an analysis and come up with a lower unit charge so that everyone can enjoy competitively priced electricity. Well, I lived in Vellore in 1984. The tube lights will light only after 9pm, cos of the voltage drop. Your engineers could solve by installing consumer transformers, however they did not.

 

In 2026, 85.1 % of the people voted, while in 2021 only 76.65% voted. The difference could be because of crossing the voting age limits or the lower-class poor people were advised to come forward to vote by promising several free gifts. Those people will be expecting those free facilities in the coming years.

 

People say MGR is the greatest. However, he is the lowest grade politician. While in Vellore, in 1984 people said that MGR promised that சேரி வீட்டு மக்களை மாடி வீடு மக்களாக்குவேன். They said that it went the other way. Those poor people ended up in the drain. One of the total irrelevant acts by MGR was to introduce the “சத்துணவு திட்டம்”. This opened free way for everyone to plunder wealth. Every hooligan became rich during MGR and Jayalalitha’s period. May be your administration could monitor the expenses.

 

Maritime Territorial rights.

Indian fishermen encroach Sri Lankan territorial limits and catch sea foods. Are they scared to go North?

 

Katchatheevu

 

Katchatheevu belongs to Sri Lanka. Please do not attempt to open any negotiation that may cause conflicts.

 

எப்படி சொன்னாலும் சினிமாக்காரனுக்கு படித்த மக்களிடையே மதிப்பில்லை. ஏனென்றால் சினிமாக்காரன் சொல்வதும் பொய், செய்வதும் பொய், ஏமாற்றம்.

 

Maintaining the caste identification in India; India will never ever grow like that of the West. This is the most foolish act in theory and practice by idiots.

 

Environment: India lacks on environmental management. People spit wherever they want, urinate and throw garbage etc. TN should do something about environmental management. Lease expect your engineers to study the recycling of garbage to generate electricity in Singapore. Garbage is filled everywhere and no environmental plan is in place in TN.

 

Sewage Treatment: While at Tiruchendur, I observed sewage floating in sea near the temple and people were bathing. I decided not to go to Tiruchendur and Chidambaram. TN could plan on sewage treatment plan to recycle the effluent and the solid dried sewage as fertilisers.

 

We wish you to settle with your family and the two kids at Boyce Garden and carry out the duties of the CM effectively. May Lord bless you and your family.

 

Yours Sincerely