Udupi: Why Does Oscar Insist on Having Wife Blossom Always by his Side?
Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (SP)
Udupi, April 25: People have seen since long, that unlike other politicians, union minister and Rajyasabha member Oscar Fernandes does not prefer to attend meetings and ceremonies without having his wife Blossom Fernandes by his side. As a result, almost every one in the twin-districts knows Blossom, who is seen on the dais of every programme in which Oscar is present.
The fact that the couple is glued to each other in their public appearances and they are rarely seen individually had become the fodder for stories brought out by several newspapers, which chose to come out with theories born out of their own imaginations It is said, there is a woman behind every successful man, although some mischievous people have added "telling him that he is wrong", to this adage. By the way, Blossom is always seen by the side of Oscar, not behind him.
As if to put to rest all the speculations going on about this phenomenon since the last so many years, Oscar revealed the secret behind it. Repeatedly mouthing slogans about providing 50% reservation to women does not produce any results, we have to practice what we preach. To ensure that women get equal status along with men, I always take with me my wife Blossom whenever attending public programmes," Oscar said.
Oscar also advised the activists of the party and the supporters of the Congress Party to attend meetings, functions etc., in the company of their wives. This automatically transforms your words into practice, he added.
Only time will tell as to whether the people for whom this advice was meant, will follow it in all earnestness. It is felt, many might not fall in line with their leader Oscar, knowing fully well that their better halves make far better orators than themselves.