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O Lord,

You have showered upon us great blessings,

for which we can never thank you enough.

To make us share in your divine life,

you assumed our human nature,

restored us from our fallen state,

and brought us from death to life eternal.

Forgiving our debts,

you sanctified us, sinners.

You enlightened our minds,

defeated our enemies,

and glorified our frail nature

by your immense grace.

For all your favours and graces you have granted us,

we give you glory and honour,

thanksgiving and adoration.

For now, always and forever.

Amen.

Omana chechi, did you take a share

when pork was distributed yesterday at Karottu?

I was about to take it.

But by then, Tommy got four kilos of meat from somewhere.

I'll leave after lighting a candle.

Come boy, let us also light one.

I am hungry. I want to eat tapioca and pork.

You just had a whole plate in the morning!

Didn't you promise to give me tapioca and pork after the holy mass?

That's why I came to the church.

He will keep on blabbering. I'll take your leave.

Come.

Brother, stop here.

Okay, then. Thank you.

You could've joined the holy mass if you had started yesterday.

O, mom, didn't I tell you yesterday?

There was a party for Raina's birthday.

What's for breakfast, mom?

I have prepared the batter for 'Appam'.

Didn't dad come?

He was there at the church.

Sibin came and took him somewhere after the mass.

Is it for some political party programme?

But did dad agree to contest the election?

I don't know.

Mom...

did you tell him?

So sir, what I was saying is,

as the townsfolk caught the couple red-handed,

all those losers are there to take credit for it.

As per the information I got, their love affair is quite strong.

And, as the girl is a bit new-gen,

it won't be easy to convince her.

But, if you could help them in getting the girl out of this,

we will get four votes including the paralysed oldie!

My dear Sibin,

don't get me involved in all these things.

Don't you know me?

What are you saying, sir?!

My dear sir, you can't be so reserved like before.

The LC (Local Committee) has almost taken the decision.

If there is a by-election in ward 3,

only you will be our party's candidate.

So, is this our party's stand on love?

It seems so.

This is the safer option offline.

Here, we'll have to consider the conservative politics of

old fathers such as the mason, Rajan.

Please somehow deal with it and resolve this, sir.

We have quite a lot of family audience here.

The entire booth should get impressed and vote for us.

Did you see, sir?

Their entire team is here.

This migrant loser betrayed us, Mathews sir!

Mathews sir,

Look at her!

I raised her by shedding my sweat and blood.

And this is how she repays me!

Don't think much, Rajan.

Just grab him and hand him over to the police.

We will deal with the rest.

That's not fair.

Shouldn't we also listen to their side of the story?

Let them explain their defence.

What is it, dear? Tell us.

We've already told them everything, sir.

But what do we do if they don't understand?

Sir, that's why this happened.

Also, we can't live according to others' will.

He has a job.

I'm also working in the 'Akshaya Center'.

I'm preparing for public exams as well.

That's enough for us to make a living, sir.

Brother, we love each other and are very serious about it.

We want to live together.

Rajan, didn't you hear the kids?

And, even if we go to the police station,

the law and court will be by their side.

Don't worry, Rajan.

She is smart enough, as you have raised her to be.

Fulfil their wish.

Just two more chapatis for dinner, that's all it takes!

I won't agree to this, Mathews sir.

I don't have a whole bunch of children to experiment on.

She is all I got.

Do you know, sir? This fellow...

I never treated him as a labourer,

but as one of my own, all this while.

What's the issue, then?

He might have felt he needs more of your love.

That's all.

To whom shall I seek help from now?

Let's go.

What have you done?!

We just lost four votes!

Omana, get some onion when you come.

It is all your destiny, brother-in-law.

Otherwise, why Kurian sir died,

and the party recommended your name in his place?

They haven't made any decision yet.

Moreover, I haven't agreed to it as well.

All you hear now are baseless rumours.

You should contest.

It is not just for its namesake!

It's because you are deserving enough.

That's why these rumours exist in the first place!

How many Roman Catholics are there in our ward?

There must be 100-110 families, at the very least.

You will soar up like a sky-rocket with their votes alone.

Please tell him, father.

Father, you are sitting with that petty peg for a while now.

Just gulp it.

Jaya auntie gave this 'Vattayappam' snack.

Just imagine.

You run in this by-election and win!

Followed by winning the Block Panchayath, District Panchayath, and the Assembly.

Our Maria Constructions too will be benefited,

as your position goes up.

I want to build at least a highway, then.

That is my dream, brother-in-law.

If it all goes well,

our Kunjumol can walk around with her head high.

Oh, yes!

You want a drink, Kunjumol?

It is German.

I don't mind.

Pass a glass.

Do you drink in the hostel?

We do drink once in a while.

Will you have a peg, Omana?

No, no.

Come on, finish this snack.

If we keep this for later, we will have to throw it away.

If you come for another two days,

we could fix a date for next week and go for the test.

You drive well now.

Ms Susie,

you take the wheel after that college junction.

I am not in a hurry, Thankan.

It's okay even if I get my chance tomorrow.

Don't you see the poor condition of these roads?!

Best!

Ms Lissy, you come then.

I feel kinda unwell, master.

I am not in the mood.

For what joy do you come here, then?

We gotta do plenty of work if we sit at home, Thankan.

We will learn slowly.

In that case, shall I take their time as well?

Okay, go.

There is a new snack shop after the college junction.

You drive there.

Thankan,

isn't that your Kuttayi?

[Indistinct arguments]

-Hey! -Don't touch me!

-What will you do if I don't? -You want to hit me?

-Yes, I want to hit you. -Will you hit me?

Hey, Kuttayi!

-I will hit you -Who the hell are you?

-Who are you, man? -You are insane!

Dare you write or draw anything about her or me,

-I'll break your knees. -Who told you it's about you?!

Can't I draw a picture of my choice?

You bloody artist!

-Get lost, you! - Go, go...

You come here. Come!

What are you up to, Kuttayi?

Why did you come here now, Thankan uncle?

Yeah, you should've seen it if I didn't come here now.

Listen...

who is that girl you were talking about?

She is a friend of mine.

You go to that shop and eat something.

I'll drop them off and come now.

Go ahead.

Get in.

Look who's coming!

Is that your brother?

See who is coming?

Is that your brother, dear?

Let's go to brother?

Come.

Who is that?

Here is your brother.

Wow!

When did you come, my little girl?

-See your brother. -Come.

Go to your brother.

Holy lord! Ugh!

Come.

Where is the key?

Hey!

Can't you come home on the weekends, at least?

Tell me when your husband is not there.

I'll try.

Come! Let me show you some fish. Okay?

When is he going to understand me, brother?

It's all because of his age.

It will be alright.

Come in.

As a party worker

and as a person in a responsible position,

from the beginning itself,

I have expressed my disagreements,

regarding the decision on choosing the candidate.

Our party is getting confined to religion

and the participation of the youth is diminishing.

Such serious and grave issues,

have been discussed regarding declaring our candidate.

But,

considering the situation our party is going through today,

our party's existence is one of the primary concerns.

For the same reason,

at any cost,

securing the seat in ward 3

is the very crucial goal of the party at this moment.

To talk about other things regarding the election,

Comrade Ravi is here.

Mr Ravi...

As comrade Pradeep said,

at no instance

did our party face

any sort of confusion.

Though many here wouldn't know,

our Mathews sir's father, Devassi sir,

as he was reluctant to support the injustice during the Emergency,

he left his own party and joined us back then.

His arrival to our party led to

many UDP members joining us.

Everyone knows Mathews sir's helpful attitude

who has served in our service co-operative bank

for more than two and half decades.

So, we cannot have a more deserving candidate than him.

With all your permission,

I invite Mathews sir, CRP's independent candidate for ward 3,

to speak a few words.

Mathews sir, a few words...

Dear friends,

It was quite unexpectedly and surprisingly that

this candidacy has come to me.

Our Comrade just mentioned that

they came to this decision after lots of

discussions and disagreements.

Hence,

I'll have to live up to your expectations.

And for that,

I need to learn a lot.

For that, and for my victory,

I expect all your support.

And I accept this candidacy.

The things about the election seem to be almost decided.

What do you think, Omana?

Isn't it a good thing?

Mathew will be a correct fit for that.

Anyway,

It is easier than taking all the risk

and helping people in the bank.

She came and left so quickly.

Isn't she okay?

What problem would she have?

Some fest is happening in her college.

That's why she left today itself.

Tell Sherly to have a look and let me know

if there is any correction, Shalu.

Okay.

How about this one, another romantic action drama?

This is slightly mild.

Alright, then.

Hi, Devassi uncle!

We'll start the election works today.

All the best for everything.

-Mathew... -Omana...

Tell father about the election.

Father, I have kept the breakfast here.

Please have it.

Father, I am leaving.

You post that comment I sent you on WhatsApp.

Let me know when you get a reply. I'll give you the rest then.

Ravi brother...

We'll have to campaign thoroughly in that Ilavanpara area.

The other party's involvement is a bit too much in that area.

And, look at me...

Shall we organise a convention there?

Yes.

Then, let's arrange some Tapioca Biriyani too.

Let the program be a bit more splendid.

Sir, about our matter in the church...

Can you please talk to the priest, sir?

Is that really needed?

We'll have to win somehow, sir.

And also, sir, here...

please cross-check these details.

Otherwise, it will be unnecessary tension during the nomination.

You have a look, sir.

Ravi brother, please come here.

I'll be back, sir.

I got to know from Advocate Dileep.

It was filed a while ago.

This will cause us trouble, Comrade.

The election and nomination dates will be declared in no time.

And such a nasty case is popping up!

Don't get tensed.

What's wrong, dear?

Did you fight with those boys again?

Kuttayi!

What is your business with Mathews sir?

Huh?!

I won't get peace of mind anywhere.

If you both have any conflict, talk and settle it inside the house!

I know my brother-in-law, Mathew very well.

Would you dare do this if our father was alive?

Such trivial issues are normal in family life.

What do you think, Sheela and I have no issues?

So what?

Also, what are you gonna do after getting a divorce at this age?

Any plans for second marriage?

What a scandal, my Lord!

Involving some random man!

A spoonful of sugar is enough, right?

If things go astray like this,

no groom from a good family would agree to marry our Femi.

Isn't that a silly argument, brother?

Can you call a family 'good' or 'bad'?

You have gone nuts after typing

all those stupid books and philosophies.

O virgin of virgins,

O merciful mother,

Inspired by this confidence,

I fly unto thee,

to thee I come,

sinful and sorrowful,

for thy mercy,

before thee I stand.

O mother of the Word Incarnate,

despite not my petitions,

but in thy mercy hear and answer me.

Amen.

Praise be to Jesus.

Praise be to Jesus.

Brother, have dinner and go.

Nah, I'm good.

Father, what the hell is going on there?

What's the matter with Omana, that too at this age?

Tell her to consult a doctor if she has gone crazy!

Damn!

Because of this, we can't even attend church for the Sunday mass!

Joy was gradually getting active in the Malayalee association here.

Now, how will we face them all, father?!

People with minimum manners would say things to your face!

We have been together for a while, right, Omana?

If you have anything to say you could just tell me...

Do you realise the seriousness of your acts?!

Or are you thinking of withdrawing the case,

after two days when you change your mind?

Leave all that.

I agreed to run in the election after consulting with you, Omana.

And now...

I didn't do it intentionally

after knowing about the elections, Mathew.

I filed the petition two months ago.

Back then...

I couldn't say it.

That is the truth.

We cannot beat around the bush anymore, comrade.

The matter is very serious.

Just wait for a couple of days.

Then, the folks will start trolling us on social media.

Isn't this his personal matter, Pradeep?

Comrade, it is such filthy personal affairs

that topple even the ministry nowadays.

Nothing is possible without a clean image.

Don't you know that, comrade?

Besides, no one from a pious Christian family will vote for us.

Mathew sir, please sit.

My wife did it because of some issues at home.

Her lawyer...

I think, her lawyer prompted her to do such a blunder.

But I know.

Whatever we say...

Me being a candidate is no longer safe for the party.

As we haven't filed the nomination yet, I will back off, Ravi brother.

It's alright.

I wasn't very comfortable with this, anyway.

I agreed to it only because all of you insisted on me.

Mathew sir,

I got in touch with the district committee yesterday.

Their suggest to not make any changes to the existing candidacy.

They don't care if we lose the seat.

But they want only you to contest.

I didn't understand.

It's a statement, sir.

Our ideology is such that

we respect the integrity and identity of an individual.

So...

for the first time in Kerala, a candidate like this...

A candidate like what?!

Mathew sir,

just sign that nomination.

The party will plan the rest.

Also, join us once in a while for house visit campaigns.

We all are with you, sir.

Will he run in the election now?

Could you please get in the car if you are done eating?

Thankan, wanna have some snacks?

How's it? Is it okay?

Yeah, okay.

We could have won this seat easily.

There's no point ranting over it now.

Come, let's go.

'THEEKKOYI GRAM PANCHAYAT ELECTIONS: WARD 3'

'VOTE FOR THE INDEPENDENT LEFTIST CANDIDATE MR MATHEW DEVASSY'

Eliyamma aunt, how are you?

You know that I am running for the elections, right?

I'll be coming to your home soon.

What is it, brother? Didn't you go for rubber tapping today?

Nowadays, tapping is possible only on alternative days.

So, you started with the house visits?

Not full-fledged...

We are just visiting the houses of our close ones.

Hey boy, go ask your mom

to get me some hot water.

I sent him inside so that he doesn't listen to our discussion.

What is the matter that our kid shouldn't listen to?

Our Mathew sir's issue.

What about him?

Well, Chandran,

CRP is trying to play the progressive card by making him the candidate.

What influence will this create on our kids?

Nowadays, kids get spoiled the moment they cross the district border.

You may even vote for NOTA,

but never let that man win.

Can you imagine the situation of our land if he becomes the Panchayath member?

Argh! The situation of our land!

What situation?!

That's his personal matter.

How long has it been since I complained to you about our bridge?

I told you about the same bridge

when you came here for the campaign last time.

Ever since, nobody has cared to look into this side.

So, we have already decided whom to vote for this time.

Anyway, please sit.

Have some water and go.

Mathew sir.

Please show a bit more confidence when we campaign at the houses, sir.

People must get the notion

that these issues haven't affected us at all.

I just told you.

You relax a bit now.

Do you think anybody who knows you would believe this?

I don't understand what was in Omana chechi's mind.

Is Femi aware of this?

She might know by now

Why did you come without calling me, dad?

I had some work nearby.

So, thought of dropping in on you.

Is your college fest almost over?

No, it's going on. The preparations are on.

You know the happenings there, don't you?

It's just a matter of time before it all gets over.

I came here to tell you not to worry about it.

It'll all be over in a couple of days.

I don't know what's in your mom's head.

She isn't opening up as well.

If I could know the issue...

-I could... somehow... -Dad...

Don't.

I don't like it when my dad lies.

Mom had told me everything

before filing the petition.

And about this case,

I am not at all mad at you.

I didn't speak to you when I came home last time,

not because I was angry.

It was because I was sad.

You be here, dad.

Let me finish the game and come.

Hey, Thankan.

Let the boy ride the bike.

And you sit at the back. That will be convenient for you.

You leave, Thankan uncle.

I'll go by myself.

Kuttayi.

Just a minute.

Tell me, what should I do with this?

What do you want me to do?

Should I go to court and fight the case against you?

If you think the things mentioned in that letter are wrong,

you should fight, Mathew.

Alright.

Omana...

Once in a while, at least,

try to understand my situation.

The election is around the corner.

And I can't even go out.

My situation...

is even worse, Mathew.

It's not like that, sir.

The main issue here is that

if we don't make a move against her now,

people will think that Omana is telling the truth.

We are just clarifying our side.

That's all.

You don't have to be anxious, sir.

This lawyer is excellent.

She has appeared for the party in many cases and won.

We'll win both this case and the election.

Come, sir.

Ameera madam is the opposite lawyer, right?

Yes.

There is nothing for you to be anxious in this, sir.

Didn't I tell you?

I just told him that our lawyer is terrific in her field!

It's not because I am terrific and all.

The allegations and grounds they filed aren't strong enough.

But they have mentioned charges like 'cruelty' in it.

Don't worry about that.

Usually when it comes to an extra marital affair case,

we mention 'adultery' as the grounds.

Perhaps, because it is not with the opposite sex in this case,

they mentioned 'cruelty. '

Which means that denying your wife's physical needs

is what they have mentioned as 'cruelty' here.

Actually, these are slightly grey areas.

There are not many cases or laws for us to refer to.

And they haven't included other complications such as

domestic violence or anything of that sort in this.

Your wife is not asking for compensation, either.

Usually, when Ameera madam is in charge of such a case,

she would include all possible allegations in the petition.

But here, all she can do is just argue for its namesake.

As long as we don't accept the allegations, this will go on forever.

But madam, there is a small problem.

Sir is contesting for the by-election in our town.

So, it would be great if we could settle this as early as possible

See, resolving cases in family courts would take lots of time.

It is a time-consuming process.

Something that we can do is,

we can try applying for a speedy disposal at the High Court.

If that's the case,

let's go for that.

If you are confident enough, let's move forward like that.

And these allegations...

none of them is true, right?

So, even if they

argue so much at the court and cook-up whatever stories,

we can easily counter them all.

Let's try to apply it mentioning the election as a reason.

But don't expect a verdict within the time you expect.

That's not really important, madam.

There are many hands behind this as the election is around the corner.

People should believe that he is innocent and the case is in his favour.

But, whatever the issues may be,

it is somewhat rare to present such a reason in the petition.

That's why I asked you.

Please don't mind, sir.

Does your wife have any love affair with someone else or...

anything like that?

No way.

Okay, leave it.

And Mr Thankan, who is mentioned in this,

you both share quite a close bond, don't you?

Nothing like that.

We are just acquaintances. That's all.

Okay.

I...

need to ask you one more thing.

How is your relationship with your wife?

Is it going okay?

It's all okay, madam.

There is no problem.

I am asking him.

Who are you?

I am... Sibin Teekoy.

I am a party worker.

Tell me, sir.

It would be right to say that

there are no issues between us.

I am the kind of person...

who doesn't speak much to anybody.

Besides, we've been married for almost 20 years.

What more is left to talk about now?!

I...

don't want to get separated from Omana.

You stay strong, sir.

We'll try.

And I need to talk to you in detail once.

OP 47/19. Petitioner: Omana Philip. Respondent: Mathew Devassy.

Appearing for the petitioner, your honour.

I am appearing for the respondent.

-Isn't this the first posting? -Yes.

For report.

16/10 - You should attend the counselling.

You must be here for the counselling, aren't you?

You seem pretty naive, sir.

Some women are very sly, sir.

If she wants to leave, let her!

Why are you worrying?

You are quite handsome.

And you look young too.

Sir, I have...

an American girl.

Her first husband was a bit of a nut case.

So nothing 'marital' has happened between them so far.

Have a look, sir.

She will be a good match for you.

She belongs to an affluent family.

Shall we proceed with this?

Mathew, they are calling.

Ugh, what an arrogant man!

That girl got lucky.

That's all.

Are you interested in a mutual petition, Mathew?

These procedures are really time-consuming, Mathew.

Besides, having more sessions is not worth it anymore.

And as Mathew said,

I don't think it's a case of misunderstanding.

Anyway, I can only refer for 'No chance for reunion'.

Alright, then. Anything more?

Madam...

What is this, Mathew?

I gave you so much time to open up.

You didn't talk to me sincerely.

Moreover, Omana is very strong in her stance.

She's so clear that I don't even need to give her more clarity.

I am helpless.

See,

once this case is over,

they will wash off their hands and live their life.

You are the one going to suffer.

Mathew's father has made enough wealth for him to live the life of Riley.

But your situation is different.

Above that, you have taken

the boy's responsibility also on your shoulder.

And one more thing.

Since you are accused of this now,

not a soul will be by your side

if you need any help in future.

And,

if any of this is true, tell me that.

Dear folks,

We know that some strange things we are unfamiliar with

are happening around us as part of the upcoming by-election.

CRP, the ruling party of our state,

has chosen a man well-known to us as their independent candidate.

But a huge secret regarding his life...

we were shocked to know about it recently.

But it is quite unfortunate that,

as we can see, a degenerate political party like CRP

is trying to politicize that issue

and using it as an election tool.

My dear CRP leaders,

allow me to ask you something.

This issue regarding your candidate Mr Mathew Devassy,

instead of seeing it as a mere election tool,

shouldn't you accept it wholly and stand by him?

Whatever it be,

giving him all human considerations

and respecting all his emotions,

our party is willing to consider him as just another opposition candidate.

I take this opportunity to make that very clear.

On the other hand,

suppose you aim to boost your party's image even at the national level,

by presenting this issue as a post-modern solution,

My dear CRP workers...

in that case, your petty tricks will not work here.

Not only that, in this upcoming by-election, our thousands of voters...

their verdict will prove whom they support and whose side they are at.

Our candidate, Mr Augustine Velumkal,

is a well-known--

Sibin, their program got ruined because of the rain.

Will our program happen?

-We shall wait. -My vote is for Mathew sir.

Oh, yes. Take this.

Here.

-Brother, see you later then. -Okay. Sure.

Is he our guy?

He is an old party worker, not very active now.

Mathew sir.

Your vote is for us, isn't it?

'VOTE FOR MATHEW DEVASSY'

VOTE FOR THE INDEPENDENT LEFTIST CANDIDATE MR MATHEW DEVASSY'

IA 276/2019 in OP number 47/19.

Petitioner: Omana Philip. Respondent: Mathew Devassy.

Copy has already been served, your honour.

Why are you advancing it now?

Your honour, the respondent has approached the High Court for speedy disposal.

Don't you know about the pendency here?

How will I conclude this case in just three months?

The pleadings are over.

There are no other witnesses.

Only parties, your honour.

Well, what's the hurry about?

Your honour, the respondent is contesting for ward by-election.

So, if you could at least finish off with the evidence...

Who, this Mathew?

Yes, your honour.

What do I care?

We can list it for next week itself.

Don't ask me later to change the date citing petty reasons.

-Any convenient date, your honour. -Do you have any problem with it?

No, your honour.

Let's schedule it for 18/05.

OP number 48/19

Petitioner: Gauri Santhosh. Respondent: Abhilash Kumar S.

-Benny, I have kept the money here. -Okay, brother.

Five peanut candies, please.

Thankan bro, give him five peanut candies.

Benny.

-I'm off. -Okay.

My dear father,

Aren't they both approaching an age where they need a companion?

Who do they think will look after them in old age?

Shouldn't that be considered too?

Do you know, father?

Because of all these, our Mother has been having chest pain for the past few days.

She has already suffered two heart attacks.

She doesn't care about all this.

Why this unnecessary ranting, brother?

Father, I had discussed it with Mom before filing the petition.

Whatever it is, among the believers in the parish,

it has become a talk.

The church committee wants to expel Mathew from the parish.

There were discussions about that.

When did that meeting and discussion happen without my knowledge?

Isn't it better that we discuss about expelling or accepting later?

Father, I just mentioned what happened there.

Omana chechi.

This is your family issue.

The church doesn't have to

get involved in this beyond a limit.

We are trying to help out because Tommy insisted

and also your family is very close to us.

I met Mathew the other day.

He is actually ready for a compromise.

He doesn't have any problem with that.

So, if you too are willing, we can...

Without knowing your response about this,

there's no point in discussing this further, I guess.

Father,

I understand your points.

And I am thankful for all your care.

But...

I didn't take this decision because of a disagreement or a fight.

The love and agony of people around me,

I am not turning a blind eye to that.

But if I give up on this

and back off from my decision,

it would be like me being unjust to myself.

Don't you have anything to say anything about it, Dad?

What's the point of sitting here anymore?

Father has several other appointments today.

Come.

We are also leaving, Omana chechi.

I shall pray for you.

Brother.

If you want me to be happy and in peace,

you must stand by me in this.

Hello. What is it, Sibin?

Mathew sir...

Sir, a final attempt.

Omana will receive a call now.

If she asks about it, just pretend you don't know anything.

Huh? Hello?

-Hello, Omana? -Yes.

-Who is it? -My name is Kuriakose.

I am a member of your husband's opposite party.

I hope you don't mind if I mention him as your 'husband?'

Anyhow, we all are thrilled about what you have done to him.

We were also waiting for such a scandal.

So, all I am saying is,

you go ahead with the case without fear.

We are all here if you need any help. Okay?

Don't worry about anything.

He'll anyway lose the election.

If he loses this case too,

We'll lock him and make it difficult for him to even go out.

You wait and see, Omana.

Okay, carry on.

All set?

Anyway, I'm happy about one thing.

I'm glad that you are at least aware that

if something wrong happens to you, it will make me sad.

O God, who has adorned the saints with miraculous gifts,

do help us in our needs,

considering the virtues of the Blessed Virgin Mary who prays for us.

Bless our family and us abundantly

by accomplishing our prayers according to Your will.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit,

Amen.

Next is the procession.

We are going to start the procession.

So, in order to not disturb the ongoing traffic,

the procession will progress in a single line.

I request you to follow the office bearers' instruction,

and take part in the procession with devotion.

Abraham will lead in the front, with the flag.

Everybody, please follow him.

♪ The burning sorrows of my heart ♪

♪ I pass them on to You ♪

♪ The eternal love of my life ♪

♪ As the thorns of misery pierce my soul ♪

♪ Hold me close to Your heart ♪

♪ The burning sorrows of my heart ♪

♪ I pass them on to You ♪

♪ The eternal love of my life ♪

♪ As the thorns of misery pierce my soul ♪

♪ Hold me close to Your heart ♪

♪ You are the jovial sky of my heart ♪

♪ When I'm in pain ♪

♪ And when my soul showers in pleasure ♪

♪ We miss seeing the agony of the souls ♪

♪ Even when they are nearby ♪

♪ We miss paying heed to their anguish ♪

♪ When they weep silently within ♪

♪ You are the jovial sky of my heart ♪

♪ When I'm in pain ♪

♪ And when my soul showers in pleasure ♪

OP 47/19. Petitioner: Omana Philip. Respondent: Mathew Devassy.

Adv. Sajitha.

Won't you be able to finish it quickly?

We don't have much time.

Proof affidavit of the petitioner is filed, your owner.

Okay. Get in.

Omana Philip.

The bag...

I do swear in the name of God that I shall state nothing but the truth.

I do swear in the name of God that I shall state nothing but the truth.

It's been 20 years since your marriage.

You have a daughter, and she is 19 years old, am I right?

Yes.

The affidavit filed in court,

did you sign it after reading and understanding it completely?

Yes.

The respondent has fulfilled all your needs

without any shortcomings or hesitation.

You and he raised your daughter together with no shortfalls.

And you both are providing her with the necessary education as best as possible.

These points are mentioned in the proof affidavit you have submitted here.

Am I right?

Yes.

So, if I say that the respondent is a well-accepted

and esteemed persona in society, you can't deny it.

I can't.

So, to date, there is no prior history of any of his friends

or acquaintances having such an experience

from an esteemed person like him.

So, wouldn't it be right to say that you've fabricated this case against him

out of some personal grudges between the two of you?

No. It is not.

The question asked is really absurd.

Can't a socially respected man be like this?

Should one belong to a particular category

to be in a homosexual affair?

And claiming that Mathew is not homosexual

just because he hasn't behaved like this to anyone...

what a baseless argument is that?!

There are people who maintain

monogamous homosexual relationships for a long time.

Then, madam, better you answer all my questions!

Isn't this my cross-examination?

Yes, yes. No further intervention.

The fact that Mathew is a respected man in society,

is never a criterion for Mathew to be a non-homosexual person.

But, if there is any truth in these allegations,

my well-educated client would have accepted it long ago,

that's my whole point.

Not only that,

If your husband is gay, as you claim,

how did you give birth to a child in this relationship?

I demanded for a child

and brought her into existence.

Alright. You demanded for a baby.

Which means

your child was born out of your compulsion.

Isn't it?

Yes.

So, on your compulsion or otherwise,

the respondent is someone who was willing

to have a physical relationship with you.

So, it should be understood that the respondent has no such physical issues,

that prevent him from having a physical relationship with a woman.

Am I right?

Many homosexuals in their marriage life,

because of their partner's compulsion,

or to pretend themselves as straight,

have indulged in sex like this. There many similar cases.

Okay.

So, Ms Omana and your husband,

how frequently did you have intercourse?

Four.

See! Four times a month is a sign of healthy marriage life.

Not in a month.

Ever since our marriage,

till date, four times.

So, were you not staying together in the same house ?

Yes. Even now we are.

You both sleep together even now?

Yes.

Together.

Alright.

Omana, you have mentioned that

no physical torture or direct mental torture,

was done to you by my client to date.

That is mentioned in the affidavit.

Isn't that true?

That is not the issue here.

The issue here is that he hasn't fulfilled the marital obligations.

By hiding his sexuality,

Mathew has ruined a woman's youth and life.

That is the mental cruelty here.

Aren't these settled positions?

Daniel Crasto vs The State Of Maharashtra.

The wife can very well go for a divorce.

Are there any other connected matters in this?

Absolutely nothing.

It's a genuine case.

No monitory claim.

Only seeking divorce.

When did you realise that your husband is a homosexual person?

Initially, when he didn't show

any interest in me after our marriage,

I thought it must be because of some other reason,

and that it would become alright eventually.

Ever since I was pregnant with my daughter,

I started having doubts.

And within days after my daughter was born, I realised that,

Mathew has a relationship.

Didn't you confront him when you came to know about it?

I asked him several times.

He denied it all the time.

Later on...

I stopped asking.

Afterwards, Mathew nor I did express

any signs of such an issue to the outside world.

So, till date, you haven't discussed about

a mutual divorce with Mathew.

Whenever I bring up the divorce talk,

Mathew would just get up and leave.

Didn't you tell your parents about this, Omana?

I told them.

But my dad scolded me.

Court question...

Have you ever seen your husband and the said friend of his,

in any suspicious situations?

No.

How did you realise it, then?

What is your allegation based on?

Does she have to see it directly?

Aren't they living together for a long time?

Won't it be evident from his behaviour?

Don't lead the witness, madam.

Alright.

You said you realised it almost 18 years ago.

Why didn't you file such a petition back then?

Did you have any obstacles or difficulties in doing so?

If the respondent has ruined your youth and life...

why did you wait for this long, Omana?

See, this itself proves

that this whole case is regarding some recent personal conflicts

between the husband and the wife.

And it has absolutely nothing to do with the stated allegations.

Your honour.

The women of our society still don't have the luxury of choice,

to come out of their families and take their own stand.

It is precisely the courage that Omana

has gathered by moving along with time,

that makes her stand here today.

And, if you ask why she took this long,

let me remind you it was only last year

that Section 377 was decriminalised.

Suppose Omana had gone ahead with such a case before that

as per then existing law,

Mathew would have considered engaging in a criminal offence.

If not anything,

she must have been well aware that her husband isn't a criminal.

And this lady had to wait until 2018.

Just because we had such a law in our country.

Along with that verdict, which was called the verdict of the century,

Justice Indu Malhotra had said,

'history owes an apology to the members of this community'.

In fact, that apology is also extended to

people like Omana.

Unfortunately, in our country, more than 80% of homosexuals

are married to a straight partner.

Imagine their plight.

You proceed.

Your honour,

all these are unnecessary allegations.

Just for the sake of a divorce.

That's all.

Okay.

If there are no such problems between the two of you,

then why do you think, Omana filed such a petition?

I don't know.

Mathew,

homosexuality is not a medical condition.

On the other hand,

it's an extremely humane and natural thing.

Am I right?

Am I right?

Yes.

How can you say that with so much surety?

Do you have any personal experience?

From your own life or something?

No.

Okay.

There is a farm owned by your father at Pullikkanam.

If I say that you and your aforementioned friend used to hang out there,

won't I be right?

No.

There is no proof for any of these statements.

They are just beating around the bush with such cooked-up stories.

Okay.

As someone who has a chance of being appointed to a position

where he has to interact closely with the public,

we can expect you to approach things genuinely and ethically.

Isn't it?

Just imagine, Mathew.

If you are a homosexual person,

by hiding that from your life partner who is a woman,

and denying her physical needs,

if I say that it is cruelty, would you be able to negate that?

This is a hypothetical question.

He is not bound to answer.

Please confine your questions to relevant facts, madam.

This is highly relevant.

Mathew, tell me.

It might be...

But I don't have enough knowledge about this.

Your honour, that's his reply.

That may be recorded.

That's all, your honour.

Is there a re-examination?

No, your honour.

Didn't you say you're contesting for elections?

I expected you to have some common sense.

Without telling your lawyer the truth,

there is no point in miming inside the court.

Anyway, I've committed to dealing with this case.

Come to my office tomorrow, sir.

Brother.

My name is Midhun.

I'm a member of an LGBTIQ+ association named 'Queerala'.

Ever since we came to know about your case,

we have been waiting to get in touch with you.

We clearly understand the situation that you're going through.

It's a situation that we all have gone through.

We can help you, brother.

I know, coming out is not an easy task.

But, with proper counselling

or ample mental health support,

you can overcome this situation.

We are sure about that.

Maybe we can help you out.

My brothers and sisters,

Consider it pure joy whenever you face trials of many kinds.

Because you know that

the testing of your faith produces perseverance.

Let perseverance finish its work

so that you may be mature and complete,

and not lacking anything.

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God,

God will bestow it on him.

God is the one who gives generously to all

without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt,

because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea,

blown and tossed by the wind.

Should we keep this here?

Mathew uncle is here.

-Hey, brother-in-law. -When did you come, Tommy?

A while ago.

He is going to the UK tomorrow.

He's come to bid adieu.

All the best, dear.

All the best to you too, Mathew uncle.

Stay blessed.

How's the election works going?

It's going on.

Also, brother-in-law.

At first, I thought,

these rumours are not true.

Then I thought,

Things would get better if I beat him and drove him out of this place.

But now I understand,

things are not going to end there.

Omana was in love with someone before your marriage.

Dad opposed it.

She asked me a lot to stand by her.

I didn't.

She had even told dad about your issue after your marriage.

I wasn't aware of it then.

Would I have stood by her if I had known?

Nah! I don't think so.

At least now, I want to stand by her.

If possible,

try to spare her from all this case and chaos.

She's an innocent soul.

‘VOTE FOR THE INDEPENDENT LEFTIST CANDIDATE MR MATHEW DEVASSY'

Dad...

Do you need anything, dad? Shall I get you a coffee?

What happened, dad?

Dear...

I want to tell you something.

I don't know

if it is right to say this.

When I think of his situation,

it scares me.

I have never seen him like this before.

It's my request.

If there is any possibility,

can you withdraw this case, dear?

Father.

Do you remember?

Long ago, when I delivered Femy,

it's you who came to Meppara to bring me home.

Thankan had met with an accident then.

So Mathew didn't come.

While returning,

you were sitting with your head down in the car.

I had seen that.

Here, just like this.

Since the day I came here,

I have never seen you two talking face to face.

Usually,

fathers are hesitant to speak to their sons

once they are grown up.

At first, I thought you too were hesitant.

It was only much later,

I realised the reason for it.

Usually,

once girls get married,

they get a husband.

I didn't get one.

But...

I got a father.

I like you more than my own dad.

That's why I still stay here,

thinking I could stay here for you for one more day.

I understand your sorrow better than anyone else.

Also,

I'm not doing this to hurt or shame Mathew.

I can't take it anymore.

Enough, Thankan.

Let's go. Come.

You drink, man.

No.

I have enough money.

Not because of that. I'm done. Let's go.

Things aren't the same anymore in my driving school.

Lots of girls have joined.

Their parents are very confident to send them to me.

Why is it so?

I won't do them any harm, right?

As my taste is so different,

it's very safe, they say.

Not because of that,

my daughter and her husband are coming home in the evening.

-Aha! -I should go early.

But you wanted to beat them to death, right?

That was a long time ago, Thankan.

Just think about it.

Who else do I have, if not for her?

Right!

That's the thing.

Everyone fears losing the ones they love.

But there are people...

who miss out on love because of that fear.

Thankan, get up. Enough.

Come.

People are watching. Come, let's go.

That's enough.

Come, get up.

Come on.

Kuttayi, what are you doing here?

What happened?

-Nothing. -What is it?

-What happened, Thankan? -Come here.

You go get some water.

Sit here.

What is it, dear.

I'm fed up, uncle.

Everyone is teasing and commenting.

I can't take it anymore.

I don't have anybody.

Don't you have your mother?

Don't you have your sister, Kunjipennu?

Doesn't have anyone, it seems!

Your sadness won't get washed off with alcohol.

Thankan uncle!

Comrade, they are moving things vigorously.

They are far ahead of us when it comes to public campaign and house visits.

Also,

there is general talk that Mathew sir should be more serious about these things.

I have disagreements with what he said.

Because we covered almost 30 houses in Kavumbhagam yesterday.

How can you say that we're not working enough then?

Indeed, that's what I also have to say.

If we work enthusiastically like this,

I have no doubt that we'll win the election.

Also, unlike regular elections,

we will have to overcome lots of hurdles.

That's the reality.

Though Father Jomon is preaching progressiveness here.

Things are moving against Mathew sir at the Bishop's house.

The opposition party is also using the best of it there.

About those matters,

Party is discussing it at the higher level to overcome them.

Alright?

Decisions too will be made soon.

So, as the convention is almost over,

what next? Huh?

If the meeting is over,

Joseph has arranged for some coffee.

Let's have it and wind up.

Okay.

Alright then.

Hello, lawyer.

What is this, Mathew sir?

Things are getting more complicated.

They have filed a petition to reopen the evidence.

They say they have one more witness to produce from their side.

Who is it?

IA 318/19 in OP number 47/19.

Petitioner: Omana Philip. Respondent: Mathew Devassy.

Your honour, petition for re-opening the evidence.

There is one more witness.

I see!

You initially said the parties are the sole ones involved, didn't you?

If we keep chitchatting with new witnesses,

we won't be able to finish this by the time you requested.

I don't even have time to pass judgments in other cases.

The bench is working till 6 PM everyday.

Your honour, there is only one witness.

We don't need much time.

It's a star witness.

Respondent side, any objection?

Only formal objection, your honour.

Evidence may be re-opened.

Is the person here?

Yes.

You may call them.

P. K. Devassy.

Who is this?

He is the father of the respondent, your honour.

Get inside, please.

I do swear in the name of God, I shall state nothing but the truth.

I do swear in the name of God, I shall state nothing but the truth.

It is said in the proof affidavit you have filed in here,

all allegations that Omana has given against your son Mathew,

are true.

It's okay, sir. It's not yet bound into records.

It is obvious that you were forced to do so.

You can just tell the facts here.

It is given with my full understanding and consent.

This means you're saying that your son Mathew is a homosexual

and as Omana demands, their relationship should be ended.

Is it so?

Yes.

As per the request by your daughter-in-law Omana,

who was by your side and supported you to date,

and because of the love and care you have for her,

Isn't that why you're giving this false statement, despite knowing the truth?

No.

How can you say with so much assurance that Mathew is gay?

Do you have any evidence?

Mathew is my son.

That's all, my Lord.

Adv. Ameera, any re-examination?

Two questions for clarification, your honour.

When did you realise that Mathew is a homosexual?

I knew it since he was a kid.

Why did he agree to the marriage, then?

He didn't agree.

Mathew was conceding, as I pressured him to get married.

That's all, your honour.

You may get down. Sign before you leave.

Let's go out. Come.

See you, uncle.

Brother.

Don't worry.

I'll send him back after a couple of days.

Shall I go?

The lawyer says I'll lose the case.

Let it be.

Everybody realised that,

Matthew had been lying all this time.

I don't have to play that drama anymore.

Omana, that poor soul.

Her life too is ruined because of me.

Shall I ask you something, dad?

You were also there when the doctor talked about this, right?

What did you say, then?

Everything will be alright if I get married.

Is everything alright now?

You raised me, giving me all freedom.

You understood all my needs.

But when it came to this,

you couldn't understand me.

Not only you, nobody could understand me.

Dear...

What did I do wrong?

What did I...

Not you...

But it's me who did wrong.

Sorry.

I was scared, Omana.

I wanted to say to the world that I'm this kind of a person.

But I couldn't.

I was scared.

I was scared of everything.

I was even scared of myself.

You've been suffering all these for a long time.

Had you wanted,

you could have left me long ago.

I didn't let you do that as well.

Sorry.

Am I the only one to be rescued, Mathew?

Don't you want to rescue yourself?

Why do we have to stick on this way here?

Mathew, don't you also want to have a life you desire?

You think...

I did all this only for myself?

Huh?

Mathew.

Could you please...

sleep beside me tonight?

My God!!!

I am Mathew Devassy.

In the forthcoming by-election in ward 3,

I am also a candidate.

The reason why I am in front of you now is...

♪ As the guardian of my forever ♪

♪ You stay afar ♪

♪ But close to me ♪

♪ Forever and ever... ♪

♪ My soul, with all my love, yearns for you ♪

♪ O' the wings of my desires ♪

♪ You... ♪

♪ You echo within the branches of my life, O, dear birdie ♪

♪ Crossing skies and silvery clouds, you ♪

♪ Soar up in the endless ethers of love, O beloved ♪

♪ You stand as a haven for me forever ♪

♪ How far ever I go, ♪

♪ My dearest branch, my home ♪

♪ Forever... ♪

♪ My wings will forever covet for you, My cherished tree ♪

♪ I am... ♪

♪ I am the bird, parting from you ♪

♪ With love that sears my soul ♪

♪ O, my keeper... ♪

♪ My warmth... ♪

♪ How far ever I go ♪

♪ In your eternal sky, just a gaze away ♪

♪ I am here for you ♪

♪ On the branches we left behind ♪

♪ Perched are the birds of memories ♪

♪ In abundance! ♪

♪ From the little nests ♪

♪ The nestlings of dreams hatch ♪

♪ As souls and beings ♪

♪ Perched are my birds of memories ♪

♪ In abundance! ♪

♪ Broods of my mystic dreams ♪

♪ Take life and form ♪

♪ The world became one in dreams ♪

♪ Transcending differences, above and beyond ♪

♪ We, a tandem of fervent stars ♪

♪ Eternally ablaze in the dream of love ♪

♪ O, my door, my window, my blissful dream... ♪

♪ Open your eyes to the jovial day ♪

♪ O, my soul, my body, my serene heart... ♪

♪ Spread your wings and soar to your fullest ♪

♪ You are my core, my heart forever ♪

♪ You stay afar ♪

♪ But close to me ♪

♪ Forever... ♪

♪ My wings will forever covet for you. My cherished tree ♪

♪ You... ♪

♪ You echo within the branches of my life, O birdie ♪

♪ O, my heart... ♪

♪ My beloved... ♪

♪ Rise up high... ♪

♪ Soar in the endless ethers of love ♪

I'm getting panicked, Mathew.

For what?

I don't know.

What is this, mom?

I asked you wear that gray shade.

Don't you have anything else to do, Femi?

She is all panicked here.

I'll call you after this, okay?

All the best!

Hello, Omana.

Sorry, I'm little late.

We just reached.

You both talk.

Thank you.

♪ O, my heart... ♪

♪ My beloved... ♪

♪ Though we part ways... ♪

♪ Soar up in the endless ethers of love ♪

♪ O, beloved ♪

'CRP LOCAL COMMITTEE, TEEKKOYI'

'A HISTORIC VICTORY'

♪ You echo within the branches of my life, O birdie ♪

♪ O, the bird, parting with love, searing the soul. ♪

♪ O, my love... ♪