Almost a year back in December, i had been to Mumbai with a few friends for the first time and absolutely loved the city. And visited the Oberoi as well, although it was to use the loo at the hotel ;)
A year later on,the same city Mumbai and the same hotel - is in my thoughts again for a unhappy reason. Its been more than 40 hours, the NSG commandos and the Mumbai Police are fighting relentlessly to rescue people and catch hold of the terrorists. Its so disturbing and paralyzing. My heart goes out to the people of mumbai.
I cant help but wonder,What do the terrorists gain from it? Is India really a free country? Will it ever learn from the incidents? Will the politicians and government ever care for the common man's life?
And you, Mr Thackeray - tumi kuthe gele?? Where are you now?? when Mumbai and the nation needs to fight the real "outsiders". You couldnt save the Mumbaikers! The NSG's were not your local mumbaiya people - they were from up north or down south.
Forget the government and the politicians, do we care enough about the people around us.
Just five minutes back, i got a call from a friend in Blore with another customary inane question - How are you doing,Is Delhi fine? I responded as politely as i could - Thanks for your concern. I silently muttered, If I lay bloodied on the road, Would you pick me up, rush me to the hospital or rather worry about the upholstery of your car?
Stupid but Nagging thought - i wish i could run this lil experiment with all people i know, so i could know who to trash and who to keep.
Peace!
P.S. Thanks to few critics - the post is a updated with facts now.
Obete! You write so much and sooo good i never knew...but it was indeed a good experience reading your blog.Really!!!Keep on writing more and more dear ...Cheers :-D
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