Hey all!
Quite a lot of fireworks have been on display recently in our country. First the attacks on 2 of the Indian Economy hubs, then a long awaited Gold medal at the Olympics, and last but not the least, the ongoing Kashmiri unrest.
What really shocked me was a statement made today by a man who, despite being born and bred on our soil, claims he's a Pakistani!!! God save us, but is our government totally helpless in this testing scenario?? What a pity really, a political figure, who addresses a rally of over 10 thousand in the sensitive valley, proclaims he's bonded with Islam, and thereby Pakistan. And to add insult to the injury, the protesters marquee the occasion with chants of greatness of probably our biggest enemy in recent history.
With the situation worsening in the state everyday, a communal riot is all but on the charts. This sectoral divide of, what Indians consider their 'Crown Jewel', may initiate a round of regional unrest in our country. Already reeling under the constant threat of Naxalism, what could be worse is a similar demand from other sensitive states like Punjab, Assam and Sikkim. With incidents of Ceasefire violations coming up everyday, shouldn't the government take matters in its own hands now rather than rue a disaster later on. Many a times have communists supported their claim of an 'Iron Fist' being necessary to take a nation towards prosperity. Though i'm a strict supporter of freedom of citizens, it would be wrong to take an Anti-India statement as freedom of speech.Wihin a fortnight, we can expect the situation to worsen if millitancy gains breakthroughs through our fragile borders in this event of turmoil in the valley. Kashmiris have lived together as brothers and sisters peacefully for the last 61 years. 2 of India's biggets hindu shrines are located in the Muslim-dominated state, yet you'll find not one complain of religious hatred from the people of this heaven. But as a great philosopher said, 'Choose your leader wisely, for he may leave you with no choice later on'. Politics in our country is going to rags day-by-day. The petty appesement schemes of our leaders are only incultating a sense of being special among the beneficiaries, thereby decreasing the sense of unity.
As long as we are one, we're stronger than our mightiest enemy. If we fall apart, we're brittle and open to terrorism and civil anarchy from all frontiers. So here's an appeal to my fellow Indians, believe in the Almighty, for by his bliss, this sorrowful period will phase out like the spring phases out the austere winter.
Proud to be an Indian, and proud to be united!!!!!
