Sunday, September 18, 2011

Pioneer-DilliBilli-18th.Sept.2011-"GOVT.APATHY HAS NO END"

"GOVT.APATHY HAS NO END"

The blast at Delhi High Court has left all angry. It is time that strong steps are taken to prevent a repeat

The bomb blast at Delhi High Court shocked everyone. I was sitting at home when I got a call. When I switched on the TV to see the news, the sight of people crying, some running to help the injured and some lying unattended were being shown. I was saddened by these images. Of course, the police were doing everything in its power to bring some semblance but chaos reigned.

Unfortunately, a friend of mine lost her cousin, in this tragedy. He had gone there to drop a friend at High Court. We consoled ourselves — that it was God’s will. But how does one explain that to a three-month-old daughter that she will never know her father? How will the 26-year-old widow make ends meet and survive? How does one tell the infant that her father had done nothing wrong to deserve such a horrific death?

I am not qualified enough to understand or go into the psyche of the people who are behind these terrorist attacks. But one thing is clear — people are angry and this time they are not willing to let the matter go on the ground that they have been misguided into killing innocent people. The Home Ministry is not doing enough to protect the lives of the citizens of this country. Although, it is not an easy task given the huge population of our country.

But that doesn’t mean that the Government will not do everything in its power to stop such occurrence. In fact, it is their duty. They are not doing a favour. We, as citizens, also have a duty. We must be vigilant and inform the police in case of any suspicious activity. Over the years we have become insensitivity and the tolerance levels have gone up, especially for the middle-class which is not concerned with doing its duty towards the State. The politicians are also not doing their work. Shouting and screaming at each other will not help fight terrorism. Nor will visits to the hospital help.

The public has no patience for such antics today. This was apparent when Rahul Gandhi went to visit the injured at the hospital after the blast. He was booed by angry relatives of the victims, as he made his way into the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital and within minutes he had to leave. If politicians really want to help, they need to provide free medical aid without riders. There have been cases where the relatives of the dead were not given the body unless dues were paid first. One widow had to run from pillar to post to finish all the formalities so that she could her husband’s body.

It is strange this apathy is seen after every tragedy. Why can’t there be an order issued from the Prime Minister’s Office that whenever such terror attacks happen unconditional help will be extended to the victims and their families. There should be a 24x7 helpline. Acts of terrorism and natural calamities can’t be stopped but the least our Government can do is to be there for the victims and help them in whatever way possible.

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