Today we mourn at the first anniversary of attack on Mumbai. On this day many programs are being organized- news channels are conducting special debates, radio stations are asking people to speak out, graffiti is being painted on city walls. Even some companies are running offers based on the event. I know my musing are meaningless, but this atmosphere of speaking out is surely contagious.
One thing is particularly interesting this time around, page 3 intellectuals are very vocal. These attacks were definitely not the first nor the last. There have been similar brazed attacks in the past. Attack on Indian parliament and hijack of Indian Airlines plane are easy recall. Even Mumbai faced serial train bombings. The reason for the momentum this time around is because on 26/11 the elite were targeted. Till now this class was under the impression that they cannot be touched. This realization has made them very vocal.
I was also bemused to see Shobhaa De debating very excitedly in many of these TV shows. If my memory serves me right she is more known for her filthy writings than her intellectual capacity. I think she is better at writing soft porn stories than serious thought provoking articles. Few weeks back the same woman was very subtly arguing in favor of Raj Thackeray! Oh no, I am not against her, there were many other Bollywood characters present. I just find it sordidly funny.
Now consider this, yesterday a channel called our home minister and audience were asking him questions. This person was behaving distinctively snobbishly. Refusing to answer questions, he even asked a person "how you would behave if you were in my position". Sir, if I will give you the answer will you vacate your seat in my favors.
I strongly feel that terrorists are more passionate and simply more honest about there job and purpose. While we continue to pass the buck and make dirty money these terrorists have nothing to fear. How come our motherland has eased to be a uniting & igniting factor?
Amen,
Shekhar
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i agree with you, and yes, the fact that the attacks were made at high-profile targets, brought out a whole new crop of intellectuals to lend their wise words.
one such example can be of aamir khan, who has to have an opinion on every other social topic that emerges and concerns the common man. mr. perfectionist, go and dance around trees with item girls, and save the wise-talk for real leaders.
Yes ! it is true that this time high profie society was targeted. This provoked every corner of society. Many have opportunity to express himself showing their wisdom. It is also true that we have faced more gruesome terrorists attacks. But we should speak this time also only because our anger against terrorism may pass on from higher to lower group,inflicted by such cruel acts.
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