Re: From 'The Assam Tribune' again

[Alpana Sarangapani]

Good to hear from you, Jayanta.   I totally agree with you about the political 'dhanda' of most every organization nowadays - even from our days, that was the case.   Hope it does. These 4 problems:   "improvement of roads, drainages, water-supply schemes, and solution to the problems of artificial flood in the city"   are the main problems of the common people. And I think the common people (like us) are desperate, so whenever they see these common problems are mentioned they go for it - regardless of who is calling for it.   Do you think, if the Assam government was not on the brink of being bankrupt, would have fixed these problems? I hear the current DC is really an honest man. May be he will do something - take it to the upper level to our honest chief minister - I am ignoring the news paper clippings that I just read. I wonder what is happening to the central funds that "Assam secured Rs 293.16 crore (about 20 per cent) of the total release for the region during the four year period" (Rs 1,444-cr Central funds for NE: http://www.assamtribune.com/). I know C'da would love to comment on this. :)   I think the feelings of moral obligations of some (like the junior engineers, 'thikadar's - made of the young people from our common people only) of our own folks will have to be changed.   I read some stories in the newspapers, about some local youths in the flood-inflicted villages making a few "cheap" bucks at the cost of the desperate situation of some car-owners - the (foolish rather desperate at that point) car-owners were persuaded by them only, to go ahead with their cars to the flooded path, and they will help them push the car to the safe area in return of Rs. 200/. These are not the powerful guys, but some "neighborhood boys" from our villages.   I wonder if this is their 'struggle to survive', or just lack of moral power on their and of many in Assam (and some other parts of India) now.   Anyway, I totally understand what you are saying. I too am as frustrated but I think, like some over there, I too am feeling like 'dubiboloi dhora maanuhe nol-khagori-ke xaabot maari dhore, dubar pora bosaboloi'. Isn't there an Assamese proverb to that effect? Well, you know what I mean!   Take care. I am still enjoying my part-time job :) - being 'off' on certain weekdays is just wonderful. I have had enough, but lets see how long it lasts. :)   >p.s : the net was dull the last couple of days   You can say that again. :)   With love and regards, --A'Ba.                 ----- Original Message ----- From: jayanta payeng To: Alpana Sarangapani Cc: Assam Net Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 12:28 PM Subject: Re: From 'The Assam Tribune' again But A'ba , ok ! they staged a dharna for a civic cause and that's a positive sign. But will it benefit the poor common men in General . Honestly , I feel that this kind of drama is becoming sort of a political gimmick -- to hog the limelight ! And make oneselves ( AGSU etc )  presence felt , a sort of a message to the public " Oh Yes , we are also for the welfare of the people . People have turned so political just gimmicks. Regards. Jayanta p.s : the net was dull the last couple of days. Road blockade  GUWAHATI, July 9 � A large number of people today staged a road blockade in front of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) office here in response of the call given by the All Guwahati Students� Union (AGSU) and Guwahati Unnati Sabha, demanding improvement of roads, drainages, water-supply schemes and solution to the problems of artificial flood in the city.  Do You Yahoo!? New! SBC Yahoo! Dial - 1st Month Free & unlimited access