I was waiting to exhale after holding my breath for so long--about
the impending violence and mayhem on Dependence Day--I mean,
Independence Day :-) celebrations
and also to read about all the throngs that would have defied the
insurgents' call to go listen to the 'netas' on I-Day. But there is a
curious silence in the news media. The ONLY reference I found was at
http://www.janasadharan.com/.
Apparently , except for a few ministers,hardly anyone went to
re-plant their faith in 'independence' and desi-demokrasy or sow
seeds of discontent on the freshly ploughed grounds of the Judges'
Field. Well, what the heck, maybe the grass will grow better next
time.
Question is however, what is the story? I mean is it, like the Dainik
J. announced that the presence and alertness of the 'security' forces
prevented the violence ( and also the turnout of the loyal celebrants
dying--not literally now--to take part in the festivities)? Or is it
the fear caused by them insurgents' threats? Or was it empathy with
the insurgents' calls? Or was it due to a deep apathy and cynicism
towards these so called independence celebrations?
For some strange reason however, I doubt there will be profound
analyses and proclamations about the victory of democracy over the
'thugs', and an
impending demise of the insurgencies.
And if so, should the people, including us, not raise their voices to
bring an end to the insurgencies thru a negotiated political solution?
cm
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