Most memorable week in Indian modern history
World has witnessed. India has witnessed.
The biggest extravaganza in the country after Asian Games of 1982, the build up was depressing, media proving to be the villain in the end, rains playing spoil sport giving sleepless nights to the organising people, but, we did it. Commonwealth Games opening ceremony has been a display of camaraderie, strong character, solidarity and cohesiveness showing the world that India has all it takes to be among the grandest in the world. A remarkable achievement.
Commonwealth initially believed by most to end up in a fiasco, is running in a smooth manner with no major hiccups. Let’s not get carried away. It has to be remembered that public money has been manipulated for the benefit of the few in charge and it is necessary that appropriate action be taken at the right time, once the games conclude. Judiciary, adopting a tremendously practical approach in the Masjid verdict is expected to follow the same path in dealing with people who have been accused of siphoning off public money to the tune of around 20,000 crores. Such is the value that if the same is used for providing basic food amenities to the needy, there would not be even a single person in the country who would sleep hungry.
Another thing which I found really impressive was the way our neighbour team was cheered at the opening ceremony. It is evident that we as Indians have grown out of the age old hatred prevailing in the masses since independence. All speaks about the way we are evolving, we might be in the process of westernising, but the basic core values of respecting humans above all regions and religions has got an impetus in the past few years which is evident in our behaviour, in our judicial rulings, in our day to day life and in our society.
The Babari verdict was one of the most widely anticipated in the history of this country. The impact of the ruling had the capability of not only causing grave unrest within the country but also would have proved to the detriment of its secular character. The judiciary prevailed in passing a judgment least expected. The after effects proved that the country has matured and the rule of law prevails.
The most dreaded enemy of India as a country has been communalism, with some organisations of the major factions acting as a catalyst in creating disturbances in the past years. The verdict is accepted by the masses, in its spirit, apart from a few. At the same time, as the experts have said, those behind the demolition of the masjid need to be countered effectively and brought to justice. Half job is done but as it is rightly said, the ends justify the means. If only the end is good is the ruling great.
Critics have pointed out that the decision of the court is devoid of any legal aspect. Let us understand that the law is designed for security, safety and preserving integrity of the country. Merely following the sections of law sometimes is not practical in the interest of the nation, especially where the issue is so delicate.
The weeks had been one of the biggest achievements of independent India, job, well started. I hope it reaches the appropriate conclusions.
I request the media not to create any hindrances for now, let the country smile, its an achievement, lets not only criticise but respect and appreciate. And the cherry on the cake for this weekend is astounding display by the team India beating Australia in a nail biting finish.
Smile and hope for peace.
