Inventions, discoveries, homicide, Church corruption, abuse- these
words are no foreign to us. Oh! I forgot one. TERRORISM. I don’t subscribe to
the idea of the world war possibility in the near future. I called
those who did – a 'hypnotized citizen'.
Terrorism, led by Master Osama bin
Laden played a very important role in shaping a country’s Foreign Policy.
Since 9/11, terrorism opened a chapter with a new dimension.
But the real meaning has been and will always be structured, shaped and
defined by the West particularly Uncle Sam. The Neocons in America who
always wanted that there be a wide gap between the Christians and the
Muslims find themselves to be in PARADISE. And ironically Mr. Osama is
the man behind all this. With President Bush back in the throne for the
second time, the relation between the West and the Muslim countries seems to
be on the rough track.
The catastrophic success (as Bush called it) in
Iraq and with the mandate to rule for 4 more years, I’m not sure of anything
but am certain about that the world is heading towards US dominance no
matter what. With an unending appetite for war, the world is definitely
heading towards uncertainty but definitely not nuclear war? No country
is fool enough to led nuclear bomb finish human existence.
But as a peace loving person, I would prefer the world dominated by Western countries
rather than a Muslims state. Remember the way women are treated in
Muslim countries. With the exception of few countries, women enjoy no
political freedom at all.
In Afghanistan it was only because of President Bush
that women were not only able to vote but contest an election. It was dream
to contest some years back. In other places girls at a very young age are
forced to get married. Their dream for education remains a dream. They
are confined at home doing household work. No political participation.
None. Those lucky enough go for schooling. And that’s it. No higher
education. If (it’s a big IF) a girl go for higher studies, they will find no man
willing to marry them. Not because of old age (in the true sense) but
they are perceived old. In simple term they are treated or called the SECOND
sex.
Compare it with western women/ girl. In America women enjoy the
same rights, be it political or social. I am a peace loving person who believes in the freedom of men and
women. But peace and freedom always comes with a price. WAR. And Uncle Sam is
doing this tiresome work for me and for you.
Yes, spreading freedom.
Let’s not forget that in war casualty is a must. But considering the long
term achievement it is worth sacrificing lives so that our sons and
grand-children live freely and peacefully. Also most country achieves
freedom through struggle. And that involve violence.
Every country has a policy which is never against its own interest.
And so is the policy of the West. So why make a halla-bulla out of it. Let
Uncle Sam do his job peacefully so that we could sleep peacefully.
Coming to the problems of the North eastern states of INDIA, we find
insurgent groups almost in all the states.
Some fighting for homeland, some fighting for survival, some fighting for recognition, some for
fame (I repeat FAME) and some for the interest of his/her community alone.
Every group wants recognition, power, and status so that they can be
politically accommodated. Political participation is the term to be
considered. They fight for their own interest. Very few fight for the
people they represent.
None ever bother about the sentiment of the people
it would affect as a result of their policy. They care for their
interest. And that’s the same policy adopted by any country. It’s the old wine in
the new bottle. And that’s it. And here is the seed sown towards
destabilizing the region. People live in constant fear. Insecure- will
be the proper word.
Considering the very true nature of pluralistic
society in the North-east India, the creation or the alteration of any state
boundaries would be a disaster for the majority of the indigenous
people.
Yes, a disaster. This word includes everything. But what will India as
a whole loose? What is our contribution towards Indian economy? Except
Assam, all other states are parasites to the Indian economy. And the
Indian government knows it well than any other. But the Indian
government is playing it safe. Acting as a big Brother.
The remote controller is in their hand. The Indian government can wait for decades, century or so
and appoint committees to study the NE region as a platform to experience
their intellectual ideas. But can the self-styled leader of any group
who claim to fight for sovereignty or homeland wait that long? It’s a game
played between India and the insurgent group. It’s a game. Politically
correct game.
In tennis it would always be- ADVANTAGE INDIA. No deuce.
Never. Realizing this, the self-styled leader fights and struggles to
achieve at least something during their lifetime. They considered lucky
enough if they could. They know where they are heading after death.
Definitely. (you are free to guess where?) And in the process they
started compromising and ultimately become the loser. India won as expected.
End of one of their experiment tested on the indigenous people.
The very idea of homeland and sovereignty doesn’t hold strong to the
new generation. This very violent idea will perish as time moves on.
As Indira Gandhi said while inaugurating the newly formed state-
Mizoram: “No such small states would for created henceforth”. There is a very
little hope for the so called ‘fighter’ to achieve their ambitions.
Now in a globalize world, this kind of vision is obsolete. It no longer
holds. It’s dormant. Killing, torture, oh my GOD! Who are we to take
life?
If you can’t give life, take none. Never. Simple. This is one of the
reasons why I subscribe to the idea of vegetarianism. Some people laugh
when I say this. I’ve one word for them- CONFUSED. Another more-
INSENSIBLE.
Have the capability and the intellect and you could be at anyplace
earning any amount. And be a citizen of let’s say the USA. What you’ve got is
what matters in this globalize and competitive world.
No island is undiscovered. The very sectarians, segregations idea
leads to an atmosphere of hatred and therefore should not be encouraged.
Everybody is a citizen of this world. Your birth on this earth gives
you the right to live in this world. Why fight for a place when you have a
place to live? Is it that you could dwell at two places simultaneously?
Or is it that you would take a piece of earth when you part with this
world? Living peacefully side by side with anyone be it a Sikh, Hindu, Jews,
gay, black, or Chinese- is what I would like to recommend. Respect each
other with dignity.
No matter what, this world’s is the place you have to live in before
you move into HEAVEN or HELL, so make the most out of it. Decorate it. Tune
it. Clean it. Praise it and thank it.
Let’s not claim to be Christian and preach sectarianism. True Christian
doesn’t do that. I am neither a theologian nor an intellect but being a
citizen gives me the experience that tolerance for other religion is
the key to exist in unity. When unity (I mean unity among the various
religion) is achieved then we can tell the world that my “India is
shining.”
To be a Christian doesn’t make you above all others. It is what you are
that matters. You may practice Christianity, but what comes out of you
in practicing it is all that matter.
Remember that you’ve to float on the sea without letting the water
inside the ship. The same theory applies in our society. You have to keep floating but
you should not be contaminated.
If you think India will ever shine, it won’t shine before you shine.
In god we trust.
Samu writes for the first time to e-pao.net
You can email the writer at [email protected]
This article was webcasted on 28th March 2005.
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