THE government of the people, by the people, for the people is out with providing another relief to the suffering lot of the country by allowing Basant to be celebrated, of course as a festival. Even though the lot mostly consists of the people anxious for an old promise to be fulfilled, that of Roti, Kapra aur Makaan, and who may not be able to celebrate it as they used to in antiquity but why ‘the others’ should be deprived if opportunities for recreation? I mean, what recreation is left in this country! Basant should certainly be celebrated even though it might cost a few needless lives who may fall a victim to the sharp string, be crashed under a vehicle as a kite runner or the enthusiasts who fall off the roof. And not to forget that livelihood of several thousands depends on this yearly festival so why deprive them in a situation when shadow of hunger has engulfed what was left of humanity in the hapless country. So the nation should celebrate the festival with great fervor and it would be great if it be celebrated under the patronage of the government considering the terrorist threats. Besides, who knows if any approaching night might also draw curtains for the government so keep providing relief when the opportunity is there.
Showing posts with label Kite flying. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kite flying. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Blood Sport
THE government of the people, by the people, for the people is out with providing another relief to the suffering lot of the country by allowing Basant to be celebrated, of course as a festival. Even though the lot mostly consists of the people anxious for an old promise to be fulfilled, that of Roti, Kapra aur Makaan, and who may not be able to celebrate it as they used to in antiquity but why ‘the others’ should be deprived if opportunities for recreation? I mean, what recreation is left in this country! Basant should certainly be celebrated even though it might cost a few needless lives who may fall a victim to the sharp string, be crashed under a vehicle as a kite runner or the enthusiasts who fall off the roof. And not to forget that livelihood of several thousands depends on this yearly festival so why deprive them in a situation when shadow of hunger has engulfed what was left of humanity in the hapless country. So the nation should celebrate the festival with great fervor and it would be great if it be celebrated under the patronage of the government considering the terrorist threats. Besides, who knows if any approaching night might also draw curtains for the government so keep providing relief when the opportunity is there.
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Of 49 abducted children
ACCORDING to a news item, the Supreme Court has taken suo-moto action on the matter of 49 children who were abducted in Balochistan. The basic purpose of Supreme Court is to ensure sovereignty of law in the state and to provide justice to all. But it is unfortunate that the condition of our judiciary is pathetic. Whereas it was the duty of local police or a magistrate or a session judge to look into the matter, it is the Supreme Court which has taken notice of it. Another news states that Supreme Court has also taken notice of the invariant petrol prices which the government has not decreased even after reduction of prices in the international market. Previously the Supreme Court has been taking into consideration the matters like ‘Kite-flying’ and ‘One dish’. All this makes one feel that perhaps our judicial system is more concerned about matters other than the administration of justice.
The Nation December 07, 2006
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