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<b> âAct tough against terror nâ Pakistanâ</b>
Chinmay R. Rahalkar (Reader)
Posted online: Monday, July 24, 2006 at 1332 hours IST
Updated: Monday, July 24, 2006 at 1351 hours IST
Mumbai blast came with no surprise. The modus operandi is recurring. Pakistani terrorists recruit locals, they in turn keep bags of RDX or similar material in crowded places and rest is taken care by those explosives. Even though, India is not new to terrorist attacks, the response to such act is invariably useless and ignorant at worst. The real culprit is the political class that lack the conviction of doing what is needed and commitment to stay on the right path. Look at our Prime Minister's speech and it becomes certain that India will remain unprepared for next attack and the culprits of every terrorist henceforth, will be as free as birds and citizens constantly under threat.
Let's keep aside the controversy whether this attack was an act by the LeT or Hizb. What is important is to see the kind of response our government gives to the culprits. If these bombings are done by LeT or Hizb, then, is our government ready to declare some sort of tough measures against Pakistan? Or at least, is our government ready to give an ultimatum to Pakistani government to hand-over Dowd Ibrahim & Co.? Forget about warning Pakistan, is our government ready to tackle the homegrown extremists like SIMI? The answer is excruciatingly no. It is impossible for our politicians to work for the betterment of the society. Because, if they do that then there is always the danger of losing certain vote bank. They will rather sale their country but lose their vote bank. With this kind of politics of appeasement our democracy is fast becoming malediction to our future.
Reports are already indicating involvement of SIMI in these blasts. In spite of these evidences, political parties like Samajwadi Party are in the forefront to defend the organization. It's scary considering Samajvadi Party is the ruling party of Uttar Pradesh which is the largest state of India with largest Muslim population.
Most of the media is constantly mentioning that Mumbaikars are brave and the way Mumbai is back on it's feet within few hours. It sounds more opportunistic. Of course, Mumbaikars are brave and the way Mumbai functions is worth applauds. But more than that people there don't have any option. Mumbaikars seem to have accepted the fact that the politicians can't give them safety and security.
Political correctness should not come when the matter is related to national security. The current recipe of Indian government to deal with Pakistan seems more like a road to nowhere. But there are only two ways out of current political quagmire in India. Either, more bomb blasts will force politicians to go tough on terrorists and Pakistan. Or, Indian voters can use their voting weapon to oust these inept politicians. The second option is better and useful.
<b> âAct tough against terror nâ Pakistanâ</b>
Chinmay R. Rahalkar (Reader)
Posted online: Monday, July 24, 2006 at 1332 hours IST
Updated: Monday, July 24, 2006 at 1351 hours IST
Mumbai blast came with no surprise. The modus operandi is recurring. Pakistani terrorists recruit locals, they in turn keep bags of RDX or similar material in crowded places and rest is taken care by those explosives. Even though, India is not new to terrorist attacks, the response to such act is invariably useless and ignorant at worst. The real culprit is the political class that lack the conviction of doing what is needed and commitment to stay on the right path. Look at our Prime Minister's speech and it becomes certain that India will remain unprepared for next attack and the culprits of every terrorist henceforth, will be as free as birds and citizens constantly under threat.
Let's keep aside the controversy whether this attack was an act by the LeT or Hizb. What is important is to see the kind of response our government gives to the culprits. If these bombings are done by LeT or Hizb, then, is our government ready to declare some sort of tough measures against Pakistan? Or at least, is our government ready to give an ultimatum to Pakistani government to hand-over Dowd Ibrahim & Co.? Forget about warning Pakistan, is our government ready to tackle the homegrown extremists like SIMI? The answer is excruciatingly no. It is impossible for our politicians to work for the betterment of the society. Because, if they do that then there is always the danger of losing certain vote bank. They will rather sale their country but lose their vote bank. With this kind of politics of appeasement our democracy is fast becoming malediction to our future.
Reports are already indicating involvement of SIMI in these blasts. In spite of these evidences, political parties like Samajwadi Party are in the forefront to defend the organization. It's scary considering Samajvadi Party is the ruling party of Uttar Pradesh which is the largest state of India with largest Muslim population.
Most of the media is constantly mentioning that Mumbaikars are brave and the way Mumbai is back on it's feet within few hours. It sounds more opportunistic. Of course, Mumbaikars are brave and the way Mumbai functions is worth applauds. But more than that people there don't have any option. Mumbaikars seem to have accepted the fact that the politicians can't give them safety and security.
Political correctness should not come when the matter is related to national security. The current recipe of Indian government to deal with Pakistan seems more like a road to nowhere. But there are only two ways out of current political quagmire in India. Either, more bomb blasts will force politicians to go tough on terrorists and Pakistan. Or, Indian voters can use their voting weapon to oust these inept politicians. The second option is better and useful.