It all started with the Black Bucks. Then he ran his car on the pavement and killed some folks. The he beat up some journalists outside a courtroom. Later he got involved with Aishwarya ‘Ash’ Rai and now this. He allegedly threatened her on the phone some 4 years ago and named some gangsters in that conversation. The entire transcript was published in the first edition of Hindustan Times when it got launched in Mumbai. One more round of allegations against Salam ‘Sallu’ Khan and this time it looks to be serious. His ‘Bad Boy of Bollywood’ image is here to stay.
Happenings
India at the UN Security Council
India’s chances look really bleak in an attempt to procure a permanent seat in the Security Council at the UN. If you remember, India is a part of the G4 countries (Germany, Japan, Brazil & India) which are lobbying for the seats and each one of them is facing stiff opposition from their neighbours. Pakistan, of course is opposing this move.
But I strongly support India’s candidature, not simply because I am an Indian but India has played an active role in the UN eversince it was born (India was one of the founding fathers) or be it the various peacekeeping missions that she undertook for the organisation. Also it’s logical to make the world’s second most populated and the fastest growing economy to be in the global state of affairs.
It surprised me to no limit today when I read that US has rubbished the G4 nominations. The confusion prevails as Africa now wants a bigger share in the pie. Whats the basis of being elected as a permamanent member? Let’s get that right first. And if India does get the seat then it should be with the veto powers and not just the seat itself. No arguments about that.
London Under Attack
Barely 24 hours since I last posted the news of London winning the bid for the 2012 Olympics, it has been attacked by terrorists with calibrated bomb explosions on its underground trains and bus services. Till the last news came in there were 37 dead and still counting and over 700 people injured.
Since I travel by Mumbai’s crowded local, I get a closer look at the reactions of the general public. Surprisingly I saw more frustration and anger vented towards the western powers than sympathy towards the blast victims. “Ab unko pata chalega terrorism kya hota hai!!” (Now they would know what terrorism is all about) said one of the my co-passengers. A remark most definitely aimed at the Americans who have conveniently turned blind towards the everyday terrorist killings in Jammu & Kashmir and I personally didn’t think this was the right time to reflect upon domestic problems. My heart goes out to the victim’s families of the London blasts. This is a terrible thing to happen to any living being on this earth and it should be condemned strongly.
The incidence has once again proved that the terrorists still hold the initiative to strike at will. Geography or military might will hardly threaten their existence or resolve.
Hatred Broods Hatred
One more attack on the heart of secularism, one more season of allegations and one more instance of innocent lives being lost. Akshardham Temple, Raghunath Temple, Char-e-Sharief – which eventually was burned down to ashes, are all a part of that drama which unfolds every now and then. 6 ‘men’ decided to go on an adventure and attacked the disputed Ayodhya temple yesterday, adding one more sacred site to the list. You will be surprised at the ease with which they penetrated the highly secured area at the disputed site.
Attacking temples & sacred structures has become a routine with terrorists who aim to create mistrust amongst us. They know how communally sensitive the majority of Indians are and their leaders will leave no stone unturned in fomenting hatred amongst the general public. We need to win this internal war first before we start preparing our armies to fight our neighbour. Anyways, tomorrow is a nationwide bandh called by the VHP & the BJP & as always I shudder to think about that fellow daily wage earner who will lose his money.
As for me, I am not moving out of my bedroom tomorrow :)