KODUKULA Said:
It is not a question of quantum of loss, but anarchy that matters which needs to be dealt with an iron hand. As commented in your edit, action is lacking not only in Bihar but in other parts of the country as well in punishing people resorting to damaging public property.
It is a matter of shame and concern that student community in Bihar took law into their hands and burnt railway coaches as the security prevented them from entering reserved compartments. It is the government that should be blamed for these acts as political parties want to have the support of student community in getting votes. In our country, political institutions are so entrenched in Universities and colleges that they mould students to satisfy their political needs and in the process ensure immunity from these acts. The other day Supreme Court ruled that those who indulge in damaging public properties would be punished severely. The oft repeated slogan that law will take its own course in dealing with culprits has no merit, because it is the human element that is influencing the decisions of judiciary when it comes to rescuing people. We talk about reforms in education sector, but it is country’s political set up that needs reforms first than any other area. Once the political system is cleansed, rest of the systems will be streamlined automatically.
Posted On 8/20/2009 6:18:07 PM