Letter to Editor

Usually I tend to gloss over (what I consider to be) the idiocies that are exhibited by our political class that are published in the papers. The picture of our Hon CM on a two wheeler rally pricked a bit deeper. I hate all these rallies and processions which disrupt normal life, irrespective of the cause for which they are purported to have been held. I could not help sending a letter to the editor which is likely to go into the recycle bin. But I can bug my friends through my blog. Here it is if you wish to read.

This is in response to the front page news/photograph published in Navhind Times dt 29th Dec. It was very sad to see our chief minister taking part in the two wheeler rally organized by the congress workers. There has been a lot of concern all over the world regarding the emission levels and the harmful effects. The Copenhagen summit has been in the front page of all news papers during the last month. Developing countries are being asked to cut down on emissions even at the cost of their development. We cannot prevent emissions and vehicles have to move on the roads. But what was the need to add to it by taking out a rally involving hundreds of two wheelers and giving a gift of additional dose of carbon monoxide to the citizens of Panaji on the occasion of the congress party entering 125th year of its existence? Every little bit adds, every little gesture counts. If they needed to make a show, they could have walked, creating only nuisance and avoiding additional pollution. I can understand some irresponsible party workers indulging in such exhibitions. But the Chief Minister of the state? He needs to be sensitive to all issues concerning the society and set an example.
Making the world more livable is only possible if it is inculcated in the mindset and all our actions are in keeping with the thought.