OZ Nazi'sm and The 7 Sisterhood in Delhi

OZ Nazi'sm and The 7 Sisterhood in Delhi

- Ar. qoob Tungnung

MAY 2003, a fresh graduate, I walked the streets of Chitaranjan Park, Munirka, etc in search of a room. After a few days of hardwork under the scorching heat of Delhi I managed to secured a room as well as a place to work. The Autowalas, the vendors, the property agents, landlords, etc, need not be mention as their behavior and practices are painfully familiar to us all.

The most relevant thing I have learned in the first few months of my training as a Professional was the fact that “Life ain't Fair and that I need to get used to it”. The concept is undoubtedly proverbial and consoling to some. However, it's better left to one's personal judgement and contemplation, and highly arguable.

To some NE-Zens, Indian Nationalism and national integration are ideas as alien as Latin or Jupiter. That very fact has been reciprocated unwittingly or otherwise, appropriately by some of the Denizens in their beliefs and practices towards North Eastern states and its NE-Zens. “What can't be help must be endured”, says a great saint. But, we ain't no saints and believe you me there's bitterness, distrust and discrimination amongst us Indians. I can't be explicit as to whether it is regionalism, religion or racism. Our collective achievements and developments are the measure of our society's development and the few singular achievements attained by a few can never be the the standard for our society as a whole. Despite our varied achievements in the fields of IT, management, human resources, etc, we have been living with the social illness that is predominantly practice and promoted even by the elite, enlightened and well educated individuals.

An introspection would undeniably confirm that the problem with our democracy and freedom has been and would always be with the intellectuals, the rich and influential rather than the paupers and laborers. We take pride and glorified ourselves as the largest democracy in the world and it's sad to see it happening otherwise. Our eminent writers and philosophers comparison of our state of affairs with that of the US is disturbing at best. We still live and thrive in the days of the British raj and the Maharaja's. The legacy of their colonialism, that, we have miserably failed to skimmed and cleansed ourselves of.

The advent of Modern Day Politics into the Indian political scene marked a monumental departure from the ideologies that have bind India together as a nation. The values of family have been sacrificed at the political altar. This led to the degradation in family values at home in particular and in the country in general. Brothers and cousins severing blood ties at the political altar is the new mantra. These irrevocably sunk us into a world that is not “Enough” by any standards. Whatever happen to the Rajiv-Sanjay Gandhi Family ??!! These reminds me of James Bond movie theme song “ The world is not enough”. It's true politics has no religion nor family. It's a living concrete jungle in itself and a one way Traffic with only one sign at it's door, “ENTRY” and no “EXIT” door whatsoever.

The harbinger of Love and it's origination had and would always be a mystery so long as we remain in this mortal form of ours. For all practical and theoretical purposes the highest form of love has failed me and I never thirst for it's unlocking nor do I quenched from its ideals. I retrospect in melancholy how a little love would heal and does wonders in our ailing society. However, that feeling of patriotism and love has been as elusive as ever and we stand tall and aloof from each other as ever before.

One might say “ Delhi is a true metro city with it's inhabitants comprising of Marathi's, Tamils, Kerelites, Haryana, Punjabis, etc and so on. However, one has the tendency to conveniently failed to mention the Chinky's of the NE-states. A more apt and tactful wording would be the largest hypocrisy rather than the largest democracy in the world. Correct me If I'm wrong “Democracy is majority rule and minority rights, however, would one be so tactless to say “Majority rule and minority Overrule”.

Dare we accused the OZ of being racist ? It could have been isolated incidences wherein the victim happens to be of Indian origin. We shout, curse and refute all claims made by peacekeepers the fact that the case is not so. Pessimism is a prelude to hatred, chaos and violence. Whereas, optimism is the harbinger of love, unity and universal brotherhood. Our arrogance in the OZ matter would only intensify the situation. Let's retrospect our own environment and let the good work start at home first. “Lets do unto others what we want others to do unto us”. I do not retrospect and scribble this sentences to provoke neither do i nurture hatred. I merely expressed an individuals perspective on the issues currently traumatizing the whole nation. Don't you dare call me prejudice about my belief amongst the 1001 castes, tribes and clans of India. As a matter of fact I hate one and all. I believe that prejudices, opportunities, hatred, pessimism, optimism, destiny, etc are what we created in our minds. Pessimism & optimism are within us, and that it's an intrinsic factor rather than an extrinsic one . We're the ingress and egress of the positive and negative vibes that influence our outlooks and habits. Let's work towards a stronger nation and build unity and integrity amidst us.

A brief retrospection into the history of Indian politicos and bureaucracy. With the formation of INC under the able guidance of Nehruji & Gandhiji saw a transformation, an awakening amongst the Desi Mass from the butcher to the diplomats and Maharaja's of the erstwhile Indian provinces. One and all fight to attain freedom from the British colonialism. The North Eastern states of India, we, whether we like it or not, pay obeisance to India's Nationalism and democratic ideals and pay taxes to the Govt. of India and allegiance to its constitution. Don't we deserve better and be treated equally. Maybe we prefer our memories to be short when it comes to equality and equal opportunities for all. It's a fact, history's written by the winners of the war. The freedom fighters of the North East what were their names ??!!, I can't seem to recollect. Perhaps, in our haste and prejudices we haven't taken any records of the people who have sacrifice their lives and hand over their land and kingdoms in obeisance to a far greater nation, India.

“JAI HO”!!!!

PS: It's not an angst nor an act of defiance against any culture, people, country, community or religion.As a matter of fact, it's an attempt on my part to do my bit in the society.And yea, please do feel free to rebuke me where called for, if required.

[The writer is an Architect in Delhi.-Admin]

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