Bangalorean’s – Do we have the spirit of Mumbai?
I stayed in Malad (one of the fastest growing suburbs), Mumbai for almost 10 years between 1991 and 2001, these were the most memorable period of my life. However, this period had many bad patches too. On Dec 6th 1991 when I was in 6th Std, I saw the Hindu-Muslim riots aftermath the Babri Masjid demolition, then in 8th Std I saw the trauma of March 12th 1993 bomb blasts and many other acts of violence by the underworld in Mumbai.
However, even after all these acts of violence or terrorism still the spirit of Mumbai never dies. Life goes on in the same fast track.
In contrast to the fast track of Mumbai is Bangalore – once called the “Pensioner’s Paradise”. Bangalore life has always been on the slow pace and Bangaloreans are comfort loving people. Though the IT–ITES Industry has increased the pace to a great extent but still it is no where in comparison to the speed or the spirit of Mumbai.
Though Bangalore has seen some acts of violence during Cauvery riots, Rajkumar’s Kidnapping, Rajkumar’s Death and the most recently the IISC attack but are we (read Bangaloreans) prepared to handle situations like the current Bomb Blasts in Mumbai?
Terrorism is no more consigned to the boundaries of Jammu & Kashmir nor it is any kind of freedom struggle or Jehad, it is pure disgrace to mankind, killing innocent people cannot be Jehad. Terrorism has spread to all corners of the country and Bangalore due to its recent advancement in technology and the global spotlight will surely be in the HIT LIST of the terrorists. The IISC attack did prove that terrorists have an eye on Bangalore.
The government of Karnataka can beef-up the security, take immediate actions on Intelligence reports, deploy additional police forces, declare a high alert and also might take the help of the large presence of army in Bangalore, but still is all this enough? Are the citizens of Bangalore prepared to handle such situations?
However, even after all these acts of violence or terrorism still the spirit of Mumbai never dies. Life goes on in the same fast track.
In contrast to the fast track of Mumbai is Bangalore – once called the “Pensioner’s Paradise”. Bangalore life has always been on the slow pace and Bangaloreans are comfort loving people. Though the IT–ITES Industry has increased the pace to a great extent but still it is no where in comparison to the speed or the spirit of Mumbai.
Though Bangalore has seen some acts of violence during Cauvery riots, Rajkumar’s Kidnapping, Rajkumar’s Death and the most recently the IISC attack but are we (read Bangaloreans) prepared to handle situations like the current Bomb Blasts in Mumbai?
Terrorism is no more consigned to the boundaries of Jammu & Kashmir nor it is any kind of freedom struggle or Jehad, it is pure disgrace to mankind, killing innocent people cannot be Jehad. Terrorism has spread to all corners of the country and Bangalore due to its recent advancement in technology and the global spotlight will surely be in the HIT LIST of the terrorists. The IISC attack did prove that terrorists have an eye on Bangalore.
The government of Karnataka can beef-up the security, take immediate actions on Intelligence reports, deploy additional police forces, declare a high alert and also might take the help of the large presence of army in Bangalore, but still is all this enough? Are the citizens of Bangalore prepared to handle such situations?
If we are not mentally prepared then it’s the right time to learn from our big brother – “Mumbai” – the solidarity shown at times of crisis, the presence of mind, the toughness to handle adversities, and the ever-resilient Mumbaikars spirit.
posted by Vijayanand Nagaraj | 3:55 PM
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