From Akash Solanki, Bolton

Should we really destroy something so sacred and religious, just to let a couple of ships pass around India?

I’m sure no is the answer, as the Ram Setu speaks for itself. Ram as being one of the courageous ideals and the Setu as the bridge. Ram’s Bridge, His Bridge to rescue his beloved wife. Destroying any sort of bridge without a suitable reason is wrong but doing it too Ram’s bridge is down right unacceptable. In addition, this auspicious bridge is a reminder of our heritage and roots of our culture. I’m sure many Hindus are aware of the famous epic Ramayana, well when the story is told to youngsters then the bridge is proof of the Ramayana actually taking place.

Also, the bridge acts as the Hindu religion. If this was destroyed then in theory the religion is destroyed too. In effect, many Hindus wouldn’t know Ram what he achieved.

Not only the points above, but also the risk of another horrendous tsunami could wipe about Southern India. However, the Setu can act as a barrier to slow down the rapid waves. The protection the bridge is giving can save many lives. Therefore, losing the bridge would be a loss of our roots and mainly, a huge loss to the world.

Akash Solanki, 16