It is ironical that a government which changes the metro rail route to protect the Qutub Minar, built with the material of destroyed temples, stops a corridor to protect the Taj Mahal's surroundings and spends crores of rupees to showcase ancient potteries and jewelry in heavily guarded museums, is destroying a unique symbol of national identity and an icon well preserved in our minds since childhood. Even a child knows that a bridge was built by the friends of Lord Rama using floating stones and Rama's army marched over it to Lanka to rescue Sita and destroy the evil regime of Ravana.
The issue concerns us all, and should be taken up without getting entangled in party lines and political games. The Ram Setu belongs to all humanity, being an important heritage site; hence the government should not allow it to become another issue affecting Hindu sensitivities. Nobody is opposing the Sethu Samudram Project, only a realignment of the route is being asked, as the present one destroys the inspirational treasure that is the Ram Setu.
Respectfully as an NRI,
Janak Shah
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment