Mutterings that Matter!

While our state politicians were busy fighting over pohe and pav, vociferously defending the terror attacks in Malegaon and blaming the ATS (Anti Terrorist Squad) as partisan, they gave a red carpet welcome to approx. 26 militants to hold the financial capital to ransom. And this time it was not some coward militants who planted bombs and walked away from the destruction, this was a declaration of open war in the financial hub of the country. Walking around with automatic weapons and grenades, making easy targets of civilians, tourists and policemen having outdated weapons.

Who do you blame for this, the security agencies, the intelligence agencies, the central and state governments, the opposition parties, the common man or the news hungry media.

So where are those people who are so concerned about the sons of the soil that they haven’t been able to protect either the sons or the soil. Where are those people who are bothered about the health and morality of citizens but have no clue what to do when it comes to the safety of the citizens.

Mr. PM, sir, did the happenings not wrangle your being that you required a teleprompter to address a nation.
Mr. Leader of the Opposition, sir, did you need to use this as a means of advocating your election agenda for the coming general elections. We’d be happy to make you PM for a day if that’s your agenda.

Mr. Home Minister, sir, managing the home ministry is not like managing a bunch of loudmouthed and unruly members of parliament, it needs much more prompt reactions and actions. 5 hours to make a decision is a wee bit long don’t you think.
Mr. Finance Minister, sir, do we not pay enough taxes as a city for us to afford a NSG unit in our city, I’m sure if not we will be more that happy if you tax us even more if it ensures safety for our city.
Mr. Defence Minister, sir, I hope we take some serious action to our neighbours who have a free hand in taking our country for granted.

Mr. CM, sir, if you had spent some more time concentrating on the state than your seat we would have a better city.
Mr. State Home Minister, sir, if you think honest and brave police officers can be sacrificed and be gorified as martyrs, we would much rather have them alive. They are no use to us being dead.

Dear Free Media – If you do not understand the difference between a terrorist attack and the slog overs of a 20-20 cricket match you are better off doing something else. We do not need your running commentary and sensationalism.

Dear NSG – I do hope sincerely that you do not have north indians in your ranks that you sent to protect my city as they will take away the jobs of the sons of the soil.

And finally to the Terrorists, you may have dented the spirit of this city but you have not killed it. It will take much more than your audacity. May your souls rest in peace as may have been promised to you.

As fresh reports talk of various sources as the planners of this siege including the Pak army, ISI, Laskar-e-toiba, Mumbai Underworld, and some obscure Deccan Mujahideen, it remains to be seen when we see an end to this 40+ hour ordeal.

It’s time for the Indian Polity to unite above petty regionalism and sectarian politics and work in unison for a stronger and safer India.

Thank you Indian Army, National Security Group, Rapid Action Force, Anti Terrorism Squad and Mumbai Police for taking the bullet for us.