This is my second day in Hyderabad. The Telegana issue is burning...according to media and various news channels, literally as well as figuratively. Thankfully I cannot see those amazing footages since I don't have television access now. But life here in Hyderabad is just another day in the calendar. We don't plan for cinemas and outings but well, it is after all, a weekday. A bloody tuesday for all that! So finish work at office and simply vanish behind closed doors and enjoy the company of your friends, fones and laptops. (After all, this is the age of super communication!)
The issue is that 83 MLA's and 11 MP's have resigned. So the city is having an official 'bandh'. But well, its actually the governing office (I dont presume to be politically aware) thats to be closed. Why the city?
Why can't life be as usual? The issue has been a 'burning' issue for years on end. it has come to the fore in the past few years.
So....why is the news media scaring people about violence? Why are the politicians scaring the junta outside the state that there is going to be violence? For, the general junta over here are as relaxed and unconcerned about it as ever when a bandh is announced. the issue maybe sensitive in their hearts, but their actions belie the fact. It is only very few who have their offices closed for the span of 2 days ( and I am completely jealous of them!) and maybe the schools are not running. there is no availability of petrol so auto wallahs quote any number that comes to their mind.
Sigh! I wish my office was closed! I would have slept till late. Had a game of carom, read some books, etc with my room mates friends....but well...!
Hyderabad Blues indeed!
The issue is that 83 MLA's and 11 MP's have resigned. So the city is having an official 'bandh'. But well, its actually the governing office (I dont presume to be politically aware) thats to be closed. Why the city?
Why can't life be as usual? The issue has been a 'burning' issue for years on end. it has come to the fore in the past few years.
So....why is the news media scaring people about violence? Why are the politicians scaring the junta outside the state that there is going to be violence? For, the general junta over here are as relaxed and unconcerned about it as ever when a bandh is announced. the issue maybe sensitive in their hearts, but their actions belie the fact. It is only very few who have their offices closed for the span of 2 days ( and I am completely jealous of them!) and maybe the schools are not running. there is no availability of petrol so auto wallahs quote any number that comes to their mind.
Sigh! I wish my office was closed! I would have slept till late. Had a game of carom, read some books, etc with my room mates friends....but well...!
Hyderabad Blues indeed!
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