‘Struggles’ not ‘Sacrifices’
(Published in The Hans India,
Daily News Paper, Dt.30th March,2012)
It is very sad that many emotive students over separate statehood are
ending their lives. Will such acts help Centre respond quickly and fast?
Certainly not!
It is true that no movement in the world over succeeded without
students’ active participation. Even our own freedom struggle is no exception.
Thousands of students who got attracted to the call of Mahatma gave up their
studies mid-way. But, those days were different from today. The ‘cause’ may be
as important as ‘freedom’ to Indians as now to Telanganites. Yet, in our
changed civil society the entire world is fast emerging as a ‘big village’ and
it is being accepted by every one of us.
Opportunities opened up, world geographic boundaries disappeared,
and we are witnessing colonization all over the world. This is evident from the
thousands of Indians' migration to either America or UK or Australia or Canada
or New Zealand for greener pastures.
In that race, even no less Telanganites are lagging behind, unlike
in the past when the first revolt was raised in 1969.
All these changes should not dampen or deter people of the
region’s aspirations to stake claim for separate statehood. What pains me today
is a youngsters ending life while bright future lies ahead of them. Unlike in
the past, today’s parents are more concerned and care their children. The
competitive spirit among the present day parents indeed more that of in their
children. As a result, the parents end up with utmost joy and satisfaction if
they ensure their children put their foot best forward in the respective chosen
careers. If such a ‘dream’ of a ‘parent’ has to end halfway is what more
painful.
In that context, I make an appeal to the students community of all
regions, particularly Telangana. Competitive examinations are the round-corner
and in the recent past you made every Telugu proud topping, if not grabbing,
maximum number of distinctions in several all-India common entrance tests. Especially,
the Osmania University, which was in ‘dock’ for some time had performed
exceedingly well to bring back its old glory. Once again the University
students are in great demand world over and the ‘campus’ recruitment bazaars
are held with regularity.
I do understand, how ‘dear’ the aspiration to achieve separate
statehood for Telangana to you as well to mine. Anything and everything
could be achieved through struggles and not sacrifices.
Hence, I once again sincerely appeal to all the entire students
community to restrain from ending their lives and instead take part building
constructive Telangana. Hope my voicing is reaching out to them…..!!!
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