[Reader-list] Jaipur taking a stand against terror

[radhikarajen at vsnl.net]

Good thoughts indeed, it is the policies of the UPA that has led this free India, that even in death of the blasts, reservations have caught up and citizens all communities  have lost their loved ones, death and injuries have not spared none.!

----- Original Message -----
From: rakshat hooja <rakshat at gmail.com>
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2008 5:27 pm
Subject: [Reader-list] Jaipur taking a stand against terror
To: reader-list at sarai.net

> For me Jaipur has been synonymous with peace, harmony and 
> brotherhood. It is
> a big city but with a "small-town" feel and connection among its
> inhabitants. People celebrate together, they help each other in 
> times of
> need and there is definitely a sense of belonging and family among all
> Jaipurites. Today the spirit of Jaipur is symbolised by development,
> improvement, resilience and never ending energy. The cowardly and 
> dastardlybombings of 13th May should not and will not be allowed 
> to disturb the
> peaceful and tranquil existence of our city.
> 
> The loss of life and the ensuing fear that has gripped the city has
> affected all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with the loved 
> ones of
> those who perished in this immoral act. At the same time it is 
> important we
> do not allow the perpetrators of this heinous crime on humanity to 
> achievetheir objective. A strong message needs to be sent out that 
> such acts by
> those who want to disturb the harmony in our community and city 
> are bound to
> fail and will only lead to the creation of a stronger Jaipur.
> 
> One suggestion I have for the people of Jaipur that will show the
> resilience of Jaipur & its inhabitants, is that, after 4 days from the
> blasts  (on 17th May) at 7.10 PM (time of the first blast) we can 
> all switch
> on lights, light diyas/ candles and have a minute of city-wide 
> loud clapping
> ,  along with honking of horns etc. This may seem contrary to the
> traditional one/two minute silence but I feel that this is another 
> way to
> honour memories of and express our solidarity with the families of 
> those who
> have died or been injured as well as to make it clear to the world 
> thatJaipur will not bow down to terror, and will make its voice 
> heard. Other
> cities, villages, towns can simultaneously join us at the same time.
> 
> Feedback, comments, suggestions welcome. If you agree please take 
> a lead to
> make this happen.
> 
> 
> Rakshat Hooja
> 
> 
> 11 Uniara Garden
> 
> Jaipur 302004
> 
> 
> 9829321444
> 
> 
> rakshat at gmail.com
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