[Reader-list] Jaipur taking a stand against terror

[Yousuf]

Dear Rakshat
While I strongly condemn the serial blast in Jaipur and appreciate the resilience of the people of Jaipur in the midst of the loss of life, your idea of showing the resilience by making further noise (through honking etc) sounds a bit odd. It reminds of something like a trumpet of war (against "terror"?). In my view, violence needs to be answered by peace and introspection. You've asked for people in other towns to join in the spirit. I want to join being in Delhi, but I would certainly not honk my car (nor clap, since I'm culturally conditioned not to respond to such a sad situation by a cheerful act). I would rather spend my time comtemplating on what do these so-called terrorists want, and is there any way I can help them not indulge in such acts.

Yousuf


--- On Thu, 5/15/08, rakshat hooja <rakshat at gmail.com> wrote:

> From: rakshat hooja <rakshat at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Reader-list] Jaipur taking a stand against terror
> To: reader-list at sarai.net
> Date: Thursday, May 15, 2008, 5:26 PM
> 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 dastardly
> bombings 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 achieve
> their 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 that
> Jaipur 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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