I am a Shah Rukh Khan (Aka SRK) fan. I watched all the Kolkata Knight Riders (Aka KKR) matches just because of him.(Though i reside in Delhi) I was happy that after four frustrating seasons, his team finally got over the line. Yes, KKR is now the IPL Champs!
So, it was time to celebrate. We saw SRK completely losing his mind in joy. He was dancing, hugging the KKR players, running the ground's lengths and more. He even did a couple of cartwheels for his fans.
Moreover, either out of joy or out of realization, he even apologized to his fans for his uncalled-for behavior at Wankhade Stadium. It's good that at least he did that. A man of his stature should act more responsibly than what he did.
But this is not what i am actually writing this post for. Last week, the world witnessed a state which is among the poorest in India, opening its safe (and its heart!) to celebrate and honor KKR staff, owners and the team.
It's not a bad or a wrong thing that West Bengal Chief Minister, Ms. Mamata Banerjee herself hosted the event. It's also not wrong that it was only a franchise rather than the national team for which the celebrations were on! The viewers enjoyed the scenes. I have seen my friends posting pictures of the event on Facebook. I am not against the celebrations at all!
But what i am against is the fact that it was the taxpayers' money which was spent in organizing the event. Already, the tax slabs in our country (at the state level), appear as a burden. The situation is gruesome. People don't want to pay taxes. They say that their money is being plundered by our beloved netaji. Well, there is proof. The huge sums that our politicians have assimilated in the banks abroad are evident to what the common man's thinking is.
But this time there was not the same old "stealing" thing. This was a whole different ball game! (how appropriate) After, KKR defeated Chennai Superkings (Aka CSK) in the final of DLF IPL 5, Trinamool congress (ruling party, West Bengal) had their own plans. Unfortunately, they simply don't get the big picture.
Unfortunate or............:
The infamous fire at Kolkata's AMRI hospital last year
(Official figure: about 89 people choked to death)
The sixth largest state in terms of economy (2009-10) has remained affected by political instability and bad governance. The state continues to suffer from regular bandhs (strikes), a low Human Development Index level, substandard healthcare services, a lack of socio-economic development, poor infrastructure, political corruption and civil violence.The state is in dire state. Whenever a company shows any willingness about entering the state they are left in awe! No water, no electricity, no land, no infrastructure is what they are told. Only thing that the ruling party's willing to share with them is "love"! So, no investment whatsoever! This is only one of the reasons why West Bengal is suffering!
Presently, West Bengal is amongst the worst performing states in the country. Its image has been tarnished locally, nationally and internationally by its inefficient and ineffective leadership. The victory can't change the fact that still there are babies dying mysteriously in the hospitals, still there is a question mark on the state of the fire safety units in public and private establishments, still there is no improvement in the unmanageable debt situation in the state, still the common man can't speak his mind freely and what to say about corruption!
Has there been any "poriborton", Ms. Banerjee? By just handing out gold chains to a bunch of wealthy people, you are simply displaying your ignorance towards to other part of the society. And we should not forget that this season of IPL was indeed an eye opener for all the cricket lovers. We got to see the many dark sides of the tournament. So, how can we celebrate the victory in such a manner? Has the leadership of West Bengal completely lost it? Probably, Yes!
Rather than displaying generosity towards the affluent ones, Ms. Banerjee needs to have a closer look at the big picture. She needs to understand that it were the people of West Bengal who trusted her and gave her a chance to bring a change to the state. I must say that till date, all has gone wrong. People have started having second thoughts. These are gravest of times and to celebrate that too on the exchequer's money, is definitely not a good idea. So, Ms. Banerjee, kindly wake up, before it's too late! It has been just a waste of time and money by you and co. so far!
agreed to the failure of the system at several points. however, i still feel money spent on general entertainment by politicians is ok at times. public (though deprived in various ways) still appreciates some entertainment. this procession also made young players who were mostly backstage as local heroes,i think they deserve a little fame and fun
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