Our members are not all Ho-Ho and hot air. They are serious citizens with strong views on politics and issues of national concern. This became evident as many regulars like Yusuf Rassiwala, Geeta Sandana, Kishor-Renu and Dilip Babani did not show up this morning. Even Hari Singh Shekhawat and Monthi Serrao came in late.“Everybody seems to be in a holiday mood,” observed Tara Chand. “All schools and colleges are closed for two days because of the Ayodhya verdict tomorrow.”
“Do you think anything will come of it?” asked Motwani.
“The verdict will go in their favour,” butted in Rane.
“Who cares,” commented Pratap Bhatt. “Either way, nobody is bothered if there ever was a temple or a masjid at that Ayodhya site. The issue has lost its relevance today – just that some mischief-makers want to draw political mileage out of it.”
The conversation veered around present-day youngsters who are least bothered over what the dispute is all about. Many young adults, born around the time the disputed structure was pulled down in 1992, do not even know in which state Ayodhya is, let alone take sides on the issue, according to news reports yesterday. "And they are India's future," opined Bhatt.
“But we can expect trouble tomorrow,” insisted Motwani, grimly. “No matter which way the verdict goes, the trouble makers will have a field day.”
“It’s all humbug!” declared Srichand Arora (left), abruptly putting an end to the conversation. "Kuchh hona-wona nahin hai...", he added and walked away with his music system.
Renu Babani says:
Let us not get embroiled into this political turmoil. Yes, it is good to be updated, but honestly, does it make a difference what we think? Whatever the outcome, it will happen. No one can change the situation. It is best to have a positive attitude and assure ourselves that nothing bad will happen. In the end, we are all humans, and as Mumbaikers, we always come out stronger.
The slide show of the Lonavala Picnic looks great. Anyone seeing it will not believe that anyone is timid or shy!
--Renu
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Let us not get embroiled into this political turmoil. Yes, it is good to be updated, but honestly, does it make a difference of what we think?
Whatever the outcome, it will happen, no one can change the situation. It is best to have a positive attitude, and assure ourselves that nothing bad will happen. In the end, we are all humans, and as Mumbaikers, we always come out stronger!
The Slide show of the Lonavala Picnic looks great no doubt. Anyone seeing it will not believe that anyone is timid or shy!
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