Editor,
Through your esteemed daily I would like to draw the kind attention of fellow citizens to the recent happenings across the nation where individuals are being harassed/tortured in the name of protection/respect towards “Goumata (Mother Cow)”. “Gou” means cow and its milk is a suitable nutritious alternative to mother’s milk that is why the cow has been termed as “Goumata”. Buffalo, camel and goat milk is also consumed by humans. Likewise these can also be termed as “………mata” Yes we Hindus worship the cow but, beef is a food of some communities and there should be nothing be wrong in that just as many Hindus eat pork whereas in Hindu religion pig is termed as “Boraho Avatar”. I being a Hindu do not agree to these illogical and unjustified acts in the name of religion. In this above context, I would urge upon these activists to kindly visit old age homes nationwide to find out how many mothers are living there in what condition and most importantly why? Kindly recall a news item telecast sometimes in 2016 where an old woman was beaten by her own daughters for property in Delhi. It was heard that some states are contemplating to make acts with punishment even to the extent of death penalty for protection of “Goumata.” If that is a fact, will it be ethical to give nobility to the cow than to the biological mother. We human beings are the finest creations of nature hence we should behave sensibly to understand the rules and limitations of society. Unfortunately many disrespect and ignore responsibility towards their mothers while proudly shouting, “Bharat Mata Ki Jai.” One wonders if these slogans are meaningful in the true spirit. We human beings have to become humans first to understand our responsibilities and also pledge for ensuring safety, security and dignity of mothers(humans) first instead of protecting “Goumata”. Finally to conclude I offer my apologies in case I hurt the sentiments of any individual.
Yours etc,
Krishnendu Deb.
Unimaginative traffic plans
Editor,
The new traffic system at Don Bosco Square is an area that causes a chain reaction of sorts. The previous top city cop had put this into practice but nothing has emerged and the impact is zero. There have been a number of requests to revert to the old system which was much better and where traffic kept on moving even during peak hours. This is something that the new SP City has to take note of and have the courage to revert to the old system. This will relieve commuters who travel through that stretch. Hope someone acts and at least some changes happen.
Yours etc….
Dominic S. Wankhar
Shillong:
Women’s Cricket going great guns
Editor,
This refers to the report, “Jhulan is highest wicket – taker in women’s ODIs” (ST May 10, 2017). Hats off to Jhulan Goswami for becoming the most successful bowler in the history of women’s ODIs. She eclipsed the decade – long record of Australia’s Cathryn Fitzpatrick’s 180 wickets by claiming her 181st in her 153 rd match. It must be a double delight for her as her record – breaking performance also helped India beat South Africa by 7 wickets in the Women’s Quadrangular Series at Potchefstroom in South Africa. Hopefully, she will soon become the first in the history of women’s ODI cricket to get 200 wickets.
Yours etc.,
Arnab Dey,
Kolkata