Sunday, April 19, 2009

A Landmark Lost...

Sometime back there was this big issue of the land leased out to woodlands drive in being taken back by the government for creating a botanical mark on par with the brindhavan of Bangalore. Removal of woodlands drive in was a very emotional moment for many - inducing myself. The awesome chief minister of Tamil nadu (the same guy who is hell bent on building sethu project!!!) had then said that this place would be used to create a botanical garden. So I consoled telling myself that at least this is going to better for our future generations. THIS IS THE PROGRESS OF THE PROJECT THUS FAR!!!!
Not only the greenery has been reduced, it looks like no one even cares. I don’t see anyone working there either - never saw anyone after the demolition of the building. If this is the arrogance with which the government michenery can work in the heart of the city, I just can’t imagine what kind of apathy would be shown for some remote village in India. Just imagine what will kind of commercial implications such space right in the heart (I mean it) of the city would have??
Well - I want to keep going on and on and on for the temper I have now - but let me just stop here and add just one thing - this kind of arrogance towards the people is possible only in the largest democracy of the world.


1 comment:

Aswin Kini said...

Someone has to take responsibility and that someone should be one with fame and power. YOu and I can do nothing