Terrorism in india

Terrorism in India

26th November 2008 will be the date that will change india's perception of terrorism. This is a day when India was attacked from inside and into it's soft belly. I have ardently following the tragedy of terrorism in india since last 2 decades. In the 80's Punjab was under terrorist threat, in the 90's Kashmir and now in the last decade, entire india has come under the grip of terrorism.

India was introduced to terrorism in 1993. The serial bomb blast in mumbai ripped apart 13 important locations in mumbai, killing more than 250 people. India did not raise to the ocassion then, it was explained as the revenge of Babri Masjid and several psuedo intellectuals never allowed the indian state to act decisively after that attack. The political class of Maharastra that has saved the D-Company for its own petty interest prevented any substantial response to that attack. The 1993 Mumbai attack was a "Game Changer", but we did not realize the nature of the beast

After the Mumbai attacks of 1993 ,Over last 15 years all major cities in india has seen terrorist incidents. Delhi has been attacked twice, Benaras, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Mumbai. Mumbai has been attacked again and again and again in the last 15 years. My heart goes out to the people of Mumbai, they have endured the worst form of terrorism in last 15 years. Commuter train system has been targetted, upscale hotels and restaurants, Commercial Interests and now targetted anti-semitic(jewish killing) killings.

The technique of attack was similar the mumbai attack, similar kind of co-ordinated bomb blasts across the city, targetting markets, restaurants or populated places. These bomb blasts has been covered by the Indian Media. The human tool of these bomb blasts in unimaginable. I have read stories of orphaned kids, widowed wifes and bereaved parents. It is frightning and sometime frustrating to see the AAM ADMI (the congress party's mascot) being killed mercilessly without any response. Sometimes the frustration has reached its crecendo. After a bomb blast, the media reports, politicians give trite comment, visit casualties, announce compensation and then vanish back to their khursi. There is no talk to counter the threat leave aside taking an action.

India got used to these attacks. It is dangerous to get used to terrorrist attacks. We indian have an habit of getting used to bad things. Terrorism is not something that we can get used to. Terrorism not only takes a human tool but it is also a grave national security threat.

But the present attack in Mumbai is very different. It is global jihad coming to india in a big way. Till now all the attacks in india were small terrorism strike that did not require good training or co-ordination of logistics. But this mumbai attack is another "game changer", just like the 1993 mumbai bomb blast. India got introduced to terrorism through one terrorist strike in 1993 and now we have seen another level of terrorism strike in 2008. In the last 15 years, our response towards terrorism has been so weak that instead of countering it we have allowed it to become fester and continue.

RESPONSE

INDIA NEEDS TO RESPOND. The response should be decisive and complete and eliminate terrorism from India. We cannot allow this to continue further, last 15 years has seen no response from india on terrorist front, but if we dont respond now then their wont be any difference between failed countries like Iraq, Afghanistan or Pakistan and their wont be any india to preserve the IDEA OF INDIA. To preserve the idea of india, we need to provide security.

If you want to have some laugh out of the horrible tragedy in Mumbai. Below is a great link.

http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index ... oId=210920

First week of 2007

The New year party was great, but the week after was horrible.

Work was stacked up in my table this whole week. Boss was breathing down my neck. Hectic hours these days. Anyways still had sometime to catchup with some movies. I saw BhagamBhag(decent movie) and watched India falter a big advantage in the Durban Test.

Somehow I am loosing faith on Sachin Tendulkar, he is not the same old guy. These days he flatters to deceive. The earlier ease and comfort his presence used to bring is replaced with uncertainty. Anyways a die hard fan like me can still not dare to look down upon Sachin. But I am hoping that he hits peak form before retiring.

Things in bayarea are pretty cool these days, especially in the morning, when I have to wake up to get to work. Hoping to catch some exciting friday this week. Hoping to keep you posted.

Abhishek

Abhishek's Diary

This blogspot was referred by a close friend, so thinking of trying something new. Sharing experiences(no pun intended) with others is great.

The new year started with a bash. Fireworks on Pier 39 and then off to the dance club nearby. San Francisco is famous for happenings in night. The music was initially slow, but then some good hip-hop rocked the floor. After a few Jack Daniels, the night became young and we friends had a good bashful party for the new year.

We bid the night off with a good omlette at IHOP and very good blueberry pancakes. Our server was a cheerful young lady and very helpful during the service. Unfortunately due to my present marital status, I didn't have much of the chance with the lady. We made some small talk, had some fun and left the scene.

New Year 2007 was signed off with a drive down Golden Gate Bridge.