Friday, January 04, 2008

Naxalism and its causes.

Yesterday, on a news channel, I saw a documentary, in which adivasi's(tribals) were against their way of life being threatened, due to a large amount of Bauxite being found in the hills, which was their habitat. I seriously believe, instead of only thinking about increasing wealth, India should try to empathise, and reconcile with her poor. Because Bauxite was found on those hills, the terrain of the hills was to be destroyed, to extract the Bauxite. Does making another billion dollars, override the self dignity and right of habitat of the adivasis? Is profit more valuable than the contentment of another's life, which I might end? I am glad, that these happenings happen in India, so the fate of the hills can be contested, as is done in a mature democracy. These adivasis must be engaged, and their views empathised with. Another alternative to the whole scenario, must be thought out. I cannot believe, that there is no other alternative, than the destruction of the adivasi's way of life. Money should not be made for the sake of money, nor should progress be made, for the sake of progress.

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