Hartal and anarchy
The entire nation must condole and mourn the death, but the opposition has monopolised the sad occasion, exploiting the rueful event to gain sympathy of the general masses. It is not surprising. But to create chaos and confusion is not lawful. Isn't it dangerous to teach the people to defy and deny authority? Is it right to excite, agitate and ignite the general public into lawlessness?
The tragedy of our nation is that common courtesy and manners are missing from the political arena. Blaming and accusing each other has become an evil tradition. The politicians are overlooking the fact that by condemning each other, they are actually condemning themselves.
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The existing quarrel between the political parties does not bring any benefit, only trouble and misery. Should our politicians be allowed to paralyse the entire nation by calling hartal at will?
When shall we learn that hartal is akin to anarchy?