Two different worlds across the crossing

Atal, Tarun and I went for a walk to Hijli station after dinner on Friday. In the meanwhile we were discussing about political matters and suddenly our discussion shifted to the scene across the railway crossing. There were two different worlds. For an IITian, One is more transparent while other is obscure and hard to accept. We found some huts with no electricity, naked kids were playing in cold weather, women were cooking on indigenous stoves and some where down the road girls attired in tatters which could barely be mistaken as clothing were laughing away. On the edge of the road a few people were gaily relieving themselves. Every gush of wind was bringing with itself a new dose of stink, emanating from the faeces spread all over and it appeared that the word hygiene was a foreigner to the place.

On the other side, there is a temple of education, better known as IIT. All are getting quality education and hoping to have a luxurious life. IIT is celebrating its 50th convocation this year but it seems that none of the alumni have ever made an effort to change the other side of the crossing. We are approaching a new era. We are competing with others in every field. We are thinking of ourselves as a global superpower. But who will think about those unprivileged people whose children are not getting even the semblance of primary education.

Government is spending billions of rupees on IITs but it is not looking towards these people. They also need some assistance. They may have a dream to see their children on the better side of the crossing but they are helpless. Their standard of living is very poor.

Isn't it our duty to do something for these people??? Definitely yes. We must realize that we can change the system and can make these people, who are still looking towards their messiahs on the better side of the crossing for a helping hand, happy.

This topic is very thought-provoking and I don’t want to disturb myself in examination days. So I am ending this topic right now.