Dear Friends,
Even the Chief Justice has come out in support of this ODD (EVEN) ban, he knows that he will be taken care of so I call it LIP SERVICE. Arvind says even his Ministers will follow this rule, they too will be taken care of (remember 400%)
Before I get into the details of why I am not in favour of this ODD Ban, let me make it clear that even those who suggested it did not think it through. WHY ELSE ARE THEY TALKING OF EXEMPTIONS for Single Women, Handicapped and Emergency Services, soon there will be demands for Senior Citizens and others.
HAVE THEY EVEN GIVEN A THOUGHT TO THE REAL REASONS FOR THE MESS WE ARE IN ……
REASON: Pollution is not entirely due to number of Vehicles on the Roads, but due to being stuck in loooooooong JAMS
CAUSE: The real reasons for Jams a) ENCROACHMENTS b) NO LANE DRIVING c) VIP MOVEMENT d) PARKING ON ROADS e) GENERAL INDISCIPLINE
REASON: Old ill maintained vehicles pollute manifold more than the newer Bharat IV vehicles
CAUSE: For political reasons old polluting vehicles are not phased out or checked for Pollution Certificates.
REASON: Pathetic Public Transport and Fleecing unsafe Autos / Taxis make people opt for Private Vehicles
CAUSE: Police, Transport Officials are responsible for not ensuring that Public Transport is Safe or Sure (Remember Nirbhaya) some set of people are making a lot of money …… has anyone tried taking a Taxi from the Railway Station any time of the day, god forbid if you are a Girl (Mr. Chief Justice, I highly recommend that)
REASON: Metro is packed in like Sardines, do you seriously expect people to give up cars
CAUSE: India is not a Classless Society, WHY NOT 1st Class Compartments in Metro, even DTC offers AC Buses with higher tariff.
REASON: Generators ....... need I say more
CAUSE: A lot of money is made to turn a Blind Eye ...... BAAP BARA NA BHAIYA ........ the whole thing is that ......
It’s easier to Ban, than to Reform and to Enforce rule of Law ….. THE CHOICE IS BETWEEN TAKING TOUGH DECISIONS TO MAKE REAL DIFFERENCE …… OR TO MANAGE AN EVENT AND PAT YOURSELF FOR TRYING ……… AND EARN GREEN NGOs CARBON POINTS ?????
I support any initiative that curbs pollution ……. I will grudgingly abide by what the Government decides ….. in the hope that I am wrong and have raised unnecessary doubts. IF ONLY ?????
Warm Regards,
Rajiv Kakria
