Assamese should never forget one event in particular!: Letters to The Editor

Assamese should never forget one event in particular!

We tend to forget many events whether small or big, unless they are being reminded of. Of course, we can afford to forget happenings in our personal lives, which may not make much difference. However, we can't afford to forget the events which have afflicted the fundamentals of the Assamese society. Many of our younger generations may not know Nathan Brown, American Baptist missionary and his contribution to the Assamese language. Everybody understands that one's language is his/her identity. Keeping this in view, I want to refresh our memory, reiterating, what did happen during the period 1836-1872. Assamese language lost its official status on its own soil at the connivance of a chauvinist group with the British. Fortunately, at the active initiative of Nathan Brown, Assamese language recovered its pride of place in 1872. Had there been no Nathan Brown, Assamese language would have definitely been in the oblivion. Now things are no better either. Danger is still looming large on Assamese language.

In a democratic society, everyone has the right to follow any ideology that he/she likes. But being an Assamese, our first allegiance should be to our State, language, culture, tradition etc. However, by being a good and honest Assamese, one can be a good Indian too. As such, every Assamese should remain ever vigil remembering the historical events of 1836-1872, for its own survival. Obviously, we can forget it at our own peril.

Prafulla Dowarah,

Guwahati

Dispute with China

The tensions between India and China continue to prevail despite numerous efforts to resolve them. It is time India took strong action either strategically or from the defence angle. As many as 44 bridges made by the BRO were inaugurated by Rajnath Singh, all in strategic areas that gives India an advantage for the movement of troops. It is time to catch the bull by its horn and do what it takes to resolve this conflict once and for all. Diplomatic steps should also be taken to build pressure on China.

Chandan Kumar Nath,

Sorbhog.

Crime against women

Rape, nowadays being a common crime in the country, has been steadily increasing overtime. According to the NCRB 2019 report, 4 lakh cases of crime against women were registered which goes for at least 88 cases a day and implies every 16 minutes a woman is raped in India where 50 per cent are between the age of 18-30 and many are below. These criminals rape an eight-month-old baby as well as a 90 year-old-woman. Every woman in this country experiences rape or attempt to rape, at least once in her lifetime. Men are taught less of manners and so called sanskar is funneled onto the socially bound and gagged women of this country, who are blamed for every torture they have to endure.

Rape is a non-bailable offence according to the law but criminals still do get bail because of the lack of evidence. People always talk and talk and criticize the government by saying a tougher law can be enforced to delete this rape culture but what do they mean by tough law? With the largest democracy it is not always the law that needs reformation but our society.

Neeki Sharma,

neekisharma123@gmail.com

Make Delhi pollution free

It is a matter of grave concern that the politics of air pollution in Delhi is creating trouble for the inhabitants. The BJP claimed that there is more pollution due to local factors in Delhi. Hence, the AAP Government blamed that the BJP and Congress are forming an alliance to allow stubble burning. The air pollution is a big issue, but the authorities concerned have failed to solve it for a long time. The pollution makes the National Capital's image a city which is not good for living and has also been affecting the life and subsistence of the people of Delhi. The Centre should initiate a joint plan with the support of the State governments of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh to make Delhi pollution free.

Amit Singh Kushwaha,

Satna (M.P.)

Public safety drive by APDCL

The Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) has been installing DTR fencing at several locations across the Guwahati city. This is a part of beautification of the city as well as public safety. This is rightly a good move.

The transformers and wires were earlier unfenced and unprotected which caused several mishaps particularly during rainy season. I would like to request APDCL to take similar drive in other town areas at least if not in villages for the larger interest public.

Putul Sarma,

Biswanath Chariali