I am
sorry. That’s all I want to say to all the women who are born in this nation
where we treat you as objects. We kill you before you are born. We abuse you if
you are born. We rape you even before you grow up. We rape you when you grow
up. We disrespect you at every stage of your life.
Today I
couldn’t stop tears from rolling down my eyes when I heard the death of rape
victim. I don’t understand where this nation is heading. Will these incidents
keep happening? Is there a way we can put
an end to it? Will women ever be safe in this country? What will we have at the
end of this protest? And why is this protest different from all the other
protest?
With all
the little knowledge I have, I would like to comment on all the above.
Following
news everyday for years now makes me believe that it is all a part of vicious
circle. Whether it is women’s safety, corruption, crime, delay in justice etc.
It all starts from the way we have given power in this nation. Power to make
law is in the hands of government. Power to implement law is in the hands of
police but on the contrary to transfer them and promote them is in the hands of
government. Power to bring justice is in the hands of judiciary but then again
to transfer judges and promote them is in the hands of government.
There
was a famous saying by Lord Acton –“Power tends to
corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.”
I don’t blame the ruling government rather I blame the system. I
am not challenging the constitution which has given me power to express. That
is a different issue they put me behind bars for putting a facebook status. It is
also ironical that, I am hoping a change in law from leaders who themselves
face rape charges, leaders who watch porn in parliament. There is a big loop
which needs to be fixed.
The reason this protest if different from any protest is that
for the first time people do not need a leader to put their views. This protest
doesn’t seem to be backed by any political party. They are all common people.
They are all you and me. And we are on streets demanding change. Government has
confused them every time with false promise, but not anymore. We are burning
candles so what if we go to disco. Each candle is brings us a hope that it will
bring light into this dark nation.
So rather than making us immune to pain, make us believe that
you will ensure our safety. Make us believe not by your words but by your
actions.
I also believe that just by hanging accused of one case would
not solve the problem. Rather there should be changes in the system. My
suggestions:
1. Striker laws
What the whole nation is demanding. This will create fear. I am
glad that there was a support on this from everyone. From Prime Minister to
Home Minister everyone supports this. So thank you for that.
2. Faster trials – Set Deadline
Justice delayed is justice denied. You have promised fast track
courts all around nation. I would rather suggest you to put a deadline in this
type of crimes. For eg: Judgment should come in less than 60days at each hierarchical
stage.
3.
Women Judge
This will bring a sense of comfort for all the victims. It will
become easy to communicate with them.
4.
Transparent and fair transfer of Officials
This would help them to fulfill their duty without any political
pressure.
Apart from all the above suggested changes; I also feel that it
is the responsibility of every parent to teach their sons to respect women.
This girl has awakened the sleeping nation. I hope government finds
a way to rebuild their lost image. Hopefully one day they will realize that
women demand respect which can’t be met by setting a parliamentary quota.
