When are we going to learn?

Starting from the disastrous earth quake followed by the Tsunami in South East Asia, the world was critically challenged by the nature’s wrath with heavy incessant rains in Mumbai, devastating series of hurricanes in United States, catastrophic earth quake in Pakistan and torrential rains in Tamilnadu. The loss of life and property due to these natural calamities are vast and shocking.

Though some scientists are pointing their fingers towards Global Warming for the drastic alterations in the nature, practically it is tough to control the nature’s cause. But the tragedy occurred during the saree distribution in Lucknow, heart breaking fire accident in Kumbakonam School, dreadful stampede in Vyasarpadi followed by a bloody stampede in MGR Nagar, Chennai could have been avoided if proper system is in place.

The stampede which killed 42 innocent people and left many injured in the MGR Nagar is the classic example of the complete collapse of administrative machinery in Tamilnadu. This tragedy occurred during the distribution of relief coupons for the affected people in the non stop rain in Chennai. This disaster happened even after the similar incident in the same kind of relief operation in Vyasarpadi.

It indicates that the officials and functionaries are so dump that they have not learned any lessons even after Vyasarpadi tragedy. The calamity occurred in the wee hours of the day, but the people started gathering in the venue from the previous night despite of heavy rain. If the crowd controlling was in good shape this tragedy could have been avoided and saved many precious lives.

The accusation of Government towards the spread of rumors and the notorious involvement of anti social elements are ridiculous and it is the clear indication of the failure of the administrative vehicle in the state. If the officials are blaming spread of rumors why didn’t the nip off the rumors in the bud? Why didn’t they smack down the anti social elements?

The Government accusing the gathering of people and the greed of the people is outrageous and condemnable. Even in the super power United States there was an evident of tussle and disarray in Wal Mart Thanks giving sale so it is absolutely shame on the part of administration to blame people for their lack of efficiency.

Why the government and administrative system was not in high alert and extra careful even after many grievous incidents? Why they are mediocre and clueless in handling these situations? Why the so called bright and smart IAS and IPS officers are so lackadaisical and lethargic to frame a systematic approach? Why don’t they deploy the ample police force to mitigate the risk of stampede?

It is miserable and pathetic to see the heartrending incidents of these kinds so often. When are we going put an end to the consequences of carelessness and negligence? When are we going to learn the importance of the valuable and precious human life?