There is only one debate going around the world at this moment and it is the Mumbai Rampage. The incident is really distressing and in a way it is a challenge to democracy. I have been following up the incident since the time it started. I was astonished to see how much prepared were the terrorists.

The plans and actions of terrorists clearly indicates that they have done their homework properly. They have studied the areas and the properties which are under attack and surely for this purpose, they would have visited India for 3-4 times before the attack. The question is how come Intelligence don’t have any clue about them? The Central and the State Government had no idea as well. Initially they didn’t take the attack seriously until they lost precious lives of few important top police personnel. What were the State Intelligience doing while this attack was being planned? Should we take this incidence as a failure of Government and lack of competence in combating terror? What lessons have India learnt from this? Why is the present Indian Government still soft on terror? What is the reason? Is it still because of votes that come from specific community?

It would also be interesting to see what steps are being planned. Globally this attack has been termed as “9/11 of India”. What happened after 9/11? Americans attacked the countries who were supporting the militants. Is India going to attack any country? I am sure India should as the country is witnessing such acts on a very regular basis. Since 50 years India is under constant attack. What is the reason for our silence? Shouldn’t we as a citizen ensure that we elect Government that is actually interested in well-being of country and not just their vote-bank?

I am sure if there would have had been enough voting for the LS election, we would not have elected this Government. The Government does not reflect sentiments of the nation except few minorities who has elected these people. One lesson that we have to learn, as a responsible citizen, is to go out and VOTE. It is equally important to speak out and raise our concerns. Let the authorities at least hear them and then leave it up to them to take the decision but at least we should exercise our rights.

Before the attack, there was another issue going around in Mumbai - The migration of North Indians in Mumbai. Most of the political parties came forward and said we are with mumbaikars. Some of the parties supported the migration. But where are all these people now? Why are they not there to help the citizens? I am not saying that they should go out and fight with the terrorists. No this is not their job. But they have to come forward and assure people of their safety. They have to come forward and establish a dialogue with the locals out there.

I saw Narendra Modi, Gopinath Munde and other leaders at the site, expressing their concerns. Where are others? This morning I received an SMS on my phone – “It is time we stand up for our country. No point sitting and talking we need to stand up for each other. It hurts to see my country bleed and hurts to see my fellow men die. We need to be counted and make a change. I need to make change, you need to make a change, we need to make a change…” This was the SMS that was sent by the National President of BJP (Yuva Morcha), Amit Thaker. I would like to post my comment through this Blog. Amitji we are ready for change. Let the opportunity come and we shall make a change. We stand with you and appreciate your effort for getting in touch with the citizens ACROSS THE WORLD who have been shattered.

At this stage, I, as an individual, also stand with the people of India and would like to express grief and sorrow over this tragic incident. I would also like to Salute the NSG Commandos, MARCOS, Army, Policemen and all others for their extraordinary efforts.