She knew she could be killed but she bravely said, "I dont think anyone can kill anyone before their time comes...."
She knew there were assassins looming around, she was attacked on the day she returned home, she mentioned three names to the "President" of Pakistan whom she thought could have possibly planned the prior attacks and yet she had to sacrifice her life, struggling to restore some form of democratic Government in Pakistan. I am not writing to analyze and scrutinize the "who-dun-it" theories but I am only writing to show my respect for a leader who loved her country.
I dont know if I liked her or if I am saddened by her death, why should I even be?
She was the same person who was ousted from her throne twice on charges of corruption and not to mention the atrocities my countrymen residing in Kashmir were subjected to...I still remember reading an article where she was quoted to have said about Kashmir, "Bullets will fly..."
But what makes me respect her is the courage and patriotism she displayed by returning to Pakistan at such a critical time and then, despite threats of life, continued with her struggle to restore a "democratic government" with/without an association with the army.
Her popularity definitely suggested that she was poised to win the elections and so anybody who disliked the idea would have had to get in touch with like minded people which I am sure were not numbered...Politics at its dramatic best and to bear the brunt - we civilians exist.
There will be clashes, violence and definitely a lot more possible acts of crime both by and against the government but the ones left to suffer will be us, the CIVILIANS.
I am not a Pakistani and I dont think it is my business to poke my nose into their political matters but all I pray to God, is that may truth and justice win, may peace prevail.
But that does not really sound so easy at this point, I believe it is time for the youth of Pakistan to wake up, take charge and act.
Remember from history, that it was the persistent and raw efforts of the youth like Chandra Shekhar Azad and Bhagat Singh who brought us close to the heels of freedom. It was the courage they had displayed that made the whole country sit up and notice. It was they who gave us "Inquilab Zindabad(Long live revolution)"....
I do not profess violence but I definitely profess sane and prompt action.
I am sure the people of Pakistan want Mr Musharraf to be ousted whatever may be his claims of fighting terror...But is he really to blame for anything other than not providing Benazir with adequate security despite repeated attempts on her life?
The article at the following link suggests otherwise.
http://www.rediff.com/news/2007/dec/27raman.htm
I wonder what is going to happen in the upcoming elections and where will Pakistan head from thereon.
But all in all, I, and I'm sure the entire sane world, urge the youth of Pakistan to stand up for their country, take charge, and do everything possible in their mights to help build a strong, modern and rational country. I know it is easier said than done but all good things come for a price.
May truth and justice prevail....
She knew there were assassins looming around, she was attacked on the day she returned home, she mentioned three names to the "President" of Pakistan whom she thought could have possibly planned the prior attacks and yet she had to sacrifice her life, struggling to restore some form of democratic Government in Pakistan. I am not writing to analyze and scrutinize the "who-dun-it" theories but I am only writing to show my respect for a leader who loved her country.
I dont know if I liked her or if I am saddened by her death, why should I even be?
She was the same person who was ousted from her throne twice on charges of corruption and not to mention the atrocities my countrymen residing in Kashmir were subjected to...I still remember reading an article where she was quoted to have said about Kashmir, "Bullets will fly..."
But what makes me respect her is the courage and patriotism she displayed by returning to Pakistan at such a critical time and then, despite threats of life, continued with her struggle to restore a "democratic government" with/without an association with the army.
Her popularity definitely suggested that she was poised to win the elections and so anybody who disliked the idea would have had to get in touch with like minded people which I am sure were not numbered...Politics at its dramatic best and to bear the brunt - we civilians exist.
There will be clashes, violence and definitely a lot more possible acts of crime both by and against the government but the ones left to suffer will be us, the CIVILIANS.
I am not a Pakistani and I dont think it is my business to poke my nose into their political matters but all I pray to God, is that may truth and justice win, may peace prevail.
But that does not really sound so easy at this point, I believe it is time for the youth of Pakistan to wake up, take charge and act.
Remember from history, that it was the persistent and raw efforts of the youth like Chandra Shekhar Azad and Bhagat Singh who brought us close to the heels of freedom. It was the courage they had displayed that made the whole country sit up and notice. It was they who gave us "Inquilab Zindabad(Long live revolution)"....
I do not profess violence but I definitely profess sane and prompt action.
I am sure the people of Pakistan want Mr Musharraf to be ousted whatever may be his claims of fighting terror...But is he really to blame for anything other than not providing Benazir with adequate security despite repeated attempts on her life?
The article at the following link suggests otherwise.
http://www.rediff.com/news/2007/dec/27raman.htm
I wonder what is going to happen in the upcoming elections and where will Pakistan head from thereon.
But all in all, I, and I'm sure the entire sane world, urge the youth of Pakistan to stand up for their country, take charge, and do everything possible in their mights to help build a strong, modern and rational country. I know it is easier said than done but all good things come for a price.
May truth and justice prevail....
2 comments:
interesting thoughts.. and freedom of speech is among our fundamental rights...but i wonder if this is just a culmination of her past ....It could just be the tip of the iceberg...with the real picture still remaining obtuse from the public purview...digging deep might bring out skeltons...which are better off in the grave or could show the much needed path ...
I was quite shocked when I saw this news flashing on each and every news channel!
I dunno why, but I always have this feeling that President Pervez Musharraf is just not the right kind of leader for Pakistan! Look at the dominance of terrorism their, and obviously our country is bound to suffer anyway! If such a renowned politician could be assassinated publicly then, god help the civilians!
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