Is AIUDF a Frankenstein?
We understand that Frankenstein is a monster who killed his own mentor. It is beyond any iota of doubt that AIUDF, previously known as UMF, was literally created by the Congress for the sake of votes from a religious and linguistic minority community. After the dismantling of the then-UMF, the AIUDF (All India United Democratic Front) was formed with the same intention of protecting the rights of people coming from erstwhile East Pakistan under the patronage of Sadullah. It was only because of the then PM of Assam and also the first CM, Gopinath Bordoloi’s untiring efforts, that Assam became a part of India. Maulana Badruddin Ajmal, an agar businessman from Dubai, became the boss of the AIUDF and, like before, became an ally of Congress, and they fought the last two elections together.
After their disastrous defeat in the last assembly polls, Congress parted company with the AIUDF after realizing their folly. But it was too late, as Badaruddin Ajmal, in the meantime, has become a Frankenstein who is going to deprive them of the linguistic minority votes, which has become a deciding factor in lower Assam. Meanwhile, the trio of Akhil Gogoi, Lurinjyoti Gogoi, and Ajit Kumar Bhuyan are the by-products of the AIUDF-Congress alliance during the anti-CAA agitation.
Joel Goyari,
Tangla.
Population and pollution
Recently, news of a bad omen has been circulating in the media regarding the pollution of our national capital. Delhi is now one of the most polluted cities in the world. Not only Delhi but also other Indian cities like Gurugram, Kanpur, Kolkata, Patna, Mumbai, etc. are remarkably polluted. Along with these Indian cities, most of the other polluted cities, like Lahore, Beijing, Ulaanbaatar, Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh City, etc., are all from Asia.
The environment, or pollution, is directly or indirectly related to the population. Our Asian countries are obviously more populous than European or North American countries. This is due to the uncontrolled growth of the population. Recently, India touched a population of 1.42 billion, even more than that of China. Deforestation is a common phenomenon for the sake of more habitational land. The forest area is rapidly decreasing in populous countries. Consequently, an ecological imbalance is occurring. Therefore, sustainable environmental development or protection is not possible anyway.
Moreover, our transport or communication system is not developed. The people of the lower middle class also prefer old private vehicles for their low cost. These vehicles genuinely fail the emission test. This is also a prime reason for vehicle pollution. The implementation of odd and even numbers is possible only in metros. Our government should take revenue-generating initiatives in terms of communication and transportation, as common people with less urgency never bother to travel by public transport. Moreover, in all rail stations and airports in the metros, sky trains and underground or tube railway systems should be available to minimize taxis. These facilities are readily available in all developed countries. Finally, a fast-growing population is a menace for us. The USA, Canada, or Russia are three to four times bigger than India in size. But their population is less than one-fourth of ours. This is really a matter of irony. The control of the population will save India from both poverty and pollution. This is the only remedy for many current problems.
Arup Saikia
(arupsaikia07@gmail.com)
No comparison between Master Blaster and King Kohli
Virat Kohli equaled legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI tons with a brilliant 101 not out against South Africa on his 35th birthday in a World Cup match on Sunday. It strengthened Kohli's case as one of the greatest players of modern times. Many cricket spectators are comparing Virat Kohli with cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. Yes, of course, Virat Kohli is also an absolute batsman. His contribution to the Indian team will be remembered for a long time, but there should not be comparisons between both of them. Sachin paved the way for the upcoming generation in Indian cricket. This cricket icon has given fans a lifetime of memories. He made history by becoming the second youngest to score a test century, and that was just the beginning. With a staggering 30,000 runs to his name, he set a benchmark that’s somehow difficult to match. And let’s not forget the remarkable milestone of being the first to score a double century in the white ball format. Although his playing years ended in 2013, his legacy continues to inspire millions around the world. Overall, both are great in their respective places.
Jahangir Ali,
Guwahati