I am outraged.
Not just because I am woman and I
cry at the loss of such a brave and beautiful life at the hands of such
merciless and brutal attackers. But because, I feel ashamed that this could
happen in our country, in our capital. That this has happened countless number
of times and will continue to happen unless action is taken right now.
Not just because I am the mother
of a 6 year old daughter and I want her to be safe. But, because when I see the
faces of all the children around, I cannot help but wonder, 20 years from now,
will they too have to face a day like this if no action is taken now?
So, I want action.
I don’t want the powerful people
in the corridors of Delhi to hide behind their AC offices. I want them to own
up to the flaws. I want them to act swiftly and decisively.
I want heads to roll from
politicians to police. I want the transport mafia to be brought to task and the
rapists to be punished without any mercy. I want the voice of the common men to
be heard and respected and not ridiculed for being “dented and painted”.
Above all, I want all parents to
teach their children to respect and honor women. Our children should not have
to face this when they grow up.
This is my country. I want to
feel safe. Is that too much to ask?
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