Law enforcement machinery turns into lawbreakers and mute spectators: “They“ celebrated holi, now “no” to others

In Gautam Buddh Nagar , Covid-19 safety protocols are only for commoners, Sahebs are immune

It was in the colonial era that there were two different set of rules — one for the gora British Sahebs and their kin and another for the commoners. Indeed, bless us lord, that we could finally move out of that unjust system of dual standards some 73 years ago.

Through a cursory look at the twin cities and one may feel like that Britishers have forgotten their colonial rule book , which is working as the go-to-guide for some new-age Sahebs.

Yes, we are talking about the pandemic related safety precautions, which is finding many takers among the commoners yet doesn’t seem to be a part and parcel of the life of city’s high and mighty.

Take for a instance, a recent event organised at a Institute in Greater NOIDA none the less and graced by who’s who of the city – including the MLAs of Noida and Jewar, and various key police officials, yet the most important thing missing from this multiple hour event was the Covid-19 safety protocols.

There were much festivities, dance and music during the intimate celebrations minus masks at the right place and social distancing.

Ironically, this happened a few days after the Commissioner of Police and District Magistrate, called a virtual meeting of RWAs to discuss the Covid-19 safety protocol and issued directions for them to be followed strictly.

But indeed these orders, it seems like were for commoners only.

As looking at this Holi milan event, just because the organisers were those who would have left no stone unturned to criticize and demean anyone else organising such gathering at this time of pandemic, hence the administration, the police, the law enforcement machinery preferred to not only stay mum but also joined in this mockery of safety protocols.

What would have the residents of Gautam Buddh Nagar / Uttar Pradesh thought seeing a crowd on a stage with 20 others, all at shoulder to shoulder distance, and paying no heed to a thing called mask?

More so, when district specific protocol orders were signed by the top cop on very next day. And only if, the violations would have stopped at it, there are still political meets, gatherings, get-togethers and Kirtans being organised continuously in the district, with large number of participants.

Must say, what a commendable, praiseworthy acts of the esteemed, who wish to be an example for the society yet do nothing as such.

If around, the gora shaebs must have be proud of such dual standards of rules.

“The imposition of section 144 to limit crowding,collection of big gatherings to combat covid resurgence has no meaning with permissions granted for such political,social,cultural gatherings in large numbers. Request DM,Police Commissioner,our espected MP & MLA to ensure strict implementation. Let us NOT lose precious lives due to resurgence of covid with our chalta hai attitude. AISA NA HO HUM PACHTAYE,JAB CHIDIYA CHUG GAYI KHET.: Veteran Brig Ashok Hak

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