Mumbai Mayhem: Nation United by Terrorists

In 60 blood-soaked hours, you have achieved what we as a nation haven't achieved in 60 years of independence.

Today, we want answers.
Today, we won't lie back and wait for someone else to do the job.
Today, we won't be lulled into inaction by glib talks and subterfuge.
Today we won't say "Chalta Hai "
Today we won't vote for goons.
Today we will not accept religion or caste or creed, just nationality.
Thank you, terrorists...

In 60 horrifyingly sickening hours, you have awoken a giant that lay asleep for 60 years of sovereignty.
Every Indian will now walk together.
Every Indian will now value his vote.
Every Indian will now demand accountability.
Every Indian will now see through lies and deceit.
Every Indian will now demand explanations.
Every Indian will now stand up to be counted.
Thank you, terrorists...

In 60 gruesome, murderous hours you've instilled a pride in us that we couldn't instill in 60 years of liberty.
You have left behind a reminder that we the people can make a difference.
You have left behind a reason to unite rather than divide.
You have left behind a nation with sheer will & intent.
You have left behind a spirit that dances to a new beat.
You have left behind a billion renewed patriotic hearts.
You have left behind a voice that will be heard.
Thank you, terrorists...

If only you'd let the innocent live & taken the lives of 200 politicians instead…
A humble plea to my fellow Indians

The next time politicians tear down a place of worship; let's label them terrorists.
The next time politicians divide us on the grounds of religion; let's label them terrorists.
The next time politicians divide us on the basis of state; let's label them terrorists.
The next time politicians with criminal records stand for elections; lets label them terrorists.
The next time politicians take kick-backs on arms deals; let's label them terrorists.
The next time politicians jump parties to grab power, let's label them terrorists.
The next time politicians politicize terror; let's label them terrorists.
The next time politicians twiddle their thumbs while our cities burn; let's label them terrorists.
The next time politicians capture voting booths; let's label them terrorists.
The next time politicians accumulate assets disproportionate to their income; let's label them terrorists.
The next time politicians transfer honest policemen; let's label them terrorists.
The next time politicians provide substandard equipment to our forces; let's label them terrorists.
The next time politicians misuse our taxes; let's call them terrorists.
The next time politicians skip meetings on national security; let's label them terrorists.
The next time politicians play an opportunistic blame game; let's label them terrorists.
The next time politicians try every trick in the book to hang on to their "kursis"; let's label them terrorists.
The next time politicians insult a martyr's family; let's label them terrorists–
(Courtesy Ms Mala Sen)
We thank Brig PT Gangadharan for sending us the spirit of "National Awakening" aptly worded by Ms Mala Sen. We need to enthuse and invoke the same spirit in respect of corrupt Bureaucrats who are taking the common citizens for a ride.