63 years behind..

The verdict of the Ayodhya dispute was declared today. Albeit a lot of tension and apprehensions of violence and riots the verdict was taken well by most of the people. The verdict is simple. It follows the basic principal to divide the pie for which the fight exists.

Unfortunately the verdict also follows the policy which was adopted by the foreign rulers 63 years ago.Divide the land based on religion. The division of the disputed land of Ayodhya is not just a solution but in my opinion its is an endorsement that Hindus and Muslims cannot co-exist. And we all know how untrue is this myth. We all have heard stories from our parents and grand-parents that how in the time of adversity the two communities have only strengthened their bonds. How untrue these stories seem in times like this.

India is growing at a phenomenal rate. Rapid industrialisation, policies to implement compulsory education, reduction in unemployment are in place. However what I was left wondering is that culturally no progress made by this country. Are our minds so fragile that they can be divided on the basis that were true 63 years ago.

I do not see this verdict as a step forward. In fact it is a step backward. It might be a solution to 'a' problem but it is a problem to many solutions that the modern Indian is trying to work out. The court has taken 20 years to deliver the verdict however I feel that in one day we have moved 63 years behind.