Let Peace Prevail

Vijayendra K

The Idea of ‘Conflict’

Conflict is not a new term for Indians. Be it the age long territory issue of Kashmir or the ethnic clash of the North East; the idea of ‘conflict’ has lived with us and continues to interfere with the idea of a ‘nation’, but mostly lying in the unknown corners to many of its fellow citizens like us. For the citizens of our country who do not live or have never visited these conflict areas, the idea about the situation there is more or less shaped by the narratives in our text books, movies (like Roja, Border, Haider, etc.) or by media (which relates news of our Shaheed soldiers on the borders or the atrocities of AFSPA on the locals). The opportunity to interact with the people in the conflict stricken areas is very minimal. But if an opportunity was there, one could have seen the image more clearly.

Do Pehlu Sikke Ke

Sikka Uchaalte Hai,

Toh Intezaar Karte Hai Uske Nateeje Ki...

Harr Sikke Ke Do Pehlu Hotey Hai,

Par Dekhne Waale Ko Dikhaayi De Ek Taraf Ki Sachai...

Doosra Pehlu Jhoot Toh Nahi,

Lekin Jo Dikhai De Woh Sach Bhi Nahi Hai Poori, Par Hai Adhoori...

Iss Adhoori Sachhai Ko Door Karne Ke Liye

Zaroorat Hai Nazariye Ki,

Jo Intezaar Naa Kare Sach Ko Apne Paas Aane Ki,

Balki Koshish Kare Anek Nazariyon Ko Samajhne Kee.....

Nazar Nahi Aati Hamesha Poori Sacchai...

Par Jo Nazar Aaye Woh Sachai Hai Kehlaati...

Multiple Realities

The above lines indicate the two sides of the story, of which we are mostly exposed to only one side and we usually do not try to investigate the other side. We assume that whatever we see is true. Our education should teach us to enquire. If we try to get the real picture, we might see the multiple truths that lie in these conflicts, which are playing against each other. But what is the point of this? This is the question which many of us might have at this point.

Well, there are many victims of these conflicts. The citizens, the soldiers, the youth of the conflict areas, people across the borders and the many individuals who directly or indirectly get involved in these conflicts. The struggle of one cannot undermine the struggle of another. In understanding the issue with multiple perspectives, one gets to know the complexities in these conflicts. We thus understand that the resolution of these conflicts is not an easy task, more so because the issues are political and the politicians have an incentive in declaring it a status quo.

What to Expect

Aman Ki Aasha...

Sarhad Ke Iss Paar Aur Sarhad Ke Uss Paar,

Sarhad Banaaya Kaun, Hum Insaan....

Naa Alag Inki Pehchaan, Mehmaan Inke Liye Bhagwan....

Khele Kuch Log Rajneeti,

Nachaate Logon Ko Ishaaron Pe,

Baantey Logon Ko Mazhab Ke Naam Pe,

Jutaaye Mazhabi Fauz Jhooti Kahaani Se...

Par Kya Lehraate Huwi Hawa Ko Sarhad Rok Paaye,

Yaa Udti Panchi Ko Aane Se Koi Manaa Kar Paaye…

Baad Se Tabaahi Yahaan Bhi Aaye Aur Wahaa Bhi,

Jannat Ke Bantwaare Ke Saude Pe Jung Bhi Hai Ladey Jaate

Par Kabhi Kisi Ne Jannat Me Rehne Waalon Se Poocha  

Aap Apna Ghar Kaha Basaana Chahte Hai…

Ghar Me Rehne Waalon Se Pooche Binaa Ghar Ki Neelami Kee Jaarahi Hai...

Iss Beech Aman Ki Bas Aasha Hai,

Talaash Hai Uss Jannat Ke Dobaare Lautne Ki

Jahaan Goliyon Ki Bauchaar Nahi, Panchiyon Ki Gungunahat Sunaayee De.... Kaash

If the citizens are in a situation to understand the multiple realities that prevail, it may become a force in itself which will put pressure on the stakeholders to try and end these age old conflicts. It may sound impossible in the beginning but then every problem has a solution which can be achieved if there is the right will to do so. Hope is one thing the world survives on. Most of us who understand these multiple realities hope for a better and brighter future for these conflict hit areas, which would ensure a less complex world.

May we witness such a day.

Let Peace Prevail.

Vijayendra K is a 2nd year student of CODP at TISS, Mumbai.