There is little doubt that the VIP syndrome is endemic, taken to extremes and
has no place in a secular socialist democratic republic. No wonder some
politicians want a debate to remove the words secular and socialist from the
Constitution which will make most citizens permanent mental slaves or second
class citizens. NDTV must be congratulated for making it a mission with
proactive sting operations using VIP actors in public places getting people to
react to the VIP syndrome by showing them up and us citizens a replay! There is
a written pledge formulated that people and politicians are signing to shun
special VIP privileges and behavior. They have called for all the VIP
signboards at airports and other places including the "Lal batti" from their
cars removed. The AAP is shown to have signed the statement, so also some
prominent politicians. The Delhi High Court has meanwhile reportedly asked the
government and police why if CCTVs can be put up for security of VIPs, it is
not done so for Delhi'ites! It will be interesting to see if the BJP will bite
this bullet to banish the obnoxious VIP culture due overwhelming public disgust
and outcry building up! I would go a step further and suggest red light and
siren be reserved only for emergencies, fire fighting engines and police only
when chasing criminals. So will know an emergency and give way or may even
offer to help!The President, Governors, PM, CMs, Chief Justice and Defence
Forces chiefs could use blue lights period! Either that or all citizens must be
VIPs says Pranoy Roy! Absolutely agree.
