Another piece of memorabilia only. While sketching down the gleeful moments in one of my previous blog regarding 3rd of August , another sketch of an incident struck my inner mind. And I needed to pen it down. The sudden demise of the man – a true leader of the masses – the voice of common man ~ yes none other than our Sports and Transport minister Subhash Chakraborty.
Well, while the eyes scroll though newspaper columns and land up at the news of “Swaaransabhas” of this individual , I still find it hard to believe that this Man is no more. True. He will always be in the hearts of his innumerable followers , but the disappearance of his physical existence will cost a lot. I have experienced that.
Just an year ago. The same old story of owner-renter feud. Basically , we used to give away our ground floor on a rent for office purposes to many private firms for years. Several came and went. But the 2002 gang was horrible!!!! The firm had its business in dredging and used to get Government contracts in such jobs. Few years went away without any hassle. But it was after 2006, I guess they suddenly stopped paying the rent themselves in their scheduled time and every month we really had to beg for our share. Things went like this , but entered a bitter road as one day suddenly the firm owners challenged us . Exchange of foul words, and followed up by police intervention highlighted the issue. Though, we had our support from our relatives and neighbors ; but we were challenged by the private firm as they continuously showed their “strong” political connections. Well at this moment of time, I guessed things would move into a more darker zone. But luck was by our side. Dad had some sources through which he approached Subhash Chakroborty and once the matter reached there..well within a few days of time , we had regained control over our ground floor.
Not really interested to go into the detailing of this episode , but just the conclusion that ~ Subhash babu was the true helping hand of the Common People like us. What is so admirable, so appreciable is that he had lend out his supportive hand to any people whoever approached him despite of having differences in their political thoughts.
He had his own thoughts and tried to garner them, often landing up in controversies but what so ever, he had always been an active personality of his team.
He gained the confidence of the masses and was a Winner all the way. Pros and cons are parts of every Human being. So , despite the cons , his contribution is unforgettable.
As newspapers reported the serious deterioration of his health , like his followers , I too believed he will brave away all the odds this time too to regain his Winning position. But Reality had some other tale to tell. 3rd August does not really mark the demise of Subhash babu.. but curves a black mark in the history of West Bengal Government. Will there be another person to whom you could reach out easily with your problems being assured that they are going to be solved?? I guess..the answer is NO.
As words fall short… so did the stock in flower shops get exhausted as Subhash Chakraborty ‘s body was taken for cremation. I did not know how to react..as one shop owner was heard saying : “ We do not remember whether me or my past one or two generations had witnesses such a sell in flowers till date”… truly touching.
The whole Kolkata seemed be on the streets on 4th August to catch a glimpse of the Winner. And he stayed a Winner I must say. That is why he bid an adieu before the Assembly Elections of 2011..!!!!!
Well, while the eyes scroll though newspaper columns and land up at the news of “Swaaransabhas” of this individual , I still find it hard to believe that this Man is no more. True. He will always be in the hearts of his innumerable followers , but the disappearance of his physical existence will cost a lot. I have experienced that.
Just an year ago. The same old story of owner-renter feud. Basically , we used to give away our ground floor on a rent for office purposes to many private firms for years. Several came and went. But the 2002 gang was horrible!!!! The firm had its business in dredging and used to get Government contracts in such jobs. Few years went away without any hassle. But it was after 2006, I guess they suddenly stopped paying the rent themselves in their scheduled time and every month we really had to beg for our share. Things went like this , but entered a bitter road as one day suddenly the firm owners challenged us . Exchange of foul words, and followed up by police intervention highlighted the issue. Though, we had our support from our relatives and neighbors ; but we were challenged by the private firm as they continuously showed their “strong” political connections. Well at this moment of time, I guessed things would move into a more darker zone. But luck was by our side. Dad had some sources through which he approached Subhash Chakroborty and once the matter reached there..well within a few days of time , we had regained control over our ground floor.
Not really interested to go into the detailing of this episode , but just the conclusion that ~ Subhash babu was the true helping hand of the Common People like us. What is so admirable, so appreciable is that he had lend out his supportive hand to any people whoever approached him despite of having differences in their political thoughts.
He had his own thoughts and tried to garner them, often landing up in controversies but what so ever, he had always been an active personality of his team.
He gained the confidence of the masses and was a Winner all the way. Pros and cons are parts of every Human being. So , despite the cons , his contribution is unforgettable.
As newspapers reported the serious deterioration of his health , like his followers , I too believed he will brave away all the odds this time too to regain his Winning position. But Reality had some other tale to tell. 3rd August does not really mark the demise of Subhash babu.. but curves a black mark in the history of West Bengal Government. Will there be another person to whom you could reach out easily with your problems being assured that they are going to be solved?? I guess..the answer is NO.
As words fall short… so did the stock in flower shops get exhausted as Subhash Chakraborty ‘s body was taken for cremation. I did not know how to react..as one shop owner was heard saying : “ We do not remember whether me or my past one or two generations had witnesses such a sell in flowers till date”… truly touching.
The whole Kolkata seemed be on the streets on 4th August to catch a glimpse of the Winner. And he stayed a Winner I must say. That is why he bid an adieu before the Assembly Elections of 2011..!!!!!
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