No points for guessing the name of city but of course -10 for being ignorant or wrong answer. Yes i am talking of the same Calcutta or say "Kolkata" as is known now...
On one hand i say it's City of Joy and on the other i say i feel said..you must be thinking what a hypocrisy but i say not at all...and you will ask why? At present being an guest resident of city and witnessing the detoriation and extinction of City of Joy's charm i feel sad.
Hardcore fans of city will strongly agree or disagree and it's depends on the way they take my statement but one thing is certain that they will relate and accept what i mention ahead.
Many might never have been to city but have definitely witnessed the heritage of city by one way or other , let it by way of it being the headquarters of East India Company, be the starting of revolt against British empire (barrakpore in 1957), be it for its prestigious colleges and coffee house chats , be it for being the mass producer of India's most exceptional and talented art, media and literature personalities or at least for "Rosogolla's".
I landed in city a year back to per sue my post graduation and being an good literary and art work enthusiast and having developed an perception through knowledge from various medium i was very enthusiastic and was feeling proud to witness the past glory from my eyes and had planned a lot but now after near one year and having witness the various aspects of life and people i feel sad at the fact that sooner or later the remaining charm is also gonna wipe out if things don't change for better.
The things which might excite one to come down to witness it has now turned out to be the one which might sadden one the most. I will to put forward a few of examples which i have been testimony too and have felt sad and wish things change for better, for all kolkata citizens and for all who feel proud of it's history and culture.
Head Quarters British Empire or Young/Old couple's destination intimacy: Victoria Memorial- The first destination of most tourist has become a destination not to witness the history and its glorious past but as an non expensive destination for couples of all ages who comes to enjoy some moments of intimacy and too in historically rich and open garden ambiance!!.. yeah we do accept and are well aware that this things are very common in parks and places but in Victoria. Don't be surprised to see a couple under tress with umbrella on their faces or under pipes, behind boundaries drawn out of creepers and all when you happen to visit the place to witness the heritage. The happening of such acts is not the problem the problem is the ignorant act of police that has been deployed over there..if you are watchful enough you can easily locate an act of public offence being carried out in bench next to where two of the guards might be having a tea or having a chat... Can;t they ensure a decent environment when they are very much instrumental in ensuring no plastic bags on Victoria's Campus. Are we not entitled to witness heritage without a moment of embarrassment to us or to persons accompanying us. I never saw the same things in Red Fort Campus or for say in Qutub minar..at least not in the magnitude and openness that is here..
In my next post i will be writing more on the topic..keep commenting!!
