Dear Aanantha,
Hope this letter finds you well. I always thought that you
are a fast forward, fair and justified human. This is not merely an assumption.
I have listened to you on air for quite a while. Your aura is quite vibrant and
positive.
On top of all that, there is an incident which I would
always remember whenever I listen to you whether live or in recorded
events.
It was in year 2014 and you were the judge in a Carnatic singing
competition. Two of my children took part in the event. It was organized by
Sugam Carnatics.
My daughter won first prize. My son, Siddarth, was targeted to
get second. After he sang many thought he was going to win the competition out
casting the elder sister. For a ten year old, he sang with confidence and
without flaw. I did perceive that too.
Unfortunately, when the results were read out we were all
disappointed on the unfairness of it. Some who sang from paper won and Siddarth was
obviously disappointed.
What/who saved the situation was you, Aanantha. You decided
to right the wrong. You announced that you were impressed with this young boy
and gave him a special prize. You didn’t have to but you did.
Although Siddarth was disappointed, your gesture made his
day. Two years later, he still speaks of you with respect and love.
I wish there were more people like you, integrity seems to
be vanishing slowly.
The reason I am writing this letter is firstly to thank you
for your kindness. There is another request that I hope you can look into.
In recent months, I have come across our indian youngsters
who are turning into nocturnal creatures. They seem to be out the whole night
and return home in the early hours of the morning. If this was done
occasionally, perhaps we can tolerate and accept it as taking a break. Unfortunately, it is a daily affair.
Many of these youngsters, as young as 14 to guys in their 20’s,
abuse themselves with cigarettes, alcohol, snooker, casinos and other pleasure
orientated activities.
Stalls are crowded early in the morning, not getting ready
for work but ending the night after indulging in nonprofit activities.
The sad outcome is, they miss school and classes in college.
Those working take leave. Soon students drop out. Some lose their jobs. These habits are going to create a bigger dent in our
socioeconomic status.
Parents who struggle to pay for their children’s education
are at a loss as they are not able to control these people.
How is their future going to be? How are the Indians going
to fare in the next 50 years? As it is we are hearing of many health issues
among Indian men. Many men die young,
leaving widows to cope alone with the children.
Opportunities are many, but mostly not utilized. We are
feeling contented with some minority’s success and keeping blind to our other
mistakes and hedonistic lifestyle.
Young people are in a hurry to live in pleasure. They forget
too much play and less work during youth is going to cause a hefty penance
later.
Many are stuck with unplanned debts. They are trapped in
money lending issues.
These matters cause lots of concern for me.
As a public related person I believe you have the power to
bring change to our young people. Programs can be created to guide single
parents and diverted children into the right path.
I hope you can do something about this.
Thank you.
Yours truly,
Ezhil
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