Let us publicly acknowledge the common Kashmiri - an inappropriate term because Srinagars inhabitants demonstrated in the face of calamity that they are uncommon folk. From Day One of the crisis, even before the army could swing into action, students, mohalla leaders and common folk began moving the marooned to safer locations, using makeshift methods. Initial army efforts benefited from these splendid youngsters, since government servants had simply abandoned their responsibilities. Then, with families separated and people missing, these techno-savvy youngsters used social media to bridge the communication gap. Others established relief camps to RECEIVE emergency supplies that began flowing into the valley as the country rallied behind Kashmir. wap.business-standard/article/opinion/ajai-shukla-kashmir-floods-army-gains-where-media-fails-114091501335_1.html
Posted on: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 05:02:58 +0000
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