MAY 13



1. Yesterday marked 50 years of a dreadful day. The day which took away the lives of many, including innocent children, babies, and elderly people.



2. It was a significant day, which indicated that racial fire took over humanity;  the day which blindfolded many human beings to go after flesh and blood of their fellow brothers and sisters of the same country they belong to.



3. I have interviewed many people who have witnessed this racial war. They have shared about how wild and uncivilized a human being can be in the name of race and religion shocked and shuddered me.  



4. These eye-witnesses who came from all different races told me one thing in common, “This Racial or Religious War should Never Happen Again!”




5. As Gandhi said, an eye for an eye will leave the whole world blind. It’s an utter truth that vengeance aided with violence has no end, but resulting in total disaster for all. 



6. 13th of May, 1969 has taught us the importance of peace, happiness and togetherness despite our differences. It is about unity in diversity.



7. The hatred and anger which we have for other races, religions, castes, and languages are manifestation of the loss of inner peace within us. Take time to heal your inner-self and you will automatically start loving others more, despite their variances.




Written by : VIGNESWARAN KANNAN                  

 Edited by  : SUTHASHINI SUBRAMANIAM

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