Kashmir has been on a boil for some time now, thanks to Burhan Wani. This terrorist from the Hizbul Mujhahideen was gunned down by our security forces resulting in massive rallies and unrest across the valley. The separatists and anti-social elements got a reason to stage a war on India. For them Burhan Wani was a soldier who was martyred at the hands of the Indian armed forces, their number one enemy. The separatists, anti-India lobby concocted a story hailing him as the brave freedom fighter Burhan Wani and instigating the vulnerable youth of J&K to avenge his death. The rest is history as they say. Who was Burhan Wani actually? What were the reasons for glorifying him? Burhan Wani was a son of a secondary school principal who was popular for his social media antics. His portrayal of himself as someone who fights against the injustice struck a chord with many Kashmiri youths who started eulogizing him as their savior. His anti-India rants appeased many a sections who echoed his sentiments and put him on the high pedestal. Unfortunately his heroics were for wrong reasons and he paid the price for waging a war against his own country.There are many Kashmiri youths who are disillusioned because of loss of opportunities and avenues which make them fall prey to the anti-social elements who earn their bread by delving and promoting hate and divisive agenda. They instigate the vulnerable youth to pick arms and drive their agenda which is destruction and mayhem. In doing so they save themselves from the line of fire but bring to the fore the poor youth who have lost the ability to make decisions. The result is obvious, terrorism in the name of Jihad. Burhan Wani a son of teacher failed to make the correct decision and qualified himself as a terrorist and died at a tender age of 21 in ignominy.
Nabeel Wani's Success Story
Not far away, one more Wani a son of a teacher living in similar conditions decided to take another path in spite of lots of adversaries and came out as a winner. This Wani is Nabeel Ahmed Wani from Jammu who topped the all-India BSF exam. His perseverance and able mind helped him to make the correct decision and fulfill his dream of serving his country. He did not fall prey to the false propaganda of the separatists or anti-India factions. He decided to pick arms but for the nation and not against it. In spite of hardships, he lost his father while he was pursuing his education, he did not sway away from his goal of serving his nation by joining armed forces. With lots of grit and perseverance he completed his engineering with flying colors and then topped the all-India BSF exam. He has not only made his parents and the region proud but also made a telling statement for all the nay Sayers to abandon the wrong path and contribute to the nation’s glory. His success story is a tight slap on the faces of the propagandists who declared the sentiments of the Kashmiri youths as anti-India. He has proved the anti-nationals wrong and in turn gave them a stern message to stay away from deciding the future and aspirations of the Kashmiri youths. His achievements are a guiding light for the Kashmiris, some of whom, unfortunately are stuck in a dark tunnel of despondency.
| Nabeel Wani being felicitated for his outstanding feat. |
| Nabeel Wani in conversation with his admirers |
Kashmiri Youths At Cross Roads
Kashmiris like other Indians have similar aspirations, goals, they want good life for themselves and their family, want to serve the nation and be model citizens. They want to make something constructive out of their life and make their parents proud. They want to live life and enjoy the pleasures it offers. Like their other Indian brothers and sisters they experience the same emotions of joy and sorrow. They are no different than other Indians, though they are portrayed to be, by some selfish, vile souls. My Kashmiri brothers and sisters there are plethora of opportunities for you to avail and be counted, the mantra is, you will have to decide if you want to go the wrong path which is easier or stride on the right path which can be difficult to follow?. The entire nation is with you in these difficult times and promise to lend you a helping hand, for you are our very own. Its up-to you now, to accept this hand or chop it.
Images: Courtesy Maharashtra Times
