Cockroaches are in news, they are gloating in their celebrity status, after all no less than the Chief Justice of India has compared them to the youth of our country, later clarified as fake degree holder unemployed ones. As though ‘rose by any other name wouldn’t smell as sweet’, so cockroach by any distinction will cease to be what the species is. Youth of our great nation are our hope for the future, they are the ‘dividend’ portion of the demographic equity that we the people have so painstakingly accumulated, generated and reproduced over the last nearly eight odd decades. Now comparison with cockroaches can be perceived as a compliment as we all are aware, their main characteristic is ‘survival’. They predate even dinosaurs, and will survive the nuclear holocaust too, God forbid but should that ever be perpetuated on us by some maniacs.
Cockroaches have another very useful trait, the feminine gender of homo sapiens is by and large mighty scared of them. Males of the homo sapiens species find this trait very useful, as there is no other means by which they can exercise any control over them. Mere sighting a cockroach is sufficient to send them scurrying for cover, as though cockroaches have an enmity with only them. On the contrary, they don’t bite and are physically harmless except that the hygiene and sanitation factor where they appear is suspect to say the least. They generally thrive in the sewage, dirt and slime and revel in the dark, when all the others retire, they rule the roost. This reminds me of an interesting anecdote way back in 1986, we were in Indian Military Academy and in one of the classes, welfare of jawans was being discussed. One of the issues related to the topic, was the ‘kitchen’, its cleanliness and the hygiene factors involved. One of us mentioned that pest control was desirable and cockroaches need to be eliminated totally. The instructor was an Assam Regiment officer, who said,”Roaches, oh they are a delicacy, our troops relish them.” China, Thailand, Vietnam and some other Oriental countries too consider them edible and enjoy them as snacks as they are supposed to be full of protein.
Be that as it may, here the youth have found a common cause and are not just identifying with them, but have gone ahead and declared the advent of a brand new Cockroach Janta Party. Obviously they are cocking a snook at not just the Chief Justice of India in particular, but the establishment in general. While they are justified in their act and apparently it has taken the social media by a storm. The speed with which the registrations multiplied gives credence to the naysayers; it appears to be bots rather than genuine people. India has had its share of experiments with anarchical Aam Aadmi Party, and another one on similar lines doesn’t really bring any hope. While their grievances are genuine, this kind of mob mentality which leads to anarchy, which has been witnessed in the neighbouring countries in the recent times is obviously not the solution. Many in the opposition have also been vocal about such an eventuality and have even been instigating them but to their chagrin, Indian youth has more sense than that. They have demonstrated their faith in the democratic norms and have booted out governments by the power of their vote. It is upto the political parties now to live up to the expectations and deliver, even if it takes a while. But unfortunately the NEET paper leakage type incidents do not inspire much confidence, as the system is being unfair to the conscientious and hardworking youth of our nation. The fact that this has been happening quite frequently is definitely a cause for concern and heads must roll, rather than appointing more Babus, the system needs an overhaul. The issue of unemployability of our so called graduates is also a pertinent one, as merely acquiring a degree does not in any way qualify them for any job. We are aware, the way these degrees are awarded, where the students don’t even attend any classes. Colleges/universities which have mushroomed in every nook and corner without any worthwhile faculty or infrastructure are ill equipped to actually empower the youth. But the blame lies equally with the system, which has brought our education system to its nadir. We have our hopes pinned on the youth, they are not roaches, they are eagles who will soar into the skies for sure, provided the systemic corrections are enforced. Else like the Animal Farm, it will be Cockroaches who will rule
16 thoughts on “COCKROACHES RULE”
You’ve taken up nicely what has become quite the ‘roachak’ issue! It’s a timely one that uncovers the aspects youth see, but we find difficult to relate to with the same connect and concern.
For once I sp the CJP idea. Our systems are rotting- Edn. Students forces to go private. Abroad or simply do diplomas. Add the new AI insect and obviously there will be dirt around. Human capital is shit now. Cockroaches will thrive. And survive.
nicely written sir
CJP is no solution and not least by someone who is sitting in Boston.
It does give a wake up call to the govt of the day.
Corruption if brought down to manageable limits will solve most of India’s problems. Is middle class and youth willing to walk the talk?
Nice one Suyash. Our main problem is population and the other is corruption. Previously 90 percent were honest and 10 percent corrupt. Now it’s the other way around. The entire systems have got rotten. Where will the youth go.?????
We also need to go back to basic grooming of our upcoming generations to follow ethics and definitely ignore our politician class which is spreading a culture of roaches in our society. We need to save our society from creators of roaches (I.e our current political leadership)
Since our political leadership is a creation of our democracy, we seem to be paying a price for our democracy.
So guys lets keep striving to improve the society by positive contributions
Amazing and awesome write up as always Sir. Hope the political parties in power live upto the expectations of the people and deliver good governance, lest the Cockroaches come to roost.
Nice one Suyash. Our main problem is population and the other is corruption. Previously 90 percent were honest and 10 percent corrupt. Now it’s the other way around. The entire systems have got rotten. Where will the youth go.?????
Inorder to get rid of cockroaches we spray black Hit and that’s the best thing to do.
Tamilnadu youth have demonstrated that they can throw established political parties out in a democratic way.
The cockroaches anger is legit.
They need a rallying point – the hero from cinema in case of TN was only a beneficiary of the youth angst . My be some other rallying point could emerge nationwide to effect the change in a democratic way
Ha ha Cockroaches are having a great laugh .They are in news more than many so called influencers can imagine
well covered by suyash and best is masala sprinkled by that IMA anecdote
Someimes even the high & mighty fumble at being seen as politically correct. Be that as it may, and uncomfortable though it does see, there is a more than a grain of actionables in what the hon’ble CJI said. The question is who is picking up the thread?
full backing to this emerging consciousness and mobilising resistance to a sinking “system”. cautionary note…we have seen similar movements beginning with a flourish and then slipping into the familiar rut…
Great work Suyash….. only thing is the political class to learn lesson from this instead of finding ways and means to crush the movement specially banning the social media, may aggravate situation…..
Nicely put Sir. Great work
Great work Suyash….. only thing is the political class to learn lesson from this instead of finding ways and means to crush the movement specially banning the social media, may aggravate situation…..