In India, some very strange events do take place and people's attention is easily diverted from all major and serious issues.The latest rush for gold based on a some self styled saint's dream has really caught the attention of all and the Government has been dragged to chase the mirage at the cost of tax payers' money. Media adds to the glamour and entertainment with their visuals and experts' comments and interviews. The wastage of time, money and energy is nobody's concern as the entertainment value is much more and it is not calculable.The present rush for gold is very timely and appealing as the Government and the economy need a saving grace from the financial crunch and economic crisis.In case the dream comes true by some miracle, the Government is greatly relieved of its past blunders on the management of the economy. People can forget about the suffering caused by the misdeeds and laxity of Governance. In case the hunt for gold succeeds the possibility of which is not ruled out as the hoarders of black money amassed in the form of gold may themselves would have given this idea of extracting and exposing the hold hiding in a convincing manner befitting the irrational and blind beliefs of this great nations gullible masses. These are all some attention diversion tactics well timed and well executed by those who matter and who are concerned.
Dr.T.V.Gopalakrishnan
(This is in response to the editorial Reason for no reason in Business Standard dated 19/10/13)
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