At the cost of the Common!

India seems to have followed the origin n history of the Common Wealth nations little too seriously. We all emerged independent from the clutches of the foreign rule. They are truly following the spirit, making the common man revisit the feeling of being ruled over. This time by our own chosen representatives from our own nation. Instead of standing as proud hosts welcoming the world to our home, we've been left helpless, cheated, completely ignored and troubled lot. As if the corruption scams and missed deadlines weren't enough, now the common man has been instructed to get himself verified, give away his right on his roads, transport and stay put quietly till they entertain or rather fool the international fraternity. So much so that our maids and helper staff has been instructed or rather scared, to leave. So much verification didn't happen even when our parliament was attacked. Our kids will not have school and our cars will have any space on the roads. Not a suprise that attractive tour packages are being offered and all of us are running away for a much more worthwhile vacation. They've brought utter shame internationally and it is equally sad that the very common man has only so much respect in his own nation. Like when they run a road trial they don't bother to inform and change timings resulting in long office and school traffic jams. There is complete apathy to the trouble being created and oblivion to the needs of the people. This has trickled down to us and we refuse to take responsibility, volunteer, enjoy and take pride in the nation's biggest event. They still expect the public and media to project a positive image and take ownership for the games. The common wealth lies in the resilience, and tolerance of our people who always move on hoping for a better future. But this strength must not be mistaken as our vulnerability. Respect must begin at home. When there is respect for sports and athletes apart from money spinner cricket, good games organisation will come naturally to us. When there's consideration for the ordeals of the people transport and hygiene will be basic part of our systems. Then we will not need such last minute fake plastic make overs. It is we the common people who need to stop letting them shame us and demand for our respect first at home then outside.