Airline fiascos are a grim reminder of the sorry state of fundamental duties in India

For centuries, humans have been engaging in conflict with one another. They often resort to physical confrontations in public settings such as on roads, buses and trains. But with passing generations, patience and perseverance seems to be exhausting among humans. People around us including you and me seems to be addicted to our comfort zones and once we are disturbed from the very zone, we tend to get triggered. This now and then phenomena of losing patience is nothing less than disaster to social apparatus of the country.

From fight on ground to Fight in air

Now, let’s look why is this unrest happening all around us and sometime even we become a part of it? The answer is quite clear. It’s because, our generation is confused and the confusion is all due to the lack of knowledge and connection with one’s culture. The growing aggression is a sign of danger that society awaits at another end. And it’s disgusting to core. Provided people are taught about the cultural heritage of rich country, we would understand manhandling and physical violence is traditionally seen as a last resort. This is a worrying trend that needs to be addressed immediately.

Earlier this year actor Arya Babbar, the son of actor-turned-politician Raj Babbar shared a video on Instagram that was nearly four minutes long while he was on a flight with Go First (formerly Go Air). Despite having a face mask on, Babbar had a smile on his face. But the conversation in the video led to a fight that can only be best described as petty.

In the past, there have been many Kunal Kamra type incidents that served as an example for others. Those incidents have led to people displaying mannerless and inappropriate behaviour during flights.

On December 22, a video went viral in which a flight attendant and a passenger were engaged in a heated verbal argument.

On December 26, another video emerged of two passengers in a flight from Bangkok to Kolkata engaging in a heated argument which eventually turned into a full-fledged brawl.

As responsible and educated citizen, travelling by air around the world should be an opportunity to uphold the honour and respect of one’s nation. But, Alas! People seems to be forgetting that fact.

Government is doing its duty but public don’t

In 1947, the United Nations invited 60 leading personalities from around the world to define what they thought would form the basis of a “World Charter of Human Rights”.

Mahatma Gandhi penned a profound message to Dr. Julian Huxley, Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

He eloquently stated, “I learnt from my illiterate but wise mother that all rights to be deserved and preserved come from duty well done.”

Gandhi’s wise words articulated that, if everyone fulfils their responsibilities/duty, the need for people to demand their rights would be eliminated. He was absolutely correct in his assessment. As in the current climate, people are not fulfilling their obligations as a responsible citizen. They are instead squabbling over their perceived rights. This behaviour is completely misguided and wrong.

On one hand, the government is responsibly fulfilling its duty and taking positive steps to ensure that every citizen has access to air travel at reasonable prices. However, citizens must also realise their responsibility for their actions and ensure they are upholding the values of a civilised society. This means educating people on the importance of communication, mutual understanding and respect. It also means providing positive and constructive ways to deal with conflicts. Through this, we can begin to rebuild a stronger sense of cultural identity and create a more unified and harmonious society.

The Constitution of India gives citizens the power to fight for their fundamental rights. But it is equally important for them to be aware of their fundamental duties. Having a lot of money in the bank is not enough if one does not have a sense of humility and compassion for others. Recognizing and fulfilling our fundamental duties will help create a brighter and more respectful future for the nation.

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