Indian Cities and the Poor

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The cities are skewed against the poor. Rather than cities that are smart we should aim for cities that are more equitable and inclusive. The Poor, in all aspects, live excluded and outcast. The angst of the poor people in city are guilt inducing to the thoughtful. Plagued by a meager income that is hardly enough for feeding the families and left to suffer in longing for eternity watching  the flaunting rich. What are we galloping for? If we can't offer hygienic living spaces, a reasonable income and quality education, entertainment and healthcare. Are we going to leave them suffer pining forever.


They are also the sections we exercise caution against. We fear they may rob. We fear they may rape. We fear they may abuse. The aversion we have for them is nothing less than the repulsion for the slimy creatures.  Our need for them is limited to driving autos; cleaning toilets; sweeping streets; maintain our drains. Unconsciously we need them to be poor forever. We drove them from villages? They migrated to the cities and towns not in search of riches but for livelihood; for survival. They moved because they could continue their existence. What does the city offer them? What does the nation offer them? They don't ask questions. That is very convenient for us. Let us be comfortable. Enjoy the luxury. Have a great time on this Earth. May be on some other Earth a century later. But, this question is relevant wherever we go . If we have conscience we should think about it. Not an order but, an observation. 

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