I
think whoever comes to power in India often misunderstand the meaning
of governance. Authorities like to believe that, they are the
guardian angel of people and ultimate repository of all moral,
statutory and social authority. This misbelief is not limited to
government or political parties alone, even those who claim to
believe in so and so ideology have a firm conviction in this absolute
power.
As
per them, their interference is essential in all minute aspects of
common man’s life. What he/she should wear, say; where he/she can
go; what he/she can believe etc.
It
is in this situation we have to look at Karnataka government’s
decision to 'think about' extending nightlife in Bangalore city. As
per ‘Indian Express’ report,
“state
government is contemplating an extension of nightlife, at least in
5-star hotels, considering the demand from IT, BT and tourism
sectors.
“Bengaluru
is an international city, it is a global IT, BT hub. It attracts huge
international business travellers and tourists. Then there are people
who work till late in the night and find no place to go for food or
beverages. We have received suggestions from all these segments for
an extension of nightlife at least in 5-star hotels,” Home Minister
K J George said here on Tuesday.
At
present, bars and restaurants in the city have been allowed to extend
service till 1 am on Friday and Saturday.
The
present request is for 24X7 service, which means ensuring food and
beverages service round-the-clock all seven days of the week.”
My
problem with this argument is, why on 5 start hotels? Do they think
that, those who don't stay in 5-star hotels are second class
citizens? Why restorants has to close by 11pm or 1am epecially in a
city like Bangalore where a lot of people work on late nights? Most
importantly, who gave the rights to government to micromanage common
man's sleeping pattern?
Sajeev
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