Pramesh S Jain
The tragic death of Vidya Manjunath Gowdar of Hubballi, who lost her life after a sharp manja thread became entangled around her neck while she was travelling on a scooter, is deeply distressing and utterly unacceptable.
An innocent life has been lost,a family has been devastated,and yet another preventable tragedy has exposed the deadly consequences of reckless disregard for public safety.
No moment of entertainment is worth a human life.No celebration can justify leaving a family in lifelong grief.
Our government has taken this incident with the utmost seriousness.Despite the existing ban on dangerous manja threads, their continued sale and use remain a grave concern.
I will hold discussions with the ministers concerned and senior officials to strengthen enforcement,review existing legal provisions,and,if necessary,tighten regulations to ensure stringent action against violators.
This is not merely a matter of law enforcement.It is a question of humanity,conscience,and collective responsibility.
We have witnessed far too many innocent lives being lost to these deadly threads.Those who continue to use them despite knowing the risks must ask themselves whether a few moments of amusement are worth another person’s life.
Knowingly putting innocent lives at risk is not simply negligence.It can amount to a criminal offence,and those responsible must face the consequences under the law.
Kite flying should remain a source of joy, not become a dangerous competition that puts unsuspecting citizens in harm’s way.Turning recreation into reckless contests or gambling,where public safety is compromised, cannot be tolerated.
Behind every such tragedy is a family whose world has been shattered.No apology,no compensation,and no punishment can restore the life that has been lost.Our responsibility is to ensure that such tragedies are prevented.
The government will act firmly to enforce the ban and hold violators accountable.But laws alone cannot protect lives without the cooperation and conscience of society.
I appeal to every citizen to reject the use of dangerous manja threads and place the safety of others above personal amusement.
Human life is sacred.It cannot be the price of someone’s entertainment.
Our government remains resolute in its commitment to protecting innocent lives,strengthening enforcement, and ensuring that those who recklessly endanger public safety are held accountable.
Let us act before another innocent life is lost,before another family is shattered,and before another preventable tragedy becomes a permanent sorrow.
