"Prevention is better than cure" - This statement is used by most of the kerala people especially the elder ones. But this statement lies in their theories. In practical this statement is used by the same people only after a disaster has occurred.
Recently a 21 year old boy was killed by the poisonous food supplied at a hotel situated in the heart of the city. When the incident happened and when the news came out, people are in anger against this illegal activity of bad food supply. Some people destroyed the hotel. The authorities started inspecting the food from many hotels within the city. Minister announced to make a special act for this.
Now think that if these actions has happened one month back, the 21 yr old boy might have continued his studies now. The authorities, ministers and other officials were blind these days and these people will be alert for a period of 2 weeks. Hotels will be perfect for next 3 weeks. After that everyone will wait for the next martyr.
Now think from another angle. Why this news came out to the public?
It was the destiny which made the famous dubbing actor and his family eat the same food from the hotel. If he was not in this scene, the death of that 21 yr old boy would be just a death due to dehydration. Since the dubbing artist also got the damages from the hotel, the media took interest in it and started bringing the news out. If an ordinary citizen go and make a complaint, it ends up in a piece of white paper. Authorities or media won't move to help a normal citizen. Why?
If the same damage caused by food happen to the higher official's family persons, what will be the reaction.
I have only just one thing to say to all the people who take food from hotels. When you are having food from outside, if you feel something bad about food, "Raise your voice against bad food". Ask for clarification with the supplier or the manager. The other visitors of the hotel will support you for sure. Even you can call police or other authorities for help. But depending on these officials is not at all effective.
You brush your teeth daily to clean your mouth. You won't ask others help for that.
Like that stand against bad food and take clean food. Its for your good and healthy life.
First raise your voice, you will have thousands to support, because everyone cares for their own life.
Thank God,
RAM
