The death of the tiger points to a bigger, more sinister problem. The problem of people’s rights caused by our greed for land, and hunger for money. And the ease by which the creators of this problem divert our attention.
In the name of development we are violating human rights with an abandon only seen in savages of past. While poor people are being driven away from their lands, all sorts of justifications are available.
If Vedanta wants a tribal hill, it is necessary in the name of development to drive tribals out of there.
If Tata wants a factory land, they are given fertile land and farmers driven away from it.
The tiger is on the verge of extinction. And who do we blame? Tribals.
While the tribals right to forest bill has been passed (and diluted), the dissent in tiger conservationists voices is apparent. They have been crying hoarse that the tribals should be driven out of these forests.
And most of us believe and buy that argument.
It’s too easy to believe. Tribals crowd the forests, hence tiger dies. Foolproof.
Or, is it?
if interested .... check out next few posts in coming days...
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