Intolerance is pretty much the flavour of the week. It doesn’t take us too long to be up in arms, every time someone even hints at us, as being ‘intolerant’. Can you appreciate the irony – it seems that every little thing is up for taking offence. It’s is hearting then to see this beautiful picture shared across social media, showcasing a female police commando standing guard as Indian Sikh pilgrims arrive at Wagah railway station in Pakistan.
The picture was posted on social media by Smitha Deepak. “I absolutely love this pic, so much power in this one pic! A Pakistani female police commando stands guard as Indian Sikh pilgrims arrive at Wagah railway station near Lahore, Pakistan, on Friday. Hundreds of Indian Sikh pilgrims arrived in Pakistan by a special train to participate in the three-day festival to celebrate the 547th birth anniversary of their spiritual leader Baba Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikh religion, at Nankana Sahib near Lahore.”
This we feel is true tolerance. Irrespective of caste and creed, there are so many people across the two nations just doing their duty first. Maybe it’s time we shift the focus away from all the negativity and celebrate this picture.
