A simple note. Chronology of affairs relating to kidnapping and release of three Indian workers in Iraq.
Three Indian people decide to go to Iraq to earn money by paying thousands of Rupees to illegal employment firms for foreign placement even after repeated instructions and orders by Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India advising not to travel to Iraq. They work for some time. And then, unfortunately they are kidnapped by radical Islamic group. They ask for help from Govt. of India to release them. Government forms a special committee, and contacts a negotiator in Iraq to talk to terrorists. Foreign country, brutal and unknown kidnappers, uncooperative Iraq government, mess of police and military in Iraq, and the negotiation continue. Natwar Singh issues a statement every other day. India media cry foul over lackluster approach of government and indifference towards the public lives. It is claimed that if a relative of minister would have been kidnapped, things would have been different. Relatives of kidnapped person issue statement of "not trust in the government". Things stretch for about forty days and surprisingly Indian hostages are relived. Special plane of Air India picks up these people for free-ride back home to be received at Airport by Hon’ble Minister with lots of fan fare. Media publishes lots of pictures and interview with these people. Relatives of the kidnapped people thank guru Govind Singh (there was some big ceremony in Amritsar around that time) for releasing their people. Things keep moving.
Moral of story: If things go wrong, blame the government. If things turn out right, thank the God. Of course, critisize any minister for whatsoever reason anytime.
Couldn’t we be a little more negative?