Stop blaming Pakistan, actor Arjun Rampal cries out
At a time when most are pointing the finger of the Mumbai attacks at neighbouring country Pakistan, actor and former model Arjun Rampal has gone on record to say 'do not do that'.
Arjun questions, 'why do we Indians always politicise everything and blame Pakistan?' Explains the actor, "What I meant was, why blame someone? Why do you expect better from the neighbouring country? It's been happening for so many years. What has the blame game achieved? Instead, why not ensure that we are terror-proof? Look how no attack has happened in the US after 9/11; why can't we ensure that our cities are safe?" the actor wonders.
The actor concludes with, "Mumbai collects the highest income-tax in the country, and yet we don't have NSG or its equivalent to protect us. They have to be called in from Delhi; this despite so many terror attacks on the city. Why can't the government give land in Mumbai, where we can train our own commandos and also arm them adequately? The terrorists come with AK 47s; our cops only have rifles to defend themselves and us."
The attacks last week coincided with his birthday
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