Destruction of Ramsetu

[piyush111]

Hi to everyone,
As Govt of India preparing to destruct Ramsetu that is believed to be created by Lord Rama and his associates many Hindu activist raised their voice against it. What do you think the proper way to deal with it? Take all the positive and negative summary and reply.

[Devar Magan]

there is no ramsethu... go ahead with the project..

kadavulai mara,
manidhanai ninai.

[Gaza]

government shud not mend such projects fr communal forces in our country..

[lord_labakudoss]

...
As Govt of India preparing to destruct Ramsetu that is believed to be created by Lord Rama and his associates many Hindu activist raised their voice against it. What do you think the proper way to deal with it? Take all the positive and negative summary and reply.

Can a 300 m cut in a multi-km formation be termed as "destruction"?
Haven't we made similar small changes to sacred mountains like Thirumala (built roads by cutting into the mountain) or rivers like Ganga (built up embankments)?
I think the proper way to deal with this is as follows:
1) Allow creation of a HUGE Hanuman statue facing Lanka.
2) Allow creation of a 'Ramayana' Museum at Rameswaram combined with ferry service to the Hanuman statue from Rameswaram & Tuticorin
3) In return for the above, request permission for a 300-500 m cut in the Setu for ships and tourist ferries to pass through.
Instead of pleasing every section (new museum & statue for Ram Bhaktas, canal gets built, new revenue streams for South TN), the Gov seems to have DISPLEASED every section by insulting Ram Bhaktas AND stalling the Canal project.

Note that the Govt does not have to fund 1 & 2. I am sure the Bajrang Dal and the VHP will come through with the funds required for that.

Regards,
Lord Labakudoss

[wrap07]

NASA has released a picture saying that RAMAR SETHU exists. But due to pressure from obvious sources, they are silent.

it is has indisputably said by many skilled scientists and environmentalists, that the expenses of this project is huge and the results proposed to be achieved will be far less. It will create one more security hazard for our country from one more belt.

Just for the sake of annoucing a project, crores of money need not be spent on an exercise whose objective may not achieve the results.

If we want to destroy each and everyone of our traditional monuments just because we do not understand how it was created, we will be left with nothing.

God does not need proof and whatever happens, finally truth will prevail.

[joe]

finally truth will prevail.

Sure!

[sriranga]

NASA has released a picture saying that RAMAR SETHU exists. But due to pressure from obvious sources, they are silent.

it is has indisputably said by many skilled scientists and environmentalists, that the expenses of this project is huge and the results proposed to be achieved will be far less. It will create one more security hazard for our country from one more belt.

Just for the sake of annoucing a project, crores of money need not be spent on an exercise whose objective may not achieve the results.

If we want to destroy each and everyone of our traditional monuments just because we do not understand how it was created, we will be left with nothing.

God does not need proof and whatever happens, finally truth will prevail.

exactly.

lot of questions need to be answered:
Ram setu is supposed to save time and money. but thats not the whole truth.
1. ram setu will help only small ships, big ships will go around sri lanka. also, they are going to charge small ships for towing which will not be economical for those ships. they are better off going around sri lanka. Also, for towing there is a speed limit due to shallow waters. so, the small ships won't be saving that much time either. the main purpose itself seem to be defeated in the first place.

2. environmental damage to the region will not be known for sometime. ram setu is supposed to contain corals and those will be destroyed for sure. Not sure they have done any environmental study after tsunami. Fishermen will be affected for sure.

3. government needs to spend around 200 or so crores every year for dredging the sand that gets accumulated. high cost of maintenance is a recipe for kickbacks and fraud. dredging pannatha yaaru poi allakka poroam. remember your neighbouhood roads are being relaid every six months and develop potholes at the slightest drizzle.

4. The desire by the governments and those in power to complete the project in haste suggest that there is some ulterior motive.

[pizzalot]

Ram should not have constructed a Sethu first of all. He could have used other means to reach Sri Lanka. He could have used ships and boats to transport his army. Sorry folks. I have to tell you, he has destroyed the environment. Now we are cleaning the mess he has created.

In any case he has not maintained and protected his property so far and let it submerge into water. We needed NASA to remind us about Sethu. Now that it is discovered, we will restore it. We will do what Ram failed to do. That is right. We will raise it above the sea. It will be an extension of Pampan Bridge which will go into SriLanka. We will also perform poojas regularly. Dont worry. We do not need to go by boat to perform the pooja anymore. We will be right there. We will also get some revenue from selling souveneirs and momentos. Cool !

We have proved to the world how vulnerable we are ! NASA can influence India so much with a few pictures and stills. We let NASA take jobs of men of secret service agents who work day and night to destroy India. When just few pictures of NASA can stir us so much why should these men in intelligence services be paid so heftily? In anycase my understanding was it will increase security conditions in India. We will be able to patrol the area with larger ships. It will only be a nightmare to a very few. But otherwise it should be ok.

Now lot of laymen have become project managers talking about project viability. Hey come on. The Government investors have studied the project and feels it is viable and profitable. It is only some vicious elements preaching us otherwise.

[wrap07]

Ramar sethu has saved the west coast and Kerala from total destruction during the ferocious Tsunami in 2004. This was mentioned by oceanographic and tsunami experts.. According to them(not one), in the event of Ramar Sethu being cut, this will have wide ramifications on the environment as also the ecological balance of the Region. Even the Thorium deposits, largest in the world and which can meet the energy requirements up to the next century, available in the region will become defunct.


So to say that this bridge under water is spoiling the environment is beyond human comprehension and to be laughed at. On the contrary, Ramar Bridge apart from religious significance (for which no enlightened and secular minded persons will give a damn especially if it is related to our heritage and culture) has helped save lives without which millions of human lives could have been messed up around west coast.

Nobody is trying to bring up the Ramar Bridge over the water which is possible only by natural process of water level receding. Where is the question of restoring it above the sea level.

We do not need NASA to remind us of our cultural ethos and heritage. There are clear cut historical and archaeological evidence for the existence of Ramar Sethu which has been brought out by various fora. These evidencs date back to our epigraphs wherein our ancient rulers have recorded about their visiting this Bridge and even coins and plates at that time mention the same. Even various explorers have mentioned about this bridge during 1788 and 1804(to name a few) wherein it was mentioned that the bridge was connection Dhanuhkodi and Thalaimannar. It also finds a place in our ancient tamil literary works.

NASA has been doing exploration of earth, mars and various subjects for quite some time. Have they become a security risk just because they released the pictures of Ramar sethu.

It is better to be a laymen on this subject with the required awareness than be an enlightened person to say that Security of our country will improve after Sethu project where as it is widely acknowledged that the Security risk will be greater subsequent to this project and this has been stated by our Coast Guard and Navy. It is also an accepted fact that Large ships cannot pass through the canal.

It has been stressed repeatedly that the cost of the project (Rs. 2400 crores) will outweigh the benefits and this project does not make any nautical sense. It is a white elephant in the making.

[thamizhvaanan]

Nobody is trying to bring up the Ramar Bridge over the water which is possible only by natural process of water level receding. Where is the question of restoring it above the sea level.

We do not need NASA to remind us of our cultural ethos and heritage. There are clear cut historical and archaeological evidence for the existence of Ramar Sethu which has been brought out by various fora. These evidencs date back to our epigraphs wherein our ancient rulers have recorded about their visiting this Bridge and even coins and plates at that time mention the same. Even various explorers have mentioned about this bridge during 1788 and 1804(to name a few) wherein it was mentioned that the bridge was connection Dhanuhkodi and Thalaimannar. It also finds a place in our ancient tamil literary works.

NASA has been doing exploration of earth, mars and various subjects for quite some time. Have they become a security risk just because they released the pictures of Ramar sethu.

Cant stop laughing Classic!!!