Common Indian Litterbug

 The Great Indian Litterbug!

In my childhood I read a popular book by HG Wells, War of the Worlds. It is about the invasion by Martians with a mission to eliminate the human race. In the end the aliens are overpowered by the minuscule bacteria. Things have changed today. An alien will think twice before attacking , particularly India for fear of the Great Indian Litterbug who is more dangerous than the inconsequential bacteria.

The Great Indian Litterbug is not an uncommon species in our Country . He could be seen littering the streets , he has a habbit common to other species ,like the dog of urinating and defecating in the open. The Great Indian litterbug is also fondly addressed as Pig as his habits resemble the latter creature. Just like a fish out of water this species is allergic to a clean environment. He would not rest but work untiringly to  dirty and pollute every clean area he comes across.

These habits he acquires from his childhood. He has grown up watching his elders throw garbage on the streets. He has seen his family litter a beautiful garden while on a picnic. He  together with other members of his species have without impunity polluted our rivers and ponds in the name of religion. He and others like him would not think twice before letting the effluent from their homes and factories into the rivers and streams. So what if the polluted water ends the marine life and contaminates the water we drink . It is for the authorities to resolve such problems.

The Great Indian Litterbug is very fond of plastic bags. He has not heard of the ban on plastic bags. He would look with indifference at you if you caution him that plastic bags are a big health hazard as they can cause cancer. He is not bothered if plastic is non biodegradable. He turns a blind eye when he comes across overflowing drains due to plastic bags chocking them. For him plastic bags are  cheap and convenient meant to be disposed off without a care after use.  

The Great Indian Litterbug has another unique habit of painting the walls  , pathways , pavements and the streets with his spittoon. His work of art is visible all over the Country, be it market places, monuments, walls of public buildings. He does this with dexterity and is a master at his art. While travelling in his own vehicle he is careful while spitting that his spittoon does not leave a mark on his vehicle. He never hesitates to leave his indelible contribution on the walls of monuments and other heritage buildings.

Who says the terrorists are a big threat to our Country . The seemingly innocuous Litterbug surpasses them by all means. So Martians better beware as  long as the Great Indian Litterbug is around.

Let us come together and stand against the Great Indian Litterbugs. It is our responsibility to save our nation from the great Indian litterbug.

This post is a part of greatindian.timesofindia.com by indiblogger