Our ancestors never saw Ram Sethu from a Satellite view, but now that those pictures are available with modern technology, we see that seen from space, it appears as a thread linking the two countries – India and Sri Lanka. To cut this thread, sacred to many millions will bring great misfortune, not only for the invaluable biodiversity of the Gulf by muddying the pristine, clear waters but also to the humans who live around it by destroying the fisheries and salinating the fresh water wells of the area.
I request you to respectfully acknowledge that SSCP is an ill-conceived venture and accommodate our rights as Hindus. I pray that you will see and be moved to understand how spirituality anchors us as Hindus to our sacred heritage and is crucial to our existence, survival and well being. There are a lot of rumors that this project will not be cost effective since dredging is repeatedly required, thus benefitting only the dredging company presumably controlled by one of your ministers, Mr T R Baalu, and his family.
We are the custodians of what we find here during our time. We do not have the right to destroy everything in the name of development. Some things are priceless and must be left for every generation after us to enjoy as well. Please leave Ram Sethu alone for posterity.
