Look, we get it—in the democratic world you can speak up when you’re fed up. People have the right to protest, go on strike, and tell the government they’re not happy. It’s part of the deal, and honestly, it’s nothing new. But lately, it feels like everyone is hitting the pause button on their jobs.
Doctors? Striking. Teachers? Striking. Petrol tankers? Yup, striking. And now transport folks are joining the party. It’s like nobody cares what their job is anymore—if you’re mad, just strike, and never mind the millions of us caught in the crossfire.
I mean, come on, what’s the government even doing? It’s like they’ve got zero responsibility to keep things running smoothly. How do they just let these strikes happen in super important areas like healthcare, schools, and transportation? These aren’t just random gigs—these are the things we all rely on every single day. And what about those ministers in charge of these sectors? Aren’t they supposed to, you know, fix stuff before it gets this bad?
And to the folks striking—can we talk? We get that you’re frustrated with the government. Totally fair. But why make life miserable for the rest of us? You’re not just some grumpy factory worker shutting down a small shop. You’re doctors, teachers, drivers—people we need. There’s gotta be a better way to fight for your rights without throwing a wrench in everyone’s day. Let’s figure out how to stick it to the system without making millions of us suffer, yeah?
Picture: The Annapurna Express