Might is Right

Might is Right

One of my acquaintances had gone to his university administrative office to amend some errors on his graduate certificate many times. But each time he visited the office with a hope of receiving the amended copy, he got frustrated by the questionable conduct of the officials. At the last meeting, he asked the concerned official whether he would get the authorised paper this time as he badly needed it. Now the official looked exasperated and made him wait for a long time.

Just then, my acquaintance observed that the official engaged in conversation over cell-phone had made some slip-ups on another paper. Thus, he modestly requested the official to work with his paper thoroughly. The official was infuriated and spoke out that he would not amend the copy before the Durga Puja vacation. My acquaintance was stunned. He requested the official over and over again to complete the task but the enraged official was inflexible. At that time, a leader of a student wing who was also his classmate appeared at the place and asked my acquaintance about the matter. Then, the student leader chided the official for his delinquency and asked him to accomplish the job as soon as possible. This time the official changed his colour. At first he tried to show some legal hindrances but later he assured that he would finish his duty within a short period.

It is sad that a polite request has no meaning for these people and only crude words get the job done.

Ashim Kumar Paul

Government Edward College
Pabna

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