Kalimedu accident
Of late, in most temples, and on the concluding day of festivals, after sunset, street processions with a chariot in tow as the main attraction have become a ‘must’ event. Such chariots are also drawn by improvised motor vehicles. An unacceptable height of the chariot with elaborate lighting fixtures is common. In the Thanjavur tragedy, a feeble argument that the height of the road has gone up is unimpressive. It is fine if lessons are gleaned but who is going to compensate the victims’ families?
V. Lakshmanan,
