Over last few decades, I became an admirer of some distinguished people from various walks of life. Latest is Yugratna Srivastava. She is youngest of all and unique. Three most populous countries in the world have a combined population of about 2.8 billion. She has represented over 3 billion youngsters at an important international forum.
What makes her distinct is her right to represent has not come through any dynastic succession. She earned her place through a global process. Her name Yugratna translates into gem-of-the-era or diamond-of-the-era. How true!
She is just 13; too young and is still a child. It is imperative on the part of media, more particularly TV reporters, to leave her alone and let her have childhood like girl next door. It should be left to her to decide on what extra-curricular activities she wants to take up.
We have seen what media glare and torture Budhia was subjected to and is being subjected. His coach, mentor and friend was shot dead by some criminals. All sorts of controversies have come up and things were blown out of proportion. Is it in the best interest of a promising child?
There is a need to learn lessons from mistakes and ensure Yugratna gets her right to lead a normal childhood and participate in additional activities of her choice. Society and media should desist from subjecting her to pressure of high expectations.
Good Luck to you, Yugratna; enjoy what you want to do.
Link to her UN speech:
http://www.un.org/wcm/webdav/site/climatechange/shared/Documents/SpeechYugratna.pdf
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