A indian reflection of collective action !

The Indian Railways show the true picture of India in which passengers from across the states travel together to various destinations. Talking to fellow passengers , sharing books ,newspapers and sharing meal goes on smoothly in the compartments of the Train. I came across an incident which made me thought about collective action passengers perform in order to help another fellow passenger. I was travelling back to anand late night when i entered the sleeper class compartment of the train. I sat beside an old lady eating dinner. She offered me the food but i was already packed to retain more of it.

Time passed , she completed her meal and headed to the lavatory to wash her hands. Suddenly she fell, looking at the scene i tried to hold her up in my arms. She became pale and lost conscience . There was a wave of worry among the passengers in the compartment. Everybody searched for a doctor reacting to the situation. People also started pouring water on her face, rubbing her palms so that she holds on till the doctor arrives. After some time a doctor was located and brought to her notice . He gave her the treatment and declared that it was a heart attack.Her life was saved and my destination arrived.

Collective action and co-operation can save lives ( in this case) and destroy lives (m as in case of communal riots).