...That Wears The Crown.

I was hoping it would turn out to be just another All Fool's Day prank. But no, the new law is for real and, in all probability, here to stay. Starting April 1st, anyone and everyone who rides a two-wheeler in the state of Maharashtra will don that horrendous, restricting fetter of a thing called the helmet.

I can't imagine that there will be no more wind dancing through my hair, whispering sweet nothings in my ears as i move ahead at break neck speed on the pillion of a bike...it has been one of my best feelings ever. The helmet will snatch away one of my favourite tastes of freedom. And I'm sure it will even look hideous, almost like a burkha, the only consolation being that the chauvinists will wear them too. A thousand Atlases will now be seen on our streets. It's gonna be YUCK.

Those moron propaganda people can go on strikes over the imposition of VAT and lead morchas against slum demolition, but nobody cares about the freedom of their own heads. I mean, why make it mandatory! It's MY life, MY safety, MY concern, MY CHOICE! Those who think they are at risk of road accidents for whatever reason, have resorted to headgear long since.

Well, whatever. Desparate times call for desparate measures, I guess I shall HAVE to ask dad for a nice new shiny convertible...