New Delhi: Congressman Shashi Tharoor, who hurt his left foot last week, arrived at the parliament on Tuesday in a wheelchair. On Twitter, Tharoor posted a photo of himself in a wheelchair along with a message on how inadequately prepared India is for individuals with disabilities.
There is just one ramped entry for wheelchair users at door 9, and it takes around four minutes to get to the Lok Sabha with support from attendants. I’ve learned how inadequately prepared we are to serve people with disabilities from this transient handicap,” the MP stated.
Since it was posted, Tharoor’s tweet has received more than 12,000 likes. His post struck a chord with many online users, and several pointed out that while the majority of the country’s crippled people must cope on their own, he at least had three aides to help him with his temporary ailment.
“Well, unless it occurs to them, nobody really really comprehends these problems. Not that I’m picking on you or anyone else, but at least you had help. Consider a 25-year veteran instructor who is handicapped. One user stated, “Everyday trekking up to the stairs to take lessons on the first floor.
“Sir, we have at least one entry in the parliament. Another person stated that numerous significant locations do not provide accommodations for people with special needs, such as train stations, airports, monuments, temples, and many others.
At least you’re informed now, sir,” a third user said in a comment. I encounter the same thing every day when I visit surrounding locations. Disability of any type requires both practical assistance and moral support. Not only should there be a suitable organisation for workplaces, restaurants, metros, parks, etc., a fourth said, adding, “Sad that you had to go through this to receive a reality check. Imagine the predicament of the average guy who must commute via local transportation to make a living. This is “Parliament.” There is no public transportation access for handicapped people, including those with various physical limitations.
