Dress code
I have no grudge against somebody's wearing a suit even when the Temperature of the Country runs between 33° to 34° Celsius (figure obtained from the Met office).
We are preaching to cut down power usage, but, I presume wearing a suit in the temperature mentioned, one definitely needs to cool down one's own body (when a suit is worn) and this has to be done in 3 (three) ways.
a) Hand fan or pankha (introduced by the British Raj).
b) Electric fan.
c) AC.
People whose pictures we see in the newspaper, probably 90% of them, do not use ceiling fan, and resort to AC . So, the theme of "Minimum" usage of power" is Nipped in the Bud. The govt's request to utilize minimum power is violated (by the people who are the govt., or, close to the govt.).
If we look towards India, what we see! They are rich in academic performance but, humble in their attire, and, that is why they have been able to take their country to an enviable position.
In conclusion, I am again reiterating I have no grudge against people wearing suit, but, what I expect is:
a) The govt to give us a dress code for office use, govt. functions, and, when presenting oneself in an international forum.
We must run our country considering the need of the day and of every hour and of every minute.
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