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Day 59


Day 59 (3rd November)

We have a new chairman after several years, a man who has never been in the committee before. It was an opportunity to ask tough questions – why we are doing what we do? And bring fresh perspective.  But many were focused on maintaining status quo and the opportunity was squandered away. So, the meeting was consumed in establishing new equations to reinstate the old order. Why this risk aversion even in a voluntary set-up? I suffered the charade in silence for a long time. A point arrived when I could no longer restrain myself. If you have strong views, it is difficult to stay quiet in a meeting.

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