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SAM CLUB DAY ‘16

We remember Shah Jahan as the one who built the Taj Mahal in the memory of his beloved wife Mum Taj
Mahal. But are we not mistaken in our concept? It was Shah Jahan's idea to build the Taj Mahal, but it was the
dedica on and sacrifices of thousands of poor construc on workers which gi ed us with that glorious
monument, which is proudly considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World today. But what did they

get in return? They were treated like dirt! We all know the legend about their ugly fate at his hands once their
work was completed.

This lack of recogni on of their sufferings and their poor living and working condi ons seem to tell me
thousands of tales of depriva on, stories of broken promises, stories of charred dreams and stories of empty
stomachs which forced them to take up such jobs for a modest payment. This compelled my mind to think of

this uglier side of the construc on of the glorious bridge, which is least highlighted.Surely, these construc on
workers are big and strong men and the real heroes who build all these wonderful structures.

I know that my realiza on won't upli their condi ons. But, whenever I will see these structures, deep down in
my heart, the respect for their sacrifices will increase. As one day, I would be an engineer and will have men like
these under my command, I hope to be able to, in some form, convey my respect and gra tude for their work
through my ac ons.

P.S. - Munger Ganga Bridge is being constructed over the Ganga river to connect two major trade hubs of Bihar
– Munger and Begusarai. It is a mega rail-road bridge, reportedly the third largest in India with a length of 3190
metres.

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