IPL Drama & the Question of security

the much awaited IPL season 2 has finally kicked off in South Africa with its colors of money and celebrities , But the irony and sad part is that , this branded event is being celebrated away from the Indian shores due to the "percerived threat " or incapable security appartus of the states , that gave conflicting commitments on providing security to both the organisers as well as to the general public / sport fans.

it is another facet of our establisment's inefficiency in not providing security to events like IPL and an unwanted fear pyschosis that is being made up from a perceived threat of terrorism. if we can't provide security to such sporting events, and make electioneering and sporting dates clash as an excuse , instead of managing the crisis . then , I think we should stop comparing ourselves with other countries of the east or perhaps don't project our selves as an emerging 21st century superpower.

perhaps , the adminstration could have taken this(event) , as a challange by providing security and helped the IPL-2 become a success , instead of either giving conflicting signals or if not providing security in the context of elections 09.