Kamal Ghorui
Some names never get forgotten — like Mir Jafar, Judas Iscariot, and Vidkun Quisling. Even today, their names are used to describe someone who betrays others. That’s because what they did hurt people deeply — they broke trust.
Recently, in states like Kerala, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu, some people found their names missing from voter lists. This means they may not be able to vote. For many, this feels like a kind of betrayal — like being let down by their own system.
Across history and cultures, betrayal has always stood out. It hurts more when someone close to you — a friend, leader, or family member — turns against you. That’s why these names are remembered. In stories like the Mahabharata, much of the conflict comes from family members betraying each other.
Betrayal also shows up in art and real life. The poem Subh-e-Azadi talks about the pain people felt during India’s independence when things didn’t go as hoped. Movies like The Godfather show how betrayal by trusted friends can be shocking. Even in music, like Lemonade, betrayal is a powerful theme.
In the end, betrayal hurts so much because it breaks something very important: trust. Trust is what holds friendships, families, and even countries together. When trust breaks, it leaves a deep wound — and that’s why stories of betrayal are never forgotten.
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