I have been assured the government will help.

This is next to impossible, since my brother is a strong believer of Sikh religion and conversion is next to impossible for him.

But they are still bent upon executing my brother.

I'm sure that the people, like me, will stand by this government and do everything we can to help it.

The illusion is that help (from the federal government) will be there minutes later, which is really not the case,

I think it will help the government, because (the game) will distract the attention a little, ... Despite the political events, it's also a time to celebrate.