Shri Ram Sene...naam to suna hi hoga..says Pramod Muthalik, chief of the new 'terror' squad spreading havoc in Mangalore. After the 'punishment' that was unleashed at the pub-goers couple of weeks ago, there is a new "law and order" in town so to speak. And the occasion to 'celebrate' the new law is none other than the scorn of the hindu-tradition loving purists, "St. Valentine's Day".
The 'rule' apparently is that if a couple is found 'together' on V-day, Shri Ram Sene activists are going to get them married off without (apparently) resorting to violence. Unka maanna hai ki 'itna hi pyar hai to shaadi kyun nahi kar lete'. Fair enough. But what the hell does Democracy mean or for that matter Freedom of Expression and Freedom of Speech mean to a citizen of India. Nothing when it concerns the Sene.
Also, noodle straps and some western wear are not allowed to be worn by females. Good God. I thought America is going to the dogs; looks like India is not that far either. I think the global recession is taking a toll on the Sene causing them to taking such drastic action towards restoring Hindutva.
Renuka Chowdhary, the Minister of State for Women and Child Development (WCD) is so pissed off at this menace that she declared today what pre-independence Indians used as a freedom struggle movement i.e. Jail Bharo Andolan. Instead of Jail Bharo, she suggested Pub Bharo Andolan.
But clearly, 21st century India needs to adopt a new 'freedom struggle movement'. I would call it Bas Karo Andolan.
To turn the tables on these fanatical groups, the ideal way would be to adopt Gandhigiri. Let them enforce their so called 'strength', after a period of time, they will stop these antics themselves. But alas, Bharat ab woh Bharat nahi raha jiske liye Gandhiji ne apni jaan qurbaan kardi. Had Gandhiji been on his deathbed today, he probably would refrain from saying "Hey Ram"...for obvious reasons.
The 'rule' apparently is that if a couple is found 'together' on V-day, Shri Ram Sene activists are going to get them married off without (apparently) resorting to violence. Unka maanna hai ki 'itna hi pyar hai to shaadi kyun nahi kar lete'. Fair enough. But what the hell does Democracy mean or for that matter Freedom of Expression and Freedom of Speech mean to a citizen of India. Nothing when it concerns the Sene.
Also, noodle straps and some western wear are not allowed to be worn by females. Good God. I thought America is going to the dogs; looks like India is not that far either. I think the global recession is taking a toll on the Sene causing them to taking such drastic action towards restoring Hindutva.
Renuka Chowdhary, the Minister of State for Women and Child Development (WCD) is so pissed off at this menace that she declared today what pre-independence Indians used as a freedom struggle movement i.e. Jail Bharo Andolan. Instead of Jail Bharo, she suggested Pub Bharo Andolan.
But clearly, 21st century India needs to adopt a new 'freedom struggle movement'. I would call it Bas Karo Andolan.
To turn the tables on these fanatical groups, the ideal way would be to adopt Gandhigiri. Let them enforce their so called 'strength', after a period of time, they will stop these antics themselves. But alas, Bharat ab woh Bharat nahi raha jiske liye Gandhiji ne apni jaan qurbaan kardi. Had Gandhiji been on his deathbed today, he probably would refrain from saying "Hey Ram"...for obvious reasons.
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At the same time, whatever sena it is, I have the advice for them , don't just do moral policing on pub going girls. But fight against all discrimination in our society,fight against the tobocco barrons,smoking,gutkhas,drugs abusement...there are many such issues which our political spectrum deliberately ignores and that kills many in our country.Perform your duty peacefully, violence is not our culture.That will give you value addition and respect
All the so-called Item Nos. of Bollywood should also be under strict censorship as they are one of the easiest and convenient forms of titillation and should be banned. your thoughts?
I am not a parent yet, but I also understand the pains you are talking about. But raising your hand on a woman, in my eyes, is just unacceptable and the person just lost complete respect.