In Minneapolis, US an African American, George Floyd lost his life as the white policeman, Derek Chauvin, caught hold of him and put his knee on his neck. This is a technique developed by Israel police. For nine long minutes the knee of the while policeman was on the neck of George, who kept shouting, I can’t breathe.
Following this gruesome murder America erupted with protests, ‘Black lives matter’. The protestors were not just African Americans but also a large section of whites. Within US one police Chief apologized for the act of this. In a touching gesture of apology the police force came on its knees. This had reverberations in different parts of the World.
The act was the outcome of the remnants of the racial hatred against blacks by the whites. It is the hatred and the perceptions which are the roots of such acts of violence. What was also touching that the state of democracy in US is so deep that even the police apologized, the nation, whites and blacks, stood up as a sensitive collective against this violence.
US is not the only country where the brutal acts of violence torment the marginalized sections of society. In India there is a list of dalits, minorities and adivasis who are regularly subjected to such acts. But the reaction is very different. We have witnessed the case of Tabrez Ansari, who was tied to the pole by the mob and beaten ruthlessly. When he was taken to police station, police took enough time to take him to hospital and Tabrez died.
Mohsin Sheikh, a Pune techie was murdered by Hindu Rashtra Sena mob, the day Modi came to power in 2014. Afrazul was killed by Shambhulal Regar, videotaped the act released on social media. Regar believed that Muslims are indulging in love Jihad, so deserve such a fate. Mohammad Akhlaq is one among many names who were mob lynched on the issue of beef cow. The list can fill pages after pages.
Recently a young dalit boy was shot dead for the crime of entering a temple. In Una four dalits were stripped above waste and beaten mercilessly. Commenting on this act the Union Minister Ramvilas Paswan commented that it is a minor incident. Again the list of atrocities against dalits is long enough. The question is what Paswan is saying is the typical response to such gruesome murders and tortures. In US loss of one black life, created the democratic and humane response. In India there is a general silence in response to these atrocities. Some times after a good lapse of time, the Prime Minister will utter, ‘Mother Bharati has lost a son’. Most of the time victim is blamed. Some social groups raise their voice in some fora but by and large the deafening silence from the country is the norm.
India is regarded as the largest democracy. Democracy is the rule of law, and the ground on which the injustices are opposed. In America though the present President is insensitive person, but its institutions and processes of democratic articulations are strong. The institutions have deepened their roots and though prejudices may be guiding the actions of some of the officers like the killer of George, there are also police officers who can tell their President to shut up if he has nothing meaningful to say on the issue. The prejudices against Blacks may be prevalent and deep in character, still there are large average sections of society, who on the principles of ‘Black lives matter’. There are large sections of vocal population who can protest the violation of basic norms of democracy and humanism.
In India by contrast there are multiple reasons as to why the lives of Tabrez Ansari, Mohammad Akhlaq, Una dalit victims and their likes don’t matter. Though we claim that we are a democracy, insensitivity to injustices is on the rise. The strong propaganda against the people from margins has become so vicious during last few decades that any violence against them has become sort of a new normal. The large populace, though disturbed by such brutalities, is also fed the strong dose of biases against the victims. The communal forces have a great command over effective section of media and large section of social media, which generates Hate against these disadvantaged groups, thereby the response is muted, if at all.
As such also the process of deepening of our democracy has been weak. Democracy is a dynamic process; it’s not a fixed entity. Decades ago workers and dalits could protest for their rights. Now even if peasants make strong protests, dominant media presents it as blocking of traffic! How the roots of democracy are eroded and are visible in the form where the criticism of the ruling dispensation is labelled as anti National..
Our institutions have been eroded over a period of time, and these institutions coming to the rescue of the marginalized sections have been now become unthinkable. The outreach of communal, divisive ideology, the ideology which looks down on minorities, dalits and Adivasis has risen by leaps and bounds.
The democracy in India is gradually being turned in to a hollow shell, the rule of law being converted in to rule of an ideology, which does not have faith in Indian Constitution, which looks down upon pluralism and diversity of this country, which is more concerned for the privileges of the upper caste, rich and affluent. The crux of the matter is the weak nature of democracy, which was on way to become strong, but from decades of 1980s, as emotive issues took over, the strength of democracy started dwindling, and that’s when the murders of the types of George Floyd, become passé. One does complement the deeper roots of American democracy and its ability to protect the democratic institutions, which is not the case in India, where protests of the type, which were witnessed after George Floyd’s murder may be unthinkable, at least in the present times.
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Salute to such Gurus (teachers), who giving the youth real path and message of peace and harmony. JAI HIND.
\ SHAME ON THOSE PARENTS\" who support their chilnder on such kind of protest, for girls covering modesty. Evern those parents may support their childern/goons if they protest for girls NOT wearing mini skirt ?"
Manjunath
Before banning college. Remove hijab from sita matas, durgas idols.
Karan singh and mahesh. Sita mata used to cover her body, which is called hijab in arabic. We all respect her. I think ur going against sita mata.
Who the hell are these goons to tell us what to wear, what to eat.
One day they will tell to wear only saffaron chaddi.
Mother therasa used to wear hijab. Even sita mata used to wear hijab . . These people cannot be called as hindus. Worst than ravana.These people don't have problems with sunny leone dress. Sorry no dress.
Its good to see, that not everybody thinks the same way.. just wondering.. do these people come to college for education for better future or just to see who is wearing what.. who is talking to whom.. come-on guys dont spoil your future and become puppets of politicians.
Karan Singh, you ______.....
Mahesh and Karan singh .... If you disturb the peace in the society, both of you will face the same fate , as of Rama sena leader Jayant Naik who has been expelled ( Gadipar ) from the UK district .... try your luck ....
LET THE GOONS WEAR SAFFRON BIKINI.
will wear saffrom loongi and shawl,
its their wish to wear it, let them wear it, why u making small issue an big
ban this college!!!
All Praise is to Allah , The Lord Of The Worlds
Dear Mr. Well Wisher Riyadh, brother Totally shirk in islam clearly mentioned in Quran, Wearing a non Muslim traditional Dress in Islam.
student please Concentrate on your studies, because in bajrangdal all are jobless and uneducated.
this principle gone mad, he wants to fight with our any situation will not allow hijab inside the college.
principle will c u soon. big protest will take place
Dear Brother K K. Acharya,
You have said well. We need more people like you from your community to talk fairly and boldly.
May God bless you Sir.
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My dear Hindu brothers and sisters,
Try to learn at least few basics of few main religions around us.
First of religion means the way of our daily life from cradle to grave.
- Therefore the life to be lead as per the commandments of God but not as per our individual wish.
- Within the bounds and flexibility of the religion we can have our choices in dress, food and many other parts of life.
- As long as we don't transgress the bounds and norms of commandments of the God, everything is admissible.
The basic teaching of Islam
- Islam has come to this universe as Ultimate and the only Guide for humankind until the existence of this world. The God Almighty says this is the only acceptable religion.
- Therefore all the Muslims have been commanded to convey this religion to everyone, Unfortunately very few Muslims do this job and most of them don't do it. Therefore Muslims are held responsible for failing to do this job of conveying the truth. Muslims will face the consequences for their failure of non-compliance to the Creator's commandments.
- But it is not yet all allowed to IMPOSE BY FORCE.
If the people choose wrong faith, they are solely responsible with their CREATOR.
Very simple and straight command
Stand with the principle...
In hindu religion too its a respect to cover their head. the things is most of the hindus are not following their scriptures... U can see it is still maintained in rajasthan and other areas of northern india...
Dears,
Muslim girls are wearing hijab as a part of religious requirement. No need to make your face red. Simple solution. You wear Red shawl & Hindu girls can wear orange scarf. Muslims will never oppose. Islam is a religion of Tolerance.
Good decision.... allow the goons to wear chaddis, shawl, langotis as they wish ........
Effects of saffron poisoning.
Principal is rocking...well done....
Why the hell you want to ban scarf? Let them wear. What you are going to lose? If you want ask your sisters and mother not to wear. But stop poking nose everywhere. You people are a major threat to peaceful Hindu religion. Hindus are ashamed of these saffron goons.
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