I've said this many times before.
Our politicians come from amongst us.
Not just the big names, but every MLA/MP.
It's only natural that they will imbibe in their character those values that are deeply embedded in our society.
Bigotry, patriarchy, casteism...and a lot more.
Our politicians come from amongst us.
Not just the big names, but every MLA/MP.
It's only natural that they will imbibe in their character those values that are deeply embedded in our society.
Bigotry, patriarchy, casteism...and a lot more.
THESE are characteristics of our society.
Why would you expect our MLAs/MPs to be somehow immune to these?
Doodh ke dhuley?
And you'll find them in ALL parties.
BJP, Cong, AAP, TMC etc.
Now see what happens...
Why would you expect our MLAs/MPs to be somehow immune to these?
Doodh ke dhuley?
And you'll find them in ALL parties.
BJP, Cong, AAP, TMC etc.
Now see what happens...
These MLAs/MPs give speeches and interviews all the time, so there's a VERY good chance, they WILL talk rubbish based on their regressive mindsets.
Immediately, those factions of the #HeSaidSheSaid gang that are from "other" parties will get hyper-active.
It'll be news du jour.
Immediately, those factions of the #HeSaidSheSaid gang that are from "other" parties will get hyper-active.
It'll be news du jour.
Today it's this MLA, tomorrow it's that MLA.
News media will love to carry the news, sensationalise it, twist it for clickbait.
I'm not saying we should let the comment go - after all, the person has influence. We can't normalise this, else we push the Overton window further.
News media will love to carry the news, sensationalise it, twist it for clickbait.
I'm not saying we should let the comment go - after all, the person has influence. We can't normalise this, else we push the Overton window further.
All I'm saying is, everything needs to be put in perspective.
We cannot possibly be doing tu-tu-main-main all the time btwn party A and party B, party B and party C.
Zindagi isi mein guzar jaayegi, KUCHCH NAHIN HOGA HAASIL.
We cannot possibly be doing tu-tu-main-main all the time btwn party A and party B, party B and party C.
Zindagi isi mein guzar jaayegi, KUCHCH NAHIN HOGA HAASIL.
And then you find that MLA of party A has jumped to party B!
So now suddenly the guy you were rooting for, you now need to distance yourself from. :-)
Kya bakwaas hai!
Ye sab chhodo.
As aam aadmi, let's focus on STRUCTURAL issues that will help build a better society.
So now suddenly the guy you were rooting for, you now need to distance yourself from. :-)
Kya bakwaas hai!
Ye sab chhodo.
As aam aadmi, let's focus on STRUCTURAL issues that will help build a better society.
Some things are in our hands.
Like if we want to fight patriarchy or bigotry or casteism, it starts with each one of us as an individual.
What is our own value system?
We shouldn't be preaching if we ourselves don't practise what we're preaching.
So fix ourselves first.
Like if we want to fight patriarchy or bigotry or casteism, it starts with each one of us as an individual.
What is our own value system?
We shouldn't be preaching if we ourselves don't practise what we're preaching.
So fix ourselves first.
Then we can begin to grow this, increase awareness.
I do think awareness is key - a lot of ppl have grown up in a bubble of privilege, or have only seen bigots around them (hence imbibed bigotry).
These ppl might be amenable to change.
The hardcore guys, best left alone for now.
I do think awareness is key - a lot of ppl have grown up in a bubble of privilege, or have only seen bigots around them (hence imbibed bigotry).
These ppl might be amenable to change.
The hardcore guys, best left alone for now.
This is what we can do as individuals.
This is our contribution towards building a more progressive, inclusive society.
It doesn't depend on politicians/parties.
Ofc they can help or harm, but we can operate without their involvement.
This is our contribution towards building a more progressive, inclusive society.
It doesn't depend on politicians/parties.
Ofc they can help or harm, but we can operate without their involvement.
Think of Prof Tripathi, father of @rakhitripathi .
He's doing this for the last 30 years.
Spreading his message of communal harmony and peace.
Is he depending on political parties?
No.
Now imagine if we could scale to a few millions to carry this message.
That'd be awesome, no?
He's doing this for the last 30 years.
Spreading his message of communal harmony and peace.
Is he depending on political parties?
No.
Now imagine if we could scale to a few millions to carry this message.
That'd be awesome, no?
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