It's easy to make a name for yourself, specially in politics.

Very much isn't it? The people standing up to the mike can leave an impression with the people who they address. For some reason unknown to me, people who make hate speeches are spoken with vigor. Its a short cut to fame. You want people to talk about you, their attention diverted to you. what does it matter if its for good or bad? Our country is in love with politicians, business people, movie stars and cricketers. All are seen like gods or are considered demigods.

Ignoring is something that no one can do. Everyone wants to cash-in on the opportunity left behind
by the person who caused it. The matter is debated, yet no conclusion is reached and the process repeats albeit in different forms.

It's not the first time that someone has ignited sentiments of a section of a society mere by his words. Sentiments run high in people. A sense of isolation in its own turf is built in people rather than propagating the idea of humanity. There is an irony to this. The thought of insecurity is built by people who promise to bring legislations or laws to improve security and life.

In spite of all the hulla-gulla on the hate speech, there are people who support the person who incited it in the first place. Of course, it was meant to please them. He did and now he needs to be supported.

Its strange and amusing to see that we tell the world we are a secular nation but interestingly the gaps in many factors continue to be pushed in the background and no heed is given to it and as a result we see increase in the amount of violence and spilling hatred.


PS: A morning article in the TOI supplement says being bitchy and playing politics in reality TV shows is loved by youngsters. Thank you TOI for bringing the fact to public light, like you always do!
Why do i read this paper, precisely for these reasons.