Every Indian feels proud of living in largest Democracy on
the planet and we have a privilege of exercising our Fundamental Right which is
listed in our constitution. As we know our first right is ‘freedom of speech’
where every citizen can put their thought openly. But today there is big
question mark in every people mind whether they are able to exercise this right
openly or we have only the right to speak on personal matters only, not on any
social issue.Whatever had happened in IIT Madras indicates that our right to
speech is on threat as APSC group in IIT was banned because they have spoken
and distributed pamphlets which questioned on the policies of new government. So
to questioning our government policies will lead to ban on our right? May be
after writing this I will be also banned but I want to exercise my right till
then and create some awareness in people towards their rights.
According to media reports on many channels, there was
nothing objectionable in the pamphlet and they had not targeted any religion or
caste. They only had raised issues on government's policies which are
anti-secular and also raised the issue of partiality done with SC/ST in giving
scholar ship. Kancha Illiya, an educationist quoted in an interview given to
AAJ TAK channel that, “ ban is totally wrong as the group was protesting only
against Hindutva agenda (which opposition party also says) of Government and
previously also the canteen in the institute were directed to serve only vegetarian
food in the hostel which was against individual’s right.” But this is a time
for reality check as every coin has two sides and our politicians (whether
ruling or opposition) are busy in passing the comments to each other. Don’t get
biased toward any one without giving a deep thought.
All the BJP party members came in support of ban and saying
that IIT is an autonomous body and there is nothing to do with HRD Ministry
because government doesn’t have any interference in institution’s internal
rules. According to them ban was right as the group were not following
guidelines of the institute. But before giving this statement they have to realize
the fact that ban was implemented after IIT Madras received letter from HRD
ministry which stated to take action against the APSC group as they influencing
people against government policies. Also HRD ministry had sent that letter
because some anonymous person has written them against APSC group. In this
situation many question arises, why the group was not banned previously if it
is only IIT Madras decision also the group was active from last one year? Why the
group was banned immediately after receiving letter from HRD Ministry without
giving them a chance to put their defense? How can HRD ministry react on anonymous
letter and direct IIT to take action? Anyone can send that letter, may be
someone who is BJP supporter or Hindutva agenda supporter. So there are many
questions which arise in mind if we thought deeply and our HRD minister Smriti
Irani is blaming opposition for creating the atmosphere of protest. Now she
want divert people from this issue by challenging Rahul Gandhi for Debate, but I
request her on the behalf of people that please give some convincing answer for
all above questions first. You can do your debate any time with him to carry on
your political battle.
We also have to look other side of the coin also, in which
case may be APSC has violated a law and done some anti-religious activities in
the campus (for that also they should have banned earlier). But then I want to
ask our government or his representative only one question that, if government
have same standards for everyone or there is special privilege given to your
party members who give anti-secular speeches in public. May be there are
special right of speech provided to their own party members which allows them
to give anti-secular and racist comment (see my other post ONE
YEAR OF MODI GOVERNMENT----). Many controversial speeches were given by
your cabinet minister in whom most recent was when your cabinet minister
directed people to migrate to other country if their flooding habitat is not
allowed here and your other minister who comes in his defense creates controversy
for himself. So please explain why there is no action taken against any of them
who had given hatred speeches and everyday some new comment comes from the
party. Despite of having all the video
clips they had not acted yet but in the case of APSC, they acted on anonymous
letter and action was also taken so promptly just because it was against their
agenda.
On the other side, Congress is also not behind in politicizing
the matter. As they are in opposition, so it is their duty to question government’s
move but all are busy in blame game only. I request Rahul Gandhi by the medium
of this platform ( if any how he will read it) that it’s good that you are
aggressive now in your approach and circling government on every front, but in
that aggression please don’t use those words which will give others opportunity
to question your comments and divert people in some other direction. (This is
in reference with your speech in NSUI meet where the use of word ‘spread
disorder’ may create problems for you). So if you really want to react so
please react on these issues which I raised above because always commenting on
Suit of PM will only back fire you and will give no benefit to your agenda.
Now , at last I request
all the people to fight for their right and don’t get influenced by others, analyze
yourself and take decision, but must raise your voice otherwise in this way we
will slowly go towards dictatorship and will not be able to exercise any of our
rights.
JAI HIND!!!!!
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