The world today is a divided place. Somewhere, it is divided on the basis of color, somewhere on the basis of nationalities, somewhere on the basis of religion and caste, and now a new division… on the basis of state. Raj Thackeray led campaign to divide Marathi and Non-Marathi has brought on shore, a century long division, which lived peacefully beneath our mentality.
In North India, especially in Delhi and Punjab, we have seen many laborers coming from rural areas of eastern UP and Bihar. Most of these people are uneducated and hence, work largely as laborers in factories and offices. Whenever they make any mistake, we shout loudly and say “Abe o Bihari!!! Dekh ke nahi kaam karta kya?”
Similarly, when we encounter anyone from North-East, we call them as “Nepali”, or “Gorkha” and girls as “Chinkis”. The girls from North-east face the maximum brunt of eve-teasing, since they lead an open life, wear modern dresses and are more dominant than their male counterparts. Hence, disparity of region is not a new one. It was existent within us since long time. Raj Thackeray only exploited it to solve his political purpose.
However, this can change, if we all decide to change us. People who have come to Delhi or Mumbai are due to the necessity, since they don’t have many options in their native villages and towns to earn and live a decent life. We must respect their problem and try to behave patiently with them. How bad we feel when our boss scolds us in Office for not doing something right. We expect him to be patient and tell us politely about the mistake we have made. Similarly, we must guide them and teach them when they go wrong.
Also, a wrong person doesn’t represent a religion, caste or area. He is wrong because of his own deeds. Blaming the entire community, religion or region is the incorrect parameter to look at.
Another thing that we must try to eradicate from our society is the “division on the basis of economic class”. Today, the peon in my office, who is probably of my father’s age, greets me with “Hello Sir”, “Bye Sir”, or “Good Night Sir”. Why??? It is because I earn more and stand high in the stature to him. However, my education teaches me to treat him with respect. But one day, when I am in a bad mood, chances are probable that I may scold him for a small mistake, unfortunately, he may do.
We must try to treat every person, not on the basis of his economic class. Rather, we must give him the respect that he truly deserves for his age, behavior and work.
Well, these things have been growing within me, from the day I read about Raj Thackrey exploits. More than him, we are ourselves to blame. It is because, the day we change our behavior towards others, politicians like him will not able to exploit us.
Please feel free to share your views by writing a comment below or by emailing at mayank.jhanji@gmail.com
In North India, especially in Delhi and Punjab, we have seen many laborers coming from rural areas of eastern UP and Bihar. Most of these people are uneducated and hence, work largely as laborers in factories and offices. Whenever they make any mistake, we shout loudly and say “Abe o Bihari!!! Dekh ke nahi kaam karta kya?”
Similarly, when we encounter anyone from North-East, we call them as “Nepali”, or “Gorkha” and girls as “Chinkis”. The girls from North-east face the maximum brunt of eve-teasing, since they lead an open life, wear modern dresses and are more dominant than their male counterparts. Hence, disparity of region is not a new one. It was existent within us since long time. Raj Thackeray only exploited it to solve his political purpose.
However, this can change, if we all decide to change us. People who have come to Delhi or Mumbai are due to the necessity, since they don’t have many options in their native villages and towns to earn and live a decent life. We must respect their problem and try to behave patiently with them. How bad we feel when our boss scolds us in Office for not doing something right. We expect him to be patient and tell us politely about the mistake we have made. Similarly, we must guide them and teach them when they go wrong.
Also, a wrong person doesn’t represent a religion, caste or area. He is wrong because of his own deeds. Blaming the entire community, religion or region is the incorrect parameter to look at.
Another thing that we must try to eradicate from our society is the “division on the basis of economic class”. Today, the peon in my office, who is probably of my father’s age, greets me with “Hello Sir”, “Bye Sir”, or “Good Night Sir”. Why??? It is because I earn more and stand high in the stature to him. However, my education teaches me to treat him with respect. But one day, when I am in a bad mood, chances are probable that I may scold him for a small mistake, unfortunately, he may do.
We must try to treat every person, not on the basis of his economic class. Rather, we must give him the respect that he truly deserves for his age, behavior and work.
Well, these things have been growing within me, from the day I read about Raj Thackrey exploits. More than him, we are ourselves to blame. It is because, the day we change our behavior towards others, politicians like him will not able to exploit us.
Please feel free to share your views by writing a comment below or by emailing at mayank.jhanji@gmail.com
