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by Ashok on Feb 06, 2007 09:36 AM Permalink
I am also a Tamil and I disagree with the observations of S Ragunathan. Both Tamils and Kannadigas are very tolerant people. (Remember MGR, a malayalee could become CM, Rajanikanth, practically a Kannadiga, is a superstar there and could someday become CM. Similarly, Masthi Venkatesha Iyengar and TP Kailasam, renowned Kannada authors, Ramesh Arvind, popular actor, are all Tamils). The fact is the people are mostly tolerant and friendly. It is a small group of rabble-rousers who vitiate the atmosphere by fueling dormant linguistic hatred. These small groups (whether they are Tamil or Kannada) should be dealt with firmly so that the people who are basically friendly could live peacefully together.
Another thing. Lets not forget that Tamils and Kannadigas have each contributed to the development of each other's states over centuries. The present order of the Tribunal is a small modification in favor of TN not at all substantially benefiting TN or substantially to the detriment of KRN. As educated people, it is our duty not to get carried away at this juncture and to see that sanity and sobriety prevail.
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by Anand K N on Feb 06, 2007 09:48 PM Permalink
Mr Ashok, Who said Masti V Iyengar is a Tamilian? All Iyengars are not Tamilians. There are scores of Iyengars in Hassan, mysore and b'lore who have been in K'taka from 1050 AD. Also, Ramesh is not a Tamilian.
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by on Feb 07, 2007 12:50 AM Permalink
The iyengars of Mysore may choose to call themselves Kannadigas, just like the VeeraShaivas who don't want to be called Hindus. But that doesnot change history of where they originally came from and what their mother tongue is. Instead of acting as a bridge between two communities don't try to play one against the other Mr. Iyengar! Also, Ramesh Arvind has himself claimed to be a Tamil-speaking (read mothertongue)citizen of Karnataka state. Same with Ravichandran and same with Rajasekharan (Nijalingappa's Son-IL). Bottom line is Tamil & Kannadigas -These two communities are like brothers, difficult to tear them apart however hard the Bangarappas and Vatal Nagarajs attempt!
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by ramdas lingam on Feb 06, 2007 09:45 AM Permalink
i totally agree ..both these states are very tolerant and friendly...no doubt it...olny politians are playing with sentiments to achive their goals
