This anti-north, or anti-UP Bihar sentiment in Mumbai is just another example of how porocial and narrow minded we are. There was a time in 80s when south indians were on the recieving end at the hands of shiv sena in mumbai, then it was the muslims' turn to face their wrath. And now its Raj thackrey turning the heat on biharis and UP'iites. We have a anti-tamilian sentiment in karnataka and an anti-kanadiga sentiment in Karnataka, then there's a different anti-hindi sentiment in tamil nadu. Southies hate northies, and northies hate southies. and we say Unity in diversity?? Yea right !! Even our reactions to cricket team reek of regionalism, we only seem to be concerned if player from our state gets selected. The India V South Africa match in Calcutta where the crowds booed Indian team simply because the local boy dada wasnt playing was one of the most disgusting things one could ever come across. No wonder people like Raj Thackrey, Shiv Sena, Amar Singh, karunanidhi use our narrow mindedness to thier own advantage, and we are dumb enough to trust them
RE:Narrow Minded country
by Attatar Yena on Feb 12, 2008 05:53 AM Permalink
Why should Raj be blamed for fomenting regionalism ?? When DMK supports LTTE why is there no concern about regionalism ?? When Akalis install the portrait of Gernail Singh Bihdrawale in Dam Dami Taksal ( who wanted to break up India) why was there chilly silence among the desh Bhakts ?? When Bengalis openly rioted to protest against exclusion of Saurabh Ganguly from Indian Cricket team where were the those who cry foul agaist regionalism ?? The truth is people from UP and Bihar have swamped the states like Delhi, Orissa, Assam, Maharashtra and Rajasthan. Wherever they go they start behaving like they are in Azamgarh or Siwan. They do not respect the culture in which they go. Raj Thakeray's fight is against those that want to convert maharahstra into azamgarh or Siwan. This fight is not for jobs or resources but to maintain local culture and avoid lawlessness of UP and bihar. Lalu and Amarshing should take a dip in chulu bhar pani because it is their failure that people from UP and BIhar are flocking to other states. What have they done to improve the situation in UP and Bihar ?? Before commenting on what is right and wrong these leaders should get out of their AC cars and mix with common people instead of partying with bollywood celebrities . Just ask people of Orrisa, Delhi, Assam, Rajasthan about people from UP and Bihar and you will know why the Raj Thakeray got so much support. As for Abu he is ISI agent. Govt should expedite pending criminal cases against him.
