It is unfortunate the way things are going on here. India was never a country before the brits took over, had not been for them north eastern states would have belonged to china or myanmar. Indians simply don't accept fellow indians, people here look for ways to differentiate one from another, the language, caste, region, religion etc. With so much of diversity, there is hardly any unity. Even the goverment had neglected the NE regions, that is why is there a crisis there. Those people are fighting for their identity. We indians call them names, crack jokes simply because they look a little different from us, this is nonsense. Unless we respect and accept everyone, this country will fall apart. Prashant Tamang is a talented guy, who has made India proud. I am happy that a guy from remote place did the nation proud. People beware, unless we show mutual respect, this country will have no future, there will be several divided countries coming out of India.
RE:Respect North east
by Babu on Sep 29, 2007 08:20 AM Permalink
I agree with Mr. Rao's comments. GIVE RESPECT & GET RESPECT. Prashant Tamang is an Indian Idol, we can't deny this. United we strength, divided we fall. KEEP IN MIND ! Whosoever he is, what soever he is, HE IS AN INDIAN IDOL.
RE:Respect North east
by DS on Sep 30, 2007 02:30 PM Permalink
Can't agree more. I am from Rajasthan and have seen the antipathy in people for North-easterns. Just because somebody looks different than you doesn't make him/her any less Indian. Wake up, Indians.
