RE:But what were the comments of the RJ??
by kaka on Sep 29, 2007 12:41 AM Permalink
what is rac*st about it though? if you say something about his caste, appearance, race then ok but not this?
RE:But what were the comments of the RJ??
by Neil on Sep 29, 2007 12:49 AM Permalink
The racial discrimination is that ppl think that all nepalis (Gorkhas) are Darbans (Chowkidars) And the comment Quote Shopkeepers will now have to make their own security arrangements as Gorkhas have taken to singing. Unquote
RE:But what were the comments of the RJ??
by Nav on Sep 29, 2007 12:46 AM Permalink
If that is true then what is wrong with it? It is a rags to riches story that is often hailed! Down south Rajinikath story from a bus conductor to superstar never ignites violence.. it is hailed as a big success story.
Even if the RJ made fun of Indian Idol then it does not merit any violence.. probably an apology.
RE:RE:But what were the comments of the RJ??
by Neil on Sep 29, 2007 12:51 AM Permalink
Apology was what was demanded.....and the protest march was non violent....infact.... silent march.....It turned violent after stones were thrown on the protestors
RE:But what were the comments of the RJ??
by Nav on Sep 29, 2007 12:58 AM Permalink
I think the India media needs to be aware that it is not considered humourous in India yet, to make fun of people the way it is done in US in programs like Tonight Show etc.
RE:RE:But what were the comments of the RJ??
by Adnan Khalid on Sep 29, 2007 02:00 AM Permalink
if i did not read it wrong, the violence erupted because the protesters (in a silent march to the commission) stopped an ambulance with a patient, and the local residents protested that. Now that is a totally different issue, isnt it????
