வாழிய செந்தமிழ் வாழ்கநற்றமிழர்!
வாழிய பாரத மணித்திருநாடு!
-Bharathiyaar
The whole world watched in awe how a protest can be held in a peaceful manner with almost dignity. The protestation of Tamilians can serve as a model to any group protest across the globe.
This protest had high standard - no individuals were crowned as leaders, both genders had equal participation in the common social cause, and it was non-violent. The peaking of bravery is non-violence and the young Tamilians only demonstrated this for more than 5 days. None of the public property were damaged, in fact the liter at the Marina beach was cleaned by these people.
Under the watchful of the 24/7 media the protestors just excelled in their behavior sending strong signal to the world. This paved way for Tamilians at various parts of the globe to unite and express their solidarity as well. As Indians each of us got the true taste of what democracy is. The government/court which always had the option of regulating rather chose banning. But students who protested had very clear vision and keenly set that to action.
A race that taught the world on how to plough the fields for agriculture with the help of their domestic friend - oxen, today had to fight to retain their native bulls. In today's corporate world this ancient race is out with its struggle to hold its culture and identity. Elders who thought the youngsters there days are confined to TV and mobiles were dumbstruck but bounced back to lend their unconditional support - sending their kids to the site of protest. Women and children too in huge numbers marched into these sites and stayed throughout. People across genders, different financial background, various age groups, belonging to diverse occupations cast their shadows here. Tamilians known for their hospitality stamped it further during these days, food supply was consistent to ensure the protestors has all the energy needed.
People holding positions in different organizations and celebrities joined in while politicians were strictly kept at bay. Trouble brewed in when these guys who should have only extended support wanted to take credit and steal the show. Government which was waiting for a break through into this well knit group was happy to use these guys. CM meet with some of these guys on Sunday when protestors dint let him open the Jallikattu as planned by his government. The same evening some of them meet the press and explained the cause of the protest is getting deviated.
The hard reality is - one rotten apple spoils the whole barrel, and this protestation was spoilt rotten by these four. False rumors were spread and protesters were forced to close down with just the ordinance while they actually appealed for the law to be passed in the legislative assembly. Meanwhile PETA members in India spoke like westerners with out any regard for local culture.
Things took an ugly turn when police used force to their might to disperse the protestors across the state. The core team still with held and ended protest on Monday evening after the bill was passed in the evening session of the assembly and retired honorable judge explain the details to them.
We have this concept of 'thirushti kazhithal' in Tamil and this last day of the protest just served to be just that to a massive social conscious gathering. The protest is still a huge success. It has injected fresh blood to every Tamilian's veins and etches a place for itself strongly in history.
தமிழன் என்று சொல்லடா தலை நிமிர்ந்து நில்லடா!
வாழிய பாரத மணித்திருநாடு!
-Bharathiyaar
The whole world watched in awe how a protest can be held in a peaceful manner with almost dignity. The protestation of Tamilians can serve as a model to any group protest across the globe.
This protest had high standard - no individuals were crowned as leaders, both genders had equal participation in the common social cause, and it was non-violent. The peaking of bravery is non-violence and the young Tamilians only demonstrated this for more than 5 days. None of the public property were damaged, in fact the liter at the Marina beach was cleaned by these people.
Under the watchful of the 24/7 media the protestors just excelled in their behavior sending strong signal to the world. This paved way for Tamilians at various parts of the globe to unite and express their solidarity as well. As Indians each of us got the true taste of what democracy is. The government/court which always had the option of regulating rather chose banning. But students who protested had very clear vision and keenly set that to action.
A race that taught the world on how to plough the fields for agriculture with the help of their domestic friend - oxen, today had to fight to retain their native bulls. In today's corporate world this ancient race is out with its struggle to hold its culture and identity. Elders who thought the youngsters there days are confined to TV and mobiles were dumbstruck but bounced back to lend their unconditional support - sending their kids to the site of protest. Women and children too in huge numbers marched into these sites and stayed throughout. People across genders, different financial background, various age groups, belonging to diverse occupations cast their shadows here. Tamilians known for their hospitality stamped it further during these days, food supply was consistent to ensure the protestors has all the energy needed.
People holding positions in different organizations and celebrities joined in while politicians were strictly kept at bay. Trouble brewed in when these guys who should have only extended support wanted to take credit and steal the show. Government which was waiting for a break through into this well knit group was happy to use these guys. CM meet with some of these guys on Sunday when protestors dint let him open the Jallikattu as planned by his government. The same evening some of them meet the press and explained the cause of the protest is getting deviated.
The hard reality is - one rotten apple spoils the whole barrel, and this protestation was spoilt rotten by these four. False rumors were spread and protesters were forced to close down with just the ordinance while they actually appealed for the law to be passed in the legislative assembly. Meanwhile PETA members in India spoke like westerners with out any regard for local culture.
Things took an ugly turn when police used force to their might to disperse the protestors across the state. The core team still with held and ended protest on Monday evening after the bill was passed in the evening session of the assembly and retired honorable judge explain the details to them.
We have this concept of 'thirushti kazhithal' in Tamil and this last day of the protest just served to be just that to a massive social conscious gathering. The protest is still a huge success. It has injected fresh blood to every Tamilian's veins and etches a place for itself strongly in history.
தமிழன் என்று சொல்லடா தலை நிமிர்ந்து நில்லடா!
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