PCC contd.

Thanks Reema for this link:

Another tragic example of the growing intolerance and girls being targeted. A 15-year-old school girl killed herself near Mangalore after she was publicly humiliated.

Speaking to NDTV, IGP A M Prasad confirmed that the 15-year-old girl, a Hindu, committed suicide.

On Tuesday, she got off a bus along with some other girls and a Muslim youth. Another group of young men accosted them and took them to a police inspector, who took them to a police station at Moodbidri, around 40 km from Mangalore.

The parents of one of the girls were called and the Muslim youth was forced to write an apology letter. The next morning the girl committed suicide.

EXACTLY the reason why campaigns like PCC should NOT be followed through. The only argument that I hear in its favor is that it’s peaceful. How is it peaceful? It is as peaceful as Saddam Hussein putting George Bush Sr’s photo on the floor of a lobby entrance in one of his posh hotels in Iraq post the Gulf War (hearsay). It is that humiliation that George Bush (the recent one) is said to have revenged.

Attempts at humiliation in such an outward fashion can never be peaceful! Sending Muthalik and his ilk flowers, I can understand, but undergarments and dvds of Kamasutra et al? That’s outright impertinent. No self respecting person should indulge in such ill-thought out impulsive behavior. So you send them pink panties now … and SRS sends pink saris back … then you send them pink condoms … and SRS sends pink lungis back … wth! Where does it stop?!?! And what good does it bring?

Yes, Ree, you’re right. Pink Chaddis are not enough! In fact, they won’t do anything at all except creating a hullabaloo and a lot of disgust in those ‘traditionally minded’ (which make up for a huge chunk of Indian population). Ask any parent (as Monika has tried) about the girls who got hit in Mangalore, a vast majority of Indian parents including mothers would say that the girls shouldn’t have been at the pub. Ask the same parents/people about their views on Pink Chaddi!! They should be the audience! NOT SRS or women like me who are pretty liberated so to speak. Those people, when questioned, would say that these PCC women have lost their mind for pulling such ridiculous stunts. We do NOT want that to happen! We have to WIN OVER the people who are borderline supporting RSS ideology and not alienate those people!

We need strong action rite now against the perpetrators to set an example. All the youth involved should be taken to task seriously. That’s the government’s job. Important is that the government is pressurized to act. All the time and energy that is being collectively spent on buying underwears and making lingerie companies richer can also be productively spent on ensuring that the perpetrators are convicted! Set that as an example. Don’t delude yourself into thinking that PCC is peaceful! It is NOT.

I like the ‘avalentineforIndia‘ idea. There is another group that is holding rallies in Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore on February 14th. Their logo says it all:

If you want more information about them, please let me know. They’re also on Facebook.

People across the country are ready for a change. They no longer want to live in an oppressive society. Please don’t give them any reason to revert back on their paths. Be respectful of others’ sentiments, of yourself, and behave in a manner that befits a person who thinks before acting. It’s time we show that women too can think and they’re really not only emotional and daft creatures as stereotyped. PCC is only playing into the stereotype as opposed to moving away from it (as Mystic also mentioned). I would suggest you to not fall for it … but every thinking mind is unique. More power to the supporters and I truly applaud your conviction. At least you are doing something as opposed to people like me who are only talking. :) So cheers! Just please make sure that this doesn’t end with this! Continue the movement and be productive with it.