INDIAN POLITICS has been on an indecent track over the years but what has transpired over the last few years has left no room for hope for the largest democracy in the world. Those involved in the business of politics have made it a ‘business’ in true sense- to gain mileage at any cost. These so called leaders of the nation never hesitate a bit from inciting trouble for their personal gains. One such turbulent political outfit is Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) led by a political misfit Raj Thackeray whose sole agenda is to create an atmosphere of disbelief and chaos.
Living by its promise, the newly elected MNS members in Maharashtra State Assembly tarnished the state’s credentials as a progressive state committed to moderate politics. Certain MNS members misbehaved with state Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Abu Asim Azmi when he began taking his oath in Hindi during the swearing in ceremony of newly elected representatives, which according to MNS was an insult to the Marathi Manoos. This incident yet again created Hindi-Marathi divide, which has been the top priority of Raj Thackeray.
The tussle between Azmi and MNS chief Raj Thackeray on the Hindi-Marathi issue had been in the air for the last few days and as soon as Azmi started his oath in Hindi, this incident happened. The MNS members snatched the mike from him and Ram Kadam sighting this as an opportunity to hog limelight slapped the SP leader. Is it not the Talibanisation in the Indian context? Where does this lead to?
This condemnable act of indecent behaviour sent shock waves through political circles and as a result, the state assembly passed a resolution suspending the four legislators - Shishir Shinde, Vasant Gite, Ramesh Wanjale and Ram Kadam for four years. But the question remains- is this punishment sufficient for the unruly behaviour of these political goons and will it have any impact on their future misbehaviours?
Raj Tahkrey and his party MNS have become a thorn in the flesh for Indian democracy and pose a serious threat to the integrity and democratic value of the country. Vandalism and street-fighting are the trade mark of MNS but this time around they stepped a little ahead to bring shame to the Maharashtra Assembly. MNS has time and again attacked the federal structure of the country by resorting to violence. All these instances of heinous acts prove to be an attack on the soul of Mother India and pose ominous signs for the eternal humanity and integrity of the nation.
Kadam, who slapped Azmi, claimed that the Samajwadi Party leader insulted Maharashtrians by taking the oath in Hindi. But what has his party done in its protest against our national language-Hindi. Are they not insulting Mother India by their condemnable acts? The motto behind all these is clear- to achieve the maximum political mileage.
It is quite painful and shocking in the way this whole act has been staged. If an elected legislator is not safe in speaking his mother tongue, then one could imagine the grave circumstances this may have. This should force our policy makers to think where this politics is heading to?
India has been a land of unified diversity. We speak different languages and yet we are all bound with a cohesive force and proud to be Indians. But unfortunately, this peace has been endangered lately on different fronts, be it communalism, regionalism, or any other, and MNS is one of the flag bearers in this aspect. The need of the hour is that all such political misfits and hooligans should be dealt with strictly and brought to book. God knows what the future holds for this country.
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