Bangalore: Advani Terms Mangalore Pub Attack Against Indian Culture
Daijiworld Media Network - Bangalore (GA)
Bangalore, Feb 28: Facing voters in the election is the only thing that sends shivers down the spines of the political leaders. It is the ultimate litmus test that every politician tries to avoid. And those who cannot shun elections, finally resort to people-friendly schemes, voters-friendly statement etc. Here is another classic example of the same.
The Mangalore pub attack which attacked not only the national but even international news headlines was used by major political parties to suit their political agenda. Since the attack was carried out in a BJP-ruled state and the perpetrators of the crime were linked to BJP, the Left parties led by Congress have left no stone unturned to nail BJP. But sad part is that even Congress did it just to gain political popularity and not because it is concerned about women.
Meanwhile the BJP had managed to divert the entire issue by linking it to Indian culture, knowing well that only religion and culture can be its saviour. Eversince the attack, BJP and its supporters had stood by their opinion that pub culture was against Indian culture, conveniently sweeping the real issue of attack on women under the carpet.
But now the entire issue has taken another twist after top BJP leader and its candidate for the coveted post of Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani on Saturday February 28 condemning the attack on young women in a Mangalore pub by members of a rightwing Hindu group as a violation of Indian culture.
Speaking to the media after addressing a mammoth rally in state capital Advani said "I strongly condemn the attack on women in Mangalore pub. There can be no compromise on this. It is wrong and against Indian culture and belief. I do not say that everyone needs to have single view point. Every individual is entitled to have his own beliefs and ethos. It is the same with young men and women visiting pubs. Some may approve of it and some may not. But attacking someone just because he or she does to align with your conviction is totally wrong. Everyone needs to condemn it."
This statement from the top BJP gun has surely put state BJP government in a fix. Now it needs to be seen as how the government will respond to Advani's views. One should really hope that this is not just a poll gimmick by veteran and respected BJP leader.
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