Unrest in Gujarat is a big blow to P.M.Modi, C.M. Anandiben Patel and BJP. It is sad that angry, frustrated youths of Gujarat supported by their elders are engaged into caste related issue in order to gain economic and other kind of benefits. It’s a lack of tolerance and disrespect on their part for a downtrodden Dalit community who has not only been disadvantaged socially and economically, but treated inhumanly for centuries.
It was the noble thought of Gandhi to create a fair and equal society and bring them in par with other class. His view was endorsed by Sardar Patel, Nehru and overwhelmingly approved by all concerned including Baba Ambedkar, Dalit himself and architect of Indian constitution, who later embraced Buddhism resulting into five lakhs of his followers following the suit. History is evident that caste system has caused immeasurable damage to the society in particular and country as a whole and is still haunting India.
Patidar is an affluent society at any standard. A sensitive issue related to caste is alarming as it can cause disintegration. A virtually nobody 21 old Hardik Patel’s aggressive approach is not the right way forward. This can be better dealt with dialogue by a level headed, matured person.
Modiji has been very proud that 65%of its country population is 35 or under which he believes is a driving force that can turn the country around.
Niranjan Vasant
London
