The Fool and The Powerful
As the first round of Jaya Vs Raj Thackray battle got over sometime ago, Jaya should have realised that she was fighting a losing battle. As a celebrity she had fewer weapons in her hand than her politically ambitious, popular and charismatic young opponent. She should have also realised that she was an easy target and one that was already marked.
At this stage many Maharashtrians thought that Raj was playing a political game, one in which he was aiming to get larger following. After all it is easy to organise people to do something ‘against’ rather than to do something ‘for’, and a good politician knows it. Jaya, an MP, should have recognised this simple rule. The snide remark Jaya made which got telecast several times was perhaps an impulsive act. Before she could understand the import of what she had done so foolishly, she had played into the hands of the powerful.
Notwithstanding what they may talk in TV shows, I can say with confidence that Jaya has managed to anger a very substantial number of Marathi speaking people who were otherwise indifferent to the duel, if not sympathetic to her. For Raj Thackray this was a golden opportunity and he did not waste his time. He demanded an apology from Jaya. She must display a penitent heart and visible remorse in front of all, he is demanding!
The premier of Amitabh’s film is cancelled. Raj’s men have gone on a rampage. This over-reaction by Raj and his men will result in their losing sympathy.
The people are watching helplessly!
And the Government of Maharashtra is also watching helplessly!
When leaders are ineffective, the most unreasonable person wins!
This is a ‘hot’ subject ! And i see this from a new perspective from your post !
I quite liked the last line ! Kind of explains the situation well !
I am not able to make a view of all that is happening and the RAJ phenomenon. Obviously, he has the charisma and the courage to carry out acts like these. These two give him a lot of power. But, as Spiderman says, “With great power, comes great responsibility.” This kind of vandalism is absolutely uncalled for. Another perspective is that without such acts, there might actually not be much power. Moral policing of such kind should stop.
At the same time, celebrities should make sure that they employ good speech writer so that sentiments are not hurt.
I liked the last line too. It is a hard hitting point that you have made sir.
The Way political parties function in india defines , “imposing once own will on others” and more often than not this is done through force and power .At the same time celebrities also give controversial statements to get limelight , However in this particular incidence i feel that the statement made by Mrs. Bacchan was more emotional rather than political .
I remember that during the time when this controversy happenend it was in the headlines of every leading newspapaer(but for THE HINDU ),this senseless publicity acts as a catalyst for these controversies ,and everyone right from the celebrities to politicians make the best use of such opportunities.
The government is also watching helplessley TRUE….
people are watching helplessly …….WELL WILL HAVE THE LAST LAUGH