Who Really Deserves the Wrath

I have been debating this post for almost a week now, mostly because I wanted to be sure of my own stand and thoughts. It is something that has caught on like wild fire, the Pink Chaddi Campaign (PCC). With some of my favourite bloggers supporting it passionately, my doubts seemed more doubtful even to myself. But before going further, I am happy to see that the campaign has managed to garner so much support and has been such a success. Its great that people have been really outraged and done something about it this time.

At a more personal level, I was not very convinced with the entire thing, and as always with me, knew that it was not something I wanted to be a part of instinctively. And yet seeing all the people supporting with such vigour and passion I started getting confused. A fellow blogger sent me an invite to join the group on facebook, and in the moment I accepted it. But just did not like calling myself loose. Because that is not what I think of myself. And only after clearing all the thoughts in my mind, did I leave the 'Consortium of pubgoing, loose and forward women'. Why should I call myself names because some goon thinks of me that way. It is like agreeing with him and fighting him, after accepting his verdict. Is it not?

I read more blogs, and found that some other women shared my thoughts too. A few said it is replying to 'nonsense with nonsense'. Really? I wonder! The women and men who joined the campaign, don't seem to think it is something nonsensical, they are rather passionate about it. More importantly, what happened was not nonsense in the first place.It was a criminal offence. Physically abusing and molesting women is a grave crime, NOT nonsense. It is not to be taken lightly. It is pathetic that these men are now roaming free, ready to prey on some other women. That is not nonsense, trust me. The panties they have received has only worked to enrage their narrow minds further and they are wrecking worse mayhem. These people do not understand the act of sending panties to them, honestly I don't get the logic either, so I am going by the 'nonsense for nonsense' theory here.

Many have said it is a non violent way to reply to their disgusting act. I don't understand that people. There is nothing violent about self defence. If someone comes to attack me, rape me, I will fight with all the strength in my body, I will not be non violent. The only non-violent way to deal with these people in my opinion, is to make them actually realise their mistake, and I doubt pink panties will do the trick, it will only further fuel their outbursts.

I admired the protest that was carried out in Delhi on Valentine's Day. I read about it on Indyeah's blog. Superbly done, and exactly the kind of action I would go for, and wholeheartedly support. It has to be made clear that we do not condone an attack on the modesty of women anywhere in our country, that all Indian women(and sensible men) stand together against such acts.

If anyone deserved those panties, it is the Karnataka government and administration. There are always rogue elements in every society, the authorities are responsible to keep them in check and control their activities. It is the government and the police that have failed the women who were attacked in particular and the society in general. They need to be shamed for their inaction and lack of responsibility. It is the government who is at fault here more than anyone else, because it is they who collect votes and taxes from us. It is they who have let these creatures out on bail , allowing them to prey on some more women, and making it clear to others that such acts will not attract any serious punishment. Shameful really really shameful.

The final thing is, what has the PCC achieved? Does the momentum continue past the 14th of Feb. If yes, what does it wish to achieve and most importantly how? Muthalik and gang are crazy goons. they need to be locked up and awarded the severest punishment ensuring such acts do not repeat themselves. So my angst is directed completely at the napunsak* government and police force of Karnataka. They are the ones truly guilty, doing nothing. Goons are goons and will remain that way, it is the government which is responsible to take care of them. Yeddyurappa you are a failure, a sad joke on the state.

* napunsak is Hindi for impotent, but the language makes the word that much more hard hitting.