We all know the famous Tom and Jerry show, and it is one the best cartoons which connects with that kid in us. It is ever struggle between Tom and Jerry each vying to put each other in trouble. There is logical solution to the problem either Tom leaves the home or the Jerry leaves home to end the never ending drama between them but life doesn't give room for the same. They are after each other's neck.
Imagine in a city where all Toms and Jerrys decide to go democratic. They hold elections, get elected and pass the laws. As Toms are in majority, they get a say in deciding what promulgates as the law. Now the situation is Tom wants to pass laws for the Jerry in the city. Ideally since Tom and Jerry have decided to go democratic and give up brow beating way of life, in one word we can say that they are on verge of being civilized and hence Jerrys shouldn't be having any problem in Toms passing laws for them.
So is the state of democracy in the country wherein BJP wants to pass laws for minorities in the country. Ideally minorities shouldn't be having any problem with BJP passing laws for them as both have agreed to tread the path of democracy as means of living away from feudal fighting history which they share.
Now the problem is Tom while passing the law for Jerry tries to recall all the atrocities Jerry had orchestrated against it during pre-democratic period of time. And hence wants to teach a lesson for pre-democratic atrocities while framing the law for Jerry. But the Jerry knows it has edge when dealing in undemocratic environment but still clings onto the democratic process with a belief in the institutions of democracy which it can approach against the nefarious designs of the Tom.
Tom knows that it has no advantage once Jerry gives up the democratic way of life but still harasses the Jerry. It is a peculiar case of democracy wherein Tom wants to play spoil sport and hold Jerry responsible for the same.
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