Why India is not the Tamilnadu and we need a strategy to deal with

Tamil Nadu has often stood as a challenge to the Sangh Parivar ecosystem. It remains one of the most self-sufficient and progressive states in the country, especially when compared to many states in the Hindi heartland. From its political autonomy to its emphasis on social justice, Tamil Nadu has carved a path rooted in rationalist thought and grassroots reform. Among the most influential figures of this movement was Periyar E. V. Ramasamy — a man whose ideas still echo through the state's social fabric.

But this modern, progressive Tamil Nadu wasn’t always this way.

There was a time when the state was deeply entangled in the web of caste. So rigid was the system that inter-caste relationships often resulted in brutal consequences, sometimes even in the form of honor killings. Caste identity dictated every aspect of life — from education to marriage to temple access.

Over time, however, Tamil Nadu began to transform. Social reform movements, many led by leaders genuinely committed to the ideals of equality and justice, began to challenge the old order. Through powerful anti-caste movements, affirmative action policies, and public awareness campaigns, the state started closing the gap between castes. The people of Tamil Nadu — not just its leaders — played a crucial role in this transformation. It takes deep cultural courage to let go of privilege, and large sections of society did just that, moving away from caste supremacy to a more inclusive vision of society.

No amount of modernism can flourish without the support and participation of local communities. And in Tamil Nadu, it was the people who made the conscious choice to move away from caste hierarchies, allowing future generations a chance to live with greater dignity and freedom. Their willingness to evolve deserves recognition.

Today, India as a whole finds itself at a similar crossroads — where Tamil Nadu once stood in its battle against caste, the country now stands in its battle against communalism. Yet, the Hindi heartland appears less willing to confront and renounce the ideas of religious supremacy, often justified under the umbrella of ‘Sanatan Dharma’.

What’s ironic is that the spiritual texts revered in Sanatan tradition — the Ramayana, the Mahabharata — are filled with discourses on renunciation and dharma. Both Lord Ram and Lord Krishna speak at length about self-sacrifice, letting go, and the greater good. And yet, many who identify with this tradition today struggle to renounce ideas of religious or cultural superiority — a contradiction that continues to hinder the creation of a truly modern, united India.

The question before us is this: Will the Hindi heartland show the same willingness that Tamil Nadu once did? Will it be ready to let go of supremacist notions and create a future that prioritizes harmony over hierarchy?

Only time will tell. But the hope is that, like Tamil Nadu, the rest of India too will rise to the occasion — not for the sake of the present alone, but for the generations to come.

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Protest is my birthright

Its a busy world. For even a weekend cinema with friends there is a need for an organiser who will check with availability of each one in group, convince the unwilling, adjust the timings and then reserve the ticket accordingly to make it happen.

But the scene at Marina beach is incredible. No single organiser, people pouring in without any regards to their schedule and have taken the government to task in a fantastic way for its failure to handle their sentiments in a rightful manner. This should come as to shocker to ruling party who were busy in succession fight and understand a fact that if you fail to provide your time for the people's problem you will just be reprimanded.

I am no fan of Jallikattu, but going by the facts provided by people over Internet, I am convinced that sport should be given a chance to be practised but in more organised manner by placing proper rules and regulation to protect our nativity with no death and injuries to report.

Whenever people get together, it is an headache to ruling party and opportunity to the opposition, but in this case people were smart enough to keep both the sides away at an equidistant and showing that there is no saint in politics. Yes, it is this awakening that is required by the people of the country who gets associated with political parties and leaders as if they are avatar of god on the earth. A politician is one who makes use of people's aspiration to get himself/ herself attain a powerful position and later ride on the back of the same people who get them up.

Scenario is changing, as people have understood that there are no saints in politics, it is time to make the politicians understand that playing politics with their aspiration should be be last activity to be carried out by political parties. And the only tool which people of the country is to "protest." Protest in a way the people in power understand its consequence and act accordingly. We don't need statue of liberty. Instead we need statue of a protester.