With the shoes rapidly becoming the most sought-after accessory, the common blogger is blessed. In view of so many events revolving around the traditionally not-so-important shoes, how can a blog be complete without a mention of it?!
So here I am, with my share..
It’s hilarious. It really is. Humiliating as it may be, it sure provides a dose of entertainment for readers. With Jarnail shoo-ing Mr. Chidambaram and now a retired school professor throwing his valued possession on Mr. Jindal, I am looking forward to tomorrow’s newspaper to read about the next target.
On a serious note, it’s time to do some serious sole searching. Why are we constantly and foolishly aping the West? If we have to, why aren’t we taking the path of progress? Instead here we are, indulging in these shoe games. Mr. Chidambaram pardoned the journalist-shows a big heart but then what makes you think that it’s not gonna invite another round of shoe-attack on you, Mr. Home Minister? Jarnail had no evil intentions (so, he says) and he claims that it all happened in the heat of the moment. Fine, as you say but this is totally unacceptable behaviour from a journalist!
We are in deep mud if this is the system of protests common man is going to take up in our civilised society. Soon, before we even know, this is going to become an approved medium of riots and goondaism. Democracy is disappearing and we are slowly stepping into a new stage of anarchy where each one will bring up his own technique of fighting an issue.
I think now before we enter a rally or an address from a politician, the police is going to frisk us for pointed objects, liquid, guns and ammunition, eggs and tomatoes and yes, of course, shoes!
So here I am, with my share..
It’s hilarious. It really is. Humiliating as it may be, it sure provides a dose of entertainment for readers. With Jarnail shoo-ing Mr. Chidambaram and now a retired school professor throwing his valued possession on Mr. Jindal, I am looking forward to tomorrow’s newspaper to read about the next target.
On a serious note, it’s time to do some serious sole searching. Why are we constantly and foolishly aping the West? If we have to, why aren’t we taking the path of progress? Instead here we are, indulging in these shoe games. Mr. Chidambaram pardoned the journalist-shows a big heart but then what makes you think that it’s not gonna invite another round of shoe-attack on you, Mr. Home Minister? Jarnail had no evil intentions (so, he says) and he claims that it all happened in the heat of the moment. Fine, as you say but this is totally unacceptable behaviour from a journalist!
We are in deep mud if this is the system of protests common man is going to take up in our civilised society. Soon, before we even know, this is going to become an approved medium of riots and goondaism. Democracy is disappearing and we are slowly stepping into a new stage of anarchy where each one will bring up his own technique of fighting an issue.
I think now before we enter a rally or an address from a politician, the police is going to frisk us for pointed objects, liquid, guns and ammunition, eggs and tomatoes and yes, of course, shoes!
Dainik Jagran apologises for Jarnail's shoe throwing act and have promised to take disciplinary action against the journalist. I am not saying what the journalist did is acceptable, however, after the act has been committed and if no action has been taken or nobody is held accountable would even be more unjust.
ReplyDeleteAs far as aping the West and the path to progress my question to you is how do you measure progress? Do you measure progress in terms of GDP or quality of life indicators or do you measure progress in terms of wealth or in terms of happiness and prosperity of the country's population? Progress in terms of what is so subjective but I suppose all of the above could be entertwined if there is such a word.
When i say aping in terms of progress, i mean in terms of copying the 'better' things and not these instant ways to fame. What Jarnail did was in the heat of the moment, so i really don't think he did it purposely for fame but it just sets a wrong precedent for the younger generations.
ReplyDeleteThe seriousness of the issue has disappered. Now, people think that if they want to get things done from others, just throw a shoe!
shiii yaar...atleast he should have thrown the other one also ....PC could have used d pair!!! :D :D :D
ReplyDeletehahahahaha....i bet he will have him arrested for that
ReplyDeleteguess what! now a BJP worker threw his priced slipper at L.K.Advani! Oh man! it keeps gettin better each day..but the slipper was totally unfashionable..it must be embarassing to have such an atrocious slipper thrown at him..
ReplyDeletenext time, use trendy slippers
Jeetendra is the latest to join the league.
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