Andhra Special Category Status Vs Tamilnadu Jallikattu Movement

All the parties and politicians are playing a mind boggling blame game regarding denial of special status to Andhra Pradesh, which is quite evident. Till last year, none of them raised their voice loudly on this subject and sudden love for this subject is purely because of the 2019 General Elections. Everyone wants them to be trusted on their efforts and should not be blamed for the denial of special status. More than pressuring centre and protesting against them, AP political parties are mud-slinging on each other, which is Pathetic. No one is exception for this.

 Why do we need a Leader for People’s Revolution

 These parties are not going join hands and fight together, it’s clear. Everyone has their own ego and everyone wants their share of glory, if at all the revolution succeeds (Just like KCR became Mahatma of Telangana). But, why do we need a Leader for People’s Revolution. Can’t we fight on our own for our rights and future?

Jalli Kattu – A Case Study

 Take “Pro-JalliKattu Protest” that happened in Tamilnadu - January 2017 as a case study for Inspiration. Supreme court banned Jallikattu in 2014 based on the complaint of PETA, as it causes harm to animals. But for Tamilians it was part of their culture for Pongal and they have decided to fight against Supreme court ruling. This leaderless revolution was most peaceful yet impactful in recent times. There was no Party flag or a politician who lead it. Youth gathered in huge numbers in Marina beach and stood together against all odds and succeeded. Their unity and determination, made the politicians and parties come together and send representation to centre. Even the film industry came together on one stage and extended their support.                         

Positives to get inspired from this movement is, they did not go to Jantar mantar or Delhi to protest. They did not obstruct functioning of Parliament. There was no Leader or Face for their movement. It was a people’s revolution. Most importantly, no VIOLENCE. All this was to protect their culture. But special category status is life and death for us. The future of generations to come is dependent on this. Shouldn’t we do more than the Jallikattu movement.

Remember Samaikyandhra Udyamam

We too have our share of peaceful and impactful revolutions. Remember our Samaikyandhra Udhyamam. When the then Home Minister Chidambaram announced that the process of forming a separate Telangana would be started, whole Rayalseema and Seemandhra came onto roads. Government Employees, Students, Advocates, Politicians joined together and started revolution. The result might not be in favour, but our voices were heard and centre had to delay the process. End of the day, Centre has gone ahead as they have given their promise. Even the divided Andhra Pradesh was also given promises, by both Government and Opposition. A reorganisation bill has been passed. When they don’t obey the same and hurt our sentiments, snatch our opportunities, stall our growth, do we still need a LEADER or a PARTY to lead us ????? Can't we fight on our own?

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