“Bihar se ho”?- My co passenger in the local bus for Ambala asked. I replied yes, and then he asked what I do. I told him I am pursuing masters in Physiotherapy and he was amazed to know that. “Aapke yahan to ladkiyon ko padhnen nahi dete, kam umar me shadiyan karwa dete hai na”? -he said. I didn’t know what to say. It wasn’t new for me anyways. So he is one of those among … [Read more...]
Hardik Patel And His Demand – Not Only Insensible, But Also Unjust
Two months ago, who heard of Hardik Patel, a 22 year B.Com graduate who has now taken Gujarat by storm? No one, I guess. Today, he is being called the 'New Modi', has a huge following of the Patidar community, and has brought a political turmoil in Gujarat. His demand - OBC status for Patidar community. He started his protests right before the local body elections, and warns … [Read more...]