V-Day,VHP&Press

Dear all,
Welcome.

Today is Valentine's day, which had been opposed in traditional Indian society citing it's openness. Most noticable example is that of Asaram Bapu, whose camp was also put to fire citing undue comments on the issue of Gangrape. Many people, especially youths, had been killed in the name of honour killings most noticably in the Haryana State & adjoining areas. Khap Panchayats are often blamed for such killings although no direct involvement of them is found so far. But they had been issuing orders similar to Fatwa in Muslim community like mobile phone restrictions, & black veil (burqa) etc. Thus, there is a distinct difference between rural Bharat and urban India. In this age of development, instances such as Gangrape happen due to such differences. Verma Committee had already given it's recommendations on the subject matter so as to minimise such incidents with law & order being properly maintained. One must, therefore, understand that every right is associated with duties too.
VHP: Also, Contrary to earlier opposition like those hailed by Shiv Sainiks during earlier times, a helpline service is offered by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) under which a person can call 011-23616372 for help in this regard. The Regional Co-ordinator would also be available. It is being done to avoid sexual harrassment under the garb of Valentine's day. The Durga Vahini & Bajrang dal had appealed to the youths to come forward for protection of moral values. Delhi's Durga Vahini coordinator had appealed that it is important to curb such incidents against women folks. Also, one minute silence was kept in memory of those who died during the religious Kumbh along with health restoration for those wounded.
Press: The Press Council's investigation team had attacked Bihar govt. stating that independent & impartial journalism is not possible in the State. It is undeclared censorship. It's future is in danger. The Press media is being made as govt.'s news forum citing the advertisements. It is told to constitute an independent agency for giving advertisements. A team had gone to Bihar & handed over its report to the Press Council. As per the report, protests, demonstration, administration weaknesses are not showcased in it. Due to the govt. pressure, issues are being ignored. Such indirect control violates Art 19(1) of the constitution. Due to monopoly of the advt., media is forced to become govt. newschannel.
With regards,

M.K.Pachraiya