An Alternative "Present"

Hindus

An Alternative "Present"

Much roar has seen over past few days in media because Publisher The Penguin has decided to remove the books "Hindus an alternative History from the market. Also has agreed to destroy all the copies of the books in a court settlement. This and only this books has caused a serious threat to Freedom of Expression in India. Never before the Freedom of expression was threaten in such a way.

There was a settled way of attacking on Art work in India. First somebody will make some controversial work. Then he will publish it. After the 1st edition has sold out or 2 weeks passed from release some rightist group will rise up in protest. Burning, attacking the office breaking of glasses (While ensuring that no real human get hurt while making the protest) Media will give grate coverage. Will turn people interested. And as 2nd edition is sold out or one more week passed, the book or Film will be banned. Rightist group will get what they want. Seeing as savior of the religion and culture. The Writer or director need not to prove the extent of truth. He will get instant publicity, his art work will get so much sold within weeks that it would have taken months or year normally. And media as usual get something sensational to show off for a week.

But Banning an art work that too a book by filling a petition in court is something unheard off. Why to involve courts in this? In court you have to prove things. The Freedom of expression do not apply to fantasy and imagination. They are false by their very nature. You can not drag writers and actors in court. I mean what if  tomorrow somebody drag script writer of Big Boss in court. What anarchy that be? Gosh!

There is well settled patter of Protest in India. Impressed by middle-eastern protesters. It is known as beat-break & burn. Everyone lets have some fun.