CHAPLIN'S "CHRISTIAN' GHOST

Charlie Chaplin, considered the funniest artist of world cinema, has become the latest subject of abuse by the ‘goon brigade’ of culture police (a.k.a. HINDU TALIBAN) – courtesy BJP activists, opposing the installation of his statue because it will hurt Hindu sentiments since Charlie was ‘Christian’.
How much more absurd can politics become in Karnataka before such nonsense is stopped? Condemnation and disbelief are the only possible reactions but how does the common man get over this developing problem is the larger question?
Chaplin also could not have scripted an episode to reflect this sorry state of affairs in his quest to mock at prejudices and fascist tendencies through his brilliant performances. It remains beyond the realm of sanity that he could have imagined such a situation.
Outrage against communal intolerance now urgently requires a platform to counter the spate of shameful events unfolding in Karnataka under the political cover of the party in government. The regularity and increasing absurdity of issues that are being targeted by the ‘goons’ in the name of Indian culture has hit the bottom of any civilized behavior.
A huge law and order time bomb is ticking while the protectors of constitutional rights look the other way. The constant instigation by the self appointed extra constitutional minority is bound to hit a road block sooner than later when the majority will be forced to take the law into their own hands to protest against the hooligans leading to mayhem and loss of life and property. Decent behavior and tolerance of the common citizens cannot be assumed for an indefinite period while his dignity and self respect continues to be abused by such lumpen elements backed by their political masters.
The reaction of Home Minister Acharya adds fuel to the fire after every incident when he faithfully tries to justify the wrong doings. It is indeed sad that in the name of democratic rights selective amnesia by elected representatives adds to the outrage.