Instrument of social control

5 Responses to Instrument of social control

1. Oldtimer 4th June 2008 at 18:19 #

   I do not understand the context to Mr Ramaswami’s question. But it needs be mentioned that even JK failed to recall the most egregious instance of assault on free speech in recent times in India. Communists not only successfully hounded Taslima Nasreen out of West Bengal, but they also managed to send her out of the country altogether. Earlier, they banned her Dwikhandito in West Bengal claiming the book hurt Muslim sentiments; the Culcutta high court lifted the ban and delivered a slap on the government’s face stating that far from insulting Islam, the book upheld secular ideals.
2. JK 4th June 2008 at 19:39 #

   Oldtimer, As a ‘Commie’ fan it is sacrilege that I missed it. I am writing an updated piece for a newspaper and this will be in.
3. Ranjith 4th June 2008 at 20:33 #

   JK,

   In your next article, about commies, you would want to add this also:

   http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1244731594.cms

   http://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20011119/nation.htm#9

   A few years ago, in Kolkotta, commies banned a russian film because it portrays their god Lenin in bad light!
4. The Rational Fool 4th June 2008 at 22:56 #

   That religion is the instrument of social control is a no-brainer. That communism is a religion needs a tiny bit more of the gray matter. Hence the communists!
5. JK 4th June 2008 at 23:10 #

   Ranjith,

   Thanks! My deadline is tomorrow and thanks for providing the data to reach the 1200 word limit.