All of you might be aware of the recent incident at a pub in Bangalore. Some self-proclaimed protectors of Indian culture raided a pub and allegedly molested some women. The whole English media in the country vehemently condemned the incident and ran so many special stories and interviews from so called freedom loving citizens(only urban, of course) of the country. People denounced the moral policing and called it a violation of the fundamental rights of citizens. More importantly, linked it to the BJP and Hindutva. I don't understand how this is linked to the BJP. There are probably a thousand other issues in the country, like the Navin Chawla one, that deserve more attention.
Where were these liberals when the government banned smoking in public places? Where were these liberals when some states imposed a blanket ban on alcohol? Where were these liberals when two-wheeler riders were forced to wear helmets? Not wearing a helmet can only harm the rider. Drunken driving at night ( most probably returning from a pub) can harm many others.
I wonder why these so called liberals (English news channels included) react only to issues that can be linked to the BJP and Hindutva.
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