The story has been similar if not same in terms of magnitude of the voilence committed, from Belchi (Bihar-1970s) to Parasbhiga(UP?1980s) to Schundur(1990s, Andhra Pradesh) to Jhajjar (Haryana, 2004?) to Khairlanchi(Maharashtra, 2006 Sept 29th- 30th) and many many of unreported crimes. The difference here in Chithralekha's case seems to be mainly the eagerness shown by the perpetrators, the abettors (and significantly, even by some of the activists!) to make invisible the real nature of the horrendous atrocities committed. Their wisdom seems to operate somewhat like this:- .. whatever happened has happened, let's not dig it up to discredit the great tradition of worker's struggle..after all, the police have taken action...why do you make so much of noise about this small incident?..why do you fail to note (by going through the newspapers ) that Kerala, thanks to the struggles led by the left, is a heavenly place for them(dalits) compared with other states?..that sitting as guardians of the status quo of caste/gender is not bad in so far as it boosts up the electoral prospects...which might otherwise be going in favour of non-left/ BJP forces...understand?.. It is hoped that members of this forum may well recognize the implications of the continuing struggle of Chithralekha and come forward to extend substantial support.
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