Posted by: Maverick_ August 26, 2007
Indian Idol and Nepalese Irony
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I was thinking about letting other bloggers decide on the topic and not to post any further. But, thanks to MTA, he/she dragged me in. First of all, this thread wasn't really about whether you should support or not support Prashant Tamang. I don't think I would say a single word for anyone who would say I'll vote for him for any or all reasons. So MTA, you can kindly keep your words like ' u can go cheer for whoever you want' with yourself. I'd cheer for anyone who would sing well. That's entirely my wish and I don't think you could say anything either. The typical problem with the long thread is that, most of the bloggers digressed with the original topic and in this context, I realized after few comments we are actually discussing about contestants. My purpose neither was to discuss the singing abilities nor was to garner any accolades for my favorite contestant. My question was to all of them who are actually finding a national hero from a foreign land and in doing so; he/she is using racist comment to fellow countrymen of that very person whom they are supporting along with the Nepalese who can’t speak Nepali properly. The funniest part was, bloggers in this thread like 'confusion' and one more asked me if I would support Nepali team or not. The reason they cited was my non-supportive language towards Prashant. First it is my choice and second he is from ‘Darjeeling’, not ‘Dadheldhura’ or ‘Darchula’. Ok let say, somebody don't support Prashant. So, what?? His or her own choice. Why are all those comments alluding that not supporting Prashant is something like not supporting the sovereignty of Nepal? The notion of asking me of my support, towards my country because I don’t use a supportive language to a particular contestant is totally hysterical and that very attitude made me start this thread. This kind of public hysteria could well beget a communal riot. The possible reason could be the language in this case. A person of Nepal who don't speak Nepali may already feel ostracized not being able to speak Nepali and as he sees a foreigner getting this unprecedented support. Then, due to the very nature of emotional convulsion, it could well be aggravated into public rage. Agreed, that’s a far sighted thought, but in this political scenario of Pahade vs Madhyases or Janjati bhasa vs Khas/Pali bhasa, anything is possible. I don’t care, if Mta or confusion or Krishnakale, or xyz or abc support any contestant of their choice for what ever reasons possible. But when you support, you should care about not to offend people who are not binded by your opinion. Enough said and done guys. From all those comments and support, I think, we should recommend him for GORKHA DAKSHIN BAHU. What do you guys think?? Btw, one blogger asked me to be popular, I wonder when would I get Gorkha dakshin Bahu??
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