Disease of excess freedom
The formal rendition of Indian National Anthem takes only fifty-two seconds and any delegate from abroad visiting India is bound to honour it by standing up 52 seconds while it is sung. And in that case International Films Festival of Kerala (IFFK), Director and Kerala State Chalachitra Academy Chairman Kamal saying that it is unfortunate for the viewers to stand before every show, is unwarranted. He is, therefore, unfit for the post he occupies and should relinquish it.
National Anthem should be respected by all and people must stand up when it is played. The police action against those viewers of IFFK who refused to stand up while rendering national anthem, is in the right direction. It is the responsibility of the police to ensure law and order.
The very appearance of seven arrested at IFFK, Thiruvananthapuram tells that they are not bound by any law. However, their behaviour would be entirely different if they were in Saudi Arabia, where the law enforcement is a little more tough. These youths suffer from the disease excessive freedom.
K A Solaman
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