#False #narratives.
The rise of artists like Hiran Kumar Murali, known as Vedan, underlines a disturbing cultural shift where intoxication and substance use are glorified as rebellion or symbols of truth.
His motto, "Drunk toddy doesn't lie," is not only misleading but dangerous, especially to impressionable youth. In reality, alcohol impairs judgment and promotes deceit, as any honest account from a toddy addict's family would confirm.
The growing trend of associating truth and resistance with intoxication distorts values and sends the wrong message to a generation already struggling with direction and purpose. Music and art, which once inspired change through discipline and clarity, are now being misused to romanticize addiction and chaos.
Equally concerning is the artificial elevation of figures like Vedan as champions of the downtrodden. This is a gross oversimplification that ignores the real struggles of marginalized communities.
The movement to project myth-based stories like Nangeli’s as historical truths is a politically motivated attempt to stir sentiments rather than promote genuine empowerment.
The recent opposition from the real Vedan community against this distorted representation is a healthy sign of social awareness and cultural responsibility. It’s essential that our youth are guided by truth, integrity, and critical thinking, not by the haze of narcotics and manufactured narratives.
-K A Solaman
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