I hate the political crisis that has sent the state of Andhra Pradesh into dire straits. I hail from the New Jersey area and I have many relatives from Andhra and Telangana as well. On top of it, I have many relatives from either region in the film industry as well. But looking at the recent spate of attacks on film related establishments and shooting spots, I feel that becoming a celebrity is no less than a sin, as they are treated right now.
Firstly, encouraging someone like KCR and his men to indulge into such heinous acts and getting the issue this far is a major blunder. While I am not opposing anyone’s right to express what they want, that does not mean that you attack others and get what you want out of their expense. While the whole world is talking about progress, growth and working together, I fail to understand what is the logic behind men like KCR and Harish Rao who are exploiting the sentiments of people? Can they guarantee in stamped paper that they will take Telangana to great heights in 5 years if given a chance? KCR to me and many here comes across like a street side goon who believes in threats and foul language.
He is not a visionary or a statesman and not even an able leader. If he was, then today the common man would not have to live under the shadow of fear not knowing what will happen next. He has made us feel that becoming celebrity is nothing but sin.
However, such acts of bullying and vandalism don’t run for long and there will come a time when his own people will leave him in the lurch.
There are many Telangana and Andhra families that have become relatives with cross region marriages and partnerships. If KCR and Harish Rao want to break those bonds just for their own political greed then such evil acts will end up in costly compensations.
Ramya Kavuri, New Jersey
