Vijay Kumar 1893 days ago

This is a step in the right direction. However, it has to be noted that this has come in Maharashtra, where the BJP is in power. First, it started off by banning selling of beef. Now this. It has to be noted that the BJP is patronised by Brahmins and other so-called upper castes. They don't have any plans to do anything about the caste system or the many injustices it perpetrates. In fact, one of the main reasons why religions like Islam and Christianity does not get along with Hinduism is the in-built inequality, exploitation, and other injustices that come with the religion. Unless the BJP government does something about the caste system prevalent in society, it cannot be seen as being serious in mending society. Otherwise, it will be seen as just another step to divide society and create communal tensions. It has to be remembered that Maharashtra has been the hot bed of Hindu communalism since long. It has produced the likes of Golwalkar, Sawarkar, Nathuram Godse, Mohan Bhagwath, Nitin Gadkari and others, most of whom are Brahmin chauvinists who are playing the 'Hindu' card. Once cannot expect much progressive action from these worthies.