Dear India, Not Every Woman is a Victim, Writes Arnaz

Let’s not dwell on people’s past. We must learn to accept it and move forward, writes a reader of The Quint.

Arnaz, a reader of The Quint applauds India for making an effort and moving forward even if there are obstructions.

Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja!

Dear India,
     
The first month of the year has been an odd mix of hope and despair. You’ve had a comedian being arrested for doing his job. You've had an innocent man, Rohith Vemula, taking his life for something he was born with. You also had Bhupendra Chaubey donning the role of a ‘sexist, misogynistic pig’ for his “interview” (read – interrogation) of Sunny Leone, while social media rose to her defense.
 
The fact is that at least some part of our nation realises:

1. Not every woman is a victim.

2. Everyone has a past, the key is to own it.

3. There’s no shame in porn and sex.

4. Even if there is ‘shame’, the onus should lie both with the porn star and the viewer.

All I’m trying to say is when we take a step forward, an incident like this just pulls us back. It's unfortunate, but I’m thankful for the steps taken forward.

Yours,

Arnaz  

Audi India is proud to be a part of India’s progressive growth and salutes the spirit of India.

(Do you ever feel like talking to India? Yes, perfect. This is your chance to write to her to tell her how you feel about her. You could be bitchy, angry, happy, emotional or spoofy. But if your answer is No – never mind, there is always a beginning. Let’s start here. Send us what you want to tell your India and we will publish it. Don’t be shy, just say it all. Mail us your letter at [e-mail]. We’ll ensure India gets your message.)