Chapter 130- The Press Statement
" Now the question that is being asked across the length and breadth of the country is that what has the system done to give security cover to Sreedhar Varma. What is the status of the investigation on the complaint lodged by Sreedhar's family on the attack that happened on him on Jagratha day.
Here we have a man who has done something noble. And what do we see. We see his family harassed, witch hunt happening to disgrace his bhabi, his niece, life threat on the boy who supported the " Dignity for widow campaign" and today when someone could have opened the mouth on the culprits behind this dastardly act he is shot dead point blank. What is the information Santguru had which would have shaken the higher powers. Who was behind the murder attempt of Sreedhar Varma. If you support Sreedhar's family need to be protected call us on our toll free number . Here is Ratheesh Agnihotri reporting from Jaipur. More of it will discussed in tomorrow's Maryadha ya Bandhan. "
Then the ad came as usual with Shekhar " Once again the witch hunt, once again by using poison the so called protectors of religion has tried to make a widow witch. Discussing about this superstition, we will once again focus on the difficulties widows face in our country in Maryada ya Bandhan. If you have a story to share do call our toll free numbers
Sudhir heaved a sigh of relief. Informing Shekhar on the plan had come in handy. He was thankful that Dinakarji, Somalatha Devi and Goraji's man helped. Only causality was the fact that their family was protected by tribals had to be bought out.
" Beta" Maheswari called.
" Maa whatever questions you have I will answer tomorrow after MA election. I am tired maa, too tired even to stand, just understand I had nothing to do with that man who came in the end. None of us know who he is, why he came"
" Sudhir if you know MA election"
" Bhaiyya now we have come this far. There is no going back. Would you have agreed to stand if I had told you Poorni had risk, Suman had risk. No right. I will answer why I took such a risk. I guess I owe answer to Sreedhar, Suman, Poorni and Vaishu too. Let them also come. I will answer everyone."
Maheswari could see Sudhir had reached breakdown. Tilak patted his brother's shoulder. Rajasekhar told " Beta you need rest. Please don't strain much now " . As Sudhir walked tiredly to his room upstairs, Vindhya went to kitchen to make hot haldiwala milk for him. She knew the fear Sudhir had carried for almost a month and the way he had come rushing after the community meeting.
When Vindhya reached their room Sudhir was sitting thoughtful. She gave him glass of milk and sat by his side. Sudhir pulled her closer putting his arms around her waist.
" Vindhya for a moment in the community meeting I felt, I lost. I simply was not understanding what was happening. That Mahant was talking about whereabouts of Sreedhar. And you remember Sreedhar and Santguru had a argument during the first community meeting we went."
" But you managed it naa Sudhir. Shekhar helped"
" Yes it was then I remembered Shekhar was involved. Sreedhar had informed him and he anyways would be closely watching things. He lay on the bed. Vindhya lay beside him keeping her head on his chest as he wrapped his arms around her and closed his eyes
It was full commotion in the community hall. Sudhir was on his feet. He knew he had to get in touch with Shekhar.
" Bhaiyya bring Maa and Papa. I need to go " saying it he rushed. On the way he requested Dinakar and Somalatha Devi to accompany him. Once they reached outside his eyes scanned and saw Goraji's man. He signaled him and as he opened the door of the car told him" I need someone from your group to speak to media. In next half an hour". The man nodded and rushed.
On the car he spoke to Dinakar and Somalatha Devi of his action and asked whether they will support. Dinakar told not an issue. As the car entered Varma mansion's driveway Sudhir saw Vindhya rushing with the cordless.
" Sudhir what happened. It is Shekhar. He is calling the second time"
Sudhir signaled Vindhya to stay quiet as he grabbed the phone " Shekhar I was about to call you tell "
" Bhaiyya my reporter Ratheesh had called. Bhaiyya we need to be quick. I am sending my team to your house maybe in another 30-45 minutes. You know what to say right. Our reporter can take only from what you say. Then what needs to be done I will do "
" Yes Shekhar I perfectly know what needs to be done. Your team can come" told Sudhir
But the team that came was huge. It was not just Amro network. When they saw Amro network going to Varma house many people followed it as they knew it was Varma's who had raised concern against Santguru.
The security at Varma house tried to restrict people. But Sudhir came out followed by Dinakarji, Somalatha Devi and Goraji's man. He told the crowd
" We will answer your questions.But please don't push and create chaos. One representative and camera man from each network can come in. Please .. "
Around 10 people came. Sudhir asked rest all family members to be inside and not to open the door
" Sudhir Sir where is Poornima Varma and Suman Varma. Where is Sreedhar Varma. Did you know such a thing will happen"
"I guess I will answer that question" told Somalatha Devi
" See the decision to allow widows to temples and allowing them to wear some sringaar had not gone well with many traditional crowds. People coming to my ashram had persistent questions about it. Some people told it can cause Prakop. I did discuss it with Dinakarji"
" Yes when Somalatha told me such things I felt I should be telling the same to Sreedhar as he had led the campaign from front. Somewhere my instinct told me people will try to incite violence against his family in the name of Prakop. When he came, he came with his brother Sudhir and when I told Sudhir felt the possibility is high. More so because recently one of their family member is standing for MA election the previous chairman losing the post for insulting a widow in public "
" So our collective wisdom based on the facts so far we felt such thing can happen on Mahasivrathri as it is the perfect ground for doing some trick, claim it as Prakop and then start the witch hunt"
" Yes " told Sudhir
" See from the time my mother allowed my widow sis in law to teach dance and do painting and embroidery of sarees we were having issues with the traditional crowd. We were asked to give explanation in community meeting. That day my mother told it is happening in house only and we were given strict warning. But then we were forced to do Jagratha last year. My brother Murali died April last year, we were in mourning, still the present Mahant forced Jagratha on us. What did we see. An attack on my younger brother Sreedhar. Most probably they would have wanted to show it is the Prakop of Goddess for allowing a widow to have some life. That plan didn't work and we had given police complaint also. Then the kids Poornima and Vaishnav came home requesting my brother Sreedhar to support their " Dignity for widow campaign" . Our family felt it was a noble request and my brother lend his support to the cause. But then Pradeep Samrat send goons to kidnap my nephew and my widow sis in law was injured in the attack. In the whole process of " Dignity for widow campaign we faced stiff opposition from the orthodox people. But then thanks to knowledgeable people like Dinakarji and Somalatha Devi we won the campaign"
Meanwhile nothing was done on the police complaint and I had to take help from these tribal group to protect my family. Because I trusted them more than our police whom I am now feeling are hand in glove with the people who want to cause trouble. From the time they have come the miscreants had not created trouble for us directly.
But then indirect attacks continued. My widow sis in law was insulted badly in a function to which she was invited. When my brother Sreedhar stood up for his bhabi's dignity motion was moved against him in MA. Their also due to good minded people we were able to come out. But this was serious. I couldn't take any chance. So we have kept them in a secret place with the help of these tribals. Here I want to assert one point. It is not only Sreedhar, Suman and Poornima kept in secret location but also the boy who was very active in the campaign of " Dignity of widows" Vaishnav Samrat . We were concerned for his safety also.
Goraji's man move forward " Sudhir saab helps us a lot. It is a grave injustice happening to him and family. His brother is fighting for a noble cause and the laws and system is not supporting them pushing his family to grave danger. We are so happy we could support Sudhir saab in his hour of need "
" I just want to tell the authorities. Our family has a threat. My brother really have a life threat. My sis in laws widowhood is exploited to attack her unnecessarily. She is a talented noble girl"
" Thank you Sudhir Sir. It was so nice of you to speak so frankly to us on the issues faced by your family for standing up for a social cause. We salute your brother's and your family's courage"
Mahantji threw the remote at the TV breaking it. He glared at Prathana Devi and she glared back at him. All the cronies were there Praveen Samrat, Rawat, Setia, Rupinder Singh and Prathana Devi. It looked like the room will explode
Maya smiled looking at the TV. " Sudhir Sir you don't know what you have done just now. You don't know how your actions are helping the cause of national security. I am waiting for the day I will be meeting you, Sreedhar and Suman which I know still a long way to go ". She switched her walkie talkie
" Agent 17, Agent 8, Agent 6, Agent 11. Hope you all know what needs to be done"
" Yes Maya. Moving as per plan. We understood the moment we saw the broadcast. Sudhir Varma gave a very perfect statement for us to act " told Agent 17. Others echoed his sentiments.
" Others we will have a small celebration and review meeting day after tomorrow. Our usual place. Nandakishore sir and Tushar Mehra will join us"
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