Valentine's Day an excuse for vandalism?

This happens every year.

Mission V-Day for upbeat Shiv Sena

After basking in the glory of their recent BMC victory, Shiv Sena has now set its sights on Valentine's Day. Or how to spoil it, that is. In keeping with what has almost become a Sena tradition, the party wants to ensure there are no Valentine's Day celebrations across the city. With just over a week left until V Day, phase 1 of their mission has begun. "We have mobilised the youth of the Sena and have asked them to tell students across colleges not to celebrate this Western concept of Valentine's Day. Our workers have begun advising shop-owners not to stock Valentine Day paraphernalia. We will first try to convince people, if they don't follow, then we will deal with it in our own way," said Arun Dudwadkar, the Shiv Sena vibhag pramukh, South Mumbai. The North Mumbai Vibhag Pramukh Vinod Ghosalkar said it was an obvious rule in the Sena that the V-Day celebrations would be opposed. But a Sena worker said the party will tread carefully. Last year, it was criticised after it attacked a party in Nallasopara. The Sainiks barged into a prayer meeting and allegedly assaulted people, including women. "This year, the activity could be limited to tearing posters and verbally warning shop owners and organisers," said the worker. MNS has decided not to oppose or support Valentine's Day. "It's undemocratic to force our views on other individuals, so we will not oppose the day. However, we also don't support it," said Shirish Parkar, MNS spokesperson. www.mid-day.com

Originally posted by: Maya_M

This happens every year.

Mission V-Day for upbeat Shiv Sena

After basking in the glory of their recent BMC victory, Shiv Sena has now set its sights on Valentine's Day. Or how to spoil it, that is. In keeping with what has almost become a Sena tradition, the party wants to ensure there are no Valentine's Day celebrations across the city. With just over a week left until V Day, phase 1 of their mission has begun. "We have mobilised the youth of the Sena and have asked them to tell students across colleges not to celebrate this Western concept of Valentine's Day. Our workers have begun advising shop-owners not to stock Valentine Day paraphernalia. We will first try to convince people, if they don't follow, then we will deal with it in our own way," said Arun Dudwadkar, the Shiv Sena vibhag pramukh, South Mumbai. The North Mumbai Vibhag Pramukh Vinod Ghosalkar said it was an obvious rule in the Sena that the V-Day celebrations would be opposed. But a Sena worker said the party will tread carefully. Last year, it was criticised after it attacked a party in Nallasopara. The Sainiks barged into a prayer meeting and allegedly assaulted people, including women. "This year, the activity could be limited to tearing posters and verbally warning shop owners and organisers," said the worker. MNS has decided not to oppose or support Valentine's Day. "It's undemocratic to force our views on other individuals, so we will not oppose the day. However, we also don't support it," said Shirish Parkar, MNS spokesperson. www.mid-day.com

all it says is dont go overboard and behave within limits respecting culture and tradition of india and you are all set... Valentine day doesnt even make sense in india apart from being a licensed excuse to flirt

hmmm. on the other end cant we have the mardi gras parade...😆in india?

Originally posted by: qwertyesque

all it says is dont go overboard and behave within limits respecting culture and tradition of india and you are all set...

""We have mobilised the youth of the Sena and have asked them to tell students across colleges not to celebrate this Western concept of Valentine's Day. Our workers have begun advising shop-owners not to stock Valentine Day paraphernalia. We will first try to convince people, if they don't follow, then we will deal with it in our own way," said Arun Dudwadkar, the Shiv Sena vibhag pramukh, South Mumbai."

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It clearly mentions that if they don't listen then the party workers will DEAL with them. This is not new. Last year some were even beaten for carrying Valentine's Day paraphernalia.

Originally posted by: qwertyesque

Valentine day doesnt even make sense in india apart from being a licensed excuse to flirt.[/Quote]

Valentine's Day is not just celebrated by "flirts" and College kids but married couple too. What is wrong in celebrating a day dedicated to love even if it is an alien concept? We welcome New Year hosting parties and popping Champagne bottles. Even the Shiv Sena head's DIL is associated with such parties. These hoodlums will trouble only the middle class and College kids.

Edited by Maya_M - 19 years ago

everybody can use growing up.

1. shiv sena with its agendas propping their heads on all such days

2. people going overboard with exaggerated V Day celebrations and irrational behaviour

Originally posted by: tania.ganguly

All I can say-an infantile attempt to gather attention.
The party needs to grow up a bit if it thinks it can be taken seriously by the janta.

Tania, many do take this party's such uncivilized policies seriously. I wish they could concentrate their party resources and energy towards better things than resorting to such fanatic activities.

Originally posted by: mermaid_QT

people going overboard with exaggerated V Day celebrations and irrational behaviour

What is irrational behaviour? Carrying Valentine's Day paraphernalia? Giving roses and gifts? Going out for dinners? At least these people don't call for Bandhs and Hartaals and disrupt daily lives by doing such things.

Originally posted by: Maya_M

What is irrational behaviour? Carrying Valentine's Day paraphernalia? Giving roses and gifts? Going out for dinners? At least these people don't call for Bandhs and Hartaals and disrupt daily lives by doing such things.

hehe.. i was suggesting reckless drinking and irresponsible sexual behaviour😳😳 seen it it my hostel

Originally posted by: mermaid_QT

hehe.. i was suggesting reckless drinking and irresponsible sexual behaviour😳😳 seen it it my hostel

That is applicable to any other day too not just Valentine's day😛 after all it is not our Indian culture and tradition😉😆

Originally posted by: Maya_M

That is applicable to any other day too not just Valentine's day😛 after all it is not our Indian culture and tradition😉😆

But somehow many couple do think they have to go out of their way to prove their love just because it's Valentine's day. Seen it in my hostel too.

Originally posted by: souro

But somehow many couple do think they have to go out of their way to prove their love just because it's Valentine's day. Seen it in my hostel too.

🤣 maya and IT is not indian tradition
(we are a country of just a billion people.. .. we don;t do that 😳 we r cho chweet.. )

Yes sowmya, I used to notice that trend too.. In fact, girls, who otherwise stayed under control, lost in on V day..

Originally posted by: tania.ganguly

People should have the freedom to do waht they want and this cannot be termed as a western influnce. Don't Shiv Sena workers go to malls and buy "western" brand name stuff?What happens to their Indianness then?Does it go and hide in the mall's restrooms?😆

🤣 tania @ shivsainik's indian-ness hiding in restroom