Aamir Khan's initiative called Satyameva Jayate is a unique and thoughtful one. We could also call it the need of the hour, seeing the sorry social scenario in the world's largest, greatest democracy. No doubt Satyameva Jayate brings to light some the most disgusting and gruesome social evils in India, but it's not difficult to sense the diplomatic tone of the show when it comes to talking about the absolute failure of the governing bodies in tackling these issues.
Indians believe that the people who are a part of the government are people in 'power', our rulers. We first need to tell ourselves that those in the government are 'people's representatives'; which means they have been appointed by a majority of the voting population to serve the populace and not to rule it. We gave up the 'raja-rank' system in 1947. So Mr. Khan and team please stop appeasing the government and call a spade a spade when you need to. Like you took in the chief of MCI today, you have a right to take a dig at the government as well. But then again I know there is a possibility that you could be victimised. The 'people in power' have with them all means to sabotage the well being and peace of mind of whistle blowers in this country.
This initiative will definitely demonstrate the dilapidated state of Indian society. The show can expect to run forever taking into account the oh-so-many social problems that we are infested with. Radio jockeys will incessantly discuss the show and gloat about what a great person Aamir Khan is and how this 'cause' justifies his exorbitant per episode fee. Common people will have something to watch on Sunday mornings. The aggrieved who come to the show each week will have a vent for their agonies. But where is the change we were promised?
One prerequisite for the 'change' we want is a change in the common man's outlook to shed off the retrogressive traditions that pave the way of people's lives. But is that going to happen? I guess not. Why would someone give up the 'values' their ancestors passed on to them just because some popular guy on TV tells them to? As one bad fish spoils the entire pond, a few people will keep up the various ill deeds in society. The only difference is that in a humongous population of 1.2 billion, a 'few people' will be a figure that could outnumber the entire population of an average east European country.
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