Four Types Of Tamilians

Muslim Murasu, April 2012

Tamilians in Tamilnadu are divided among four groups. There is no point in hiding this any further; it will only make things worse. SC Tamilians, BC Tamilians, MBC Tamilians and upper caste Tamilians. Hundred years back, there were only two types of Tamilians in villages in Tamilnadu; SCs and others. Third category, backward classes, started emerging in 1950s. BC noise was at its loudest during 1970s. Demand for most backward classes started gaining strength in another 10 years. Ten percent of Tamilians maintain their upper caste status with their individualistic culture and traditions. They maintain relations and contacts among the remaining ninety percent Tamilians with utmost seriousness. These four divisions of Tamilians can be seen in every government office. Each have their own events, meetings, leaders, TV channels and politics. It has become routine in Tamilnadu. Although title echoes Tamil, Tamizhar, Tamilnadu, only people belonging to particular group will participate. Others will stand at a distance and watch. Each district and Taluk in Tamilnadu will be dominated by a particular class. People belonging to other classes will have to pay their fees and maintain their dignity and commerce. There is nothing to be ashamed. Police, courts, administration and media will pay silent watch.
Twenty lakh Tamilians live refugee life in the capital city of Tamilnadu. Urbanization, globalization, modernization and onslaught of foreign businesses are shattering their lives. There is no leader to speak for them, share their grief or sympathize with them. They will feel broken down if AC is off for a few minutes. They have comfortably forgotten their past. Youngsters, boys and girls, are busy with their cinema dreams. They shun away from political ideas. They don’t spend time reading in-depth articles. Their only mission is employment, amassing money and living luxurious life. Strong reason is needed to bring together all four kinds of Tamilians. Division is deepening every day. Tamil leaders should guide towards a monthly income of fifty thousand rupees. Shouts for Yalpanam is not going to succeed in Tamilnadu. Memories of past thirty years cannot be wiped out. Tamil leaders can forsake their farce pledges and work for the development of Tamil community. Otherwise they will be isolated.