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The city youth have a long way to go when it comes to standing up for a cause
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MANY VOICES Few youngsters show the way.
What ails Hyderabad youth? When the entire student community across the country was reacting to the new reservation bill, students in Hyderabad were relatively quieter. Youth in North India took it upon themselves to bring to public notice the rape and murder case of Priyadarshini Mattoo. And when the government banned some blogs, youth from every corner of the country were heard voicing their opinion against it.
Recently, in the city, when Youth For Equality (YFE) organised a protest against the caste-based reservation that will have to be applied to educational institutions, there were more youngsters in and around the location, busy in their revelries, than those who were a part of it.
"I am sure Hyderabad is capable of reacting a lot better to such issues. I think the students here are more focused on going abroad rather than bothering about what's happening around them. There's definitely a need for a lot more awakening," says Venkat Krishnamohan, who works with a prominent IT company in the city and was part of the protest.
Why is Hyderabad youth missing from all the action? "I think we have enough problems of our own and don't want to get into any hassles unnecessarily. It's all about a person's attitude, a feeling that should come from inside. Personally, I also feel it has got to do with the culture of this city. In cities like Kolkata people are so cued into the current happenings and are ever willing to fight for a cause. I am not too sure Hyderabad has reached that level," feels Kartik R, a second year Engineering student.
Agrees Ridheesha M, a PR consultant, "Youth in Hyderabad still reel under the chalta hai attitute. I do give my opinion whenever I get a chance. Forget about joining a rally, I don't see many people discussing it amongst themselves as well. They can easily voice their opinions in seminars and other such forums, but not many are inclined."
But when's the imminent change going to come about? One hopes that things will get better after a few generations.
MANGALA RAMAMOORTHY
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