We say OZ unsafe for Indians, how about the safety in India

Since the news of the attacks on Indians in Australia spread, I could not stop myself from comparing it with what had happened in Mumbai last year against north Indians (regional discrimination) and what happened during mass murders in the name of religion (84, 92/93, 2002). Its good to see the government responding in a positive way and taking the matters to the highest possible levels. But isn't it the same government's responsibility to ensure the safety of Indians living in India, or only the life of NRIs is important. When Raj Thackeray and his so called marathi followers were taking away the livings and lives of thousands of north Indians in Mumbai, same government did not come out with even a single official statement condemning such acts, instead they choose to encourage Raj thakrey to achieve political gains.

Today to my astonishment a statement came from the pitamah (and the pitamah of Raj) of regional discrimination in India. Bal Thakrey today came out with an statement against Aussies, demanding Aussie player's exclusion from IPL and restriction of business opportunities for Aussies in India. Probably before making such statement he should have understood the impact of his tactics on the lives of outsiders in Mumbai. In the similar lines could we demand exclusion of Sachin Tendulakar from Indian Cricket team or restricting business environment for Ambanis and Tata just because they live in mumbai (well for Thakrey they might not be mumbaikars). Amitabh, even after spending his whole life in mumbai, needs to get a certificate from Thakreys for his bilongingness to the city. Amitabh has long been a subject of regional discrimination and probably that was the reason of his out of proportion reaction to the events in Australia.

I am not saying that whatever is happening in Australia is correct or we should not protest, rather I feel the reaction by government is good. But I also feel that we should put the same value for the lives of Indians living in India. Why can't government take the similar or more strict (given the things are within the country) when any such acts are reported in India. I know its difficult to manage the political equation in a country as diverse as it can get with people speaking more then 20 officially recognised languages. I may find some more comfort in the company of Hindi speaking people (I know this also qualifies as discrimination, but don't we Indians move in groups when outside the country) but that does not mean I will find trouble working with a non Hindi speaking person, or I will be finding out the reasons to hit them.

My only point here is we should honor the rights of Indians in India, as we expect for the NRIs.