The Reformation

In this context it is necessary to understand the nature of contradictions of the present social context. As is known, the contradictory social values always collide and the resolution of these contradictions is to be found in the larger interest of people. The interim period of course will be painful. Change is a natural process. The broader masses do give up values which are no longer useful for them. It is true that new values cannot be transplanted nor can they be imitated from somewhere else. It is only through the process of transformation the ‘old’ gives birth to ‘new’.
The failure to implement the rule of law does amount to willful abdication of duty by the executive officers. Why do not they provide security to the aggreieved despite their being in full know of it? The excuse that the victim has not made any written formal complaint cannot be accepted as an excuse. It is ridiculous to expect an FIR from a person or persons whose very life is in danger. Are not the administrative officers in whose jurisdiction unlawful village panchayats are held answerable for dereliction of duty? It is imperative to fix the responsibility of the concerned executive officers of the area in such incidents.
most crucial aspect is that of social intervention. All justice loving and democratic citizens will have to come forward to intervene in favour of the deprived sections against social repression. It is this effective intervention which will ensure that the above-stated three aspects also work. In this context the universities, institutions of higher learning, students, youth, women, lawyers, artists, intellectuals, senior citizens and employees have to play a special role at the level of their organisations.
The efforts being made by active organisations and individuals, is a beacon of hope. This struggle must continue so that it takes the shape of a new social reform movement. The democratic movement needs specially to address these problems. We have to imbibe and visualize the shape of the present social reform movement in all its diverse aspects and consider the tasks associated with this movement as an integral part of the struggle for people's democracy.