The current era is marked by moral decay, where leaders fail to uphold their pledges, majoritarianism thrives, and communal harmony is overshadowed by political divisions. A sense of justice, freedom, and humanism seems distant as societal values shift.
Erosion of Moral Values
Leaders' Pledge Failures: Moral values have eroded, and political leaders are not held accountable for their unfulfilled promises.
Dominance of Majoritarianism: Majoritarianism is prevalent in government actions, leading to divisions in society.
Shift from Communal Harmony to Individualism: The shared living ideal of communal harmony has given way to a more individualistic mindset, diminishing acts of communal goodwill.
Decline in Compassion and Justice
Criticism of Acts of Compassion: Acts of compassion like Yogita Bhayana helping a Muslim man face criticism in a polarized society.
Diminished Communal Harmony: Acts of communal goodwill are increasingly met with sarcasm and indifference.
Changing Value System: The value system has shifted, making communal harmony less cherished.
Normalization of Injustice
Public Humiliation of Women: Instances of public humiliation of women in Manipur and inaction regarding it.
Historical Injustices vs. Present-Day Issues: Historical injustices are more vehemently addressed than present-day issues.
Society's Propensity to Forget: Society tends to forget and move on, emboldening intolerant non-state actors to perpetrate violence.