Valentine's day and Social Policing

The valentine's day in India is as usual marked with celebrations in some places and moral policing in some other areas and this story continues this year too. Hundred's of bars and pubs in the country were thrown open for the couples to party which extened even beyond midnight and in some areas, people calling themselves as Social police, tried to evacuate the couples who created nuisance in public under the name of Valentine's day celebration.

In cities like Mumbai and Bangalore almost all the pubs were booked in advance and many corporate companies threw lavish party for the couples to enjoy that day. It happened in other cities too. However, many expressed their concerns over the eradication of the tradition and culture of Indian people who tend to follow the western world which is surely a sight to worry.

It is alright to celebrate valentine's day but there is a limit for everything. Just partying in discotheques and pubs doesnt justify the celebration. It can be celebrated in a more decent and dignified manner.