Before making fun of Tamilians, we should look into ourselves : Aju Varghese

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalitha had passed away yesterday last night after suffering from prolonged illness. Her death news came as a huge shock for the Tamilians across the state.

People from all age groups were visibly shattered and crying relentlessly in front of the Apollo and the Rajaji hall where her mortal remains is now kept for the public to pay their homage.

The sight of women and even kids crying while mourning for her death, is very disturbing and heart wrenching. But then a section of people are mocking the sentiments of the Tamil people for being so emotional and melodramatic for the death of a leader.

Actor Aju Varghese has lashed out those who are making fun of Tamilians, by sharing a post. The post reads,

Tamilians are getting so emotional after Jayalalitha’s death because she is more like a family leader for them than just a political leader. She has given everything for them, right from a girl child’s birth to her marriage.

People are crying uncontrollably, not for showing their face on TVs or medias. It is because of their immense love and respect for their Chief Minister.

We might not mourn like this, if someone who has done so many good things for the betterment of the people has passed away. We might mourn for 2 minuets and then move on to the next issue.

But then why are we branding them foolish, is it because they are mourning for the death of their leader who has done everything possible for the welfare of the peoples.

Before making them fun of them, we should first look at the situation in our state. We should understand that, even if a prominent leader from our state dies, there will not be any such mourning or grieving.

That is not because we are intelligent or they are brainless, it is because we see our leaders only through TV channels, whereas people in Tamil Nadu see Jayalalitha as their family member. So please don’t make fun of them.