Refuse to use abusive language: In India, the evil practice of abuse is seen more or less in the entire country. Be it children or old people, due to lack of discretion or quarrel, many people start abusing on every small thing and show their rude behavior. If someone says something, they start abusing. Many people use abusive language as soon as they open their mouth in matters related to anger and resentment. In fights and other disputes, the first thing they do is abuse the other person. From local gossip to office gossip or any high-low issue, from mall to hospital, from bus to metro and from train to flight, abuses are heard everywhere. Amidst all such roles, a commendable initiative has been taken to remove the evil practice of abuse in a village, which should be followed in the entire country.
‘Don’t misbehave’
Whether it is what you want or not. On whom should you or should you not get angry, especially those who use abusive words, our humble request to them is that they should not abuse anywhere, anytime and to anyone. Abuse hurts the mind. Identity in society gets spoiled. People do not look favorably on those who abuse. Keeping all these things in mind, responsible people of a village in Maharashtra have resolved to stop the use of abusive words during conversations.
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Saundla village has also decided to impose a fine of Rs 500 on those using abusive language. Sarpanch Sharad Aragade says that the Gram Sabha of the village of Nevasa tehsil of Ahilyanagar district has passed a resolution against the use of abusive language for the dignity and self-respect of women.
What’s in the proposal?
Aragade, who moved the motion, said that using derogatory language targeting mothers and sisters during debates is a common practice in this village, located about 300 km from Mumbai. He said, “People who use such language forget that what they say in the name of mothers and sisters also applies to female members of their own families. We have decided to ban abusive language and a fine of Rs 500 will be imposed on those using abusive language.”
Aragade said the decision is an effort to respect the dignity and self-respect of women in the society. “We include widows in social and religious rituals and customs,” he said. Similarly, removing sindoor, removing mangalsutra and breaking bangles (after the death of the husband) is prohibited in our village.”
As of 2011 census, the village has a population of 1,800. Aragade said that Saundala had received a state level award in 2007 for being a conflict-free village. The famous Shani Shingnapur temple is located in Nevasa taluka.
