In another affront that has hurt the Hindu sentiments in Kerala, the novel Meesha (‘Moustache’), has been awarded the Sahitya Academy Award in the novel category. The novel is infamous for passages containing derogatory sentiments expressed towards Hindu women.
The novel, authored by S Hareesh, was withheld from publication by Mathrubhumi Weekly, after various Hindu organisations had protested against it. However, the book received plenty of support from the liberal left.
Here are some excerpts from Meesha, where two friends are talking to each other:
“Do you know why these young women go to the temples wearing make-up and pretty clothes? ” a friend who had been with me till six months ago, asked during our walk. “To pray,” I replied.
“No, you look closely. Why would they wear the most beautiful attire and makeup to pray? They are subconsciously stating their willingness to have sex.” I smiled. “Or else why would they abstain for four or five days a month? It is nothing but informing others about their non-availability.”
Senior BJP leader and Minister of State for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan called out the anti-Hindu attitude of the LDF government and questioned why the Kerala government rewards people who insult Hindu symbols and Hindu women.
Senior Kerala BJP leader Sobha Surendran also alleged that the Kerala Sahitya Academy decision to award Meesha is an open challenge to the Hindu society and women. Sobha Surendran also said that a time will come when the CPIM will have to face political consequences for this anti-Hindu move.
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