The PIL Game

Actor Imran Khan has been threatening to file a PIL against the Maharashtra Government's move to impose age-limit on drinking. Imran Khan first declared his intention to fight for 'civic liberties' and this important issue facing the nation and its youth today, during June 2011. After 3 months, Imran has re-appeared on front page of Times of India today, re-affirming his intentions to move court.

Of course the timing has nothing to do with the release of his latest movie last week. Of course this is not a PR stunt, with the most evolved news daily in the country choosing to feature it prominently on its front page. Of  course this is one issue which surpasses all others in importance and merits the time and attention of our legal system ( after all, who can argue against civic liberties?).

I sincerely wish, pray and hope that India's real youth know and realise their real priorities in life, and learn to distinguish between the real and the frivolous.