Mr. Gopinath Chandran,
Neeya Naana Host,
Vijay TV.
You have always been celebrated as a voice of reason and
motivation. I still remember your words: “If a 16-year-old individual does
anything wrong, the parents, the government, the media, and society are
responsible, not the child alone and don't abandon the child".
If even a 16-year-old with a fully developed sixth sense is
not held solely responsible, how can you place blame not just on one dog, but
on an entire species that does not even have the sixth sense?
The same logic applies to dog-related issues. When a dog
bites, it is not an isolated act of the animal. Neglect, Abandonment, fear,
hunger, irresponsible human behaviour and failure of governance all contribute.
Yet, the entire blame is unjustly placed on the dog alone. Is this not
society’s failure being hidden by scapegoating an animal?
Yes, we must value human life. But true respect for human
life also means standing for dignity, compassion, and justice. Protecting one
life while spreading hostility against another is not humanity, it is injustice.
Your show Neeya Naana gave you immense recognition across
Tamil Nadu. But with that recognition comes responsibility. Today, participants
of the show are being mocked, bullied, and abused across social media. Their
mental well-being is being destroyed. So many days have passed, are you not
aware of this pain?
Would it take so much to release just one statement - to
clarify that Neeya Naana is only a debate platform, that participants do not
deserve to be mocked or harassed? Such a statement could stop the abuse and
protect their dignity. Silence, on the other hand, only fuels the cruelty
further.
As you yourself once quoted:
“மாபெரும் சபைகளில் நீ நடந்தால், உனக்கு மாலைகள் விழ வேண்டும்.”
This applies to you as well. With your influence, you should
be receiving praise, not curses; respect, not resentment. That is the true
measure of leadership.
Media is powerful. Words spoken on such platforms shape
public opinion, create division, and even redefine values. Tamil culture stands
for aram, anbu, aanmigam - righteousness, compassion, and spirituality. By
allowing mockery and cruelty to spread from your platform, are we not betraying
the very foundation of our culture?
Mr. Gopinath Chandran, when you stand up for human life, you
must also stand up for human dignity and mental health. When you influence
society, you must also protect society from division and hatred.
Today, one responsible statement from you could heal wounds,
protect innocent participants, and remind people of compassion. But silence
will only be remembered as indifference.
Neeya Naana should be remembered as a stage that united
voices, not one that divided and humiliated them. It is time to act, to
reflect, and to restore the humanity we are losing.
For Animal Liberation,
Chairman
Animal Welfare Federation of Tamil Nadu & Puducherry
