So, I read the news today, and lo and behold—our honourable Supreme Court had taken suo motu action. Yes, that Latin phrase we all pretend to understand and nod at solemnly as if we were wearing black coats and quoting from legal files. Apparently, it means the court woke up on its own, rubbed its eyes, and said, “This can’t go on any longer!” And rightly so. After all, the statement made by Madhya Pradesh Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah against a Muslim army officer, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi —who had only dared to wear the uniform and speak the truth—was not just insulting.

It was venom dressed in the normal political jibe.

But then, as I watched the proceedings unfold, a question began to itch my scalp like a mosquito bite at midnight.

Why only him?

I mean, seriously, why only this one gentleman, or should I say gentlemonster? What about the rest of his tribe—the ones who spread hate faster than a virus in an overcrowded WhatsApp group?

What about those daily “forwards” that somehow manage to mock minorities, assassinate reputations, and rewrite history with all the flair of a bad fiction writer on a sugar rush?

What about those “religious” processions where slogans that sound like war cries echo louder than temple bells? Or those public platforms where speakers lace every speech with veiled threats, subtle dog whistles, and not-so-subtle calls to action against entire communities?

No suo motu action for them?

Shouldn’t justice be consistent? Predictable? Non-selective? You can’t just throw the law book at one hate-monger while the rest dance on the Constitution like it’s a trampoline.

And if the reason is that the others are too many to arrest, then may I suggest a simple fix—make it a non-bailable offence. There! That should trim the daily supply of toxic speeches like a haircut before a passport photo. Watch how quickly public discourse goes from “fire and brimstone” to “flowers and mantras.”

You see, my dear readers, the real issue isn’t just one man’s foul words. It’s a pattern, a playbook, a political party trick that makes minorities a punching bag and then feigns surprise when someone punches too hard.

And no, I don’t care whether the offending speaker is a national leader, a neighbourhood nuisance, or a keyboard warrior in a housing society or alumni classmates group. Bigotry doesn’t get a seat upgrade just because it arrives in Parliament.

Let the law be blind—but not deaf. Let it strike without waiting for headlines to go viral. And let it jail those who think unity in diversity means “everyone must worship like me.”

So yes, Supreme Court, we saw your move. We applaud you.

Now how about making it a habit?

Let’s stop this minority-bashing madness—with handcuffs if needed. No exceptions. No loopholes. And certainly, not just him…!

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