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India has 1000s of temples who serve food for free to anyone without asking questions. Why only talk about a govt project clearly aimed at getting votes of poor

by snambi 9y ago

India has 1000s of temples who serve food for free to anyone without asking questions. Why only talk about a govt project clearly aimed at getting votes of poor?

codezero 9y ago
Since I don't know the area – can you think of a reason this type of canteen is so popular if there's widely available, similar alternative? Sounds like there's something more to this – are the canteens simply cheaper because of subsidy? More efficient so less time waiting? Better location for the working population?
- snambi 9y ago
  First, marketing by the congress party, they will talk about it relentlessly on TV/Newspaper/media etc. Since it is run by congress party (govt) they can use the best real estate in town, which provides the highest visibility to the commuters.
blocked_again 9y ago
I don't see anything wrong with this. All most everything done by governments are aimed at getting votes. Humans primarily operate by keeping it's self interest in mind. Giving food to poor at a reduced rate is definitely better than not giving food to poor. If this article inspires other governments to do similar things even if the primary motive is getting more votes I don't mind. I don't see why you are so pissed off about this.
rootedbox 9y ago
If a democracy is working then government projects should be clearly aimed and guided by those voting.
- snambi 9y ago
  yes, that is true.
throwthis153 9y ago
There is no one religion in India. People of minorities may not be comfortable going to a temple. Also, langars and temple food is pro bono and excellent volunteer work. It's not supposed to be relied upon to feed people below the poverty line.
- snambi 9y ago
  Temples are open for all. They don't discriminate anyone. Ofcourse, if you will feel awkward, if you try to do namaz inside a temple.
  - throwthis153 9y ago
    It's still a volunteer service. It can't be relied upon for consistent meals. This is the government's job; everything else is a helping hand.
  - praneshp 9y ago
    That's not true, actually. I know of several temples that do not allow non-Hindus in, for example [0]. I don't necessarily have an opinion on that, but it's not as uncommon as you think. I hope we can keep this discussion from going down the rabbit hole of discrimination in temples. [0]: https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/legendary-singer-kj-yesudas-allowed-entry-into-kerala-temple-after-years-of-wait/301905 https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/legendary-singer-...
    - snambi 9y ago
      In India every tradition has its own temples. Most are open to all and some are open for their devotees. It's quite easy to find many temples within a few kilometer radius. Each temple have their own tradition and they have the right to their own tradition. Now, allowing a non-devotee into the temple is their business. But that doesn't mean, one cannot find any temple anywhere.
      - praneshp 9y ago

by snambi 9y ago

India has 1000s of temples who serve food for free to anyone without asking questions. Why only talk about a govt project clearly aimed at getting votes of poor?

codezero 9y ago

Since I don't know the area – can you think of a reason this type of canteen is so popular if there's widely available, similar alternative? Sounds like there's something more to this – are the canteens simply cheaper because of subsidy? More efficient so less time waiting? Better location for the working population?

snambi 9y ago
First, marketing by the congress party, they will talk about it relentlessly on TV/Newspaper/media etc. Since it is run by congress party (govt) they can use the best real estate in town, which provides the highest visibility to the commuters.

blocked_again 9y ago

I don't see anything wrong with this. All most everything done by governments are aimed at getting votes. Humans primarily operate by keeping it's self interest in mind. Giving food to poor at a reduced rate is definitely better than not giving food to poor. If this article inspires other governments to do similar things even if the primary motive is getting more votes I don't mind. I don't see why you are so pissed off about this.

rootedbox 9y ago

If a democracy is working then government projects should be clearly aimed and guided by those voting.

snambi 9y ago
yes, that is true.

throwthis153 9y ago

There is no one religion in India. People of minorities may not be comfortable going to a temple. Also, langars and temple food is pro bono and excellent volunteer work. It's not supposed to be relied upon to feed people below the poverty line.

snambi 9y ago
Temples are open for all. They don't discriminate anyone. Ofcourse, if you will feel awkward, if you try to do namaz inside a temple.
- throwthis153 9y ago
  It's still a volunteer service. It can't be relied upon for consistent meals. This is the government's job; everything else is a helping hand.
- praneshp 9y ago
  That's not true, actually. I know of several temples that do not allow non-Hindus in, for example [0]. I don't necessarily have an opinion on that, but it's not as uncommon as you think. I hope we can keep this discussion from going down the rabbit hole of discrimination in temples. [0]: https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/legendary-singer-kj-yesudas-allowed-entry-into-kerala-temple-after-years-of-wait/301905 https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/legendary-singer-...
  - snambi 9y ago
    In India every tradition has its own temples. Most are open to all and some are open for their devotees. It's quite easy to find many temples within a few kilometer radius. Each temple have their own tradition and they have the right to their own tradition. Now, allowing a non-devotee into the temple is their business. But that doesn't mean, one cannot find any temple anywhere.
    - praneshp 9y ago