Note:
- I have assumed that people following "My life my rules" principles have an Individualistic bent of mind contradictory to collectivism.
- Though many groups work for the social welfare of the Bodos, only ABSU is mentioned.
Dissection and attributes of this style of thinking
Technically speaking, this ideology advocates full
independence of personal thought process and freedom to choose and set the path
and direction that an individual
perceive to be the best and most natural way of accomplishing his/her economic,
educational, social or spiritual/religious pursuits and aspirations. The DNA of
this line of thinking can be traced back to western philosophy. In the Indian
context, the ethical and moral justification of such ideology is fair and good
as far as it remains a constructive social phenomena where questions of
social/moral degradation seldom come to the picture, but as this philosophy boils down to
individuals its inherent flaws become conspicuous. Because, individual may not possess
the complexity in his/her thinking process to deal with social/moral issues pragmatically.
To incompetent and simplistic individuals, it would only mean access to
short-term euphoria and freedom from responsibility. It will basically
contradict the very purpose for which individual freedom is granted. In a
nutshell this philosophy upholds only in society where education and skill has
already reached its zenith. Hence, taking into account the Indian educational
and social development scenario, "Our life, Our rule" can serve the
purpose much better.
