Ragging has become a nightmare to students as they
feel demotivated and lose their self-confidence. They
feel helpless and are afraid to express their feelings to
others. They also feel a sense of shame and do not show
their talents to others. Some of them lose their
mental balance and commit suicide. Therefore,
it has no place in civilized society.
Shreya Khosla (13)
St Joseph’s Convent School, JalandharRagging is a blot on the aspirations of young students
who attend college glimmering with dreams. Instead
of being enterprising, they are coerced into becoming
meek and submissive. Ragging is a question mark on
the value system of the seniors who are sadistic enough
to savour intimidation. In a civilized society,
ragging must be replaced with kindness and
mentorship.
Shailja Pandey
NainitalRagging is one of the worst forms of lowering the
dignity of a person and it crushes the self-esteem of the
victim. It is no less than bullying and is one of the most
inhuman acts one can think of. Every person has his/her
self-esteem, and that should never be hurt any way; so,
ragging is a big “no”.
Senjuti Saibal Bhattacharya (18)
A. C. Patil College of Engineering, Navi MumbaiRagging is definitely an inhuman activity. It has no
place in a civilized society but, unfortunately, it is still
prevalent in many educational institutions. The senior
students abuse the newcomers both physically and
mentally. The victims must report it to the concerned
department immediately. If one victim fights against
it, others could be saved from becoming victims. As it
has no place in our society, it should be fought
courageously and eradicated.
Vishakha S. Keswani (21)
JaipurMaking someone dance, pouring water on someone’s
head, making one squat low and crow like a hen, is just
so inhuman. This is what is done in the name of ragging!
All this often takes a malignant form wherein the
person suffering may become subject to psychological
problems. Let’s say “no” to ragging.
Aishlee Joshi
St Joseph’s Convent School, JalandharRagging has affected students and created strong
reactions among the guardians of newcomer students.
Many have left their studies for fear of physical torture.
A few students have also died. In reality, ragging is
a kind of sadism. The government has enacted the
anti-ragging act some time ago. But these steps are not
enough to curb this “crime”. Boys and girls from simple
families become easy victims. Let us do away
with this senseless act from our educational
institutions.
Vincy Mathew (17)
Infant Jesus Matric. Hr. Sec. School, ChennaiThe word ‘ragging’ conjures up visions of horror in
the hearts of many a college student. It has become a
nightmare for students and their guardians at the time
of admission to colleges. Seniors think that ragging
is enlightenment for juniors to handle unforeseen
situations but their merciless behaviour ruins innocent
lives and careers. This inhuman torture has resulted in
many losing mental balance, leading to suicides. Hence,
ragging should be banned in all educational
institutions.
Anushi Jain
Sophia Girls’ Senior Secondary School, BhilwaraRagging is very inhuman and is equal to killing
someone by torturing. A ‘civilized’ society always
respects every person, and so it has no place for
ragging. Ragging kills the victim, his/her character,
and his/her dreams. I consider ragging to be
one of the worst crimes. It should be strictly
prohibited.
Sargun Saini (15)
St Joseph’s Convent School, JalandharRagging, the “initiating ritual”, not only violates a
person’s basic rights, but also is a leading factor in the
increasing number of suicides among young people.
The central legislations on ragging should
be implemented strictly, in order to curb this
menace.
Gurleen Kaur Chona
Mount AbuCharacter assassination means murder of one’s
personality and ragging does just that. Students go
to colleges to learn good values but end up
getting spoilt. Ragging is inhuman; so should
not be a part of a civilized society.
Charanpreet Kaur (12)
St Joseph’s Convent School, Jalandhart-point of view
ThIS MOnTh’S TOPIC: ragging is inhuman, and character assassination per se.
It has no place in civilized society. What do you think?