Ruskin Bond got cancelled on Twitter by some woke folk. If only he cared.
Ruskin Bond, the humble 87-year-old man is a part of everyone’s bookshelf. As the country celebrated Republic Day yesterday, Ruskin Bond’s new book, ‘A Little Book of India: Celebrating 75 years of Independence’ came in. Through this book, the author pays homage to the country where he was born and grew up in.
We all grew up reading The Blue Umbrella, The Room on the Roof, Time Stops at Shamli and more. It is hard to find people who do not love Ruskin Bond. But seems like a few people on Twitter are from a different planet as they tried to cancel him recently. Of course, like all such cancellations, this too happened on Twitter.
Over the past years, many celebrities have been cancelled on Twitter for their politics, or views, or anything that doesn't fit with woke sentiments. Ruskin Bond now joins the likes of Matt Damon, Dave Chappelle, Ellen DeGeneres, JK Rowling, Neeraj Chopra, Saina Nehwal, Sachin Tendulkar - all cancelled on Twitter.
WHAT HAPPENED: In his new book, Ruskin Bond wrote a few lines in praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Take a look at exactly what he wrote:
Some woke folk couldn’t digest the praise for PM Modi. So, Bond was swiftly labelled a 'sanghi', the term in use on Twitter for right-wing supporters.
Some of them wrote:
ruskin bond is a sanghi? lmaooooooo
— from this world but not of it (@sadelokeshi) January 25, 2022
Ruskin Bond created a Twitter meltdown ? pic.twitter.com/qVv7MUZFaa
— Snigdha (@snigdhac19) January 26, 2022
On top of that swiggymart is not working and Ruskin Bond is a sanghi now I genuinely can't am so tired and upset everything is making me cry
— Edgar Allan Poeha (@vaniIlaessence) January 25, 2022
ruskin bond is a b//jp sh//ill? RUSKIN BOND?
— elezen catnip (@venti_later) January 25, 2022
do you sincerely give a fuck what ruskin bond thinks? like do u rlly?
— internet claud/ia (@smallclaude2) January 26, 2022
Ruskin Bond?!!!! ????? This one cuts DEEP ???? https://t.co/SqZ1Ofug7d
— ?Dr. Poushali Bhadury পৌষালী ভাদুড়ী?️?she/her (@Saichukan) January 25, 2022
One of them also expects him to move out of Uttarakhand. Now, this is real humour.
He is fcuking Ruskin Bond he can move. Don't make excuses for him
— Edgar Allan Poeha (@vaniIlaessence) January 25, 2022
Some believe that their childhood is spoiled because Bond praised the Prime Minister. I have a question: Is your childhood over yet?
IS THIS EVEN MAKING SENSE?
The few kids who have been cancelling Ruskin Bond need to read more (exactly what they should be doing now). The author has spent more years in our country than these kids have on earth.
As one of the Twitter users said, “This man, born to English parents, is more Indian than any of us.”
In my two decades of reading every kind of author, including some Indian ones, I have never encountered anyone as elegant, as understated, as homely as Ruskin Bond. This man, born to English parents, is more Indian than any of us. https://t.co/8DThzUWSFz
— swapnil (@GooseyGoose_) January 27, 2022
For those who don’t know, especially these kids: Ruskin Bond was born in Mussoorie before Independence. He studied at the Bishop Cotton School, Shimla. He started writing at an early age and is the author of numerous books and short stories, many of which have found a place in our academic curriculum and bookshelf for years.
In his work, you can see how beautifully he portrays his life at the foothills of the Himalayas. He knows this country more than any of these people.
He was also honoured with the Padma Shri in 1999 and Padma Bhushan in 2014.
The author has dedicated much of his work to the country where he spent his life. Through the last book too, Ruskin Bond celebrates 75 years of India’s Independence with fellow citizens.
To sum up: A section of the younger generation often referred to as 'woke' tried cancelling the author who needs no justification. And I am not alone who thinks this was as irrelevant as wearing a face mask on the chin.
A bunch of woke kids are cancelling Ruskin Bond for his praise of Modi.Your generation deserves Rupi Kaur.
— Royally_Fiery (@royally_fiery) January 26, 2022
This bunch of 19 years old who have never experienced india beyond Starbucks and their home are criticizing Ruskin bond who has experienced every low and highs of India for about 8 decades.
— Truebae ak ? (@MissPanda241) January 27, 2022
Ruskin Bond's existence itself is so soothing an affair. #RuskinBond
— D Sharma (@A5Pochemuchka) January 27, 2022
just stop attacking that 87 year old man ffs, first you all attacked neeraj chopra and now ruskin bond.
— sure ya (@Shauryaa_7) January 26, 2022
Cancel JK Rowling,Cancel Ruskin bond. Cancel cancel cancel,sabko cancel kar do. Stupid world.
— Z. (@Meadowandhats) January 26, 2022
This incident sparked a conversation on Twitter which will hardly affect our fondness for the author. I just hope this whole incident helps him sell a few more copies of the latest book.
A little piece of info for the folks cancelling Ruskin Bond on Twitter: the author does have a Twitter account, but is hardly on the platform. He is probably busy writing his next book while Twitter takes time to recover from this meltdown over his political affiliation.