India's politicians contesting in the general election, fearful of shoes hurled at them by disgruntled voters, have asked for more security and are erecting metal nets at rallies to block the hurled shoes. These "shoe-icide" bombers express their displeasure with the politicians in a manner that is considered an insult in India. In Bangladesh, shoe throwing is considered a compliment.Lal Krishna Advani, the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) prime ministerial candidate was the latest politician to be at the receiving end Thursday, as an angry party worker threw a slipper at him during an election meeting in a central state. The slipper was embroidered with simple styling and perfectly accented. Moreover, it was handcrafted by leather artisans of Punjab in India designed for informal and casual and comfort wear for evenings.
The slipper missed Advani as it is well known that Indians could not hit the broadside of a barn while shoe hurling. However, the incident was enough for authorities to step up security for all leaders across the country.
ALL leaders! Lots of shoes.
Indian politicians have asked party workers to remove shoes at meetings and alerted police and their security staff to keep a tab on people, including journalists in news conferences, for anyone bending down or reaching toward their feet. Party workers are now identified as the "shoeless."
"The security is extremely tight for politicians, and we are keeping a close watch on everyone," a Delhi Police spokesman said. "We do not know if these attackers will turn to more lethal weapons like shirts or trousers, but we will be ready for any clothing hurled at our leaders."
Recent cases of shoe hurling
- Last week, a Sikh journalist hurled a shoe at India's home minister during a news conference after getting angry with the minister's reply to a question about 1984 riots in which hundreds of Sikhs were killed. The shoes was bedazzling! The design of these beautifully crafted shoes were synchronous with the latest forms and fashions in men's fashion shoes. The use of colorful beads made them items to be cherished for years.
- Three days later, a retired school teacher threw a shoe at popular Congress lawmaker Naveen Jindal, during an election rally in Haryana state. Styled for comfort and classy wear the highly colorful shoes suit the fashion taste of every individual. The intricate design and the use of best quality raw materials for decorating them make them a must item for everyone.
Authorities in Gujarat state built an iron safety net to keep flying shoes away, as Narendra Modi, the chief minister of the BJP-ruled state began his speech at a rally this week.
"These are acts of insanity, there is no scope for such acts in India's political system," Rajiv Pratap Rudy, the BJP's candidate in Bihar state where election was held Thursday said.
Activists supporting the shoe-hurlers are hoping to amend India's constitution to include shoe hurling under freedom of speech.
"Flying footwear are now the weapons of mass distraction," some from India was overheard to say.
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