Problem to be addressed lack of fear of punishment and this only be resolved by maintaining strict orders and harsher punishment, consistently and proactively.
The reason these owners go such reckless driving spree is because there is no fear.
As much as i would like to agree here, imo there is a larger problem here
-a brand though can shape and influence a culture, the audience in this case will not be affected at all
-also, it will be a temporary thing until another brand comes up with a similar product
Mahindra has launched the Scorpio Lifestyler, a pickup truck. Simply put, it is a desi Hilux.
With the Thar, they brought us a desi Jeep.
With the BE 6, they brought a performance electric SUV to India's mass market. The Formula E Edition, Batman Edition and now Sporteq Edition take that character even further.
Then there is the Scorpio N, the big daddy of the SUV lineup.
As machines, there is nothing wrong with any of this. In fact, as an enthusiast, I appreciate Mahindra for building distinctive and capable vehicles. But the company also needs to recognise the culture forming around them.
The Thar, Scorpio and BE 6 are increasingly associated with aggressive driving, road intimidation and a certain sense of entitlement on the roads. This is no longer just a social media joke. The automotive community and the general public are raising the issue repeatedly, with genuine frustration.
Mahindra cannot control every owner's behaviour. But it can influence the culture around its products. It is time for the company to acknowledge the problem and do its part to address it. Toning down the aggression in its advertising and investing in promoting responsible driving, road discipline and respect for other road users would help.
There is a precedent. KTM was once heavily associated with aggressive riding and reckless behaviour. It has since made a conscious effort to soften that image, including introducing more understated colours and conducting its safe riding programme.
I want every kind of vehicle and every automotive community to thrive in India. That is the enthusiast in me. But as a journalist, I also hear from people who have been intimidated, inconvenienced or simply made uncomfortable by the behaviour associated with Thars, Scorpios and BE 6s.
Same for certain men.
With the level of attention women get, the expectations are bound to increase and with floods of msgs and likes, filtering might be too much. In all this, i guess it all comes down to pics/looks - here, most decent men, get filtered off. An observation.
Push yourself, pick yourself self up, however hard it may seem, coz others might or might not. The world around will keep moving, it will not stop for you, or anyone. You are your own’s biggest support system.
India needs major reforms in Police Dept. The lack of conscience among at the bottom most level has led them to become Govt’s puppet. It is sad and embarrassing to see the ones responsible for public’s safety and service have become public’s fear and enemy.
All these complaining are united against modi, but when it comes to voting- they have different choices, hence votes divided, while Modi has hardcore base and they just need to be the larger group then the rest - hence always a majority. Simple math cracked by BJP.
India needs major reforms in Police Dept. The lack of conscience among at the bottom most level has led them to become Govt’s puppet. It is sad and embarrassing to see the ones responsible for public’s safety and service have become public’s fear and enemy.
@maahirpanchal Bhai, this is neither perception nor a problem. This is my experience having travelled to and lived in multiple cities.
People thinking such is not wrong bcoz it is true in most cases. I would love to try and would want such food places to be available in my hometown as well.
Full marks for presentation, but its mostly Show. Huge difference in taste - metro cities are levels above. Reason being most use proper and high quality ingredients with correct methods for the dish making. Other cities, being creative, try to match taste for the local public.
I swear some of you Mumbai Bangalore folks are completely not ready for how good Tier-2 Gujarat is in terms of food & places to go out to (even without alcohol)
This is NOT even Ahmedabad OR Surat.
Just like in the movies, why do aliens choose on America? How come everything happens only in America? Also, where is our very own jaadu? Time to call him too :)
I have been following the alien disclosure chain since the Maduro incident.
Ive stopped myself from tweeting several times thinking I am becoming a conspiracy nut.
But this Trump-Obama interaction is staged. Obamas answer was staged on that podcast, Trumps surprise is fake.
Disclosure will happen in next 18-24 months.
Aliens are real. Alien technology is real. And disclosure is important because they want to accelerate..
India seriously needs strict traffic rules for school vans, buses, autos with a separate training and license for the driver. This rules should also include how other passing vehicles need to behave in its vicinity. @EduMinOfIndia@dpradhanbjp@nitin_gadkari