The only time I listened to Tarun Tejpal speaking in public was when he was the chief guest on the occasion of the Annual Day in my school five or six years ago. I loved his speech. He spoke on the importance of courage, courage to question what’s wrong. It was an inspiring speech, a really motivating one. It came from genuine convictions. Tejpal’s magazine, Tehelka , has always reflected that courage. The magazine has been questioning a lot of wrong things in Indian politics. Tejpal had the courage to attack formidable leaders like Narendra Modi. He brought convincing arguments and evidences against people like Modi. I have a fair share of admiration for this person called Tarun Tejpal. The scandal that has erupted is being blown out of proportion, I think. The media loves to report about the sexual fallibility of people who have some reputation. It’s true that Tejpal slipped; he did make a mistake. He admits it. See his letter to the woman concerned: http:
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