Bring Your Own Slogans

Here are some guidelines that you could follow when you are preparing slogans.

1. No derogatory slogans on any individual/community.

2. Don't use abusive language.

3. Try making few slogans in Tamil. Avoid Hindi.

4. Look for Tamil literary sources to get lines that debunk caste system

5. Use humour being unconventional draws attention at times.

6. Never mention any section of the society always use WE even if you are going to be taking the perspective of OBCs.

7. We need not always speak what the actuality is. We can create a reality. Try to put the ideas of noble ideals

Some of the themes that could be used are:

1. Show commitment to equitable growth of the nation this is important

2. Opposing casteism, for e.g. jaadigal illayadi papa.

3. Encouraging people to stand on their own, and not expect support. This essentially translates to psychological empowerment. Things like 'We don’t need crutches'. Further, it should also be like urging everyone to strive for their own excellence, against all odds.

4. Supporting merit

5. Supporting unity of all castes not quite the same as (2) though they are similar.

6. Opposing vote-bank politics

7. Anything that brings out the lacunae in the current reservation system.

Sample slogans are available on the Yahoo Group, Chennai United