Laluram Salvi wrote: In fact, with the exception of Sanatan Sanstha men’s alleged involment in Malegao bomb blasts almost all terrorists attacks against our nation, and the civilized world, have been committed by Muslims. Comment: 1.First of all I thank you for coming out in the open and not hiding behind Dr Barad. Maybe it is time for Dr Barad too to realize not to front for others. It is very obvious. 2.The SS / HJS has been responsible for bomb blasts in Navi Mumbai and Malegaon and some of its members have been arrested. The HJS has its headquarters in Goa and every right thinking goan ( I hope you too will agree and support this move) needs to raise his voice and compel the government to treat the organisation as a terrorist organisation and keep tabs on its members and activities under close scrutiny.There have have been bomb blasts in Nanded and Kanpur where RSS members were assembling bombs.There have been acts of terrorism against the christian community in the Dangs,in Orissa, Karnataka and other places.It is time civil society treated these deliberate acts of violence as acts of terrorism which they undoubtedly are and put them on the same footing as other acts of violence.
LS wrote: 400,000 Kashmiri Pandits, constituting 99% of the total population of Hindus living in Muslim majority area of the Kashmir Valley, were forcibly pushed out of the Valley by Muslim terrorists, trained in Pakistan, since the end of 1989. They have been forced to live the life of exiles in their own country, outside their homeland, by unleashing a systematic campaign of terror, murder, loot and arson. Comment: The violence in Kashmir has nothing to do with religion, though at times it does take a religious hue.The fight is for self determination. More muslims have died and suffered due to the violence in the valley. But this fact is conveniently glossed over by the BJP because it does not fit in with their scheme of things. It is true that many Kashmiri Pandits have been forced out of their homes and compelled to live in refugee camps. However, the BJP was in power for 6 years. Please tell us what did they do to enable their return home and to provide them security. All the BJP did was to use use them for garnering votes and for propaganda material. They have no sympathies for the Pandits. So please do not shed crocodile tears. LS wrote: Mahatma Gandhi began this policy of MUSLIM APPEASEMENT IN INDIA with Indira and Rajiv Gandhi following this tradition the most prominent of being repulsion of Shah Bano divorce lawsuit and recent one not hanging of Terrorist Afzal Guru.We should accept the diversion of temple funds for churches and mosques, and the subsidy from the Hindu majority"s money to visit pilgrimages to Mecca and Jerusalem. Comment: Only those who never participated nor contributed to India's freedom struggle will fail to understand the immense contribution of Gandhiji in uniting all sections of people in fighting the British by non-violent means and bringing a mighty empire to its knees. India's independence was a catalyst for the independence of several other countries like Ghana,Ceylon,Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia,Malaysia, Singapore, Burma,etc. Rajiv Gandhi did make some mistakes as he was not a 'politician' and was guided by people like Arun Nehru who later turned turncoat and embraced the BJP. It shows the communal mindset of the sangh parivar when they focus on Afzal Guru.Mercy petitions have been pending at the highest level for 6 years or more.Many of them during BJP rule. Why is the BJP not asking for the return of Prabhakaran of the LTTE who was responsible for the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi? Is it because he is not a muslim or that Rajiv Gandhi's life had no value for them? Sops like subsidies for pilgrimages to Haj have done more harm to muslims than good. Because they are mere tokenism. Had the government invested the same amount in providing them good education and healthcare, they would have been much better off today. Incidentally, the Haj subsidy was increased during BJP rule. So much for double standards!!! The Christian community in AP have made a big mistake in accepting subsidy for pilgrimages to Jerusalem. It will give them minimum benefit and maximum propaganda mileage to the sangh parivar. LS wrote: In a landmark judgement, the Allahabad High Court on Thursday held that Muslims couldn’t be treated as a religious minority anymore in Uttar Pradesh. Can Mr. Marshall give me reference that this order was stayed later. May be I have no idea of it. Comment: A small correction. The order stayed by a bench of the Allahabad HC within 24 hours and not by the SC. Pl refer to the following links: http://www.nerve.in/news:25350041269 http://communalism.blogspot.com/2007/04/muslims-in-up-not-minority-critical.html http://www.sabrang.com/cc/archive/2005/nov05/cover.html http://www.hindu.com/2007/04/07/stories/2007040707241200.htm LS wrote: Explanation II given under Article 25 of the Constitution of India states: "In sub-clause (b) of clause (2) the reference to Hindus shall be construed as including a reference to persons professing the Sikh, Jain or Buddhist Religion, and the reference to Hindu Religious Institutions shall be construed accordingly." In short, the definition of "Hindu" is categorical and unambiguous in the Indian Constitution and includes within its fold those professing Sikh, Jain or Buddhist Religions Comment: Prior to the Presidential Order of 1950, all dalits of whichever religion were entitled to state benefits. However, the Presidential Order of 1950 specifically gave the benefits to hindu dalits only and excluded all others including sikhs, buddhists, muslims and christians. So much for the definition of 'Hindu'!!!. Subsequently following protests and agitations and also for electoral advantage, the benefits were extended first to sikhs and then to Buddhists. This discrimination against christians and muslims stands out in the light of the fact that tribals of whatever religion are entitled to the same benefits. LS wrote: In a recent Judgment, Supreme Court has declared" The State will treat all religions and religious groups equally and with equal respect without in any manner interfering with their individual rights of religion, faith and worship." Comment: Will the BJP accept this and extend their support for extension of state benefits to dalit christians? Will the BJP initiate or support any amendment to the IT Act deleting all benefits to HUF's? 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