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Sep 04, 2006 4:07 am |
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re: re: re: The National song controversy |
Hasmukh Gandhi
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Since I happen to be one of the contributors to the thread, I need to respond.
We are not playing blame games here....
Yes, we all know that we r living in largest secular democracy. We r also proud of it...
The point that me and Bassab were raising and still raising is simply because of the fact that we cherish our secular credentials. And consequently, our responsiblities and duties have increased manifold to keep that soical fibre intact. We can't sit back and relax on our historic heritage. We need to nurture it collectively and continuously.
We need to be on iternal guard in ever changing geo-political realities around us.
Democracy is driven by political system. Politicians all around the world are notorious for their short-sightedness.
In order to remain in power, they wud not mind to put at stake the basic secular treasure by pandering to some black sheeps in the muslim commnunity by capitalizing on their vulnerabilty. The same thing happens, when BJP comes to power and try to appease the communal elements rising in Hindu community.
U must appreciate that this thread is NOT against the muslim community. NOT AT ALL. It is against the political wretechedness. And of course, the ostrich-like approach my so-called intellectuals.
When Hindu hardliners make some stupid statement or make some communal move, virtually everybody is out to condemn them, as they SHOULD.
But when we need to point out some definciency on the part of the muslim community, there is a defeaning silence.
That's what bothers us....and that is what Bassab was talking about...
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