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Outrage over PM's comment points to sorry subversion of 'secularism' in India
by rawemotions Tue Feb 21, 2017 4:56 am
Outrage over PM's comment points to sorry subversion of 'secularism' in India
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Therefore, we see no controversy when Calcutta High Court slams the West Bengal government for "trying to appease the minority sections of the public." We see no evil when a High Court strikes down Mamata Banerjee government's move as "unconstitutional" to provide a monthly allowance to imams and muezzins. We don't bat an eyelid when a Samajwadi Party minister says Muslims produce more babies because they have nothing better to do. We see nothing wrong when Mayawati seeks backing from Muslim clerics and ulemas ahead of elections.
Our 'secularism' compass moves wildly, however, when someone actually calls for an end to appeasement and pandering to 'minority-majority' sentiment. Our conscience is outraged not when someone appeals to Muslims to vote as a community, but when someone urges the electorate to rise above caste and community calculation. Our 'idea of India' is shaken when an appeal is made to end politics of discrimination and direct the country's resources to the section that needs it the most irrespective of whether they are Hindus or Muslims.
The recent controversy around the Prime Minister's statement refocuses light on the nature of subversion that the word "secularism" has undergone. It is staggering to note that so-called secular political parties and usual suspects in the media have raised 'polarization' stink over comments that are by any metric fair, just and balanced. It is an indication of just how much the narrative is skewed.
Consider the statement that Narendra Modi made during an election rally on Sunday in Fatehpur:
"If a village gets a graveyard, it should get a cremation ground too. If there is electricity during Ramzan, "there should be electricity during Diwali too. If there is electricity during Holi, there should be electricity during Eid too. There should not be any discrimination…"
Far from being a divisive remark, Modi's comments stick close to concept of secularism as it was envisaged in the Preamble.
He went on to add: " Discrimination is the root of injustice… Dalits say they are not getting their rights, OBCs are getting everything. OBCs say the government only gives the Yadavs. Yadavs say only those associated with the ‘family’ are getting their rights, and the rest goes to Muslims… This discrimination cannot continue… Regardless of who gave birth to you… Everyone should get their rights, that is sabka saath sabka vikas),” he said, according to The Indian Express report.
The Prime Minister should be lauded for raising the bar of electoral debate.
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Therefore, we see no controversy when Calcutta High Court slams the West Bengal government for "trying to appease the minority sections of the public." We see no evil when a High Court strikes down Mamata Banerjee government's move as "unconstitutional" to provide a monthly allowance to imams and muezzins. We don't bat an eyelid when a Samajwadi Party minister says Muslims produce more babies because they have nothing better to do. We see nothing wrong when Mayawati seeks backing from Muslim clerics and ulemas ahead of elections.
Our 'secularism' compass moves wildly, however, when someone actually calls for an end to appeasement and pandering to 'minority-majority' sentiment. Our conscience is outraged not when someone appeals to Muslims to vote as a community, but when someone urges the electorate to rise above caste and community calculation. Our 'idea of India' is shaken when an appeal is made to end politics of discrimination and direct the country's resources to the section that needs it the most irrespective of whether they are Hindus or Muslims.
The recent controversy around the Prime Minister's statement refocuses light on the nature of subversion that the word "secularism" has undergone. It is staggering to note that so-called secular political parties and usual suspects in the media have raised 'polarization' stink over comments that are by any metric fair, just and balanced. It is an indication of just how much the narrative is skewed.
Consider the statement that Narendra Modi made during an election rally on Sunday in Fatehpur:
"If a village gets a graveyard, it should get a cremation ground too. If there is electricity during Ramzan, "there should be electricity during Diwali too. If there is electricity during Holi, there should be electricity during Eid too. There should not be any discrimination…"
Far from being a divisive remark, Modi's comments stick close to concept of secularism as it was envisaged in the Preamble.
He went on to add: " Discrimination is the root of injustice… Dalits say they are not getting their rights, OBCs are getting everything. OBCs say the government only gives the Yadavs. Yadavs say only those associated with the ‘family’ are getting their rights, and the rest goes to Muslims… This discrimination cannot continue… Regardless of who gave birth to you… Everyone should get their rights, that is sabka saath sabka vikas),” he said, according to The Indian Express report.
The Prime Minister should be lauded for raising the bar of electoral debate.
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Re: Outrage over PM's comment points to sorry subversion of 'secularism' in India
by Guest Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:55 am
thoughts of a presstitute.
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