Re: Indian Muslims are the most disadvantage group in India
Above debate does indicate that people on both sides of the border need to learn more and more about each other. Once we succeed in that, things can go a long way in improving our relations and would help people in getting rid of the parochial mindset many of us harbour.
Once that happens, western media and experts sitting in ivory towers and making opinions about Asian countries will have to look elsewhere.
Please read today's online version of The Hindu (Editorial as well as letters to the editor). Quite a few muslims in India have objected to the Haj subsidy which is being used as a vote bank tool.
MKF-You have stated that Pakistan has no intention of separating Islam from state...does that imply that Non-Muslims will not be provided equal opportunities ?? under which law they would continue to be governed even if you are able to keep obscurantists at bay ?
Here I would like to mention that during bloody partition, my maternal grandfather in Jammu saved a few lives (asking them to hide in fields behind his house) who were running away from the mob. I suppose such incidents also took place on the other side but unfortunately all these unsung heroes never find any mention anywhere.
I strongly believe that our young generation needs to be aware of such good deeds before this pre-independence generation ceases to exist. What people continue to remember is the dark side of partition but they should also be made aware of heroic deeds of people who went a long way in saving others irrespective of their religion.
Regarding history of this sub-continent historians from both sides can put there heads together and rewrite history books which represent facts without being biased. This would be a tall order and requires patience and commitment. When France and Germany can come to such an understanding and teach common history in their schools why can't we.
regards
DS Pathania
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