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Author Archives: Mirza Akhtar Beg
Contrived Controversy – Islamic Center in New York
The fear mongers have found a more potent propaganda, better than the perennial illegal immigration that simmers on the back burner to be resurrected in elections. Even better than the invented new twist of a few months ago, “the Anchor Babiesâ€, implying that people come to US to deliver babies to cash in years later, the eventual right of citizenship under the US constitution. Continue reading
Murder Of Shahid Azmi, Assault On The Heart Of The Indian Democracy
Shahid Azmi, the defense attorney’s murder is more detrimental to the Indian democracy than many other terribly egregious murders that are in themselves the bane of Indian democracy and civil society.Indians owe a great debt of gratitude to these brave citizens, journalists and lawyers, the conscience keepers of the Indian democracy. Continue reading
Earthquake In Haiti
Earthquake in Haiti
Tens of thousands dead
Perished without warning
Silencing thoughts and feeling
Mourned by dazed family and friends Continue reading
A Hope for the Year 2010
Though the first nine years of this century have been a continuation of the conflicts rooted in the mind set of the bloody 20th century, but the voices of reason and peace appear to be resurgent in all countries, especially in the United Sates. For those who choose a better tomorrow, not only for themselves, but for all, this is the time for a momentous change. It is a time to raise our voice against the voices of hate within our own countries, societies and religions to usher the hoped for new millennium. Continue reading
Civil Revolution May Usher A Constitutional Democracy In Pakistan
Mirza Akhtar Beg argues that Pakistan appears to be on the verge of emerging as a functioning Constitutional Democracy, with primacy of laws and constitution that has eluded Pakistan for 61 years of its checkered history. Continue reading
Posted in DesiPundit, Pakistan
Tagged Asif Ali Zardari, Democracy, Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan, PPP
7 Comments
A Wish For The Year 2009
Looking back at 2008 we find it was a year full of wars, attacks and crises. Lets hope that coming years will be better for the world. Continue reading
Mumbai Carnage, Wish It Was The Last Horror!
The only effective way to remove the cancer of terrorism is to leave the hubris of the 20th century behind, ushering a new peaceful and just millennium by adhering to the International Charter of Human Rights and strengthening the United Nations. Continue reading
Posted in Terrorism
Tagged Lashkar, Lashkar-e-Taiba, mumbai, Mumbai Attacks, mumbai-blasts, Taj Mahal Hote, Terrorism, terrorist outfit
12 Comments
Delhi Blasts, Time To Go Beyond Condemnations
The Indian government needs to move beyond the generic condemnation of terrorist attacks. Continue reading
Posted in Terrorism
Tagged Anti-terrorism, Delhi Blasts, Indian Police, indira gandhi, LK Advani, Narendra Modi, Rath Yatra
41 Comments
Need For Equitable Representation Of Minorities In The Administration Of Indian Government
Indian Muslims need equitable representation for us to call India a truly successful democracy Continue reading
Posted in India
Tagged discrimination, economic disparity, government failure, Indian Police, minorities, Reservations, Sachar-committee
61 Comments