Category Archives: Politics

Indian Muslim Perspective on Political Issues Concerning India

Politics of Hit and Hate

Posted on March 8, 2006 by Mohib Ahmad

The cowardly act committed by the terrorists by targeting innocent civilians and Hanuman devotees is reprehensible and evil. My heart goes out to all the victims and their family members. Obviously, no words of sorrow can comfort those who have … Continue reading →

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Extremely condemnable incident in Varanasi

Posted on March 7, 2006 by Adnan

The blasts in Varanasi are extremely condemnable and despicable. That the bombs exploded in the holy city including the famous Sankat Mochan temple is really disturbing. It is time for the police and administration to nail the culprits and ensure that … Continue reading →

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Banerjee Report

Posted on March 6, 2006 by Mohib Ahmad

The reaction from the political class on the Banerjee report has been relatively subdued. BJP and VHP have debunked the report, as was expected of them. No comment from Lalu or the Congress, yet. UC Banerjee report politically motiated : … Continue reading →

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Gujarat four years later…

Posted on March 3, 2006 by Kashif

Gujarat: Four Years after the Genocide آنکھیں اب بھی نم Û?یں By Azim A. Khan Sherwani Last month, during a visit to Ahmedabad I befriended the owner of a tea-stall, a policeman and a businessman. My vendor ‘friend’, a wonderful … Continue reading →

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Jains experience Muslims’ sympathy

Posted on March 1, 2006 by Adnan

Gujarat High Court had removed the ban imposed on the Muslim butchers to open their shops since 1993 on petition filed by a voluntary group ‘Lok Adhikar Sangh’ challenging the municipal order. However, the butchers’ union has voluntarily requested all … Continue reading →

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Golwalkar: the brain of RSS

Posted on February 27, 2006 by Kashif

Golwalkar: the brain of RSS By Kashif Hoda The Milli Gazette Online 26 February 2006 http://www.milligazette.com/dailyupdate/2006/20060226_Golwalkar_RSS.htm RSS is planning to celebrate birth centenary of the second RSS chief Madhavrao Sadashivrao Golwalkar. While K. B. Hedgewar is responsible for setting up … Continue reading →

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Bhagalpur Riots & MF Husain ‘Biradari Bahar’ (Expelled From Community)

Posted on February 26, 2006 by Adnan

Nitish Kumar has ordered re-opening of 27 cases of Bhagalpur riots of 1989.. One of the worst massacres in Northern India, the riots were instrumental in turning the Muslims in the state against Congress. However, Lalu Prasad Yadav did nothing … Continue reading →

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The death of four boys in Kashmir and verdict in Best Bakery

Posted on February 24, 2006 by Adnan

The death of four boys in Kashmir is undoubtedly a sad event. Naturally anger spilt on the streets. The Army has defended itself saying that it has been very restrained and proessional in its approch. Such incidents are unfortunate because killings … Continue reading →

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Muslim Congress leader sacked for reward on cutting MF Husain’s hands!

Posted on February 23, 2006 by Adnan

Congress leader Akhtar Beg announced that if anyone chopped off the hands of MF Husain, he will reward the person with Rs 11 lakh. Beg, a Vice-Chairman with Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee and a senior leader in Indore, made this announcement two days … Continue reading →

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Indian Muslims, Update

Posted on February 23, 2006 by Mohib Ahmad

Sudheendra Kulkarni argues that certain political parties have been fuelling ‘minority complex’ among Indian Muslims for their own benefit. Barkha Dutt writes a good article in HT on the statement made by UP minister Yaqoob Quereshi on the cartoon controversy … Continue reading →

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