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Reopened after receiving several sincere requests. But I'll be watching this thread, donot hi-jack the topic to degrade the forum or its valued members.
Thanks!
That's been said many times in the history of this 60 year old nation, but somehow this country refuses to die... It's been through everything imaginable.. Wars, embarogoes, coups, dictatorships, civil war and break up of a east Pakistan... but still has never tasted outright defeat..pakistan is headed for disaster
I don't think in terms of religion or ethnicity. If someone asks me what I am, I am a Pakistani and only a Pakistani.
I am not a mohajir or a sunni or a Muslim, I am a Pakistani and that's it.
I think Pakistan discriminates against it's minorities through it's laws. I had Hindu and Christian friends in school in Karachi. Why can't they grow up to be Prime Minister or President of Pakistan? They were born in Pakistan and they are just as much Pakistani's as I am or any other Muslim is.
The Quaid had said all people will be EQUAL citizens of the state. Are Hindus and Christians equal citizens of Pakistan today? NO!
Religion + Politics = BAD
There is no such thing as 'they are the same, or they are equally important'. There is always a 'more and less', might be very subtle, but it is there.
Thankyou for opening the thread Neo. I hope it does not have to be closed again.
Kashif. This is a direct question for you, and i would appreciate it if others dont start giving their views and inputs till atleast Kashif has posted a reply.
What is your answer. And try to be honest, dont give a diplomatic answer that pleases all. I think all of us here understand what such an answer means.
Again, others, please dont give your own inputs to this. Let this thread not be closed again.
Since you have stated that you would put your religion first. Tell me, when things come at a percieved cross-road for you as an Indian and as a Muslim what would you do? Would you go AGAINST the Country or stay quiet on the Religion.
But we are the proud contributors to safe gaurd the sovergniety, integrity and freedom of our country. Consider this one:Consider the decade-old statistical data with the National Commission for Minorities: the Assam Rifles has 2.5 per cent Muslims, the Border Security Force 4.54 per cent, and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police 1.81 per cent.
http://www.hindu.com/2006/02/20/stories/2006022006591100.htm
But people still have the 'COURAGE' to ask this question, never ready to belive the truth!The case of granadier Amiruddin from Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, is quite tragic. He wrote to his daughter from the Front that you fill in your matriculation form and do not wait for me. I will come after a few days when the conflict is over. Amiruddin had written this letter to her daughter on 26th June which reached her on 4th July. She had hardly finished reading this letter and the Family was given the news of the death of Amiruddin on the battle front. He died fighting continuously for 72 hours, the family was told. When preparations for his burial were being made Amiruddin's daughter was saying with moistened eyes, "Papa, I will also join army when I grow up and will take revenge from the enemies for your death." It touched the hearts of all those present.
Similarly the father of martyr Rizwan Ali Tyagi, Abdul Khaliq said, on hearing the news of martyrdom of his son, I am proud of my son and I will try that my four other sons also join the army and lay down their lives for defense of our country.
http://ecumene.org/IIS/csss18.htm
I give you an example as well. Do you think Kashmir should be given to Pakistan or made an independent state? Let me give you the respective stands as well.
India thinks this as a completely wrong notion, which would be extremely detrimental to the nations integrity to give away Kashmir in any form.
I am not a Mullah from Kashmir!However, the Mullah's in Kashmir are asking every Muslim to come together and unite against India.
I have already given the answer to your first question about going to war with Pakistan.In my second example, i give you the example of Pakistan. Would you go to war against Pakistan, would you sacrifice your life for the country in a war, when the Muslim clergy's and many other such influential Muslim people ask you to side with Pakistan. You know that this happens, there are Muslims in this country who support Pakistan, there are those who would at the time of war, ask every muslim to unite against India. There are others also, who would die for this country. I seek an honest reply to this.
No problem mate.Thanks for your PM and this question. There was a weekend here in gulf. That's the reason in delay to reply. More over the saturdays are always very busy for me in the office.
Mate you are right. There are those who have laid down their lives for India against Pakistan, but there are those who have vehemently supported Pakistan as well. I remember once i was near Jama Masjid in Delhi, and when Pakistan had won a cricket match against India, people were lighting firecrackers and celebrating. I also remember people having rallies in India and chanting "Pakistan Zindabad".Although I put some what simmilar questions, though indirectly, to blitz about how hindus think of Indian muslims. Any way, you asked me, here is my answer.
I have no doubt, and i have never doubted the contributions of Indian Muslims towards India's progress in every sphere which includes national defence. You dont need to give me 'links' on the internet to know that. I give you another prominent example, President Kalam is a Muslim but he played no small role in ISRO and DRDO when India was developing the missiles and SLV's.Any situation where my religious belives and practices are threatened, I would oppose it.
I had put it in earlier post that Indian muslims are most demorilised lot in the country. I want to put it in bold guys: My religion NEVER come in the way of my nationality. If you see then we have fought atleast three wars with Pakistan. And if you further explore then you will find that the 'HIGHEST PERCENTAGE' of soldiers who sacrificed thier lives in those struggle were muslim even as close to as Kargil War.
http://www.haryana-online.com/WarHeroes/kargil_martyrs.htm
http://www.kashmir-information.com/Heroes/
Despite the fact that the muslim percentage is pathetically low in armed forces.
But we are the proud contributors to safe gaurd the sovergniety, integrity and freedom of our country. Consider this one:
Yes i agree, but then again, i revert to my first answer. Its the bad part that comes to light first and then becomes a stereotype. There are Indian Muslims who have openly supported Pakistan. I have still not forgotten how Imam Bukhari of Jama Masjid openly said that he is an agent for ISI and he dares the Indian govt to try and arrest him. These things happen as well.But people still have the 'COURAGE' to ask this question, never ready to belive the truth!
By the way 'WOULD YOU ELABORATE WHEN INDIA IS GOING TO BE AT WAR AGAINST ISLAM AND IF YES THEN HOW?' Hypothetical situations do not have any clear cut questions/answers!
Kashmir problem is older than my age! And most probably yours as well!
As far as breaking the country was concerned, I am still in oppositions to 1947 partition. Kashmir has become an integral part of the country since independance. Muslims are not the only people living in Kashmir. Hindus and Bodh are a sizable chunk as well. Being a muslim majority state in India, do not make Kashmir a default case ready to fall in the lap of Pakistan. I suppoort my government view fully on Kashmir.
I am not a Mullah from Kashmir!
We have to be open and honest in listening to the grievnces of Kashmiris and provide a timely solution. This was the 'FEAR' I talked about in the last post. Sense of neglect create devils that can not be put back in to bottles easily.
Yes, that is a major part of the problem. But personally i feel that the govt is realising that now and the region is developing now.We have to admit that even till 1980s, before the start of full fledged millitancy, Kashmir was one of the most under-developed region of the country, and remain so till date!
I know of Maulvi's who have supported India to go against Pakistan, and i do know of Mauvi's who have supported Pakistan actually.I have already given the answer to your first question about going to war with Pakistan.
By the way, can you point a single maulvi/mullah from India outside kashmir, who ever asked Indian muslims to go in favour of Pakistan? Can you point even single muslim who, as you claim, EVER SUPPORTED PAKISTAN IN A WAR WITH INDIA? Contrary to this I can give names of Mullah/Maulvis (Who you fear most) supporting the struggle and war against Pakistan.
Please by all means put up your questions and i will reply them honestly, this is my word since you have stated specifically about an honest answer.I have a few questions as well, malaymishra123 and blitz. If you permit me I can put them to you both in expectation of an honest answer and then in search of common ground between two largest communities in India?
Kashif