i can feel the sense of hurt which the author experiences but before making grand statements like he would not live in a hindu society he should look within for answers.
i have seen riots pretty closely. i know of many close acquiantances who live in areas which have sizeable muslim population & have heard of their experiences.
coming back to the story, the author starts by stating that he doesnt want to live in a hindu locality then why is he shocked to hear the same thing from the other side?
the story of sikhs is different. the anti-sikh riots was a political riot. sikh strive on their identity but they dont expect to be handled with kid gloves. they dont look for free lunch. they are a brave, hard working, forward looking community. the muslim community in india should look within. why do they oppose issues of national interest like - family planning, common civil code in the name of religion? why dont they agree or strive within for scientific education rather than stick to the unscientific & fanatic education imparted by madrassas? why do they riot in THEIR country to protest a cartoon printed in SOME COUNTRTY which none of them has seen?
I found it very shocking. I belong to a hindu family and I take pride on my secular view towards all. Coming across such hindus, or for that matter, people from any community, who can be so intolerant towards people of other communities is utterly disgusting. It makes me sick to my stomach. I'm extremely sorry.
Your words are true. I live in TN and my native is Karnataka. I was not allowed to cook or even buy non-veg because am living in a brahmins locality (entire town). I was forced to vacate and next time when I went near the same house, TOLET board has a small caption within it: VEGETERIANS ONLY. Flat association passed a rule saying that only brahmins tenants will be allowed.
