Maitrikaraar and Bekaar and Sati and Pati all sound good words. Whats the strength behind them, you should enlighten us all. Just using some fancy words from midieval India doesnt open my eyes. Can you please tell me when was the last you heard of a Sati? And can you remind YOURSELF, whether there was a criminal case lodged against the perpetrators or not? Now tell me, what happened to Shah Bano Case. I know you as an enlightened muslim woman, will have as short term memory as your menfolk; there was not only a civil case, there was a judgement delivered as well, by the highest court of India. What did you 'enlightened' muslim women do? I am sure it was women like you, who supported the government pass a law depriving a poor old woman of her legally achieved right to life with dignity.
Another piece of information for you; which I am sure you will not be having, as 'enlightened people like you are only enlightened enough to 'campaign' for social rights, not 'pay' for social responsibilities. In income tax, HUF means Hindu Undivided Families, which means the income of all members is clubbed and treated as one. So, historically, more Hindus find themselves under the tax net.Bobby
