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RE:Throw congress out !
by Nim Ann on Apr 19, 2007 01:15 PM

Hello Jagadeesh, I agree that politics have been blended with religion but do not agree on what you said inseperable. Its only in India that we make this so called sentimental claims of being protectors of "gods" and "religion". People in our country is more religious than others and thus people have the mind set of safe guarding their gods and goddesses and thus look for any party who can play cards of protecting their deities and religion. Thus, politicians take this as an advantage of fighting elections on this basis and try to trick people for 5 or so called years.

Politics is different and religion is different. People of our country knows it well, but show that they are ignorant. Politicians primary role is to make policies that would help people of all sections to live with dignity, whether poor or rich. Its like a service to ask the rich of this nation to lend a helping hand to the poor. But what is happening is that they take votes from the poor and make the rich more richer in their tenure and by doing so, filling their own belly as well. I don't blame all the politicians, but some. I believe we all can make a difference. I would love to stand in an election, but who will give me a ticket without having money? No one. Thus, we can do one thing, elect a person who can serve people and not command. So my friend Jagadeesh, if you can serve the people then stand for an election, I will support you. Lets separate Politics, that is public life, from religion, that is personal and private life. Leave God alone as s/he can take care of her/himself, but lets try to help the poor and needy with the power of the system that has been given to us by the people. May religion help the politicians to confess their greediness and make them understand the need of the hour and start doing what God really wants them to do. Not destroying temples, mosque or churches, but building the poor and needy communities in value and dignity.

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