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Modi's win
by bala vishnubhotla on Dec 24, 2007 01:00 PM

48% of Gujarat%u2019s population cannot be wrong. Modi has performed and so he has won. They have endorsed Modi%u2019s actions
What happened in Gujarat in 2002 is despicable, what triggered it is equally reprehensible. Let us not forget this.

I may not be able to digest the description of the riots as a people%u2019s response by Hindu fundamentalist circles, but I do need answers to untold miseries brought upon Hindus by the so-called Militants. They are TERRORISTS and should be called so. While mainstream Political parties ignore such deeds for Vote bank advantages, the press has been very biased. The intentions are very suspect. They are painting themselves into a very tight corner and will suffer Censorship. I hope this will come soon enough to prevent a lapse into another mayhem. Does any one have any idea how this negative propaganda has damaged the open mindset of people of Gujarat? Black out of the achievements of Modi, offensive coverage of the lapses is the staple diet of news fed to the national audience. Sometimes I wonder whether the press and the electronic media may as well be in the pay of pro militant forces. Strong words, Yes, but why only project Minority issues with vehemence? And ignore Hindu security and sensibility.

An assault on Hindu sentiments is simply a news item just to be reported. Rizwanur%u2019s unfortunate death is an issue for special programme, where the press acts as the jury, judge and the hangman. Attack, expulsion of Taslima is n

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