Mr. Syed Firdaus Ashraf has, with pain and anguish, narrated a true incident from his life. Most of us, Hindus and Muslims, have similar experiences to share. Throughout India, if we see, knowingly or unknowingly, people of same caste / religion have the habit of living together or close by. This has been the practice for quite a few centuries now. To come out of being in a well (or small circles like this) people like us have to join hands and try to create awareness amongst whomsoever we know. Regarding vegetarians or non-vegetarians living together, it is a matter of choice as many may not be able to take the smell of food when cooked(this is a blatant truth).
The root of all these lies in choosing the right politician and also the resolve to do whatever we can in our personal circle of influence. Quota systems, reservations on caste basis (should be merit basis) and religion basis (Andhra for example)should be abolished. We cannot take revenge on a particular caste or community because centuries before this case or community oppressed otheres. It is barbarianism. So what you have stated is not an issue which can be solved sitting across table but we in our minds first.
