I am a Munna(modified) secularist. As long as no body interfers with my rights, I do not and if some body does then i will fight for my rights. I believe that Mr. Modi is a better secularist than Ms. Gandhi and others. I agree with general thrust of the article. I also agree with many that crimes committed by minorities have been overlooked. I see many well educated and secular Indian in agreement that there needs to be control over minorities to improve life of all in India. Muslim as a minority will not go ahead until they gave up Shariah that exploits women (50% of muslim population) and teaching by largely uneducated Mullahas that no knowledge exists outside Koran. Minority reservation or any kind of resources will not help them until they change themselves. How do I know? The smartest student in my class (highschool) was Ahmed , who on advise of his Moulvi dropped out of school because knowing anything outside Koran was sinful as he was told. Muslim writers on this page and board do not want to address this issue. My best wishes for this newyear to Modi and hope that his message of progress and education will be whole heartedly accepted by muslim community. As for he not getting Visa for USA, USA has right to decide who comes and who goes. Although VISA was given to president of theIran and other characters equall or slightly better thanHitler. So take it way you like it.
RE:Development and India
by Ram Sharma on Dec 25, 2007 10:02 AM Permalink
one child norm must b forced in the country not only to reduce the population growth, specially of muslims, many of whom still produce in double digits, but also to reduce global warming and less stress on available resources.
RE:Development and India
by Shubhangi on Dec 25, 2007 08:41 AM Permalink
Sharia is for the convenience of the few mullahs. If they want to marry four times and want a easy divorce then they use sharia law. but if they are caught stealing or similar then they need the indian law because in sharia law if you steal then the punishment is to chop off the hand. congress and the communists will provide these guys easy ways out.
RE:Development and India
by satyamevjayate on Dec 25, 2007 06:54 AM Permalink
A law is necessary stating only 2 kids in a family,then slowly the progress of minorities will come.
RE:Development and India
by Hebbar R on Dec 25, 2007 11:33 AM Permalink
This is an issue that needs serious consideration for the future of India. This is not an issue about Minority or majority. It will be good even for the minority if they decide to have only 1 or may be 2 children max. That way their own resources will be of better use.
The Govt and all politicians should stop saying "that is good for the people". They should start looking at what is good for the country.
