I fear the author does not really know Hindi. He translates Kattarpanthi as rabid communalist. The word simply means fundamentalist.
The other big mistake he and every other commentator seems to be making is the habit of generalising Muslims. The truth is Muslims on the ground are as or more divided as Hindus among all political parties including SP, BSP, Congress, BJP to an extent and now all the new mushrooming community based political organizations. I don't gives these community parties a chance as Muslims dont have a history of voting for their community organizations.
RE:Kattarpanthi does not translate into rabid communalist
by rajesh on Mar 29, 2007 11:14 AM Permalink
What is the difference between Fundamentalist and rabid communalist? Why does Muslims vote for Mayawati still..I bet you can see atleast 50 BSP muslim candidates... Muslims should support independents..
RE:Kattarpanthi does not translate into rabid communalist
by NAFASAT KHAN on Mar 29, 2007 12:31 PM Permalink
muslims must vote BJP.This is a moderate rightist party n can effectively control hardcore rightist groups like Bajrang Dal/VHP.
RE:Kattarpanthi does not translate into rabid communalist
by asd fg on Mar 29, 2007 11:16 AM Permalink
SP will ally with BJP soon...Both are siblings seperated at birth and waiting for unification. I think Obnly genuine option for Muslims is Congress ..forget how efficient they are..
