From Hindu, 15 Aug., 2008
Link:

http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/15/stories/...620500.htm


<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->Va. Ve. Su. Iyer, the face of Tiruchi in the struggle for freedom


— Photo: R. Ashok

In Memory: Va. Ve. Su. Iyer memorial in Tiruchi.

Tiruchi district’s share in India’s freedom struggle was personified by Va. Ve. Su. Iyer, the leader who attracted international attention, and the ‘never say die’ attitude of several other inspiring leaders like T. S. S. Rajan, N. Halasyam, P. Rathinavelu Thevar, T. S. Arunachalam, T. V. Swaminatha Sastri, Nana Saheb, P. Sanglia Pillai and Ladapuram Guruswamy.

They stood in the forefront of freedom struggle giving it tough to the British regime. A staunch nationalist, revolutionary, scholar and above all a litterateur, Va. Ve. Su. Iyer (Varahaneri Venkatesa Subrahmanya Iyer) was Born on April 2, 1881 in Varahaneri in Tiruchi city. Selfless and dedicated, he joined hands with those great patriots Maha Kavi Bharathiyar and Aravinder of Puducherry in the freedom struggle and helped to spread patriotic fervour among people.

He initially studied and practiced law. Later, he went to practice in Rangoon (now Yangoon) and from there to London, where he qualified as a barrister. Late Iyer knew many languages including Tamil, English, Sanskrit, Latin and French.

<b>While in England, he met Gandhiji for the first time and spoke to him vehemently about the revolutionary creed as the only means of winning Independence for the country. </b>

<b>While undergoing Barrister course in London, late Iyer developed close contacts with Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, a revolutionary, who was sentenced to 50 years of imprisonment by the British regime and lodged in the cellular jail in Andaman Islands. </b>

Revolutionary activities of the time in London, Mumbai, Pune and Nasik were traced back to the guidance of Veer Savarkar in London. Finally Veer Savarkar with his associates like Va. Ve. Su. Iyer were arrested and sent back to India for trial in 1910 by a ship. <b>Savarkar and his friends like Va. Ve. Su. Iyer attempted a brave escape from the ship at Marseilles Port in France in 1910. </b>This heroic act became a glorious and legendary chapter in the history of our freedom movement.

Unfortunately for Savarkar, the French Police on Guard captured him and handed him over to the British Authorities.<b> Va. Ve. Su. Iyer managed to swim across the English Channel to elude the British police. Iyer, on his return to India, set up a Gurukula at Chernamahadevi in Tirunelveli district, designed to prepare our young men in the spirit of hoary ancient culture of India, to become true servants of their motherland.</b>

<b>He arrived in Puducherry in 1916 and imparted training to youths in using firearms and preached violence and prescribed political assassination as a means to national freedom. He made special arrangements for the revolutionary activities. He remained in Puducherry till 1920 and then went to Chennai where he continued his nationalistic activities. </b>

Late Iyer edited ‘Desapakthan’ for some time and later started a Tamil literary magazine ‘Bala Bharathi’. He also rendered translation of Thirukkural and Kamba Ramayanam into English. <b>He died at the age of 44 on June 3, 1925.</b>

The State Government, as a mark of respect to this great revolutionary, constructed a memorial at Saraganeri Agraharam in Tiruchi city in 1999. His life history and photographs are displayed and a library is also functioning here.

SYED MUTHAHAR SAQAF

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What an eventful life!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080808/ap_on_...s/india_unfazed

Fake news report. - False information based on few people

<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin--> Unfazed by bombings, India has an option: peace

By MATTHEW ROSENBERG, Associated Press Writer Fri Aug 8, 2:37 PM ET

NEW DELHI - With a deadly attack on its embassy in Afghanistan, Pakistani troops clashing with its soldiers in disputed Kashmir and Islamic militants bombing its cities, India has in recent months seemed a country under siege.
Just don't ask it to live like one.

Its ancient markets are as packed as ever. Its bright new malls bustle as never before. And few talk of avenging attacks that just a few years ago would likely have brought South Asia's nuclear-armed rivals to the brink of war.

It's a turn-the-other-cheek attitude that is tempting to see as weakness, and some here say it reflects the lack of options available to India, where seemingly no one wants to abandon a four-year peace process with Pakistan.

But in India's restraint, many here also see a pragmatic approach to a problem as old as the country itself. It's the response, they say, of a nation with ambitions to become a global powerhouse, not a mere player in an unending regional feud.

"We can't keep going back at it with Pakistan. C'mon man! Where would that leave us?" university student Sanjay Joshi asked. "We've done war. We're in a different place now. It's not about India-Pakistan.

"It's about India, what can we do as a country, what can we achieve," he said.

Sitting in one of the bright, new coffee shops that have sprung up in recent years throughout this land of roadside tea stalls, Joshi gave off the air of a man unrestrained by ancient traditions, old rivalries, past injustices.

One of his friends, 21-year-old Reema Sarin, said: "What do I care for Pakistan? We should all leave each other alone."

It's a sentiment that flies in the face of history.

Hindu-majority India and Muslim Pakistan were born in the bloody partition of the subcontinent at independence from Britain in 1947. They have fought three wars, held tit-for-tat nuclear weapons tests and engaged in countless battles before peace talks got under way in 2004.

For India, the timing could not have been better. Its economy was taking off and the dialing down of tensions with Pakistan allowed it to start carving out an identity separate from its troubled neighbor.

India could start claiming what it always considered its rightful place as a world power. It began lobbying for a U.N. Security Council seat, flexed its economic muscles and, within a year, it reached a landmark nuclear energy cooperation deal with the United States.

The agreement would reverse three decades of American policy by allowing atomic trade with India, which has not signed international nonproliferation accords.

India's leaders say the deal will help the country power its energy-hungry economy and raise its global standing.

However, the deal must still be approved by the Nuclear Suppliers Group of countries that export nuclear material.

A Western diplomat whose country belongs to the NSG said any serious ramping up of tension with Pakistan could make such approval difficult to secure. The diplomat insisted on anonymity because of the sensitivity of the deal.

But that doesn't mean India and Pakistan are close to securing a lasting peace.

Last month, tensions rose after a suicide car bombing at New Delhi's mission in Kabul killed 58 people. India and Afghanistan — and, reportedly, the United States — believe Pakistan's spy agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence, orchestrated the attack.

The bombing is widely viewed as a Pakistani attempt to undermine India's budding friendship with Afghanistan, which Islamabad considers a strategic rear base in any potential conflict with India. Pakistan denies any role but has promised to investigate.

"We know the promise is weak, but there is relatively little India can do short of military action and we do not have the stomach for that," said Radha Kumar, the director at Jamia Millia Islamia University's Nelson Mandela Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution.

Both India and Pakistan also blame each other for the 19 shootings this year across the fortified frontier in divided Kashmir, an overwhelmingly Muslim region in the Himalayas that lies at the heart of their rivalry. Once an everyday event, gunfire on the frontier had become rare since a 2003 truce.

The two countries nonetheless reaffirmed last weekend their commitment to the peace process at a regional summit in neighboring Sri Lanka.

India seems to have fewer answers for the 13 bombings that have struck the country's cities since October 2005, killing more than 552 people. The latest came in late July, when 22 synchronized explosions killed 42 people in the western city of Ahmadabad.

All have been blamed on Islamic militants, but no one seems to agree on who's responsible: homegrown militants? Pakistanis? Bangladeshis? A combination of the three?

Still, the attacks have done little to alter life for most Indians, as terror-related deaths only account for a fraction of India's 1.1 billion people. The U.S. National Counterterrorism Center reported 3,674 deaths from January 2004 to March 2007, second only to Iraq.

"Danger is everywhere. But I have to live my life," Manoj Bose, a 45-year-old fruit vendor in Ahmadabad, said a day after the bombings. He was back on the street selling fruit a block from where one of the blasts struck.

"What are the chances that I will be killed? I survived this time."
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Cast in myth

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K. PRADEEP


Artisans from Bastar not only breath myth and magic into their metal artefacts, but they also show traditional artistes in Kerala how to adapt and survive in changing market conditions. 

Photo: K. Pradeep


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Shaping dreams: Artisans from Bastar at work in Thiruvananthapuram.

Sankarlal Jhara loves to sing and he does it at the drop of a hat. In raw Chattisgarhi Hindi, in full throated ease, he sings about his philosophy of life. It conceptualises his ideas, emotions. The song is full of their activities, interactions with men, with nature, with the spirit world.

This song extends to his craft too. Sankarlal, along with 137 tribal artists from various areas adjoining Bastar and Raigarh districts of Chattisgarh, attempt to make the imaginable real. They bring myth and magic to the objects they make. They transfer the images, ideas, expressions of their songs and their music to their works of art.

Leaving their little villages, wedged in by thick forests, the mountains, rivers, waterfalls, the intoxicating mahua flowers, where art is part of their very existence, these artists came down South for the first time. <b>They took part in a 42-day art workshop, organised by the Kerala Lalithakala Akademi, in association with the South Zone Cultural Centre, Thanjavur, and Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahlaya, Bhopal, at Kozhikode and Kochi recently.</b>

Lessons learnt

More than providing these traditional artists a new space, the Akademi had other objectives in organising these two workshops. “What we have observed, at least in Kerala, is that there is absolutely no effort to preserve traditional knowledge. All that we had is gradually vanishing. These traditional arts are actually a documentation of a time, society and culture. We wanted to create awareness about the significance of traditional art and craft,” says T.A. Satyapal, Akademi secretary.

<b>Kerala has an indigenous, 600-year-old casting technology. It is believed that artisans from Thanjavur settled on the banks of the Pampa River at Mannar, near Alappuzha. The clay along the river banks was best suited for their works of metal art. They flourished mainly because of the feudal societal system that was prevalent then. “With the end of this system the artisans found work hard to come by. The superstitions attached to the casting technology of these artisans, like keeping away women, making only traditional artefacts, gradually brought them to the verge of extinction. Today at Mannar you may find rows of shops but most of the artefacts here are mechanically made in places like Moradabad. The tradition is lost as the artists did not evolve,” </b>says Satyapal.

The workshop also had a few artists from Mannar who worked alongside the tribal artists. “This was a new experience for us. Watching these highly skilled craftsmen at work, and by interacting with them, we have picked up some valuable lessons. <b>At the end of the day we have decided to try out some new items other than just working on the traditional ones. They will be works that cannot be replicated by machines,” </b>says Jeevan Raj.

<b>“There is nothing in the curriculum for students of sculpture both for BFA and MFA in metal casting. Hence, most of the students end up working on clay or other mediums. Added to this is the functioning of a sort of ‘art mafia’ that promotes painting, pumping in a lot of money into this genre. This has forced many skilled sculptors and craftsmen to shift to painting. We had as observers art students, blacksmiths, who again have not gone beyond the usual artefacts, who must have gained a lot of confidence from the work of these tribal artists. The Akademi has plans for a follow-up sculpture, metal casting workshop for this group soon,” </b>adds Satyapal.

<b>The tribal artists were provided the materials and they crafted 207 exquisite, exclusive works of art. They were then exhibited at the Akademi gallery in Kochi. “We paid each of the artists Rs. 12,000, looked after their travel, food and accommodation. The whole project cost us Rs. 28 lakh. We now propose to set up a tribal museum in Kochi where these works will be preserved. We have not put any of these objects on sale. The exhibition did attract a lot of orders, which have been sent to the tribal artists.”</b>

Vibrant tradition

Endless in variety, tremendous in craftsmanship the works of these tribal artists provided a glimpse into their world. They have, through generations, kept the art alive and vibrant. The intricate method of moulding clay, the elaborate work on wood, stone and metal, turning them into mind-boggling forms and designs is simply alluring.

<b>The metal casting method that the tribal artists use is the lost wax technique. This is perhaps the same that was used by the Mohenjodaro craftsmen. This ancient art, imbued with an intrinsic starkness and vitality, makes each of the objects of art exclusive, coveted pieces. Though this technique is used worldwide, the coiled thread technique is unique to the craftsmen of Bastar.</b> The craftsmen of this area, as also of the neighbouring areas of Chattisgrah, are artists first and metal workers later. <b>Working on bee wax, they etch out designs and images that form in their mind. The motifs used are all inspired by their culture, the animals around them, gods and goddesses, everyday work, dance and music.</b>

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<span style='color:red'>Many families have lost their bread winners. Some have been killed whereas others seriousely handicapped. To help these families, instead of depending upon the secular anti-Hindu governments, Sangharsh Samiti has launched a fund raising campaign within Jammu. While they are collecting money from home to home, they invite all Indians to contribute -- a statement issued here said.

All interested in contributing to the Shaheed Fund of Sri Amarnath Yatra Sangharsh Samiti may deposit their contributions in any branch of the Punjab National Bank A/C No. 3965000100147291.

Additionally to help the movement financially, contributions may be deposited in main account of Samiti at any PNB Branch - A/C no. 3965000100147282.

Samiti's Treasurer may be reached at +91 94191 88057 or +91 94191 41408 for additional info.
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शहीदों और घायलों की मदद के लिए आगे आएं

जम्मू, हमारे प्रतिनिधि : अमरनाथ संघर्ष समिति ने आंदोलन को सफल बनाने के लिए सभी देशवासियों को आगे आने का आग्रह किया है। समिति के संयोजक लीला करण शर्मा ने कहा कि आंदोलन के दौरान आठ व्यक्ति शहीद तथा सैकड़ों लोग घायल हुए हैं। इनके परिवार के सदस्यों को नहीं लगना चाहिए कि वह अपने परिवार के सदस्य से बिछुड़ जाने के बाद अकेले रह गए हैं। उनकी सहायता करना सभी का फर्ज बनता है। उनकी सहायता के लिए श्री अमरनाथ यात्रा संघर्ष समिति शहीद फंड खोला गया है। जो भी शहीदों के परिवारों को कोई पैसा भेजना चाहते हो वह अकाउंट नं. 3965000100147291 में पैसा, चेक, ड्राफ्ट जमा करवा सकते हैं। श्री अमरनाथ यात्रा संघर्ष समिति के आंदोलन को सफल बनाने के लिए द पंजाब नेशनल बैंक लिमिटेड की देश की किसी भी शाखा में अकाउंट नंबर 3965000100147282 में पैसा जमा करवा सकते हैं। कोई भी जानकारी लेने के लिए 9419188057, 9419141408 से संपर्क कर सकते हैं।

Starting a new topic on History of J&K.
There's a lot of myths and misconceptions flying around given the recent Amarnath land deal controversy. These myths are gaining legs as the our card carrying vote bank seculars have a shoe ready.
Please use this thread to list this thread and debunk myths.

<!--QuoteBegin-Viren+Jul 31 2008, 08:26 PM-->QUOTE(Viren @ Jul 31 2008, 08:26 PM)<!--QuoteEBegin-->Nareshji,

<!--QuoteBegin--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->One does believe that one did not post the Five Points you refer to. If so then please let me have the refercence to the post and then one will eat humble pie as well as eat crow.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
It's still archived on this very forum (Paki thread, strange that you missed it). The name of author's missing since software periodically removes name of members who go inactive - but subsequent posts by other IF members should not leave any doubt about authorship.
No need for eating any crows. If and when we meet, the choicest murg tandoori/mussalam is on me. Along with a Patiala peg of Lagavulin <!--emo&:beer--><img src='style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cheers.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='cheers.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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<b>Viren Ji :</b>

Many, many thanks for the link. Problem solved and all I can say is - the least you can do - is to appreciate that it is not my language!!

In addition I always sign off with <!--emo&:beer--><img src='style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cheers.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='cheers.gif' /><!--endemo-->!!!

Under-the-stood?

I am sure that when you pass through London it will be Lagavulin - an Islay Malt - for you but it would be Maker's Mark or Bookers for me. I also like the Jack Daniels Single Barrel or Col. Blanton's Gold Label. At the moment I am going through a Bottle of Col. Blanton - Silver Label Warehouse H, Barrel No. 290, Rick No. 26, Bottle No. 231.

To a fellow partaker of the Wee Dram of the Drop from the Ol’ Crater : Never mind your case of Mistaken Identity. You are forgiven.

Next time you get a chance try a McDowell Single Malt or an Amrut Single Cask or even the Amrut Peated variety.

Man, you will like the taste of the "Sunny Indians".

This time I will sign off with Slandjay as well as the usual Cheers <!--emo&:beer--><img src='style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cheers.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='cheers.gif' /><!--endemo-->

<b>IB identifies Pak-based masterminds</b>
http://www.rediff.com///news/2008/jul/30ahd7.htm

Vicky Nanjappa in Bengaluru | July 30, 2008 | 17:40 IST

<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->Who carried out the blasts at Ahmedabad and Bengaluru? Investigating agencies say they were masterminded by <b>two Karachi-based men -- Rasool Khan Parti and Mohammad Sufiya Ahmed Patangiya</b>.

<b>The duo, who currently reside at Farahan Arcade Gulistan in Karachi, are originally residents of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh</b>. Prior to fleeing to Karachi, the duo were involved in recruitment of youth for jihadi activities in Hyderabad and other parts of the country. They were both allegedly members of the Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami, but recruited youth mainly from the Students Islamic Movement of India. <b>Both men are wanted by the Gujarat police in connection with the murder of former state minister Haren Pandya.</b>

An Intelligence Bureau officer investigating last week's blasts told rediff.com the duo planned the attacks during a meeting in Kotli, Pakistan, in May.

The investigating agencies have also got information on the manner in which the blasts were executed. <b>They say the entire operation was carried out by Indians, unlike in past instances where Pakistanis or Bangladeshis were used</b>.

Both Parti and Patangiya handpicked Indian youth working in the United Arab Emirates for the operation. This indicates that the youth had been picked well in advance and sent off to the UAE on the pretext of jobs there. This could have been done to avoid coming under the scanner of the Indian police, the officials say. From the UAE they were flown into Dubai from where they were taken to Muzaffarabad in Pakistan occupied Kashmir.

The youth were divided in two groups and then trained personally by Patri and Patangiya. They were taught how to prepare bombs and execute the attacks. They called it training in alternate explosions. They were specifically taught how to make bombs using ammonium nitrate and directed to pick up the material locally. The use of RDX was ruled out since it was a problem to smuggle it across the border.

After undergoing training for a month, the youth were flown back to Dubai and then taken to Bangladesh. They were directed to cross over into India through the porous border. Investigating agencies say they took this trouble to avoid the police and security agencies.

Once in India, the two groups split up and undertook the operations in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad separately, although they kept in regular touch. The date and time of the attacks was fixed by Parti.

The police are now trying to ascertain how many members were in each team and also from where they picked up the ammonium nitrate and other material required to make the bombs. The police suspect that the two teams assembled the bombs separately in the cities they attacked.

The Bengaluru police believe that the ammonium nitrate must have been brought into Karnataka from Kerala via Mysore. However, police says the terrorists dumped a part of the consignment about 50 kilometres from Bengaluru as they feared detection. However, they managed to smuggle in enough material to carry out the blasts.

<b>IB sources say they are concerned by the growing number of Indian youth being lured into terror outfits. They say that intercepts from Pakistan indicate that there are many Indian youth outside Parti's home in Karachi daily.</b>

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<!--emo&:argue--><img src='style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/argue.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='argue.gif' /><!--endemo--> I don't know much about the origin of the word "'India'"except for the following:
1. Perhaps closer to Indian tribes in America as was thought by Columbus
2. or could be related to Indus valley and civilisation which now is part of Pakistan.
Here the tale begins to name <span style='color:green'><span style='font-size:21pt;line-height:100%'>India as Hindustan</span></span>.
1.Think of it, Madras state named as Tamil Nadu and Madras city as Chennai.
2. Bombay named as Mumbai
3. Bangalore as Bangaluru
and so on.

Monday, January 21, 2008<b>
Manmohan promoting many nation idea</b>
http://www.organiser.org/
By J.G. Arora

Immediately after Muslim League demanded Pakistan and exchange of population, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar wrote his book “Thoughts on Pakistan” in 1940 in which he held that creation of Pakistan would act as a ‘settlement’ of Hindu-Muslim conflict, and also held that exchange of Hindu-Muslim population must accompany the creation of Pakistan.

Countless Pak-Bangla terrorists and infiltrators bent upon creating one more Muslim country on Bharat’s soil, genocide and eviction of Hindus from Kashmir, global missionary organisations Christianising India, government control over Hindu temples whereas no mosque or church is covered by such control, special privileges to non-Hindus under Article 30, special rights to Muslim majority Jammu & Kashmir under Article 370, de-Hinduisation of education and history and banishment of Sanskrit from education, denigration of Hindus and Hinduism by most of media, and provision of Haj subsidy though none of 57 Islamic countries gives any such subsidy are just a few perversities of secular India.

Justice and equity demand that Bharat should be declared a Hindu Republic. It is a logical, laudable and achievable goal which will boost Hindu morale. Apart from protecting Bharat’s Hindu identity, Hindu Bharat will transform the present imbecile India into an assertive nation. No one can object to a Hindu Bharat when the world has over a hundred Christian and 57 Islamic countries. All pro-Hindu individuals and organisations should join hands to transform India into a Hindu Republic of Bharat by all peaceful, constitutional and lawful means.

Despite the Supreme Court’s judgements delivered on July 12, 2005 and December 5, 2006 to deport infiltrators, the government has done nothing in this regard. Rather, more infiltrators are entering India through soft borders every day.

Though Bharat’s Hindu identity is being hammered and erased bit by bit every day, the Union Government’s affidavit filed before the Supreme Court in September 2007 rejecting the existence of Ram and Ram Sethu de-legitimised Hindu faith itself.

This affidavit is the latest ploy to demolish Hinduism the way other native religions and cultures have been wiped off in the world.

Though the affidavit was withdrawn after protests, it would never have been filed if truncated India i.e. Bharat had been proclaimed a Hindu Republic in 1947 as a logical consequence of India’s partition on religious basis, and creation of Pakistan as demanded by Muslims.

And why should Hindu majority Bharat and Nepal disown their Hindu identity when over a hundred Christian-majority countries are declared as Christian countries and 57 Muslim-majority countries are declared as Islamic countries?

Besides, why cannot Bharat, the birth place of Sanatan Dharma, commonly known as Hinduism, and having Hindu traditions since time immemorial be a Hindu Republic?

No more Pakistans
Pre-1947 situation which created Pakistan is being re-enacted in India through divisive ‘communal budgeting’ and through Sachar Commission and reservation for Muslims in government jobs though such measures are unconstitutional, and also unwarranted after the creation of Pakistan as demanded by Muslims.

To prevent the creation of more Pakistans on Bharat’s soil, one must remember how Muslim League grabbed one-third of Bharat as Pakistan.

Bharat Varsh comprising of entire Indian sub-continent was Hindu land with zero Muslim population till 711 when Muhammad bin Qasim’s Arab army attacked Sindh. Hindus lost Afghanistan in 987, and present day Pakistan and Bangladesh to Muslims in 1947. During the repeated Muslim attacks for a thousand years, Hindus kept on fighting valiantly to defend their Dharma and motherland.

After overthrow of Muslim rule, the British took over India from 1857 to 1947. Muslim League was formed in 1906, and demanded Pakistan for Muslims in 1940.

This is what Muhammad Ali Jinnah said in Lahore on 23rd March, 1940 while demanding Pakistan, a separate country for Muslims, comprising of Muslim majority areas in India:

“Hindus and Muslims belong to two different religions, philosophies, social customs, and literatures. ….. and to two different civilisations. Hindus and Muslims derive their inspiration from different sources of history. They have different epics, different heroes and different episodes. Very often the hero of one is a foe of the other, and likewise their victories and defeats overlap. To yoke together two such nations under a single state, one as a numerical minority and the other as a majority, must lead to growing discontent, and the final destruction of any fabric that may be so built up for the government of such a state.”

Immediately after Muslim League demanded Pakistan and exchange of population, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar wrote his book “Thoughts on Pakistan” in 1940 in which he held that creation of Pakistan would act as a ‘settlement’ of Hindu-Muslim conflict, and also held that exchange of Hindu-Muslim population must accompany the creation of Pakistan.

In 1945-46 elections, Muslims voted for creation of Pakistan.
Muslim League kept up the pressure, and in 1947 got a third of Bharat’s land as Pakistan comprising of West Pakistan and East Pakistan. In 1971, East Pakistan became Bangladesh while West Pakistan remained Pakistan. Both Pakistan and Bangladesh are Islamic Republics, and have driven out most of Hindus and Sikhs from their land.

However, most of Indian Muslims who had demanded Pakistan and exchange of population did not go to Pakistan. Rather, the present percentage of Muslim population in India is much higher than that in 1947.

Further, to plant one more Islamic country on Indian soil, Pak-Bangla combine has sent countless terrorists and crores of infiltrators into India.

Despite the Supreme Court’s judgements delivered on July 12, 2005 and December 5, 2006 to deport infiltrators, the government has done nothing in this regard. Rather, more infiltrators are entering India through soft borders every day.

Secular Bharat is being battered and grabbed bit by bit by Pak-Bangla terrorists and infiltrators every day.

Fraudulent ‘secularism’
Logically, on India’s Partition on religious basis and creation of Pakistan for Muslims, Bharat should have been declared a Hindu republic. But surprisingly, Bharat was made a ‘secular’ country. However, in India, ‘secularism’ stands for anti-Hinduism. In secular India, Hinduism is being persistently attacked and demolished.

With each passing day, India is being made more Islamic and more Christian and less Hindu.

Countless Pak-Bangla terrorists and infiltrators bent upon creating one more Muslim country on Bharat’s soil, genocide and eviction of Hindus from Kashmir, global missionary organisations Christianising India, government control over Hindu temples whereas no mosque or church is covered by such control, special privileges to non-Hindus under Article 30, special rights to Muslim majority Jammu & Kashmir under Article 370, de-Hinduisation of education and history and banishment of Sanskrit from education, denigration of Hindus and Hinduism by most of media, and provision of Haj subsidy though none of 57 Islamic countries gives any such subsidy are just a few perversities of secular India.

Similarly, late Pope John Paul II’s outrageous call to convert Asia to Christianity was given in secular India’s capital in 1999.

Moreover, since secular India did not help Hindu Nepal, combined might of Maoists, Christian missionaries and Pakistan’s ISI divested Nepal of its Hindu identity in 2006.

Logical solution
Since sham ‘secularism’ and secular India have been a disaster for Hindus, only the Hindu Bharat can protect Hindus, Hindu Dharma, Hindu heritage, and Hindu identity of Bharat. Besides, since secular India never helps Hindus in distress either in India or abroad, Hindu Bharat would be a source of strength for the Hindus worldwide.

Moreover, only an assertive Hindu Bharat can liberate Hindus from tyranny of fake secularism; and restore Hindus’ fighting spirit and self-esteem. Hindu Bharat will also remove enactments and laws which discriminate against Hindus.

And there should be no apprehension, whatsoever, about Hindu Bharat. Since Hinduism is all embracing, Hindu republic of Bharat will give justice to all and appease none. In Hindu Bharat, there will be one law and one nation; and no distinction of majority and minority, and no discrimination, whatsoever, against any community. And all citizens in this Bharat will have equal rights. Such a Bharat will also dismantle fake-secularism, and liberate the nation from countless terrorists and crores of Pak-Bangla infiltrators.

And Hindu Bharat will remember M.A. Jinnah’s above-mentioned ‘Two Nations’ theory expounded in Lahore in 1940, and take pre-emptive action to prevent creation of more Pakistans on Bharat’s soil.

Justice and equity demand that Bharat should be declared a Hindu Republic. It is a logical, laudable and achievable goal which will boost Hindu morale. Apart from protecting Bharat’s Hindu identity, Hindu Bharat will transform the present imbecile India into an assertive nation. No one can object to a Hindu Bharat when the world has over a hundred Christian and 57 Islamic countries. All pro-Hindu individuals and organisations should join hands to transform India into a Hindu Republic of Bharat by all peaceful, constitutional and lawful means.

And this endeavour will certainly succeed as Atharva Veda proclaims, “Kritam may dakhshine haste, jayo may savya aahitah” (effort is in my right hand, and victory in my left).

(The author is a former Chief Commissioner of Income Tax. His e-mail address is: jgarora@vsnl.net)

We are seeing tread here. Time to monitor LOC .



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Send them Bangles and Heena, along with Moron Singh to do Mujara infront of them.