04-23-2004, 11:08 AM
<!--QuoteBegin-acharya+Apr 20 2004, 02:10 AM-->QUOTE(acharya @ Apr 20 2004, 02:10 AM)<!--QuoteEBegin--> Bahrain PM hails role of Islamic unions in India
From our correspondent
MANAMA - Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa bin Sulman Al Khalifa hailed the role of Islamic unions and societies in India in spreading the teaching of Islam that calls for cooperation and tolerance.
His remarks came during a meeting he held with the chairman of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) Kerala State unit president Panakkad Sayed Mohammed Ali Shehab Thangal and Indian Parliament member and IUML general secretary E. Ahmed and other members of the delegation.
He hailed the sincere efforts of the religious figures in eliminating the causes of disputes among religions to achieve unity between different sects and peaceful coexistence, leading to brotherhood, affection, mercy and sympathy among all.
The premier highlighted the strong ties between Bahrain and India that have witnessed cooperation in all fields. Mr Thangal praised the treatment and respect given to the Indian community in Bahrain, in line with the government's policy of tolerance and openness.
He briefed the Premier on the activities of the IUML in serving the Indian Muslims. Present at the meeting were Minister for the Interior Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister for Cabinet Affairs Mohammed Al Mutawa, Minister for Finance and National Economy Abdulla Saif, Secretary-General of the Cabinet Dr Yasser bin Isa Al Nasser, under-secretary at the Ministry of Justice and Islamic Affairs Shaikh Abdulrahman bin Jaber Al Khalifa, director-general for information and follow-up at the Premier's Court Ibrahim Al Dosary and others. <!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Is it not posible for the GOI to curb foreign governments or forces to engage in any kind of religious activities, including giving the public comments like this ? Can the GOI take help of the LAW ? Religious freedom should exist, but only within the country. GOI should never give a foreigner / foreign forces, a chance to comment on our internal religious structure. India should protest at the highest level against such comments.
From our correspondent
MANAMA - Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa bin Sulman Al Khalifa hailed the role of Islamic unions and societies in India in spreading the teaching of Islam that calls for cooperation and tolerance.
His remarks came during a meeting he held with the chairman of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) Kerala State unit president Panakkad Sayed Mohammed Ali Shehab Thangal and Indian Parliament member and IUML general secretary E. Ahmed and other members of the delegation.
He hailed the sincere efforts of the religious figures in eliminating the causes of disputes among religions to achieve unity between different sects and peaceful coexistence, leading to brotherhood, affection, mercy and sympathy among all.
The premier highlighted the strong ties between Bahrain and India that have witnessed cooperation in all fields. Mr Thangal praised the treatment and respect given to the Indian community in Bahrain, in line with the government's policy of tolerance and openness.
He briefed the Premier on the activities of the IUML in serving the Indian Muslims. Present at the meeting were Minister for the Interior Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister for Cabinet Affairs Mohammed Al Mutawa, Minister for Finance and National Economy Abdulla Saif, Secretary-General of the Cabinet Dr Yasser bin Isa Al Nasser, under-secretary at the Ministry of Justice and Islamic Affairs Shaikh Abdulrahman bin Jaber Al Khalifa, director-general for information and follow-up at the Premier's Court Ibrahim Al Dosary and others. <!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Is it not posible for the GOI to curb foreign governments or forces to engage in any kind of religious activities, including giving the public comments like this ? Can the GOI take help of the LAW ? Religious freedom should exist, but only within the country. GOI should never give a foreigner / foreign forces, a chance to comment on our internal religious structure. India should protest at the highest level against such comments.