03-08-2007, 03:04 AM
We humbly request the muslims to kindly give back one of the many things that are rightgully ours. Rajnath is becoming secular!! <!--emo&
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Pioneer News Service | New Delhi
BJP president Rajnath Singh on Wednesday urged Muslim leaders and intellectuals to take initiatives for the construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya, and requested them to join hands with the BJP to create a new Bharat. Singh was addressing an impressive gathering of Muslims at the party headquarters on the occasion of MP Syed Shahnawaj Hussain's taking charge as the chief of the party's Minority Morcha.
"The BJP wants a Ram Temple in Ayodhya. It is a matter of our faith. Muslims should take initiative towards that goal," Singh said. Former Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairperson Najma Heptullah, SC Morcha chief Satyanarain Jatiya and other senior leaders were also present on the dais.
Admitting that his party does not enjoy support of a majority of Muslims in the country, Singh blamed the Congress for the poor economic and educational conditions of the community. He said the BJP was opposed to the recommendations of the Sachar Committee on Muslims, as such moves would create a divide in society.
Singh recalled the then Prime Minister AB Vajpayee's first trip to Lahore and his peace initiatives with Pakistan, claiming that the moves showed the BJP's unbiased political thought. He also referred to the election of APJ Abdul Kalam as President during the NDA rule.
"We did not select the President on the grounds of religion. We wanted a competent man and we found it in APJ Abdul Kalam," he said. <i>(Yes yes, if we could not get Shekawat elected, we will try to elect Kalam for second term.)</i><!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
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Pioneer News Service | New Delhi
BJP president Rajnath Singh on Wednesday urged Muslim leaders and intellectuals to take initiatives for the construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya, and requested them to join hands with the BJP to create a new Bharat. Singh was addressing an impressive gathering of Muslims at the party headquarters on the occasion of MP Syed Shahnawaj Hussain's taking charge as the chief of the party's Minority Morcha.
"The BJP wants a Ram Temple in Ayodhya. It is a matter of our faith. Muslims should take initiative towards that goal," Singh said. Former Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairperson Najma Heptullah, SC Morcha chief Satyanarain Jatiya and other senior leaders were also present on the dais.
Admitting that his party does not enjoy support of a majority of Muslims in the country, Singh blamed the Congress for the poor economic and educational conditions of the community. He said the BJP was opposed to the recommendations of the Sachar Committee on Muslims, as such moves would create a divide in society.
Singh recalled the then Prime Minister AB Vajpayee's first trip to Lahore and his peace initiatives with Pakistan, claiming that the moves showed the BJP's unbiased political thought. He also referred to the election of APJ Abdul Kalam as President during the NDA rule.
"We did not select the President on the grounds of religion. We wanted a competent man and we found it in APJ Abdul Kalam," he said. <i>(Yes yes, if we could not get Shekawat elected, we will try to elect Kalam for second term.)</i><!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->