05-07-2008, 04:20 PM
<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->AMRITSAR: The conversion of a century-old-Hindu temple into an auto repair workshop in Karachi has invited the ire of the minority Hindu community in Pakistan.
After failing to get the issue addressed by Pakistan Evacuee Trust Property Board (PETPB), the Pakistan Hindu Council has now written to the President and Prime Minister to restore the sanctity of the temple, besides seeking a representation in PETPB.
Speaking to TOI over phone from Karachi, PHC patron Ramesh Kumar Vankwani said the evacuee trust board had leased out the temple, situated close to customs house, to a pathan, who was now running an auto repair workshop there.
âWhen there was no positive response from PETPB, we urged Pakistan's President and Prime Minister to intervene,â said Vankwani, adding that PHC had also sought permission to take over the possession of shrine.
Vankwani said PETPB had a large number of Hindu properties. âWe have requested Pakistani government to give proper representation to Hindus in PETPB, besides urging them to lease out Hindu properties after consulting PHC,â he added.
He said the aim of PHC was to promote and propagate Vedic and Hindu culture in Pakistan and unite all the factions and sects of Hindus on a platform to solve the community's problem.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/artic...016680.cms
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some comments:
<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->Rajesh Vyas,Mumbai,says:Sir: why is hoopla being made out of the temple converted into an Auto Garage. The Hindus that decided that to stay on in Pakistan after Partition should realize that Pakistan is a Theocratic state and does not respect any religion barring the Sunny Sect of Islam. Even other sects of Islam are not really recognised by the Pakistani State. Also, it is said that God resides everywhere and more so in Human Beings. So why botehr about this matter and the physical building? It is advisable that the Hindus in Pakistan remain away from any protests and demonstrations or they will suffer the fate of Tibetans in China and that will not be pleasant.
[7 May, 2008 1329hrs IST]
Raju,New Delhi,says:I don't think this temple would be the only one, being desecrated in Pakistan but there would be a numerous one which are not getting necessary media attention or hogging limelight. Religious places of whomever religions, should always be given due respect without discrimination. They are the places of same Almighty who teaches people the same lesson of Love and Peace with each other and not hurting other in any manner. So Pakistan or India, must give due and urgent attention to the religious feelings of their people whenever their attention is drawn for such news item.
[7 May, 2008 1314hrs IST]
dilshad,saudi arabia,says:i have not understood why TOI is making such a news item as one of its headlines. if people is really interested in such news items, they should also highlight the plight of hundreds of mosques in punjab and haryana which have been turned into cowsheds, shops and 'tabelas'. even in delhi i have seen a mosque turned into a cowshed. media should be careful in bringing news especially in such a volatile atmosphere and play the role of spreading harmony and unity among people of different communities so that peace and not hatred prevails in our country and we have all round development.
[7 May, 2008 1253hrs IST]
chandramouli,mumbai,says:Such reports should not be published by the media. These reports will only hurt the sentiments of the Indian Hindus, a report whose veracity they cannot verify as they will not be able to go to Pakistan. The effect of such reports is only to incite Hindus in India and we already have had too many problems on this score. We already have immense problems in our hand on the religious front, let us not bring in problems from outside to affect the peace and harmony, if any, prevalent here.
[7 May, 2008 1236hrs IST]
Vinod,South Africa,says:I agree with Lipakshi Sharma.The Indians need to start in their own backyard and start proper maintainance of temples and forts etc.Not so long back temples were destroyed in Afghanistan and what became of it??People in India need to start maintaining the buildings (homes) they are living in for a start..try a simple process of painting...even if its all white paint and cheaper...its a start nevertheless.A lot of temples and forts are in a terrible state of disrepair.Start by fixing these up. India should not dictate to the Paks as to what they should and shouldn't do..its their country..vice versa applies.
[7 May, 2008 1230hrs IST]
Bulbul,UAE,says:This publisher should stop inviting comments reg this issue. Bear in mind what happens in India to its minorities and their places of workship. By inviting comments on such issue, the media is promoting hatred in this global world.
[7 May, 2008 1150hrs IST]
Aha,dubai,says:Among all the letters in response to this article, Vishaal agarwal seems to be the only 1 right. Amazing, hindus in UK, US feel a temple converted to a workshop is pakistan Govt's mistake and Indian Govt should interfere... What about the other temples in pakistan which are still temples. do you give credit to pak for their wellbeing?
[7 May, 2008 1146hrs IST]
Jacob,NCR,says:MEDIA WHILE REPORTING SUCH NEWS MUST REMEMBER THAT HUNDREDS OF TEMPLES, MOSQUES & CHURCHES ARE STILL BEING USED AS COW SHELTERS, GODOWNS ETC IN MANY STATES OF INDIA. THE MEDIA SHOULD TAKE CARE WHILE REPORTING COMMUNALLY SENSITIVE NEWS.
[7 May, 2008 1131hrs IST]
Harikumar,Chennai,says:This happens even in India. Before pointing out Pakistani's in this issue , Lets look at our politicians/racist, those who face difficulties in living as Indian.
[7 May, 2008 1129hrs IST]
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I am ready to bet some mulla has been busy posting at TOI.
After failing to get the issue addressed by Pakistan Evacuee Trust Property Board (PETPB), the Pakistan Hindu Council has now written to the President and Prime Minister to restore the sanctity of the temple, besides seeking a representation in PETPB.
Speaking to TOI over phone from Karachi, PHC patron Ramesh Kumar Vankwani said the evacuee trust board had leased out the temple, situated close to customs house, to a pathan, who was now running an auto repair workshop there.
âWhen there was no positive response from PETPB, we urged Pakistan's President and Prime Minister to intervene,â said Vankwani, adding that PHC had also sought permission to take over the possession of shrine.
Vankwani said PETPB had a large number of Hindu properties. âWe have requested Pakistani government to give proper representation to Hindus in PETPB, besides urging them to lease out Hindu properties after consulting PHC,â he added.
He said the aim of PHC was to promote and propagate Vedic and Hindu culture in Pakistan and unite all the factions and sects of Hindus on a platform to solve the community's problem.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/artic...016680.cms
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some comments:
<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->Rajesh Vyas,Mumbai,says:Sir: why is hoopla being made out of the temple converted into an Auto Garage. The Hindus that decided that to stay on in Pakistan after Partition should realize that Pakistan is a Theocratic state and does not respect any religion barring the Sunny Sect of Islam. Even other sects of Islam are not really recognised by the Pakistani State. Also, it is said that God resides everywhere and more so in Human Beings. So why botehr about this matter and the physical building? It is advisable that the Hindus in Pakistan remain away from any protests and demonstrations or they will suffer the fate of Tibetans in China and that will not be pleasant.
[7 May, 2008 1329hrs IST]
Raju,New Delhi,says:I don't think this temple would be the only one, being desecrated in Pakistan but there would be a numerous one which are not getting necessary media attention or hogging limelight. Religious places of whomever religions, should always be given due respect without discrimination. They are the places of same Almighty who teaches people the same lesson of Love and Peace with each other and not hurting other in any manner. So Pakistan or India, must give due and urgent attention to the religious feelings of their people whenever their attention is drawn for such news item.
[7 May, 2008 1314hrs IST]
dilshad,saudi arabia,says:i have not understood why TOI is making such a news item as one of its headlines. if people is really interested in such news items, they should also highlight the plight of hundreds of mosques in punjab and haryana which have been turned into cowsheds, shops and 'tabelas'. even in delhi i have seen a mosque turned into a cowshed. media should be careful in bringing news especially in such a volatile atmosphere and play the role of spreading harmony and unity among people of different communities so that peace and not hatred prevails in our country and we have all round development.
[7 May, 2008 1253hrs IST]
chandramouli,mumbai,says:Such reports should not be published by the media. These reports will only hurt the sentiments of the Indian Hindus, a report whose veracity they cannot verify as they will not be able to go to Pakistan. The effect of such reports is only to incite Hindus in India and we already have had too many problems on this score. We already have immense problems in our hand on the religious front, let us not bring in problems from outside to affect the peace and harmony, if any, prevalent here.
[7 May, 2008 1236hrs IST]
Vinod,South Africa,says:I agree with Lipakshi Sharma.The Indians need to start in their own backyard and start proper maintainance of temples and forts etc.Not so long back temples were destroyed in Afghanistan and what became of it??People in India need to start maintaining the buildings (homes) they are living in for a start..try a simple process of painting...even if its all white paint and cheaper...its a start nevertheless.A lot of temples and forts are in a terrible state of disrepair.Start by fixing these up. India should not dictate to the Paks as to what they should and shouldn't do..its their country..vice versa applies.
[7 May, 2008 1230hrs IST]
Bulbul,UAE,says:This publisher should stop inviting comments reg this issue. Bear in mind what happens in India to its minorities and their places of workship. By inviting comments on such issue, the media is promoting hatred in this global world.
[7 May, 2008 1150hrs IST]
Aha,dubai,says:Among all the letters in response to this article, Vishaal agarwal seems to be the only 1 right. Amazing, hindus in UK, US feel a temple converted to a workshop is pakistan Govt's mistake and Indian Govt should interfere... What about the other temples in pakistan which are still temples. do you give credit to pak for their wellbeing?
[7 May, 2008 1146hrs IST]
Jacob,NCR,says:MEDIA WHILE REPORTING SUCH NEWS MUST REMEMBER THAT HUNDREDS OF TEMPLES, MOSQUES & CHURCHES ARE STILL BEING USED AS COW SHELTERS, GODOWNS ETC IN MANY STATES OF INDIA. THE MEDIA SHOULD TAKE CARE WHILE REPORTING COMMUNALLY SENSITIVE NEWS.
[7 May, 2008 1131hrs IST]
Harikumar,Chennai,says:This happens even in India. Before pointing out Pakistani's in this issue , Lets look at our politicians/racist, those who face difficulties in living as Indian.
[7 May, 2008 1129hrs IST]
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I am ready to bet some mulla has been busy posting at TOI.