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He also said that adopting the path of violence in the name of religion must be deplored. In an address to the 30th general session of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind at Islamic seminary Deoband here, Chidambaram hailed the 'fatwa' issued by it against terrorism last year and said it was not only Muslims but also for all right thinking people to follow it.
"While all manifestations of communalism are deplorable, the worst kind of communalism is unleashing communal violence," he said. The Home Minister said violence and violent means to achieve any objective is the anti-thesis of a civilized society governed by the rule of law.
"The demolition of the Babri Masjid was a manifestation of religious fanaticism and an act of extreme prejudice. Likewise, taking to the path of violence in the name of religion must also be deplored in unequivocal term," he said.
Chidambaram said he was glad to note that the Darul Ulloom at Deoband issued a 'fatwa' against terrorism on February 25, 2008 and categorically stated that 'Islam rejects all kinds of unwarranted violence, breach of peace, bloodshed, killing and plunder and does not allow it in any form'.
"I regard that decree as a call to duty to not only Muslims but to all right thinking people. I would urge that more voices be raised, loudly and clearly, against terrorism and all forms of violence," Chidambaram said.
The Home Minister said a nation can ignore its minorities only at its peril and the golden rule in a democracy is that it is the duty of the majority community to protect the minority, be it religious, racial or linguistic.
"It is a self-evident rule. It is a rule that is firmly rooted in the universality of human rights. Hence, we have no hesitation in invoking that rule when Tamils are denied their rights in Sri Lanka or Indian students are assaulted in Australia," he said.
Chidambaram said no one can view Islam as an alien faith as the Muslim brethren are honoured citizens of India. "This is the land of your forefathers; this is the land of your birth; and this is where you will live and work. It is a matter of pride for us that all major religions of the world, including Islam, exist and thrive in India," he said.
The Home Minister said every one must deplore and fight communalism whenever and wherever it manifests itself in word or action as communalism is the negation of pluralism.
"Communalism also opposes modernity, rejects the idea of civil society, and opposes political freedom to the people," he said.
Chidambaram said three lessons flow from a true assessment of the perils of communalism: "Firstly, we must strive to build a modern nation, secondly, we must reiterate the concepts of a civil society. And thirdly, we must expand the political freedoms and ensure that every person enjoys
those undeniable and inalienable freedoms," he said.
The Home Minister said there is also a sub-rule to the golden rule as what is a minority in one place could well be the majority in another place: for example, Muslims in Jammu and Kashmir or Sikhs in Punjab.
"In such situations, the roles will be reversed. Although a minority nation-wide, the Muslim community in Jammu and Kashmir is bound by the golden rule as well as the tenets of Islam to protect the minority communities in that state," he said.
Some think that the golden rule is dispensable or that it can be applied selectively. It is that thought that is pernicious. It is that thought that sows the seeds of communalism, Chidambaram said.
He said everyone must always remember that pluralism is our inheritance. "Pluralism should be our strength. It is only due to the thoughtless words and actions of some that we have, sadly, allowed our diversity to become differences".
"India thus became the most diverse multi-racial, multi-religious and multi-lingual society in human history. That is a matter of pride, especially when we see some countries struggling to come to terms with their new-found diversity," he said.
The Home Minister lauded the role played by Jamiat during freedom struggle, nation building, and opposing the two-nation theory espoused by the Muslim League.
"During the freedom struggle, hundreds of Muslim leaders suffered and fought, shoulder to shoulder, with leaders belonging to other faiths," he said.
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My ? is if they found murti below Hospital,Police Station,Shool or Colleges or below Highcourt of Mumbai, then what will be action would be taken by them who demolished Babri Masjid. Are they ready to repeat same what done to babri Masjid to build Mandir in place of Hospital,School & etc..... While Babri Masjid Demolition where was our Special Military force they can stop them but not, because this all was plan by politician of our country. Where is Humanity of our country, why we all are participating with un-educated politician, we are capable to understand right & wrong in our India. Just because of such baseless activity local people,poor,child & women are suffering. Plz we do not have right to heart any religion, even its Hindus, Muslim or Christian. Because God is sitting up there & he is observing all the Good & Bad things of our life, we can't hide truth from God. Plz try to Understand the reality of our life & spread love & peace in our country.
In the times of Mughal Empire and British Empire, Hindus have been contiguous to foreigners. A dominated rule of continuous years alike the Empires may not be possible since people are running after democracy and the One Man%u2019s rule is discretional. Even if Akbar honored inter-religious worships the freedom to other religions might be restricted for the interest of his own religion. To enjoy a dominated rule of Hindus, federal systems may be shattered in future in India. A tyrant rule of other religion based Leader is a phobia for every person who go through such a situation. Since no Minority may act forcefully against the majority of peoples, the minority should come forward for a pleasant settlement with regard to the life of every people irrespective of religion as far as the Hindus are dwellers since ancient times in India and have been cordoned.
I don't understand the logic of the Home Minister's argument that religious violence is more despicable than all other types of violence. Violence irrespective of the reason behind it is a shame for civilized society irrespective of whether it is political, social or religious. The victims suffer in any case. As far as the Babri demolition is concerned, I think the issue has become more political than religious for the congress and secular parties. Irrespective of whether there was a Ram temple at that place and irrespective of whether Babur demolished the temple or not, the fact remains that Ayodhya, Mathura and Kashi are as sacred to the devout Hindus as Mecca and Medina are for the Muslims and Behtlehem and Jerusalem for the Christians. Considering that the Hindus(not the anglicized secular Hindus, but true devout Hindus)revere these as the holiest places, if the Muslim community of India accept and understand the Hindu sentiments, much of this conflict can be resolved.
The Rig Veda,says `Truth is One,but the sages speak of it by many names.'A Hindu believes there are many paths to God.Jesus is one way,the Quran is another,yoga practice is a third.None is better than any other;all are equal. Christians
That the Deoband folk denounced terrorisn is not a favour done to the Hindus. They are only doing what primarily benefits them. It is the same logic of those who claimed that not admitting Turkey to the European Union would provide a reason for the rise of Islamic fundamentalism. The French have rightly argued that a secular Turkey is for the good of the Turkish people and the EU must not feel indebted to Turkish secularism . The Babri affair is the continuation of the iconoclastic tradition of the Muslims. They ought to ask why is it essential for their faith to persist in maintaining a symbol of their earlier iconoclasm in 'secular' India. It is also high time to ask the Muslims to tell the country if their obliteration of Buddhism in India has enhanced the culture of the country. The irony is that as a minority they ravaged the culture of the majority and still claim that they are the victims of Hindus. And the Congress has endorsed this reversal of history. What a shame!
Granted to you what ever you say about the Masjid.Now explain to this country!!!What would you call demolition of Indian Nation Hood. "Secularism" Congress style. Why is the Home Minister not speaking on the fatwa? rather than making inane statements that I was not there etc etc. It should be very clearly understood. Today it is the national song tomorrow it could be the Indian Passport or the Indian state itself.What takes primacy in this country the nationality or religion. The Home Minister and the Government must categorically state so that there is never another debate on the subject.
All those in favour of the destruction of Babri are a blot on the name of India and Hinduism.All those in favour of commiting religious based crimes are also a blot on their religion and country. Such persons are not wecome into any democratic society of the world.We should deport them to Somalia or a place of their liking.
No body is justifying Babri demolition.Its only that we are questioning the double standards of Chidu
PS WATCH YOU LANGUAGE WHEN YOU TALK ABOUT PEOPLE COMMING CRIMES ON RELIGION BASIS. YOU ARE NOT DIFFERENT THEN ANY OF THOSE.STOP THROWING STONES AT EACH OTHR HE DID HE DID THING; DOING ALL THIS SILLY ACTS SHOWS NOTHING BUT DESTROYING YOUR OWN HISTORY AND BEAUTY AND SHOWING THE ANIMALISM
PS WATCH YOU LANGUAGE WHEN YOU TALK ABOUT PEOPLE COMMING CRIMES ON RELIGION BASIS. YOU ARE NOT DIFFERENT THEN ANY OF THOSE.
Chidambaram has done the right thing by making this statement on the demolition of Babri Masjid. I simply do not find any difference between those who destroyed the statues of Bhagwan Gautam Budh and those who destroyed the Masjid in our Hindu names. Both sides are extremists and we do not need them in any civilized society.
Considering the pent up emotions against mismanagement of the Ayodhya issue by Congress, what should not have happened did happen. The blame goes to Congress.
Babri Masjid was a national shame .For minorities that should not have been a issue at all.If there are more such structures let them all just go queitly.Why Muslims opposing it like saviour of such national shame. Secular parties in India using it for vote bank politics ,and the minorities falling into their trap is disgusting.BJP for that matter do not need to be ashamed.and be in the defensive.There are lakhs of minority religious places in the country.It is no issue for the majority community.Why is it that national song like' Vande Mataram' is opposed by a section of the society. They are giving bad name to their religion by raking up such narrow issue.Nation is for all of us .Nobody need to involve ones religion in a national issue.
What Chidambaram said is true fact and nothing else.
What wrong has Chidambaram done by making the statement against the demolition of Babri? He has done the right thing, because Hinduism is the most peaceful religion on earth, but the militant wings, such as RSS, VHP and Bajrang Dal were behaving like bullys and destroying our Hindu names in the entire world.They were behaving like Al-Qaida behaved in Afghanistan and across the world.
Mr. Chidambaram as the Home Minister need not have commented on the demolition of Babri Masjid which is only one instance of religious extremism. If one were to catalogue instances temple demolition carried out by the Muslims in India causing severe emotional distress to Hindus, the list will be enormous and the Babri Masjid demolition will pale into insignificance.The fact is that our Govt exists on the support of religious minorities and they will not do justice to the Hindu population of India which is currently the majority community. I fear that in the not too distant future, revolutionary changes will take place as a result of which the Hindus will be forcibly converted to Islam or Christanity with the active support from Congress and allies or the all sections of Hindus will come together and put an end to minority appeasement once and for all. Before this happens, all of uswill have to suffer a lot.
those who are criticising PC are Hindu Talibans.
I fully endorse the views of Chidambaram. Handfull goondas cannot represent me or my Hindu Dharma.
Mr.Chidambaram has said the right thing, every of us modern Hindu's are behind him. I am very happy to note that Pakistan is taking Al-Qaida to task and I am equally happy to see that the BJP has been voted out of office.
We can remember that Congress was ruling at the centre at that time , where were you sir at that time. Now for an assembly election in Kannur which has better law and order situation compared to any plcace in our country army is being deplored...what really happened in that fateful day on Dec 6th?
Will you please peep into the pages of Indian history from 16th 17th century to 19th century and dare tell which community has commandeered against which other community and how many temples, places of worships and historical monuments have been destroyed,and who are the perpetrators? Mr.PC please do not feign ignorance. You will be unfit to be country's HM if you do not know the country's history.
Let us march non, realising our mistake, and a promise to ourselves this will not happen again. This is a human society. Congress is not letting anyone forget this issue as I see it. And this is the biggest mistake they are making.It is neaqrly every day the majority is made to look miserable. But why? We all make mistakes. All the communities nin India do. But we need to be tolerant.I do not agree with Home Minister that it is the duty of the majority to protect minority.He must know the majority in India is bending backwords to please everyone. Yet there is no good word, there is no respct.We have to change this trend.Constitution is a policy statement. Knowing the essance we need to elaborate a few things for the good of everyone. We can not leave things loosy goosy for everyone to define words like Secularism etc.In a multicultural societry things need to be defined. We just can not leave it to congress to define and order us to obey
Hon.Mr.PC: All over the world today is the subject of debate and discussion is the pak terrorism and the current turmoil going over in pakistan. How come, all of a sudden, our dear HM has brought to light the babri masjid issue. Are you moving from maturity to eccentric. Or is there any ulterior motive behind bringing this subject now. Please, Mr.Palaniyappan, concentrate on the borders to stop the terrorists from being intruded into our country; and leave aside the masjid issue for the time being. Every religion is enjoying full freedom in India and there is no need to incite the people on religion now. Please make sure that anything that violates India's constitution is nipped in the bud. India's constitutional mandate only should work. That is the need of the hour.The majority has not created any minority in India. So it is not their responsibility to protect the minorities. All minorities are living free according to their religious triditions and customs. What we Indians need from the Hon.Mr.PC is that please do not insult or abuse the majority.
ballavbhai Patel has demolished the Mosque on the Somnath temple and reestablished the Somnath. Was he a fanatic?What is wrong to demolish a symbol of Mongol Colonialism, when Netaji Subhas also had organized to remove Octerloni Monument in Calcutta, a symbol of the British colonialsim? Babri Mosque has nothing to do with Islam, as such, as no Islamic saints, but a blood thursty Mongol invader,has created that.Muslims do not even allow any non-Muslims to go to Mecca or Medina. How can they enter Aoyudhya or Mathura or Varanasi?If they cannot enter in these three holiest cities for the Hindus, there cannot be any Mosques either in those cities.
You are confusing the issues, there are millions of Hindus(including Advaniji_ who visit shrines like Ajmir. Why don't you address the problem of why the low caste Hindus and dalits and Harijans had been barred and are still being barred from temple entries even in small villages? Try to solve your obnoxious caste based apartheid in Hinduism before attacking the egalitarian and humanist Islam that made the back ward communities of India to get converted and raise their social status tremendously to the envy of even Brahmins and smashed the inhuman practice of Casteism.We have one God, one religion, one graveyard, one masjid and we have no inequality, Islam brought a social revolution in India much bigger than the reformist revolution of Buddah. Saudi Islam is not the correct form of Islam, there are many versions and variations of Islam.
PC meets orissa roits victims in there camps.He talks about babri demolition but have never seen him talking of kashmiri pandits.Sounds secular is it?
PC attending a muslim religious congregation is no harm, since he is home minister of a 'secular' democratic country.However his emotional reference to Babri Masjid, today, after 19 years of the incident, only reveals that the meeting was politically motivated to assuage the feelings of a community which is being more than pampered by the ill thinking politicians. His reference to Babri could have been avoided at all costs.
pampered or appeased is huge lie that is repeated thousands of times to cover up the appeasement of the majority in India.We challenge the Indian Govt. to release a White paper giving detailed data on the situation of minorities in education, employment, economic progress etc and the data will prove that the situation of Muslim minorities is worse than that of the dalits, the most back ward and almost equal to the level of SCs and STs in India. Reveal a similar data on the high caste Hindus. Then people can make a comparison and see the lies manufactured by RSS and the BJP. We Muslim minorities do not ask for reservations, we do not mind if reservation is completely abolished, but please give us the basic rights that the Indian constitution has given, nothing more and nothing less.A change in the defintion of GODHEAD by a group of people in a country, does not make them lose their identity, citizenship and the share in the progress of the nation.In the final analysis, India will be a loser by keeping about 17% of its population as downtrodden.
Mr.Iqbalmiran you are only supporting the cause of Congress which has fooled you all these years by only lip sympathy. If you are backward and the Congress which ruled for majority of the period of these 60 years and they are for you why are you to yet complain? This shows you are not reading the writing on the wall.
I am complaining because all political parties in India whether they are hard core cultural militants or soft core Hindutva like the Congress have been deceiving the Muslims one way or other, there is no difference between them, both make use of us as curry leaves and throw it away after the cooking is done, both are for votes. Sikandar Bakht a Muslim was a congressman, married a Hindu woman, brought up his children as Hindus and joined the BJP thinking that he could prove his Indianized Muslim image or Hinduvized image and the integration but died broken hearted, and he was also disappointed, Muslim appeasement is a myth, and in reality it does not exist, otherwise how will one explain the fact that out of the total number of Central and state Govt employees, Muslims do not constitute not even 3%, but 50 years ago it was much higher. Now educationally Muslims are advanced but Govt employment wise they are pushed behind by both the secular parties and the Hindutva parties at the central and state level. We do not want reservations; we do not want concessions or privileges, please give us our constitutional rights and treat us as Indian citizens as you treat the dalits for instance
Mr. PC please stop denigrating HINDUS. I know yu want to please your vote bank but not at the cost of nation.Hindus as entire world knows are most peace leaving people and they respect all other faiths. But when Muslims declare that their religion and religious faith is above the INDIAN constitution and that they will follow and execute what their religion preaches, then why the hell are you bent on pressurising HINDUS for accepting non-violance. For all HINDUS, BHAGVATGITA is supreme and we will also follow what Lord Sri Krishna has instructed us in his message. Hence destruction of evil is not taking law and order in hand. The Babri mosque was evil constructed many hundreds of years ago and its destruction was mandatory and similarly destruction of all mosques and madrassas is mandatory to eliminate terrorism. Please act now and dont talk...
Our Home Minister,if asks for historical evidence of Kurukshetra war before which the Gita is believed to have been preached no wonder. He has to please his Secular friends.
And the demolition of temples by muslim rulers for several centuries was an act of religious tolerance.
P. Chidamuddin is now a findamental Muslim.He will fight for Islamic India till his death
Protect minorities so that they can eliminate all hindus just like they mass murdered in Kashmir? What a idiot our secular congress ministers is. This is the only country in the world which treats its monorites excessively nice
These RSS chaddiwallahs are Hindu Taliban, they are propgating false information.RSS is involved in blasts and genocides.