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Sending NSA to brief on Malegaon, PM tells Advani

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Suman K Jha

Posted: Nov 21, 2008 at 0917 hrs IST
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NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 21: National Security Advisor M K Narayanan will meet Leader of Opposition L K Advani on Friday to apprise him on developments in the Malegaon blasts investigations. He will be accompanied by Intelligence Bureau chief P C Haldar. This follows a phone conversation between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Advani on the issue.

Singh apparently called up Advani after his statement on Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur’s affidavit in the Malegaon blasts case. Advani called the conduct of the Maharashtra ATS “unprofessional and motivated” and said he “cannot believe that such barbaric treatment has been meted out to a spiritual person, that too, a woman in a country that prides itself on its democracy and rule of law.”

Asked about the conversation, Advani told 'The Indian Express': “I would request you to earnestly read the affidavit, is what I told him.”

The PM is then reported to have said that he would like the NSA and top IB officials to brief him on the case. Advani agreed to meet them.

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Advani's double standard by devan on 21 Nov 2008

Since the first revelations of the ATS regarding the Malegaon blasts, the BJP is in jittery. It realizes that it might be losing both the issues - terrorism and inflation - on which it sought to build its campaign for the general elections. Its oft repeated slogan - UPA is soft on terror - has boomeranged. Inflation seems to be coming down slowly. Hence the only way left for the party is to emotionally blackmail the Hindu voters saying the ATS is deliberately vilifying the Hindus and their spiritual leaders. But this way of trying to garner votes is fraught with great danger for the unity and integrity of India. Hope L. K Advani and Rajnath Singh realizes this sooner rather than later.

india by Ashok Mane on 21 Nov 2008

Mr.Advani When A hindu is aressted because of some evidans he is not a terroristes but all muslims are trriorists because they are indian muslims am I right

India is my country !!!!11 by Suman on 21 Nov 2008

India is my country !!! All Indians are my brothers and sisters.... Oh NO - All terrorists are my brothers and sisters.

Torture of Undertrail by Pawan Jand on 21 Nov 2008

Lets face it there is no smoke without a fire and it applies to both charges of terrorism as well as torture. Sure there may have been reason to suspect some person and as result they were rounded up. Let the rule of law prevail. However charges of torture/abuse are something which can not wait and be investigated right away. The integrity of investigating agencies, normally should be above any suspicion, however the manner in which the Aarushi murder case has been handled no body including CBI is above board. Therefore in such circumstances a Narco test of police official as well as sadhavi will help establish the truth and be done without delay. If officials are guilty severst punishment be meted out and if the affidavit is wrong sadhavi be exposed and punished.

Kudo's to Anti Terror Squad and CBI. by Kudo on 21 Nov 2008

Why is Advani and the opposition interferring in the work of Anti Terror Squad? Why don't they let them work. Kudos to the Anti Terror Squad and the CBI for saving India. Terrorist is terrorist as they do not have any religion, but they always use religion to spread hatred. Osama-bin-laden use religion, VHP,RSS,Bajrang Dal also use religion then what is the difference? By mixing religion and politics they have created a divide and they wanted to rule like kings.We must stop these anti-democracy and-social elements from every corner of the world.

Why are Muslims so bothered? by Aftab Alam on 21 Nov 2008

A common Hindu does not bother even if somebody is from Hindu community is apprehended. But you can see the Muslim solidarity behind terrorists. See the first two posts. Muslims why do you take a terrorist based on religion? Do you agree that 95% of all terrorists are Muslims worlwide?

Mr. Advani by Daniel on 21 Nov 2008

I wonder why Mr. Advani never felt barbaric treatment been meted out to wife of Mr. Sorabuddin, a woman in a country that prides itself on its democracy and rule of law. It never touched him why she was assassinated with out any trial. Are there two kinds of Indian Citizens?

Good thinking by Vishnu on 21 Nov 2008

Nice to notice you follow Advani's feelings:)

Sadhvi and blast by R.Balasundaram on 21 Nov 2008

If the PM has chosen to send the NSA to Advani to do the explaining, there should be atleast some truth in what the leader has said! Advani was refraining fro making any statement on the sadhvi and only after seeing the affidavit, he has reacted rightly. if one were to look at the video clipping of sadhvi getting down from the police van aired on all TV channels,it is abundantly clear that she hasbeen beaten in police custody as the pain is seen all ove her face and ofcourse her body. If she is guilty, no one is defending her. Recall the treatment meted out to sankaracharya in TN! What is the result? The same result awaits Sadhvi! Recall the treatment given to Madani TN jail; he was given a royal treatment ; all in the name of secularism! Treat spritual leaders with respect till they are proved guilty beyond doubt!

Secularism by Arvind on 21 Nov 2008

PM called Mr. Advani and not the other way around. It is in his authority and capacity as the head of a union where he took objections to remarks made by senior leader of the opposition. People commenting here have no clue what secularism means else the state would have come even harder on the perpetuates of violence.

PM has no self respect by C.K.Sunil on 21 Nov 2008

Our PM has already lost the self respect and the dignity of the position he hold. He knows very well that he is working as a secretary to Sonio Miano,the Congress president and'empress of India'.At least in this case it is not that bad as the opposition leader is a very important functionary in the parliamentory system of democracy.

PM Mr. Singh by venkat on 21 Nov 2008

So, spineless PM is sending his officials to brief Mr. Advani. Whether Mr. Singh has taken permission from Mr. Lallu Prasad/Mr. Mullayam Singh Yadav and Mr. Amar Singh? How dare he send officials to Mr. Advani without taking permission from them, when the UPA govt. is standing on the shoulders of these people? It will be interesting to read the above mentioned politicians' remarks on this subject?

A.T.S the stooge of the congress by KUMAR on 21 Nov 2008

What happened to the terrorists arrested in connection with the blasts that shook our country in various places?No news now only the Malegaon blast is covering the headlines of all media including T.V .This shows the true picture that A.T.S is stooge of the congress government in the state and centre . The people of our country cannot be fooled for long .

ATS baised by Sameer on 21 Nov 2008

Yes, two terrorist were killing in Batla House encouter. still there is no encounter for saffron terror. ATS is really stooge of congress and working for political again. Jai Hind

BRAVO - SECULAR PROTECTION FORCES by B. SRIDHAR on 21 Nov 2008

The Congress-NCP government is all out to ensure that they do all to woo the minority vote bank and at all cost. Even a kid wont believe that the ATS is not under pressure in fact it seems that they are under immense pressure. The very fact that when therewere 60 blasts some months ago in prime locations in cities none of the secular protection force(read Congress, Left and other UPA allies) bothered to condemn in strong terms and initiate speedy follow up action as was done in case of Malegaon blasts. They even dont want to hang the person who has been sentenced by the Supreme Court simply because of the fact that they might end up losing minority votes. But they very well know that Hindus are used to take it lying down and can be taken for a ride at will. We do desire that the law should be equal to all but these vote bank greedy politicians will never allow it to be so. It is unfortunate that we do not have a party which can be honest towards serious issues like this.

Advanini talking about priding Indian democracy and rule of law by Indian on 21 Nov 2008

Advani "woman in a country that prides itself on its democracy and rule of law" - Mr. Advani, I am an India and I take pride in the rule o the law and its constitution. And you are talking about of rule of the law? The situation today we are in is mostly because of you. Can you remember when you started the RATH YATRA. The effect if that is still sounding. The poor literate and iliterates are fighting. If what you are saying is correct, then I am sure the entire nation will commend you. But in the first place do you have a right? Where were you when the foetus of a pregnant lady was removed by your associates. You are still to condemn that incident. You will not do it becasue you consider an Hindu first and I doubt whether you consider yourself as an Indian, otherwise you would not be doing the job of dividing people which otherwise, external forces are hell bent upon. At 81, now start doing some good service for human beings rather than dividing Hindu, Muslim, Christian etc.

Hindus are terrorists- a deniable truth by Hasaam on 21 Nov 2008

Why national security adviser and IB chief want to explain Mr Advani a hindu who promoted violence, hatred against muslims and waged discord amongst hindus,muslims and christians. Why now security and intelligence agencies are feeling guilty? It seems that Hindus are caught and ATS finding are pointing a finger on hindu terrorists involved in all other bomb blasts occured in India and that is why Hindu organizations are trying to mislead the public and making opinion against the ATS. Where were the IB chief and Mr Narayana when muslims have been falsely implicated by the same agencies and no hue and cry was made at that time and when persons from majority community, army and intelligence have been found involved in terrorism, such meetings are organized which indicate that Government is not serious about fighting terrorism instead its interests lies in demonising and suppressing the muslim community. No government or politician can deny the role of Hindus in terrorists in bomb blasts.

Variations in moral judgement-- by romesh.sharma on 21 Nov 2008

If they were really Terrorists the whole world would have been convrted to Hinduism.Hindus were not and are not and this is the only religion that doesn't have things like Jihad and Crusades.Tit for Tat idealogy won't solve this menace and be true and sincere towards your ownself and see the things as they are and not with an over-sensitive conscience

No variation by Hasasm on 21 Nov 2008

Mr Sharma it has now been proven and the way people are treating the Malegaon balsts accused, clearly indicates that majority of Hindus is supportive of terrorism and is involved in terrorism.

Look and you will find by Victor on 21 Nov 2008

You have no knowledge of Hinduism, go deeper into history and you will find things that you have raised in other religion, however you will continue to refuse to accept just like you are doing now.

What do you want by swati jain on 21 Nov 2008

Hassasm.. it has taken 50 years of guns and blasts for some hindus to come out and probably take actions against muslims. But, what I am seeing recently as soon as a hindu was connected to some blast, all muslims in this country are happy. What do you guys want. Support the SIMI which says implement islamic law. I know there are several flaws in BJP, RSS etc. but, I know for sure, I do not want Islamic rule in India.

Advani is showing hypocrisy by SA Hasan on 21 Nov 2008

Mr Advani please explain the spiritulaity and who is termed a spiritual person. A person who promote violence can not be spiritual and so called Sadhvi has been seen in delivering inflammatory lectures and advocating the violence against muslims and you are justifying her conduct and have forgetten that every person guilty or not guilty always filed affadavit to his/her own advantage and try to prove himself as the most innocent person so your so called Sadhvi as well did the same and shedding crocodile tears for one community is ridiculous and if your are really worried about torture by ATS in tgis case then you should also show your worriness for muslim youths who have been apprehended by security agencies and uptil now no evidences have been brought against their involvement in terrorist attacks. Mr Advani, please mustar some courage and accept that Hindus are not alien to terrorism as LTTE,NAXALITES,ULFA,BODO,etc. are Hindu terrorists. So Fight against terrorism of all kind

LTTE,NAXALITES,ULFA,BODO by Sharath on 21 Nov 2008

LTTE,NAXALITES,ULFA,BODO,etc. are christians terrorists. Their masters are from the church.

Shut the Crap by Saccha Gujarati on 21 Nov 2008

My friend LTTE are Tamils, Naxalites are Hindus from UP, maharashtra, Bihar. ULFA is Assamess, and BODO are Hindus and Christians both, Just don't false news. Half knowledge is very dangerous than no knowledge. Jai Hind

Hindu terrorism--- by romesh.sharma on 21 Nov 2008

Partially agreeing with Saccha(!!!)I would insert that irrespective of which group yopu or anybody else mentions the hands behind are from the foreign countries who won't like to see India emerging into world power.A peaceful and progressing India is thorn in their eyes.foreign powers are doing their best to destabilize the country and a country like India with so many different religions,cultures,systems and groups the easiest way is to create communal harmony.Have you ever bothered to know that all dissidents around the developing and third world are Christians though they are absolute minority in their country.In India most of the aid comes from the christian organisations and Islamic countries to spread disharmony and antipathy.There is no society on the earth which is absolutely free of crime and there are some Hindus who are allured with materialistic greeds and act foolish which doesn't mean it is Hindu terrorism.Moreover for your information the Assamese are most peace loving Hindus but after creation of BDesh millions of muslims entered this Land illegally and the problem,so to say terrorism came up.The same goes for BODO and reason of their resentment is Islam and Christianity.In LTTE today christianity has trigered to many folds and the reason is exploitation of poor innocent illitrate and the menace is increasing every hour.

Advani and Hindu terrorism--- by romesh.sharma on 21 Nov 2008

May I ask if you could explain spirituality or religion?I don't think so because its too cpmlicated subject and one has to be absolute free from prejudice and bias to take first step to be near to this topic.Advani or Sadhvi are not preaching or promoting violence or hatered but do send a message of awareness towards dangers on their religious and cultural values.Every person is free to propagate his/her ideas but not harming the others.Anything and everything we hear against muslims do not generalize all muslims but a section which is really responsible for terrorism in India and around the world.Hindus have realized it and they have taken to defensive ways.No one can blame Advani or any Hindu but the power hungry politicians who are creating divisions in many different colourful ways causing resentment and doubts in the minds of majority to whom the Nation belongs to.May I ask you if you are true to your ownself that Prophet Mohammad himself started with violence and through that his followers spread Islam around the world!for consolations one can manuplate interpretations they way suit them.Jihad and Crusades are nothing but Terrorism while such idealogy doesn't exist in Hinduism.Moreover let us not forget that Advani or BJP or anyother responsible Hindu never used this word"Muslim Terroris".The use of this term "Islamic Terrorism" also is imported one from the West especially it comes from USA.Definitely LTTE like examples which are terrorizing the people are within hindu community but their actions are not against Muslims or christians.Their motives are entirely different.Muslim community in India,the second largest one, has to put an end calling itself minority and yammer for extra status and treatment.Come up with equality and recognize the Constitution above religious laws.Be good Indians.To end I would say let us not condemn a person who has done thousand good things for one mistake or blunder.

look into the mirror by amb on 21 Nov 2008

IT IS OPEN MIND THAT CALLS FOR A LEADER. ADVANI HAS OPEN MIND. BUT YOU HAVE A CLOSE MIND

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