Dear Shri Abhay Kumar (JNU)Speaking in my personal capacity, and as a jurist, when it is admitted by the official Twitter account of Dr. Khan that he did make the impugned tweet (image attached), it is astounding for any Indian citizen to claim that this tweet is (a) in good taste (b) factually correct or (c) not seditious (as the law stands as present).Secondly, it is incorrect to suggest that Hindu "Communal forces" are out to get Dr. Khan. Your statement implies that Hindus are communal (which is an insult to Hinduism) and that Dr. Khan is in some way of interest to Hindus. I can personally assure you that neither of your imputations is correct, and I say this as an established expert in the Hindutwa domain.However, now that this individual has been brought to our attention, we can safely say that from information in public domain "Dr." Khan appears to be as equally under-educated / bigoted as the semi-literate RSS pseudo-Hindu bigots who govern India today, and who he attacks. It is a great mystery how he came to be appointed to his office or who appointed him.Dr. R.S. Dalvi, LLM, JD, Lt. Col (Retd)1) Gen Secretary - Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Samaj2) Spokesperson - India Against Corruption
Saturday, May 2, 2020
Re: [IAC#RG] Fwd: [pmarc] Stand in Solidarity with Dr. Zafarul Islam Khan
Friday, May 1, 2020
[IAC#RG] INJUSTICE ANYWHERE IS A THREAT TO JUSTICE EVERYWHERE
In fighting against injustice and highlighting the wrong doings of those in Power, nobody and nothing should ever intimidate you. One should never be cowed down by any threats of consequences that may have to be faced for speaking out fearlessly. We should never compromise and surrender our right to speak out openly and candidly against anything that is wrong. Let us never hesitate in taking the bull by the horn. Truth hurts but it is only truth that will always ultimately prevail. One has to have the spine to speak out against things that are wrong. We need to stand up and speak for the sake of our Goa or else posterity will never forgive us.
Politicians and people in authority, by virtue of their positions, should be ready for both bouquets and brickbats. Freedom to fearlessly fight against social ills is the very hallmark of a true democracy, but unfortunately some of those who ride to power on a contrived electorate are unable to withstand such a scrutiny. The voices of critics are not necessarily of those against a dispensation but should be heard as a voice of inner consciousness: a call to rectify or to perish. In a democracy the power vests with the people and they are supreme. They can sweep in or sweep out a government.
Truth is always bitter. Buddha had said that three things cannot be long hidden: the Sun, the Moon and the Truth. At times one pays a heavy price in fighting public causes but one has to maintain the spirit and keep on fighting. Life is a short voyage; a journey - the end of which we know not. So let's keep up the fight. We should never lose sight of what Martin Luther King, Jr. had said 'Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere'.
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Thursday, April 30, 2020
Re: [IAC#RG] THE BASILICA OF BOM JESUS IS GOA’S TREASURE
Post: "indiaresists@lists.riseup.net"It is so very anguishing that it took Chief Minister Pramod Sawant so many days to pay a visit to the world renowned Basilica of Bom Jesus at Old Goa which is currently in structural distress. It was Pramod Sawant's duty to rush to the site when the news came to light.
The Government needs to look into the total mismanagement and poor administration at the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) which is the caretaker of historical monuments including the Basilica. Old Goa is UNESCO protected area but with the tacit blessings of the ASI officials illegal constructions by the local MLA and Panchayat politicians have blatantly mushroomed all over. Last year while on a visit to Delhi I had met ASI officials at the head office who candidly admitted that it was difficult to act against the illegalities by ruling politicians.
While commending the very pro-active Rector of Bom Jesus Basilica Rev. Fr. Patricio Fernandes for doing everything to hightlight the need to preserve the upkeep of this invaluable monument, let us hope the Goa Government will act swiftly to do all that is needed as the monsoons are fast approaching and the Basilica needs to be rescued from a man made disaster on account of the sheer negligence and laxity by the authorities.
Carrying out the urgent maintenance and restoration of all historical monuments is the priority. At the same time an investigation must take place into the ASI to ensure that our heritage and treasured historical monuments are never again compromised and threatened in this way. They must also be equipped to take whatever action is required to stamp out illegal constructions that interfere with such heritage sites without favour or prejudice. Our society will be defined not only by what we create but by what we refuse to destroy.
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[IAC#RG] THE BASILICA OF BOM JESUS IS GOA’S TREASURE
It is so very anguishing that it took Chief Minister Pramod Sawant so many days to pay a visit to the world renowned Basilica of Bom Jesus at Old Goa which is currently in structural distress. It was Pramod Sawant's duty to rush to the site when the news came to light.
The Government needs to look into the total mismanagement and poor administration at the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) which is the caretaker of historical monuments including the Basilica. Old Goa is UNESCO protected area but with the tacit blessings of the ASI officials illegal constructions by the local MLA and Panchayat politicians have blatantly mushroomed all over. Last year while on a visit to Delhi I had met ASI officials at the head office who candidly admitted that it was difficult to act against the illegalities by ruling politicians.
While commending the very pro-active Rector of Bom Jesus Basilica Rev. Fr. Patricio Fernandes for doing everything to hightlight the need to preserve the upkeep of this invaluable monument, let us hope the Goa Government will act swiftly to do all that is needed as the monsoons are fast approaching and the Basilica needs to be rescued from a man made disaster on account of the sheer negligence and laxity by the authorities.
Carrying out the urgent maintenance and restoration of all historical monuments is the priority. At the same time an investigation must take place into the ASI to ensure that our heritage and treasured historical monuments are never again compromised and threatened in this way. They must also be equipped to take whatever action is required to stamp out illegal constructions that interfere with such heritage sites without favour or prejudice. Our society will be defined not only by what we create but by what we refuse to destroy.
Aires Rodrigues
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[IAC#RG] Fwd: [pmarc] Stand in Solidarity with Dr. Zafarul Islam Khan
Subject: Re: [pmarc] Stand in Solidarity with Dr. Zafarul Islam Khan
To: Dalits Media Watch <PMARC@dgroups.org>
Dr. Zafarul Islam Khan, the Chairman of Delhi Minority Commission, author and journalist is being attacked by the communal forces for his identity and work.I have written a brief piece about the whole controversy. Please have a look.Open the link below to read itThe published text is as followsWe must stand with this upright scholar and public intellectual.Abhay KumarJNUZafarul Islam Khan welcoming Justice Rajinder Sachar during Golden Jubat India Islamic Culture Centre New Delhi.Dr. Zafarul Islam Khan is the Chairman of Delhi Minority Commission. For a few days he has been a victim of severe attack from the Hindu communal forces as well as a section of media. They are targeting him for posting a tweet. The communal forces have alleged that he had threatened them of taking up the issue of Indian Muslims facing discrimination to the Arab world.
In fact, the charges against him are politically motivated. He is being targeted for his identity.
What has irked the communal forces is his work. Zafarul Islam Khan is not affiliated with any party. Nor is he under compulsion to please his political masters. He is well-qualified and knows his subject very well. During the February Delhi riots, he was very active in giving relief to the marginalized sections and working for peace and harmony as the Chairperson of the Delhi Minority Commission.
Zafarul Islam Khan is an eminent journalist, author, translator and expert on Islam. He is a man of vast experience. Above all, he is an upright citizen. In his life and work, he has acted as ambassador of communal harmony. These all have made the Hindu communal forces turn angry against him. They see his presence as an impediment to their politics of hatred.
To know about the work and contribution of Zafarul Islam Khan in great detail, you may turn to other sources. Here I am going to tell you about some parts of his life that I have personally seen.
It is not an exaggeration but truth. I have personally not seen a person who could speak and write several languages so fluently as Zafarul Islam does. Once he was editing stories for "The Milli Gazette", the English fortnightly which he edited for decades, he received a call. I tried to listen to his fluent Arabic in wonder
I have not seen a person who works so hard as Zafarul Islam does. In his office, I saw him working day and night. He was among few editors and public intellectuals who respond to mail every time you send.
I have not seen a person who maintains so harmoniously a balance between faith and reason and tradition and modernity as Zafarul Islam does. He offers namaz five times a day. Once I was discussing with him the issue of Muslim Personal Laws, he critiqued several positions of the traditional ulama. The practice of triple talaq at one go and its defence were not upheld by him. On the issue of Muslim women and their entry to mosque, he brought my attention to an important fact: "Women used to pray at mosques. This practice was in vogue not long time ago".
I have not seen a person who works so painstakingly to document issues and events of people's concern as Zafarul Islam does. In his office, newspaper clippings are maintained every day. He encourages young scholars to learn the art of documentation. He runs a publishing house and keeps publishing reports concerning the issues of marginalized sections. "Does our writing make any difference?" I once asked him. He replied positively. "Yes, it does. Do your research and writing and put it in public domain. Someone will definitely take notice of it".
Zafarul Islam Khan is among a very few persons who understand issues holistically. He is a great advocate for coexistence, tolerance and freedom of expression. Once I had written a hard critique of a scholar whose books have earlier been published by him. "Sir, would you like to publish an article in which I have severely criticized the author who is associated with your publication". I asked him over phone. His reply was worth mentioning. "The author is my friend as you are my friend. The idea should not be suppressed".
Above all, Zafarul Islam is a kind human being. I remember a few years ago, a friend of mine had no money to pay his registration fees at JNU. Left with no option, I sought his help and rang him up. He readily agreed to give contribution. Next day before we could reach his residence, he was waiting. He kept the contribution in a white envelope. Some pockets of juice were also there for my friend and myself.
Even his critics acknowledge that Zafarul Islam is a man of letter. He is great scholar of Arabic and Islamic history. He is also a well-known translator. He has translated his father's work into Arabic and brought him closer to the Arab world. Maulana Wahiduddin Khan, the great Islamic scholar, is his father. But the father and the son do not agree on many issues, particularly those concerning politics.
In the field of journalism, Zafarul Islam Khan is widely known. As a journalist he wrote both in Arabic and English. He has worked with several prominent newspapers of the Arabic language. Needless to say, as a journalist he is respected in the Arab world. His writing, contrary to claims of the Hindu bigots, is a great ambassador of the country.
As a Chairperson of Delhi Minority Commission, he has done his job as per the rule of the law and the Constitution. He has always discharged his duty within the framework of law. His tenure at the Delhi Minority Commission has brought great relief to minorities. His work has failed several designs of communal forces who are leading a campaign of hate against him. Zafarul Islam Khan is the latest victim of several other scholars, public intellectual, youth leaders and activists. There are clear evidence and pattern that the Hindutva forces launching a campaign against him are being backed by the powerful people at the top.
The communal forces have been planning for long to remove him. In a polarized atmosphere, they have decided to turn his tweet into controversy. Questions are being raised about his patriotism by the Hindu communal forces. This has been their old method of demonising a Muslim.
In brief, their charges are baseless. Who does not know that the social media campaign against Islamophobia has been going on for several days, predating the tweet of Dr. Zafarul Islam Khan.
I have much to say about this great son of India but the space does not allow me. The main point should not be forgotten that the attack on him has much to do with his identity and his impeccable work.
We must also bear in mind that by attacking Zafarul Islam Khan, the Hindutva communal forces are in fact acting against the interest of the country.
The democratic voices must not let communal forces succeed in their game plan. We must stand with Dr. Zafarul Islam Khan. He has fought for our rights. He has worked for peace, harmony and justice. At this critical moment, we cannot afford to let him be alone.
Abhay Kumar is PhD from JNU. Minority Rights and Social Justice are his areas of interests. You may write to him at debatingissues@gmail.com--Abhay Kumar
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Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Re: [IAC#RG] Narendra Modi kuch to sharam karo !
Monday, April 27, 2020
[IAC#RG] ONLY HARD AND BRAVE STEPS WILL REVIVE THE INDIAN ECONOMY
Our Indian economy was already faltering over the last few years and now with the COVID-19 pandemic we have landed in a bigger financial upheaval. To now revive the economy the Government would have to take stringent austerity measures.
Tough and bold decisions must be taken. All salaries right from the President of India must be taxed as per the slabs of all. Those serving only for a five year term as MP or MLA should not be entitled to any pension. The free air flights should be only for MPs travelling on official business and not their entire families. Giving free furnished bungalows to retiring President of India and other VVIPs must stop. Even the developed countries do not provide such luxuries.
Financial discipline and monetary accountability is a must if India is to move on. Rationalization in government spending, strong and sincere austerity measures need to be taken with criminal waste of public funds on superfluous expenditure strictly prohibited and stamped out. It also requires targeted investment to kick start a failing economy with full transparency and accountability to benefit the many and not just the few.
Fiscal accountability, responsibility and strong honest transparent leadership must be an ongoing sustained process to achieve success. Now more than ever, it is the bounden and lawful responsibility of the authorities to work towards restoring our country on the road to economic prosperity. Failure to exercise wisdom and prudence at this our greatest hour of need will only lead to greater disasters.
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