‘Us and they’ games!

The other day I was speaking on fashion. Bikinis will be as objectionable for a temple visit as a three-piece suit for a beach visit. As another year dawns, India has never been as challenged by fundamentalists and terrorists as now. The divide between communities grows deeper and wider with every passing day. In the name of ‘jodo,’ to fix, contrarian ‘todo,’ breaking activities are with least concern for the country’s progress.

Something is seriously amiss, and corrective steps must be taken if India truly progresses as a developed nation. The role of the political opposition in understanding and appreciating the difference between opposing the BJP party and the Indian government must be reinvented. Doubting the valour of our army, doubting the procurement of defence needs, accusing conceding Indian territories to China etc., do not bring any laurel to the opposition unless the accusations are proven.

There is unstoppable machinery keeping the minorities in a constant agitated mood, the threat of insecurity etc., much of it unfounded. India is among very few countries considered a nucleus of religions. Most Hindus have never engaged in oppression or attacks over others, despite historical wrongs on them over centuries.

The militant Wahhabism overrunning every other religion must be curbed and regulated to alter their mindset. They are funded by a few gulf countries, who will continue their religious onslaught regardless. The fear of  a few Hindus that their religion is under grave threat of extinction is a lie propounded by a crafty few. For example, more Hindus visited the Churches for the Holy mass during this Christmas, which shows the Hindus’ religious tolerance and inclusive character.

There are foreign forces, who sell us arms to defend or wage wars, but include a few who do not want India to grow stronger economically or militarily. India must not be led into a trap of frittering away our hard-earned resources into wars. Growth can only be achieved if all Indians solidly stand behind the government. We all owe a better future to the next generation.

The youths and children must have a safe environment and peaceful lives. Therefore, removing toxicity from every walk of life becomes an indispensable duty of every citizen. If Pundits and Hindus are killed in Kashmir, it is not the army, but the Muslim majority living there, which must apprehend the culprits and help punish the offenders. If leaders spew venom, it is the job of the citizens to shut their mouths up. We, as patient and forbearing citizens, do deserve better lives. The game of us and they, dividing on religious grounds, must end forever.

Jai Hind

Sampath Kumar

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