Guest guest Report post Posted March 20, 2002 Tue, 19 Mar 2002 13:22:39 -0800 vaidika1008 BJP News bjp-news [bJP News]: Stop secular TalibanismTitle: Stop Secular Talibanism Author: Tarun Vijay Publication: India Today March 25, 2002 The temple reflects our vision of a prosperous and proud Bharat, which sheltered all those driven out by fanatics of the world. Like the Statue of Liberty. In the Ramayana, the chapter on Ayodhya gives a majestic description of Ram Rajya, where peace, prosperity and tranquillity reigned, for there was no one to challenge the seat of Ayodhya, literally the land without wars. Ironically, Ayodhya is now associated with struggle, anger and challenges abound. The Supreme Court, whose supremacy we saw being challenged amidst full media glare with the payment of a token fine of Rs 2,000, has stopped a puja and pilgrims are banned from entering the birthplace of Ram. So much hate has been heaped on the Ayodhya movement in the media that the real issue has got totally drowned. The Marxist-Mullah combine has used the media in a manner that a Hindu would feel ashamed at the mention of Ayodhya and would say, how does it matter to me if no temple is built there. Please maintain peace! A typical Hindu reaction. How does it matter if the nation is partitioned and Pakistan created amidst an unparalleled massacre of Hindus, if that brings peace? How does it matter if a few terrorists are released to bring air passengers home safe? How does it matter if Agra is decorated and we get a little romantic with the villain of Kargil? And how does it matter if we lie low and let peace prevail ... after December 13 ... and after February 27? Now, if a large section of Hindus decide that it really matters to say no to humiliation, they are the hoodlums of Hindu society, known for its "tolerance". The message is: as long as you continue to accept humiliation, you are a good secular Hindu. But the moment you stand up for your dignity and faith, you are bad. Defending Ayodhya is like defending Bharat. Bruised, humiliated and condemned, we stand just for underlining what we are and what we have been. The temple is a symbol of a civilisation waking up. It stands for our vision of a glorified, prosperous and proud Bharat, which sheltered all those driven out by fanatical rulers the world over. Like the Statue of Liberty. It's like unfurling the tricolour over the regained Tiger Hill. They ask us to obey the court, and yet justify amending the law to stop payment of Rs 25 a month to an old woman. All the big temples have been taken over by the government and Hindu religious funds are misused. Can it dare to even suggest taking over Haji Ali or St Xavier's? Compare how the government treats Hajis and Hindu pilgrims? Should we recall Meenakshipuram? The past 20 years have seen more than 50,000 Hindus killed by Islamic jehadis and more than 2,00,000 driven out of their homes. And still, Hindus get sermons to "keep restraint". Ayodhya is against this secular Talibanism ---- http://www.ofbjp.org ---- A worldwide community of BJP's friends, supporters and activists: Friends of the BJP - Worldwide: http://www.ofbjp.org/fob ---- --------- Click on the link below to be removed from the BJP News mailing list. http://www.ofbjp.org/listserv/.cgi?vaidika1008 (AT) hotmail (DOT) com --------- The BJP News Home Subscribe Me Lite Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
