Hey Ranjan! I disagree with you on the point that - ”Our Government is more interested in Olympic Gold Medals count than solving the 61 year old wounded Kashmir Problem”. Kashmir issue is always a big problem, but should we give up all for that? I mean Olympic Games comes after so many years. Should not we or our govet take interest in it? What wrong in that. If one problem is not solved, should we remain inactive for everything else?

India is an undeclared Hindu Rashtra. So is Nepal now.

It is sad to se that Instablogs is becoming a platform for sensational journalism and biased articles with no sound reasoning or judgement; just to publish it on the home page by getting votes. I am not an erudite person in any respect, and not fit to pass any judgemental comments as well...but still was shocked to see such write ups. No wonder bloggers from Pakistan are at loggerheads with us! Please, let Insta remain a secular and interesting platform that it is.

Apart from Hindus and Muslims, there are people of other religions living in India as well. Our’s is a multiplural cultural identity. Don’t reduce it to just one religion identity.
The problem of Kashmir is not due to religion but due to politicising of religions and using it for territorial wars.
Declaring India as a Hindu rashtra in the modern globalised world will be long step backward in Time.

@Ranjan I don’t agree with you. We Indians should focus our energies not on forcing religious bigotry but on fighting terrorism and any other force/ group which tries to create trouble and block the economic progress of the country. Pakistan is a Muslim country, has that made all the people blissfully happy there? Has it made Pakistan one of the fastest growing economies in this world? Nah! India is. Do you still want to emulate Pakistan?

Religion is not the solution for anything. Pakistan being a Islamic state is not safe for themselves even, bomb blast are happening in every Islamic state, then whom to blame for that. Ok, as per you they are terrorists. If in India there is a bomb blast, everyone points finger at Muslims, so if there is bomb blast in any Islamic country then where they blame, to hindus or christian. As you said that our prophet has said about non-violence, terrorists does not have any religion, they can take any religion if they are given money. India has many religion in it. Muslims, Christian, Punjabi, Buddhist, Jews, Parsees. So, getting rid of all of them will make India into smaller pieces. See, let other countries say anything about India. Well, Nepal is declared as Hindu Kigdom but currently Democracy is there and it is not longer officially a Hindu Rashtra. J & K problem has been created by British. You telling me about Hindu Rashtra, what about this Nuke Agreement, even US has asked our NSG (Defence) to be far away in this deal. They will make all the decisions for our Nuke (Read 123 Agreement). After the Nuke Agreement, we un-officially goes into American Emperialist Rule.

It is indeed sad and irresponsible that Instablogs has allowed this article with a controversial headline to be published.

All the Indians(belonging to about 100 diverse culture/dialect) have by and large lived together in harmony since ages.

Please pull out this article before it does any further damages for the true Indian spirit.

Ranjan,go through your phrase”Declare India a Hindu Rashtra for the
the Protection of the Children,Women,
Youth,Disabled and Animals Rights and
National Unity, Security and Peace from
the claws of International Jehadi Terrorists.”
Now remember what happened in ”Mahabharat”,everyone was there,the Hindu rashtra,the great Gangaputra Bhishm Pitamah...everyone..but they couldnt protect Draupadi,the only women in the sabha.
DEcLARE
INDIA A CASTLESS RASHTRA THE ONLY ANSWER>

Dear Ramesh ,

Hinduism known as Sanatana Dharma seems to have no takers in land of its birth .Probably , most of the people are not aware of the tenets of Hinduism .It’s not religion in the Western sense but its a way of living .I have always believed that a nation which fails to honour its cultural and religious attributes would soon be wiped out from the world map . Against the backdrop of globaliztion , it’s very essential that we take all step to preserve the glory of Hinduism .Lastly , to talk about the revival of Hinduism in land of its origin is no crime .But I wonder will the ghost of secularism allow Hinduism to spread its wings in Bharat ?

I cannot fathom how come the same comments are being posted again and again...or is it a strategy of Mr. Ranjan?? I shudder to think of the future of Insta, if such write ups and such scathing comments get posted repeatedly, whereas we struggle to post genuine comments even once! Where are the editors? Are they listening?

Pl go throuigh what Mr Ramesh commented.All living on this land are connected and belongs to the same inherited culture.Everyboby is already a Hindu.When Iqbal says HINDI HAI HUM WATAN HAI INDUSTAN HAMARA.
Better ask Farih Jamil.

O’ Sharmila,there are so many other things are to discuss.

What crapness, and it’s been two days since it was posted. Where are the editors?

I hope this gets removed earlier enough or else ppl like myself will loose their faith in instablogs.

It is worst than plagarism and must be dealt with. hate content must not make it’s way to Insta, i dont care what other websites display but being connected to insta i strongly feel that such stuff must be removed as soon as possible :s

Ranjan, You are missing the point here. It is not a clash of religions but a clash between progression and regression. You choose what you would like.. A Hindu nation that goes back to the middle age or a secular nation that tries to look beyond something that is as unimportant as religion. All that religions have resulted is in bloodshed and hate. I don’t think a government has to patronize a single religion and end up being fundamental, just like the middle eastern countries. We already have enough dirt in our nation to make our stomachs churn. I would like to see a nation where religions are kept well within the four walls of a home and forgotten outside it... If you have read my earlier posts you would know how I hold religions responsible for all the wars and hatred and of course crimes against humanity...

Aah!

Its been ages since I read something like this; something that would force me to think and come to conclusions, though bizarre ones, cuz the motivation factor itself is no better than a lame duck.

Believe me, I’m still wondering what to call the author of this SHIT (is there a more apt word? suggestions are welcome).

A dumb-headed Hindu extremists?? Or a frustrated bloke who’s just received a double whammy - kicked on his A** by his employers and got his crotch set up on fire by his wife??

Community members, please help me arrive at a conclusion.

I have never tried the TRASH button before... Sharmila, thats my good deed for today :)

hahahaha Aneez, I thought of that ”awesome” question too!!!

Democracy is bigger culprit than religion. Changing identity of the nation is insignificant...China is a Communist state no radical Islamists dare to spread terrorism out there...if they do they get crushed like insects! Whatever remains identity of nation religious fanatics, especially Muslims, should be counter-terrorized to such an extent that they should think 10 times b4 their acts. Minority appeasement should be eliminated and Hinduism SHOULD be given the dignity it deserves despite its limitations. Religious conversions should be banned. All this reforms need to be done by mature Hindus by adoring philosophy of Swatantrya Veer Savarkar. Harmless muslims shouldn’t be troubled but fanatics must be shown their place right time. If this happens India will truely become ultimate Hindu superpower one day!

Declaring India a Hindu Rashtra will complicate matters beyond solution. Just imagine the repercussions it will have on the northeastern states like Mizoram.
But we must also understand that Kashmir's separation from India is not a clever idea because that will give the terrorists and other separatist groups a boost.

@Rajan -

Declare India a Hindu Rashtra for the the Protection of the Children,Women, Youth,Disabled and Animals’ Rights and National Unity,Security and Peace.

Animal rights? You mean cow rights or the halal method the Muslims slaughter animals for meat? Now tell me if you ever saw how a pig is slaughtered in India. Just see and then let me know if that brings out your love for animals and make you work towards ending the cruelty.

Sorry to follow this SHIT a touch late. It is the most stupid thought until date on Instablogs. A fanatic cannot see beyond his obsession and that is exactly the case with Ranjan. Communal bias is nothing but an ideology of such fanatics who rate religion as the highest thing in life. How can one even think of writing so vividly on an issue that would only meet a sore eye. I am pretty happy to know that most of the people who have commented on this are Hindus and they are the ones who have totally buried this ideology. This pretty much proves that most of us don’t have a problem with a Muslim or a Christian and it is only stupid fanatics who adore such a philosophy. Ranjan_you got to get out of Insta soon or else we people will not make life easy for you here.

@ Desh, it was not impulsive or incautious comment at all. Have you seen how many times the same comment that reeks of fanaticism ( atleast I think so) have been repeated? Do you honestly feel that the recent articles which are flooding Instablogs are not carrying overdoses of some religious sentiments? Everybody can ofcourse voice their opinion, and blogosphere is every bloggers space...but that does not mean that one can post anything and get away with it. Atleast as far as I could decipher till date, Instablogs does not deal only with soliloquies or personal views. Its about interesting newslinks, informative articles and write ups with a humane touch, which make it different than the rest. Sorry if u don’t agree with me, but I strongly felt that way.

I challenge the author of this article to try his propagating his views in legislature. He will encounter the following problem:-

Hinduism is a way of life and not a religious faith like islam, Christianity, Sikhism or any other religion. It is beyond definition. Our way of life differs in various parts of India and since Hinduism is a santan dharma (continuous duty), it can not be restricted. Hinduism has Idol worshippers and those who don;t believe in images. It is so vast that it is beyond the comprehension of the writer. If he knew anything about the great hindu religion, he would not talk like a Muslim bigot.

Secondly, Ours is a secular state. Our constitution can not be amended without 2/3 majority. Any political party would not even attempt it.

Third, Hindus will not throw away Muslim brethern and people of other faith from its soil.

Fourthly, International pressure will be enormous.

Finally, the whole idea is stupid, foolish and impractical.

Keep your religions out of politics and this I scream out aloud again and again. We don’t want a nation that goes the middle eastern way. We don’t want a nation that is poor (it won’t improve for a long time) and at the same time religiously bent. We need no priests, mullahs, or whatever. In fact we need no religion. And if you still feel like talking to HIM as Fariha or her best friend Ratan would put, Please have your psychotic conversation with HIM in the confines of your room. Don’t bring your delusions outside the house and turn the nation more deluded than it already is.

@Reshmi and all others who are disappointed and disgusted with this post...
I agree with your diasppointment and disgust. But I think Insta is indeed a platform for all diverse views and this Hindu Rashtra thing is a dominating thought in our society. Gandhiji was killed by one such staunch believer. Such posts do give us a chance to discuss pros and cons of Hinduism as well. Go ahead, ignore or disagree...but we can’t wish away such mindsets...this proves that all religions breed fundamentalists who think their faith should reign supreme in their land and that it can bring peace even at any human cost.

If you repeat your trash, I may Trash, against my wish.

@ Reshmi

Don’t worry. As long as there are people like us (read: with a properly working brain), these hooligans (read: Hindu and Muslim extremists) will never succeed in sowing the seeds of destruction and hatred.

BTW, I have a solid plan to deal with the situation;

Forget about Kashmir for the moment, leave aside this SHIT issue of declaring India a Hindu rashtra;

Just join forces and chalk out a plan to make proposal for a separate state (read: a pig sty!)- for these fanatics and extremists, both Hindus and Muslims irrespective of their castes.

And, once a separate state has been formed, these people should be KICKED on their a**es and forcefully made to stay confined within the boundaries of that stinkin place.

Once this is achieved, 90% of the problem will be solved. The ones who are ready to change and live like a NORMAL person should be given back the privilege to join us and live like an Indian... and the ones who refuse to change their SHITTY behavior should be granted full freedom from the law so that they can kill each other with whatever method they can think of.

This is the only solution to save India!

P.S. Further suggestions are welcome.

Friends, there is ”nothing as Hindu religion”. Hinduism ”is an umbrella term for different forms of worship which have originated in India. But if there were an attempt under the garb of... pseudo-secularism to create an antipathy...for religion, the country would only be weakened.”

I wonder why this sickular brigade didn’t turn up when Fariha posted rubbish like ’.....only solution to mankind!’. LOLZZZZZ Hindus are culprits when they claim Hindu Rashtra on 2.5 percent land of the world....Islamic radicals aren’t slapped when they fanatically suggest ’solutions’ to the ENTIRE humanity!:D

मित्रों, मुझे समझ में नहीं आ रहा है कि आप लोगों की बहस इन्टाब्लॉग्स केन्द्रित क्यों हो गई है? मुझे लगता है कि हम लोग मूल मुद्दे से भटक गए हैं। बहस Declare India A Hindu Rashtra विषय पर होती रहे तो बेहतर है।

if anyone is interested in Fariha’s article here goes the link

”Islam as the Only Solution for Mankind”

http://fariha.instablogs.com/entry/why-islam/#comment-514287

Sickulars WHERE WERE U????????:x

देख भाई...सीधी सी बात हैं.....जिस तरह हम अपने माता -पिता और गुरु को नहीं भूल सकते उसी प्रकार हम अपने धर्म और देश को नहीं भुला सकते.... ...अगर कोई तुम्हारे माता -पिताया गुरु पर हाथ उठाये तो .... तू काया सिर्फ उन्नति की बात करेगा....या अपनी माता- पिता और गुरु की रक्छा करेगा......और दुसमन का मुह तोर जवाब देगा ........सबसे पहले हमे अपने माता- पिता....गुरु , धर्म, और देश .....इन पाचों की इज्जत की रक्छा करना , हमारा का प्रथम क्रतव्य है...............

....मै पूछता हूँ काहेका जेहादी ! काहे की आजादी ! और काहे का अल्प्शखयक...!
एक पूरा पकिस्तान की आबादी बस्ती है ..मुस्लिमों की बस्ती है हमारे देश में .....तो फिर काहे को कहते हो हम अल्प्शखयक..है.......दूसरी बात कौन गुलाम है जो आजादी की बात करता है कश्मीर में........गुलाम तो हम हिन्दुस्तानी होते जा रहे है इन आतंकी जेहादियों के......................बात समझ्ने की है ........

हिन्दू धर्म सभी धर्मों का आदर करता है.......इसके बावजूद भी यदि कोई हमारा अपमान करें तो हम उसे मिटटी में मिला देगें ...........जय हिंद .! जय भारत.!

मै पूछता हूँ काहेका जेहादी ! काहे की आजादी ! और काहे का अल्प्शखयक...!
एक पूरा पकिस्तान की आबादी बस्ती है ..मुस्लिमों की बस्ती है हमारे देश में .....तो फिर काहे को कहते हो हम अल्प्शखयक..है.......दूसरी बात कौन गुलाम है जो आजादी की बात करता है कश्मीर में........गुलाम तो हम हिन्दुस्तानी होते जा रहे है इन आतंकी जेहादियों के......................बात समझ्ने की है

bilkul sahi kaha bhai. hum aaj kal in aatankiyon ke ghulam bantey ja rahey hai.

Great Thought there Jonty and well put across too! I agree with you in the minutest of details that good journalism is not about being a professional journalist. Words may or may not support you on all counts but a profound thought is a must. How long can we harp on discussions that serve as fodder for our useless news channels. We have a platform here that doesn’t stop anyone from voicing their opinion but that no way means that we take liberty to hit on the same issues our News channels thrive on.

The Allahbadi may call me a watchdog but then whats the fun in being a part of this entire network that holds a strong promise to take the Indian Journalism by a storm and create a name for itself across the globe. It is beautiful dream and we all might be famous names one day and therefore I request every member of this community to at least give themselves a chance. NO KHOONI BAARSIH, NO HINDUTVA, NO HAWA MEY MACHLEE...put it efforts to offer something more sensible people, Cheers!!!

HINDUSTAN,word is already in use.We have seen too many caste,dharm and religions in India.Its been said that even Jesus Crist also spent two years in our country and studied Ved and Upnishads.All religions had some impact of our civilisation and culture.Everybody knows that the Muslim who are living in South Asia are in fact,were all Hindu.Some of them still performing their wedding and other ceremonies as per their earlier religion.Its better for India,if govt not patronise any of them.

@ELIAS

You are wrong, yet again. .Your nonsensical blabberings sound like utterings of a drunkard .It’s high time you realize that your erratic streak and naivety make you incapable of participating in a sensitive issue .It’s a real pity that you have not been able to get rid of traits which make you more or less a congenital idiot . Your arguments not only reek of stupidity but also setting bad precedent. Instead of engaging in falsehoods and baseless allegations, it’s time for you to debate the issue on merit.

Now let’s intercept Vivekananda’s views. My contention is crystal clear that there is no harm in promoting Hinduism which is a way of living and not a religion based on sectarian ideals.

Probably, you failed to realize that when I lay so much emphasis on Hinduism then I am talking about ideals laid down in the Upanishads .The Upanishads are representative of Sanatana Dharma or Hinduism .We should be grateful to the Upanishads which have produced souls like Swami Vivekananda or, for that matter, made every Hindu epitome of wisdom. The difference between Swami Vivekananda and an average Hindu lies in the degree of realization. So what’s the harm in promoting Hinduism which allows one to morph into better human beings?

Since you are narrow minded , who finds pleasure in weaving outrageous and hurtful lies and fabrications , you have always come up with audacious disregard for the actual purport of the arguments given by me .Figuratively speaking , you are the victim of “ chemical locha”. Having realized that, I have full sympathy for you. Anyway, I would be grateful to you if you help let better sense prevail among misguided souls within your community instead of hurling brickbats at me. Words of kafir like me would not impress them much that Ekam SAT Vipra Bahudha Vadanti –“ That which exists is one ; sages call It by various names ” .Let’s hope they come to intercept your views with a right mindset.


THOUGHTS OF VIVEKANADA — TO SUBSTANTIATE THE ARGUMENTS GIVEN ABOVE

1. The debt which the world owes to our mother land is immense .Taking country with country, there is not one race on this earth to which the world owes so much as to the patient Hindu, the mild Hindu.


2. To many , Indian thought , Indian manners ,Indian customs ,Indian philosophy ,Indian literature are repulsive at first sight ; but let them persevere , let them read , let them become familiar with the great principles underlying these ideas , and it ninety –nine to one that the charm will come over them , and fascination will be the result .


3. Hindus accept every religion , praying in the mosque of the Mohammedans , worshipping before the fire of the Zoroastrians ,and kneeling before the cross of Christians , knowing that all the religions , from the lowest fetishism to the highest absolutism , mean so many attempts of the human soul to grasp and realize the infinite , each determined by the conditions of its birth and association , and each of them making a stage of progress .We gather all these flowers and bind them with the twine of love , making a wonderful bouquet of worship .

4. And what is the mission with which every Hindu child is born? Have you not read the proud declaration of Manu regarding the Brahamana where he says , that the birh of the Brahmana is “ for the protection of the treasury of religion “ ? I should say that that is the mission of not only of the Brahamana , but of every child , whether boy or girl , who is born on this blessed land –“ for the protection of the treasury of religion ‘ . And every other problem in life must be subordinated to that one principal theme. The secret of true Hindu character lies in the subordination of his knowledge of European sciences and learning, of his wealth, position and name , to that one principle theme which is inborn in every Hindu child –the spirituality and purity of the race .

5. We are Hindus .I do not use the word Hindu in any bad sense at all, nor do I agree with those who think that there is any bad meaning in it. In old times , it simply meant people who lived on other side of Indus ; today a good many among those who hate us may have put a bad interpretation upon it , but names are nothing .Upon us depends whether the name Hindu will stand for everything that is glorious , everything that is spiritual , or whether it will remain a name of opprobrium , one designating the downtrodden , the worthless , the heathen .If at present the word Hindu means everything bad , never mind ; by our actions let us be ready to show that this is the highest word that any language can invent . It has been one of the principles of my life not to be ashamed of my ancestors .I am one of the proudest men ever born , but let me tell you frankly .It is not for myself , but on account of my ancestry .The more I have studied the past , the more I have looked back , more and more this pride come to me , and it has given me the strength and courage of conviction ,raised me from the dust of the earth , and set me working out that great plan laid out by those great ancestors of ours .

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Excerpts from the article “ Culture of peace ” by BENOY K. BEHL published in
FRONTLINE (SEP.12, 2008)

In the 8th or the 9th century B.C., the Upanishads were composed out of the philosophic traditions that came from the earliest times of Indic civilisation . The thoughts contained in the Upanishads went on to form the basis of all major faiths in the subcontinent, in times to come.
This is a philosophy that sees a great oneness in all of creation. It is the same that is in each of us, in plants and trees, in animals, even in inanimate objects. All that there is, is perceived to be a part of the One. “Samsara”, the world of separated beings and objects around us, is believed to be an illusion we see owing to the limitations of our senses and sensibilities. (Four or five centuries later, the Greek philosopher Plato voiced similar thoughts about the illusory nature of what we perceive through our senses.)

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@ELIAS

You are wrong, yet again. .Your nonsensical blabberings sound like utterings of a drunkard .It’s high time you realize that your erratic streak and naivety make you incapable of participating in a sensitive issue .It’s a real pity that you have not been able to get rid of traits which make you more or less a congenital idiot . Your arguments not only reek of stupidity but also setting bad precedent. Instead of engaging in falsehoods and baseless allegations, it’s time for you to debate the issue on merit.

Now let’s intercept Vivekananda’s views. My contention is crystal clear that there is no harm in promoting Hinduism which is a way of living and not a religion based on sectarian ideals.

Probably, you failed to realize that when I lay so much emphasis on Hinduism then I am talking about ideals laid down in the Upanishads .The Upanishads are representative of Sanatana Dharma or Hinduism .We should be grateful to the Upanishads which have produced souls like Swami Vivekananda or, for that matter, made every Hindu epitome of wisdom. The difference between Swami Vivekananda and an average Hindu lies in the degree of realization. So what’s the harm in promoting Hinduism which allows one to morph into better human beings?

Since you are narrow minded , who finds pleasure in weaving outrageous and hurtful lies and fabrications , you have always come up with audacious disregard for the actual purport of the arguments given by me .Figuratively speaking , you are the victim of “ chemical locha”. Having realized that, I have full sympathy for you. Anyway, I would be grateful to you if you help let better sense prevail among misguided souls within your community instead of hurling brickbats at me. Words of kafir like me would not impress them much that Ekam SAT Vipra Bahudha Vadanti –“ That which exists is one ; sages call It by various names ” .Let’s hope they come to intercept your views with a right mindset.


THOUGHTS OF VIVEKANANDA — TO SUBSTANTIATE THE ARGUMENTS GIVEN ABOVE

1. The debt which the world owes to our mother land is immense .Taking country with country, there is not one race on this earth to which the world owes so much as to the patient Hindu, the mild Hindu.


2. To many , Indian thought , Indian manners ,Indian customs ,Indian philosophy ,Indian literature are repulsive at first sight ; but let them persevere , let them read , let them become familiar with the great principles underlying these ideas , and it ninety –nine to one that the charm will come over them , and fascination will be the result .


3. Hindus accept every religion , praying in the mosque of the Mohammedans , worshipping before the fire of the Zoroastrians ,and kneeling before the cross of Christians , knowing that all the religions , from the lowest fetishism to the highest absolutism , mean so many attempts of the human soul to grasp and realize the infinite , each determined by the conditions of its birth and association , and each of them making a stage of progress .We gather all these flowers and bind them with the twine of love , making a wonderful bouquet of worship .

4. And what is the mission with which every Hindu child is born? Have you not read the proud declaration of Manu regarding the Brahamana where he says , that the birh of the Brahmana is “ for the protection of the treasury of religion “ ? I should say that that is the mission of not only of the Brahamana , but of every child , whether boy or girl , who is born on this blessed land –“ for the protection of the treasury of religion ‘ . And every other problem in life must be subordinated to that one principal theme. The secret of true Hindu character lies in the subordination of his knowledge of European sciences and learning, of his wealth, position and name , to that one principle theme which is inborn in every Hindu child –the spirituality and purity of the race .

5. We are Hindus .I do not use the word Hindu in any bad sense at all, nor do I agree with those who think that there is any bad meaning in it. In old times , it simply meant people who lived on other side of Indus ; today a good many among those who hate us may have put a bad interpretation upon it , but names are nothing .Upon us depends whether the name Hindu will stand for everything that is glorious , everything that is spiritual , or whether it will remain a name of opprobrium , one designating the downtrodden , the worthless , the heathen .If at present the word Hindu means everything bad , never mind ; by our actions let us be ready to show that this is the highest word that any language can invent . It has been one of the principles of my life not to be ashamed of my ancestors .I am one of the proudest men ever born , but let me tell you frankly .It is not for myself , but on account of my ancestry .The more I have studied the past , the more I have looked back , more and more this pride come to me , and it has given me the strength and courage of conviction ,raised me from the dust of the earth , and set me working out that great plan laid out by those great ancestors of ours .

**************************************


Excerpts from the article “ Culture of peace ” by BENOY K. BEHL published in
FRONTLINE (SEP.12, 2008)

In the 8th or the 9th century B.C., the Upanishads were composed out of the philosophic traditions that came from the earliest times of Indic civilisation . The thoughts contained in the Upanishads went on to form the basis of all major faiths in the subcontinent, in times to come.
This is a philosophy that sees a great oneness in all of creation. It is the same that is in each of us, in plants and trees, in animals, even in inanimate objects. All that there is, is perceived to be a part of the One. “Samsara”, the world of separated beings and objects around us, is believed to be an illusion we see owing to the limitations of our senses and sensibilities. (Four or five centuries later, the Greek philosopher Plato voiced similar thoughts about the illusory nature of what we perceive through our senses.)

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Branding India as a hindu rashtra won’t change anything! only some corrupt politicians may get more rich by this, not the citizen or our common man. By declaring India as a hindu state will our farmers get profit? will are small scale business units develop? will literacy rate grow? will law be enforced? will equality prevail?just for name sake we are secular, we need to be secular in thoughts , in reality only then any problem can be solved.

What is the meaning of secular, from beginning of the congress every leader or the peoples are shouting secular - secular. Due to this Secular word india face Direct mission of the Muslim League, India divided, Kashmir Problem develop, North east states are burning Gujarat, Rajahsthan, Orisa, karnataka, Hydrabad, Mau, Lucknow, Kanpur, Aligarh, and Meerut every where is communal riots, every where is terrorism, but leader say dont say this for secularism, dont do this for secularism, dont say muslim dont say hindu....... secular secular secular.....
if this word is so powerful than why such type of problems in india.
if common man die no problem......we secular.....

if terrorist died than all the human rights organization will cry ”HAI HAI KYON MAR DALA USKO WOH TO BAHUT SECULAR THA”.

PLZ DEFINE THIS SPECIAL WORDS.

I am at a loss. Th writer would like to see India as a Hindu Rashtra and yet what arguments does he bring to the table? Well, practically none. All I would like to say is that defining boundaries in terms of religion can never cure all the dissensions that naturally arise in a nation. There are always bound to be sections which feel (whether rightly or wrongly) that they are being deprived of something and that’s where some of the struggles arise. Declaring India as a bastion for Hindus would not make jihadists go away. On the contrary it would only fuel the attacks.

And reading comments I would like to harp on freedom of expression yet again. People may not agree (and there are a good number of us) with Mr. Ranjan but that should not interfere with his attempts to write an (biased) article. There should be editorial control only over pieces that purport to be presenting facts. Opinion articles should be left alone.

Let us create a Humanity based state, free from the evils of caste, creed and religion where everyone is able to live a happy, honest and peaceful life.