A systematic agenda against religious harmony in India
Hindu fundamentalism is basically a religious fundamentalism. It is in the name of God and in the name of religion the Hindu fundamentalism instills hatred in the minds of the Hindus against Muslims and Christians. Hence, the multi – religious atmosphere guaranteed by the articles 25,26,27 and 28 of the Indian Constitution is at the verge of death. Hindutva has a systematic agenda to promote religious disharmony.
Alienation of the Muslims and Christians in India
Hindu fundamentalism does not consider the Muslims and Christians who are living in India as the Indian citizens. The following reasons are given for why they do not belong to the Hindu – Fold: Hindu blood does not flow in their veins, they do not appreciate and practice the Hindu customs, they follow different faith and customs, they do not accept Sanskrit as their language, they consider Mecca and Jerusalem as their holy cities.
Moral obligations of every Hindu
All those who have the privilege of being in the Hindu race, professing Hindu faith and practicing Hindu culture must contribute to the establishment of Hindu Rastra. Every Hindu has the moral obligation to…
v Get united and fight against the non – Hindus.
v Forcefully convert the non – Hindus to Hinduism in order to glorify the Hindu race and culture.
v Demolish the places of worship of the non – Hindus. E.g. The demolish of Babri Masjid
v Reject the pluralistic culture
v Treat Muslims and Christians as subordinates, underclass, the other, and as 2nd class citizens.
Thus, according to the Hindu fundamentalism, human dignity is to be given only to the Hindus. The ontological dignity of the Muslims and Christians in India is thus violated.
Violence against the Muslims and Christians in India
The Indian history witnesses how Hindu fundamentalism has expressed its hatred towards Muslims and Christians through a serial of bloodsheds. Muslims are the primary targets of Hindutva but at the same time it has mercilessly attacked the Christians also in several incidents.Cannibalistic attitude towards the Muslims
The demolition of Babri Masjid on Dec 6, 1992 gave a grave shock to the Muslims. Disregarding the feelings of the Muslims Mr. Advani considered the demolition of Babri Masjid [6]“as an act of God; an act of national pride”.
Another unforgettable trauma for the Muslims is their victimization in Gujarat in 2002. Tehelka Investigation reports how Hindu fundamentalists [7]“found a pregnant woman by name Kauser Banu and tore her stomach with a knife; they pierced the baby with the knife; crushed it on the ground; threw it on the flames”. All is because they were Muslims. It is very shocking to see Hindu fundamentalists acting worse than the wild animals. Thus there is total negation of every possibility for the religious harmony in India.
Targeting the Christians
Christians seen as excluded from the Hindu – Fold are subject to all kinds of violence. The United Christians Forum for Human Rights complained, [8]“Nuns have been raped, priests executed, Bibles burnt, Churches demolished, educational institutions destroyed and religious people harassed in India”. Recent attacks on Christians in Orissa stands as a clear witness to the violence against the Christians.
What are our responses and initiatives to build up a harmonious India?
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