ISLAM & YOGA

The fundamentalist among Muslims are dragging the religion to the ridiculous extent. The recent pronouncement of these people is to declare Yoga as un Islamic not because of any ill effects on their health but because of its Hindu origin. The state of Indonesia as well as Malaysia have banned this practice in their countries mercifully sparing the Hindus from the ban. Well in a way it is good that these enemies of humanity are kept away from this divine blessing which not only rejuvenates the physicall form but also the spiritual strength. The enlightened people all over the universe have flocked to learn this celestial practice.

Turn arounds of US and U.K. Governments

Our Government has been giving disproportionate importance to U.S.A and U.K. Governments manoeuvers to mediate between Pakistan and India following Mumbai carnage by Pakistan based and aided militants. Both the Governments initially issued statements confirming the involvement of Pakistan based terror organisations and declared that the Government of Pakistan could not be absolved of its responsibility in the tragic incidents. The high level dignitaries of USA like Secretary of State, Condeela Rice and U.k. Prime Minister Gordon Brown shuttled between Islamabad and New Delhi and made statements purportedly to shun Pakistan. However, their main intention was to protect Pakistan from retaliation from India as it now becomes clear.


2. After having succeeded in their game plan, Obama, the President elect of USA has proposed to triple aid to Pakistan purportedly to contain terror. U.K. Foreign Secretary David Miliband has also absolved Pakistan Government of its involvement in the terrorist attacks. This is a clear evidence of the duplicity of both the Governments. Our past experiences with both these Governments on various issues show that they are unreliable and least dependable. Every one knows that the aid to Pakistan will not be used to fight terrorism but finance the terrorist organisations for their global terror operations.Indian Government should learn a lesson of self reliance and act instead of issuing daily statements.

Code of Conduct required to handle Strikes

For the past one month we have been witnessing strikes and strikes in the country which has not only adversely affected the daily life of common man but also the economy of the country. The Auto Driver's strike in Mumbai,Public Sector Oil Companies Officer's strike and the continuing Trucker's strike in the country are the events which indicate as though the Government has become helpless and ineffective. This virus of Strikes in the country is without doubt a prelude to the coming elections when the interested groups consider the best time to exploit the Government in conceding their demands.Although in a democracy, people have the right to strike but is also incumbent that it should not be at the cost of injury to the national causes. We may consider that just as before any election there is a moral code of conduct prescribed by the Election Commission,similar Code of Conduct should also be prescribed for the public and professional groups against carrying out any Strike during this period.

Muslim League demand breaking of ties with Isreal

This refers to the news item regarding Indian Union Muslim league's demand for breaking of diplomatic relations with Isreal following the latter's offensive against Hamas militants. This militant group has been targetting Isreali settlements and civilians with rocket attacks for the past six months but no voice was raised by IUML against Hamas. Now that Isreal after numerous warnings is acting in self defence the fundamentalists are giving it a religious colour. It is unfortunate that innocent civilians are being killed in this operation accidentally due to the topography of the location but the fact remains that Isreali forces are not targetting the civilians. No Muslim organisation has brought any pressure on the Hamas to stop their attacks who are stubbornly declaring that they will continue their strikes irrespective of the heavy loss of innocent lives.

2. The Mindset of IUML and their ilk to view every event through the prism of religious bigotry is the prime reason for their alienation from the mainstream and disservice to Isam.No wonder their loyalties become questionable. They have not raised the demand to snap ties with Pakistan following Mumbai carnage but are more concerned with events in Gaza. It is time that Muslim leaders in the country should introspect to separate religion from politics and generate national loyalties.

Unending Song of Evidence

Ever since 26/11 carnage of Mumbai by Pakistan based terrorists,Pakistan has been parroting for evidence about the involvement of Pak nationals. Although the Governments of India and U S A have provided enough concrete material, Pakistan continues to repeat its song to avoid the real issue of acting against the involved groups.Unfortunately, our Government and media have fallen into the trap of Pak conspiracy and are daily supplying various explanations and items of proof by way of statements and in print thus wasting valuable time and resources. Are we under obligation to Pakistan's daily demands of new and more evidence? People are also tired of this boring and mischievous song of Pak authorities and expect stern action and answer.Let us stop responding to these absurd demands and teach them a lesson or two.