Example of doublespeak

Sir, - The Prime Minister, Mr. A.B. Vajpayee, rightly said that terrorism should not be linked to Islam, especially when rightwing groups, such as the Shiv Sena, the Bajrang Dal, the VHP and the RSS, are associated with the Central Government. But the banning of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) on the basis of rumours is contrary to what he said. This is yet another classic example of doublespeak.

To end the double standards, all organisations - political, social, religious, educational - should be registered and it should be mandatory for them to abide by the Constitution in letter and spirit.

Feeroz Khan,

Udaipur

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