Opinion - Letters to the Editor

A veiled threat

Sir, — The RSS seems to be free with their advice to Muslims (March 18), asking the Muslims to win the goodwill of the majority in order to feel safe in the country. One thought that the safety of all citizens was guaranteed by the Government and no one had to satisfy any group for safety. The RSS has, in fact, issued a veiled threat to Muslims, saying that if they do not do the bidding of the majority community, they will come to harm. They say that Muslims are not obeying the laws of the country, but a vast majority of them are law-abiding citizens.

The recent statements by several Hindu leaders to ignore the ruling of the Supreme Court as well as the events in Ayodhya 10 years ago would indicate that the advice to be lawful should be directed to both communities.

Ghulam Faruki,

New York (U.S.)

Send this article to Friends by E-Mail

Opinion

News: Front Page | National | Southern States | Other States | International | Opinion | Business | Sport | Miscellaneous |
Advts: Classifieds | Employment | Obituary |

Stories in this Section

• Ban the VHP and Bajrang Dal
• A bend in the river
• Ayodhya and the law
• The agony of Gujarat
• The RSS message from Bangalore
• In true colour
• A veiled threat
• Diversionary tactic
• Address Kerala
• Remarkable restraint
• Basic feature
• Service Tax

Copyright © 2002, The Hindu. Republication or redissemination of the contents of this screen are expressly prohibited without the written consent of The Hindu