HATING VANDE MATARAM
ARVIND K.PANDEY
It's sad and unfortunate that recitation of the Vande Mataram ,apparently , goes against the religious pathos of the Muslims .One fails to understand how can obeisance towrds one's nation can invite wrath of Allah , or , for that matter , downgrade his supremacy . It's time our secular leaders , who harp about narrow -minded approach of Hinduism-oriented parties , to take note of shifting loyalities of the Muslims .True , every religion has its own set of perceptions which are binding on its followers but does that allows one to puncture nationalism in such a blatant manner ? In fact , the Supreme court has come down heavily on numerous Hindu practices , much in tune with its progressive religious leaders , which have lost their relevance in modern times . So why are the Muslims allowed to move ahead with medieval age mindset , allowing dominance of ideas which make mockery of Constitutional provisions ? It's high time the Muslims give way to requirements of the present age backed by a change in mindset . If that's not possible , let the Hindus be granted permission to manifest the ideas of governance laid down in the Vedas .
Interestingly , going by the dictums of Imams AR Rehman ,whose soulful rendering Of Vande Matram has turned him into darling of urban youths ,should be declared " Kaafir" and therefore be outcasted with some fatwa ?
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