This January 2020, it is thirty years since the Kashmiri Pundits’ exodus from the Kashmir valley took place. They had suffered grave injustices, violence and humiliation prior to the migration away from the place of their social and cultural roots in Kashmir Valley. The phenomenon of this exodus had been due to the communalization of militancy in Kashmir in the decade of 1980s. While no ruling Government has applied itself enough to ‘solve’ this uprooting of pundits from their roots, there are communal elements who have been aggressively using ‘what about Kashmiri Pundits?’, every time liberal, human rights defenders talk about the plight of Muslim minority in India. This minority is now facing an overall erosion of their citizenship rights.
Time and over again in the aftermath of communal violence in particular, the human rights groups have been trying to put forward the demands for justice and rehabilitation of the victim minority. Instead of being listened to those particularly from Hindu nationalist combine, as a matter of routine shout back, where were you when Kashmiri Pundits were driven away from the Valley? In a way the tragedy being heaped on one minority is being justified in the name of suffering of Pundits and in the process violence is being normalized. This sounds as if two wrongs make a right, as if the suffering Muslim minority or those who are trying to talk in defense of minority rights have been responsible for the pain of Kashmiri Pundits.
During these three, many political formations have come to power, including BJP, Congress, third front and what have you. To begin with when the exodus took place Kashmir was under President’s rule and V. P. Singh Government was in power at the center. This Government had the external support of BJP at that time. Later BJP led NDA came to power for close to six years from 1998, under the leadership of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Then from 2014 it is BJP, with Narerda Modi as PM, with BJP brute majority is in power. Other components of NDA are there to enjoy some spoils of power without any say in the policies being pursued by the Government. Modi is having absolute power with Amit Shah occasionally presenting Modi’s viewpoints.
Those blurting, ‘what about Kashmiri Pundits?’ are using it as a mere rhetoric to hide their communal color. The matters of Kashmir are very disturbing and cannot be attributed to be the making of Indian Muslims as it is being projected in an overt and subtle manner. Today, of course the steps taken by the Modi Government, that of abrogation of Article 370, abolition of clause 35 A, downgrading the status of Kashmir from a state to union territory have created a situation where the return of Kashmiri Pundits may have become more difficult, as the local atmosphere is more stifling and the leaders with democratic potential have been slapped with Public Safety Act, where they can be interned for long time without any answerability to the Courts. The internet had been suspended, communication being stifled in an atmosphere where democratic freedoms are curtailed which makes solution of any problem more difficult.
Kashmir has been a vexed issue where the suppression of the clause of autonomy, leading to alienation led to rise of militancy. This was duly supported by Pakistan. The entry of Al Qaeda elements, who having played their role against Russian army in 1980s entered into Kashmir and communalized the situation in Kashmir. The initial Kashmir militancy was on the grounds of Kashmiriyat. Kashmiriyat is not Islam, it is synthesis of teachings of Buddha, values of Vedant and preaching’s of Sufi Islam. The tormenting of Kashmiri Pundits begins with these elements entering Kashmir.
Also the pundits, who have been the integral part of Kashmir Valley, were urged upon by Goodwill mission to stay on, with local Muslims promising to counter the anti Pundit atmosphere. Jagmohan, the Governor, who later became a minister in NDA Government, instead of providing security to the Pundits thought, is fit to provide facilities for their mass migration. He could have intensified counter militancy and protected the vulnerable Pundit community. Why this was not done?
Today, ‘What about Kashmiri Pundits?’ needs to be given a serious thought away from the blame game or using it as a hammer to beat the ‘Muslims of India’ or human rights defenders? The previous NDA regime (2014) had thought of setting up enclosures of Pundits in the Valley. Is that a solution? Solution lies in giving justice to them. There is a need for judicial commission to identify the culprits and legal measures to reassure the Pundit community. Will they like to return if the high handed stifling atmosphere, with large number of military being present in the area? The cultural and religious spaces of Pundits need to be revived and Kashmiryat has to be made the base of any reconciliation process.
Surely, the Al Qaeda type elements do not represent the alienation of local Kashmiris, who need to be drawn into the process of dialogue for a peaceful Kashmir, which is the best guarantee for progress in this ex-state, now a Union territory. Communal amity, the hallmark of Kashmir cannot be brought in by changing the demographic composition by settling outsiders in the Valley. A true introspection is needed for this troubled area. Democracy is the only path for solving the emigration of Pundits and also of large numbers of Muslims, who also had to leave the valley due to the intimidating militancy and presence of armed forces in large numbers. One recalls Times of India report of 5th February 1992 which states that militants killed 1585 people from January 1990 to October 1992 out of which 982 were Muslims and 218 Hindus.
We have been taking a path where democratic norms are being stifled, and the promises of autonomy which were part of treaty of accession being ignored. Can it solve the problem of Pundits?
The SKSM had in fact panned to host Dr Zakir Naik's event at Nehru Maidan in Mangaluru on December 27 last year and then postponed it to January 2 this year.
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Any single word Allah spoke to Muhammad in the quran. It is from limited angel. Angel is not almighty. God is Almighty. Allah is limited to time, race and place- appeared in the 14th century. His head quarter's is in Mecca. Zakir Naik has not circumcised because it is not mentioned in the Quran.
See how the Sanghis are scared to life coz of this one Daa'ee of Islam.
These cowards can't even challenge this man of intellect with their knowledge, with all their religious scholars.\
It is like - \"When you fear Allah more than anything else, Everything else fears you.\""
DEAR Bro HANEEF
Millions have been REVERTED on his stage... & when they do, They all are asked to repeat the Shahada by Zakir naik . He ask them to repeat \ There is no God but ALLAH and Muhammad is the messenger and slave of ALLAH. This itself proves your claim FALSE of he is not following Prophet of ALLAH.
Please brother there are many videos twisted by the haters, Dont rely your SOURCE from that... He is calling people to Worship ONE GOD and follow prophet Muhammad pbuh... according to QURAN and Sunnah... There are many biddat happening around us in the name of ISLAM which we dont see during prophet or the times of Sahaba when U dig & study deep about the Seerah and life of Sahabas.
I request U to learn the SEERAH and the stories of sahabas along with the QURAN to understand better what is ISLAM"
Dear AK & Noor and all truth seekers. Zakir Naik also claims, Allah cannot create tall man short and many other nonsense which does not make sense to a common man. but that is not the point. how a so called scholar make such statement which we understand as statement of kufr. secondly, he also says there is some point % of hope who does not believe in prophet Muhammad sallallahu alahiwasallam but only believes in Allah that he may enter paradise.
Common brothers if you have sense isn't these are basic belief of islam and from parts of shahada? and one does not become a believer until he believe our prophet Muhammad sallallahu alahiwasallam. a small child will reject him.
his problem is that he is victim of fame and cannot accept the advice when given. he does not like criticism for his mistakes. your problem is that your reach is only to the speaker like him not beyond.
open your mind and heart. learn the Deen from those who are capable of. May Allah give us tawfeeq to be upon haqq.
Dear “Truth”
Allah cannot do ungodly things. You cannot imagine him to become creation which you look around. Suppose you are manufacturer of Nail and we want you to become nail, can you? Similarly Allah can do everything but you cannot expect him to do ungodly thing.
Dear Noor and AK,
kindly read end of the ayat quran 2:148. :\Allah is able to do all the things\", Zakir lied, Allah said in quran he is is able to all the things\", he used his logic to explain Quran instead of quran and sunnah and understand of Salaf. for your information one more mistake in his aqeeda he tells that if some one does not believe in prophet Mohammed and he does not associate partner in Allah than there is a chance of entering him jannah .00001 chance. Brothers you call me as tiger, cat, no problem, but accept the truth when it reaches you."
Dear so called Truth,
Just listen clearly what Zakir naik says. He says ALLAH has power over all things.... and he takes this from QURAN.
He says NO where in the Quran mentioned that God can do everything.he gives example....Can god make mistake ....
NO never...He is Perfect and cannot make mistake is one such example. which is not going your throat... Think Yaar
Dont depend on Islamhaters BLOG and just rely on your GROUP teachings which is destroying our UMMAH. RELY on QURAN and HADEES
Dear Noor,
I know you people are not ready to accept the truth, dint He claim 1000 things Allah can not do?? first tell him to rectify his basic belief than to teach others.
Dear so called TRUTH / Tiger Sunni
A person who reminds YOU to FEAR ALLAH is your true companion worth more than ANYTHING and EVERYTHING this world can possibly offer...
Zakir naik is asking people to come close to ALLAH with Evidence and LoGIC using QURAN and Sunnah... He asks to depend on ALLAH and follow the teachings of Prophet Muhammad pbuh...
When U rely on the same old cultural rites which came after prophet Muhammad pbuh. it will take time for YOU to accept to RELY ONLY on ALLAH...
Shaitan deceives many. Our cultural ritual, if we research its core base i think is from the Shia group where they depend on imams and auliyas while asking along with ALLAH. (Allah knows best)
I request YOU to depend on ALLAH ALONE if anything happens in YOUR LIFE with Patience (Dont panic, Ask with ALLAH Gradually when YOU ask ALLAH with TRUST ... He shows YOU the Sign. Surely those who rely on ALLAH alone are Successful.
before U comment just VERIFY and RESEARCH what Zakir Says. Dont be a SLAVE of your EGO.
Dear Zakir Naik Fans,
You are all very much stressing to Non muslim to accept the truth, will you accept the same advise which your giving to others, kindly note that Mr.Zakir Naik claims that he can list 1000 things which Allah can not do, you can refer youtube for above said video, and he has other major issue in his basic belief of islam, first let him rectify his belief before teaching others. yes i am bit harsh in this advise because even after continues advise from many brothers he is not ready to accept his mistake.
Dr. Zakir Naik had delivered speech in Bangalore few years back even which was debate with sri sri Ravishanker it has ended peacefully. For mangalore he is coming for addressing to his own religion followers then congress government why not allowing to mangalore, this is what backstabbing congress, now time has come to choose AAP
keep all negotiable leaders in a side it will be just a blaming game, silent people are killers of Democracy.
RSS is scared of getting exposed by Dr Zakir Naik
Distribute Dr. Zakir Naik CD's/Mobiles to every Mangalorean House/ street. Lets see how they can stop him from delivering the true message of The Creator.
people of coastal karnataka why afraid of zakir naik whether they r hindu or muslim, you have right to except his message or reject simple. he can't force any one. thats all
By ALLAH's will Surely HE WILL COME In-SHA ALLAH.
What does Zakir naik say:
He says There is no God But ALLAH & Muhammad pbuh is the final messenger of ALLAH
He says Dont WORSHIP other things except ALLAH
He says to use LOGIC & Scientific ways to accept WHAT He SAYS.
He says DONT FOLLOW BLINDLY.
He says STUDY, RESEARCH and VERIFY on what QURAN & PROPHET MUHAMMAD pbuh says.
He says the ONENESS of GOD is mentioned in OTHER SCRIPTURES TOO>
He Says HINDU scriptures also Mentions that those who WORSHIP demigods will end up in DARKNESS -- Please VERIFY and PONDER Y it is also said in HINDU Scriptures...
ZAKIR naik is SAVING people from falling into DARKNESS which many non muslims are already SWIMMING in darkness without the knowledge of who is the CREATOR of all that exist...
Worship the CREATOR and not his CREATION. Accept Zakir naik and LISTEN what HE SAYS and then VERIFY what he Says & then DO your research what he says ....
Dont be the like the people who just want to live like animals (cos it doesnt have thinking power like humans ) Please use this God given intellect and VERIFY what he Says.
Violent & evil groups will surely stop you from reaching the TRUTH. YOUR CHOICE to check the TRUTH atleast once in your lifetime.
The state ruled govt has yet again surrendered to the Hindutva group. A man who wants to spread peace is not allowed while the hate mongers of BJP and RSS are welcomed with protection. Living under atrocity is the fate of Indians. No wonder why 4000 millionaires have shifted overseas in 2015 for peace & better standard of living. @times of india published on 30th march 2016.
Thanks to congress chaddi government for cheating us, we know how to teach you in coming elections. You have broken the trust,, remember we have an internal political party \SDPI\" in our community. We all fans of Dr.Zakir Naik will surely bring you down."
Dear Brothers,
Alhamdulilha very happy to know that, Zakir Naik has serious error in his basic belief of Islam. he is the one who claims Allah can not do 1000 things, even after continuous advise he is not ready to apologize or to change his belief.
Its clear that Hindutva Group is more powerful than the ruling party.
@ Sister Pramila Mangalore..
You better ask Your Sri Sri Ravi Shanker about DR.ZAKIR NAIK.He will explain you.Because he has very Good Experience about ZAKIR NAIK..
So called Communal people afraid of Dr.Zakir Naik.So they are not al
This is the lesson for muslims those who have the congress party like their family, its never congress only playing game with muslims, muslims must know this
Support BJP they will allow you to bring Zakir Naik. Congress do nothing. BAWA, RAI, UTK will loose their seat in next election.
This is the old Congress tactic. To ban known Muslim hater Perveen Togadia, they also need to ban Zakir Naik. When will Congress learn to take a stand? It is this Congress hypocrisy that is the reason for the part's defeat Lok Sabha polls
all the saffron should be banned not only zakir naik.
There is no truth here . There is no truth from his speeches. Mohan Bhagawat, praveen togadia speech will give no harm to the Society. But his speech possibility is there.
His type of truth cant run for long time. dont allow him to india
ask him to sit home and use youtube to show power of truth....
Those who don't have guts to ask question directly don't want him to come
The Quran: Quran (2:191-193) - \And kill them wherever you find them, and turn them out from where they have turned you out. And Al-Fitnah [disbelief or unrest] is worse than killing... but if they desist, then lo! Allah is forgiving and merciful. And fight them until there is no more Fitnah [disbelief and worshiping of others along with Allah] and worship is for Allah alone. But if they cease, let there be no transgression except against Az-Zalimun (the polytheists, and wrong-doers, etc.)\" (Translation is from the Noble Quran) The verse prior to this (190) refers to \"fighting for the cause of Allah those who fight you\" leading some to believe that the entire passage refers to a defensive war in which Muslims are defending their homes and families. The historical context of this passage is not defensive warfare, however, since Muhammad and his Muslims had just relocated to Medina and were not under attack by their Mecca adversaries. In fact, the verses urge offensive warfare,"
Why are u Afraid? because he is speaking what is in the Books...... you will never agree whats in your Books , we know if you agree whats in your Sacred Books . then there will No need of any Organization to protect Cows and Buffaloes . As in Manipur RSS cadres eat beef.
Useless creatures
The reason behind this is Saffron goons knows that if zakir naik give speech then people will come to know about the true religion. Some people may accept the true religion islam. So these Goons are afraid of zakir naik. These goons never know what their books say about God.
Instead of this drama if you guys have guts then attend the function and question zakir naik.
Let them do what they want. More curiosity among Hindus if these mongers create more troubles on his visit. plenty of debates, speeches are available online, sure millions hits in Zakir's videos if they succeed in stopping Zakir. This is biggest trouble for Sanghis.
Let them create more publicity and it creates more curiosity.
ZAKIR NAIK ZAKIR NAIK WHO IS ZAKIR NAIK?????
ZAKIR NAIK BAGGED MANY AWARDS IN THE NAME OF PEACE, WHAT TOGADIA HAS? Allow him to mangalore, put out togadia from india
u Hindus should be thankful to zakir, he is helping u guys and saving u from hell fire. u guys r very cheap, the one who help u, u guys kick them. Mangalore people should welcome zakir naik this s my humble request to all.
All great men face gag order at some time in their life.
good decision by GOV, we muslims dont support this wahabia person, he is even against the core teachings of ISLAM and his main job is to ignite fire between people.
Why so much of fear for a simple preacher? he is not fire brand controversial speaker like Mohan Bhagawat, Praveen togadia... Its shows the power of Truth... cant run for a long time..
Dr Zakir is a great personality. Govt should allow him to enter Karnataka.
Shame on congress leaders.
If it continues like this, Cheddiyurappa will become next CM.
I have seen most of his videos and find nothing that is inflammatory, in fact in one of his videos he was professing of similarities between different religions and advocating that one should be keen to have zeal to learn comparative religion. In his opinion it would remove misconceptions and encourage people to know about theirs and others faith better. better not to give him permission to enter peaceful mangalore,
The emerge of communal forces is a curse for Mangaluru
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