Muslims are not 'items of vote market'; treat them as 'own': PM Modi

September 26, 2016

Kozhikode, Sep 26: Accusing Opposition parties for propagating a "distorted definition" of secularism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday invoked Jan Sangh ideologue Deendayal Upadhyaya to say that Muslims should not be treated as mere tools to garner votes nor neglected but should be treated as "own".

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Addressing the National Council meet, he vowed his commitment to his call for "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas" and also pitched for electoral reforms by advocating simultaneous elections of the Lok Sabha and the state assemblies.

"At a time when 'vikrat paribhasha (distorted definition)' of secularism is being propagated in the country and even patriotism is cursed, what should be the way to see towards Muslims?" PM Modi asked and recalled that long back, Upadhyaya, founding father of the Jan Sangh -- the predecessor of the BJP -- had said that Muslims should not be mere tools to garner votes nor neglected.

"Don't reward nor rebuke Muslims but refine them. They are not items of vote market nor are they substance of hate. Treat them as your own," Modi quoted Upadhyaya as saying.

"It is in this context, we have launched our developmental programmes based on the spirit of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas," Modi said, adding this was not a mere slogan for his government but a commitment.

"When we talk of this idea, we talk about the last man standing in the queue... we need to empower them socially and economically. The union government is moving ahead with the vision and will now much be focussed towards it."

Modi also stressed the need for creating an alternate politics as advocated by Upadhyaya who had always suggested that no section of people should be left neglected or considered as tools to garner votes.

"We have always tried to uphold his principles and today we again pledge ourselves to rededicate for the cause of such inclusive development," he said.

He said it was high time we extended a helping hand to the last man -- the poorest man in each corner of the country.

Reissuing his call for electoral reforms, PM Modi said it was imperative to strengthen democracy.

"I think this is time to bring about electoral reforms. In the centenary year of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, we can organise seminars across the country on electoral reforms," he said.

"At least we should start brainstorming the issue, and we will see what amrit (nectar) will come out of this churning," he said.

"To strengthen the roots of democracy, we will have to bring about electoral reforms, we will have to add a few new things, have to delete a few obsolete things from the electoral procedures," he said.

He said that even members from other political parties have been asking him to bring about electoral reforms, but it would be better if changes emerged after thorough brainstorming.

This was at least the third time in as many months that the Prime Minister has called for electoral reforms.

Modi also announced that India will ratify the 21st Conference of Parties (CoP) protocol on combating climate change on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary on October 2.

"Now the time has come to ratify the COP21 protocol. India will do it on Gandhi Jayanti on October 2," he said, noting Gandhi lived his life with a minimum "Carbon footprint".

It was also on October 2 last year that India had submitted its action plan, called the 'Intended Nationally Determined Contribution', to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which eventually led to a deal at COP 21 in Paris in December 2015.

Earlier, paying tributes to Upadhyaya, the Prime Minister asked if politicians today can change Indian politics by following his ideals.

"Through our thinking and conduct, can we change people's perception towards politicians? Can we become symbols of the ideals of Pandit Deendayal?" Modi said, adding that Upadhyaya gave the mantra that the Indian politics should be rooted in Indian culture.

Comments

Br. Ahmed
 - 
Tuesday, 27 Sep 2016

Dear Alfred,
YOUR mind only recognized the MEDIA information which the hate mongers provide U...
Sometimes visit a LIbrary and take a QURAN ; Bible or hindu scriptures... Just compare all three... and know the REALITY...
Dont just judge by taking the information from the MEDIA and Judge..

It will be sensible and intellect & will benefit u when U use your brain individually and not from other source...

Alfred Dmello
 - 
Monday, 26 Sep 2016

PM is not talking sense.....Mullahs can only do Jihad, halal, ISIS activities etc Not worth to treat them better.... :)

All mullahs here are only proving my points right...hate mongering about other religion is only part of their book....No other book teaches such things....No one is perfect ....Even Jesus for that matter. But preaching hate is what you can see in you folks...

Pran
 - 
Monday, 26 Sep 2016

congress always harmed india, looted congress doidnt wanted india's development.

Karthik
 - 
Monday, 26 Sep 2016

yahh rightly said modiji, they will never understand.

A MUSLIM
 - 
Monday, 26 Sep 2016

Muslims are not items of Vote.. Modi Gimmick
but Muslims are the only people who bow down to the only God ALLAH...
That's the best blessing one can ever have.

They are the only people who follow the last and final messenger (Muhammad pbuh) of God and accept all the Prophets (Noah, Ibrahim, Moses, Jesus and others) sent by ALLAH...
That's the best blessing a human can ever have.

Whatever statements the cheddis spill thru modi, We Muslims doesnt care... We know, its a Gimmick many Ignorant still doesnt understand this REALITY and fooling tactics.

ALHAMDULLILLAH.. Thanks to ALLAH.. for making us MUSLIMs and Worshiping him AlONE ...

Rikaz
 - 
Monday, 26 Sep 2016

Is it a joke or are you serious Mr. Modi?????

Prof.Abdul Kareem
 - 
Monday, 26 Sep 2016

scene 1. BJP-RSS marched to attack Islamic Da'wa center in trivendram and kozikkode, but miserably failed due to the resistance of Muslim groups!

Scene 2. Amit sha is planing to attract muslim sects, to BJP fold! but God knows in kerala which Islamic group is going to join hands with RSS-bjp??

Scene 3. Brahmin Communists and Brahmin Congress, and most importantly RSS friendly Muslim league, tried their best to use muslims as vote bank since decades but now they all are worried on new emerging political force which will be the alternative for all national and regional parties across the country.

Now every one need Muslims for their use and throw policy but bcoz of some new movements emerged in the recent time with in the Muslim community which will be the positive sign for Muslim community!

Ahmed
 - 
Monday, 26 Sep 2016

We really don't need Mr.Modi's sympathy we are the people who really depend on Almighty Allah. Allah is sufficient for us. Proud to be a Muslim. Alhumdulillah

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February 12,2020

Bengaluru, Feb 12: Hinting at the possibility of a consolidation of ex-Janata Parivar leaders, JD(S) supremo HD Deve Gowda said Tuesday his party was open to talk to any former Janata leaders, who are at present either in various factions of the Janata Dal or in Congress and BJP. The veteran leader also appreciated Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP's way of work.

At the party's National Executive Committee meeting held here, Gowda said that some ex-Janata Parivar leaders had reached out to him in this regard. His comments come at a time when JD(U) leader Mahima Patel recently rekindled the debate of a unified Janata Parivar.

However, Deve Gowda was clear that he was not interested in pursuing anyone who was happy with the party they were in. "It's a waste of time to pursue someone who has seen success within their party. I am not going to do that. I am willing to persuade only those who are not holding any office at present," he said. He added that he had already asked party leaders in Kerala to take the initiative and figure out ways to bring leaders together. As for other places, it would take him some time to reach out people, he added.

The party, which organised the National Executive Meet here on February 10 and 11, spoke of strategies to rejuvenate the party from the grassroots level. The party is also conducting a membership drive.

'Much to learn from AAP'

There is much to learn from Aam Aadmi Party, which registered a victory in Delhi elections on Tuesday, said Devegowda. "Kejriwal has showed that caste does not matter. There is lesson to be learnt from the work done by AAP," he said. Later in the day, Deve Gowda also wrote a letter to Arvind Kejriwal, congratulating him on his victory.

On the occasion, the party also came up with resolutions to urge the central government to release pending amount of GST it owed to state governments apart from focusing on development of labour, industries and agriculture; to demand the centre to rollback decision on CAA, NRC and NPR and to urge the centre to pass the women's reservation bill.

At the JD(S) National Executive Meet, even as news poured in about the victory of Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi elections, the JD(S) leaders celebrated Arvind Kejriwal's victory. Seeing it as an optimistic sign for regional parties across the country, the leaders distributed sweets to mark the hat trick win of Kejriwal.

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June 12,2020

Bengaluru, Jun 12: All the four candidates, including former prime minister H D Deve Gowda (JDS), and senior Congress leader Mallikarjna Kharge, on Friday were declared elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka.

Karnataka Assembly Secretary sources here said that all the four candidates, who were in the fray for as many berths, were elected after the last date of withdrawal of candidature ended on Friday.

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