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.

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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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January 18,2020

Mangaluru, Jan 18: Congress leader Siddaramaiah targeted Union Home Minister Amit Shah soon after he arrived in Bengaluru on Saturday, demanding his answers on various questions pertaining to the state.

In a slew of tweets under the #AnswerMadiShah banner, Siddaramaiah raised issues ranging from the August 2019 floods to the recent police shootout in Mangaluru that killed two people during an anti-CAA protest.

On December 19, Jaleel (45) and Nausheen (24) were killed after the police opened fire during a protest against the CAA.

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He further asked: “Mr Amit Shah, before investing time to brainwash people to accept your divisive policies, why don't you visit flood-affected areas again and assess if the Central government funds  are sufficient or not?”

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April 7,2020

Mangaluru, Apr 7:  In the wake of COVID-19 lockdown in the country, a delegation from Highland Islamic Forum, Mangalore headed by Rizwan Pandeshwar, HIF Ration Kit Co-coordinator met Mangalore South Constituency MLA Mr. Vedavysa Kamath, Mayor Mr. Diwakar and MCC  Opposition Leader Mr. Abdul Ravoof on 6th April with an aim to join their hands with our local authorities in a bid to serve the daily wage earning families in and around Mangalore, during this emergency period. HIF delegation included Secretary Ausaf Hussain, Executive members Nazim SS, Adel Parvez, Nabeel Kudroli and Saleem Makkah.

HIF delegates handed over 300 COVID-19 Emergency relief ration kits to these local authorities, of which 100 each will be distributed to the poor in their respective areas among all faiths irrespective of caste or religion. The ration kits included grocery items and other essential commodities.

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During the drinking water crisis in 2016, HIF supplied water facilities to more than 1000 families in Mangalore.  Two years back during the flood, HIF provided necessary commodities to the flood victims in Dakshina Kannada District. During the shortage of blood in Mangalore hospitals, HIF arranges blood donors camps and provide the blood to the patients.  HIF spends one day with orphans every month. HIF charitable activities have been well recognized by the kind hearted people in Dakshina Kannada District.

MLA Vedavysa Kamath, Mayor Diwakar and Mangalore City Corporation opposition leader Abdul Ravoof lauded the selfless efforts of HIF team in serving the poor and needy families in the society.

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