tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8323210.post333805653316565291..comments2023-11-05T15:12:03.559+05:30Comments on M.J. Akbar - The Sunday Guardian : Tale of two nations: Indian order, Pak disorderM J Akbarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372493873446290094noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8323210.post-682222360483800792009-03-30T22:49:00.000+05:302009-03-30T22:49:00.000+05:30Indo-Pak partition was a master stroke of genius. ...Indo-Pak partition was a master stroke of genius. It saved Hinduism and in turn the subcontinent:<BR/><BR/>Indo-Pak partition was a master stroke of a genius. My conclusion is partition was inevitable and who ever was responsible, Mr.Jinnah or Mr.Nehru, they knew the irreparable fault line and it was divided precisely on that line. Except Hyderabad, there was no fault line running across South India because of the regional language factor. The differences will be put to rest jointly by Hindus and Muslims very soon across India.<BR/><BR/>Had partition NOT happened, definitely multi-militant Islam would have spread like a hydra headed monster and taken over the region. Subcontinent would have become a boiling cauldron. The region would have been pushed back to stone ages and a bunch of militant leaders and feudal lords will be holding each others leg and would not allow the region to move forward. In this confusion and commotion, a great religion called Hinduism would have fell silent.<BR/><BR/>The Dalit leader B.R.Ambedkar called for rununciation of Hinduism by Dalits and convert to Budhism or Islam or Christianity. He declared that he was born as a Hindu but will NEVER die as a Hindu. After partition, he went to Sri Lanka and embraced Budhism. Millions of Dalits also converted to Budhism.<BR/><BR/>The Muslim league avoided any deals or discussions with Mr.B.R.Ambedkar. Jinnah could NOT create a secular Pakistan but ironically, by isolating militant Islam from India he laid the foundation for secular India. There is a strong reason, why Advaniji described Jinnah was a secularist in heart.<BR/><BR/>Hinduism brought sanity and good sense in the minds of Indian Muslims. I discovered the meaning of my faith Islam from Hinduism. Indian Muslims had to pay and continue to pay a heavy price for partition but they have gained tremendously in terms of the essential skills required to coexist and survive in a multi-cultural, multi-religious society. After all, they have survived against alienation and isolation for 60 years and have learnt great values from Hinduism. Today, they have reached the critical mass for self reliance and are getting aligned with Hindus as one nation. Indian Muslims are going to play a very important role in transforming the region.<BR/><BR/>Partition saved Hinduism. Without the power of Hinduism, the subcontinent would have become a somalia and banana republic. Hinduism is responsible for whatever relative peace and calm prevails today. Indian model of governance alone can bail out Pakistan.<BR/><BR/>Pakistani intellectuals are keenly observing India and are learning very fast. May be another 100 long marches will be required to drive mullahs back to their caves. It will happen very soon and will bring peace and stability in Pakistan.R.Alamsha Karnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649053244061872139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8323210.post-4656584182269923052009-03-29T08:56:00.000+05:302009-03-29T08:56:00.000+05:30Dear Mr.MJ AkbarI demand your honest reply for thi...Dear Mr.MJ Akbar<BR/><BR/>I demand your honest reply for this question.<BR/><BR/>Had Pakistan NOT been created, what would have happened to India today?<BR/><BR/>Total population = 1.55 billion.<BR/>Muslims = 600 million<BR/>Dalits = 400 million<BR/>Hindus = 400 million<BR/>Christians, Sikhs and Others = 150 million<BR/><BR/>http://alamsha.sulekha.com/blog/post/2009/03/benefits-of-1947-indo-pak-partition.htmR.Alamsha Karnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649053244061872139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8323210.post-10605971872415037392009-03-20T18:55:00.000+05:302009-03-20T18:55:00.000+05:30Dear Mr. Akbar,I wonder why we look across the bor...Dear Mr. Akbar,<BR/>I wonder why we look across the borders, gloat that they are in worse shape than us, and hence pat ourselves on the back. <BR/>Are we in array? I think not. I fear, following Varun Gandhi's famous statements, that the "Dance of Democracy" as my favourite newspaper terms it, will be the death of us. <BR/>Like you, I am a Muslim and an Indian and I think each and every politician to begin with must be taught the Constitution of India. Be it Varun Gandhi or or anyone else.<BR/>PS: Came across your blog for the first time, find it a bit too cluttered. <BR/>Best regards,Lubnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04952407396902290193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8323210.post-12193661403259780902009-03-18T03:12:00.000+05:302009-03-18T03:12:00.000+05:30Excellent piece from you - as usual.I have, for ov...Excellent piece from you - as usual.<BR/>I have, for over 30 years now, read your writing. And find it just as incisive, uncompromising and full of substance.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your insight.<BR/>Looking forward to more of this.<BR/><BR/>I have already put you on my blogroll. I would like more people to read your writing. Will spread the word.<BR/><BR/>In a world of noise and hubris, we need composed thought clearly expressed.Rajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06084456881187795771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8323210.post-79169008465073353112009-03-15T17:08:00.000+05:302009-03-15T17:08:00.000+05:30Amazing Article again. To be honest, Pakistan as ...Amazing Article again. To be honest, Pakistan as a nation is falling into a pit it cannot get out of. From my view, it will eventually collapse and I see imminent conflict in South Asia in an overt or covert manner. No one would want it, but that is waiting to happen.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03702652895029731078noreply@blogger.com