tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11762786.post273886479930281289..comments2023-08-19T09:43:10.626-05:00Comments on cloud no. 9: Here we go againAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315663514824685182noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11762786.post-39416196053614351292008-09-18T21:00:00.000-05:002008-09-18T21:00:00.000-05:00Again I really appreciate that you care enough to ...Again I really appreciate that you care enough to check back and leave a comment.<BR/>It would be great to know who you are, since you already know who I am. If you choose , you can mail me at pradyot_s@yahoo.com.<BR/>Now back to you comment.<BR/>I asked or rather suggested that you would probably agree that the relationship between hindus and muslims in India is not as sound as it should be. <BR/>So when you say you disagree I assume you think all is hunky dory and you really believe in Hindu-Muslim bhai bhai.<BR/>Why should the relationship between hindus and muslims in India at large be held hostage to our troubles in Kashmir?<BR/>Also say that India is the pe-eminent power in our neighborhood because of seularism/socialism is akin to saying China is the pre-eminent power in its domain because of its communism infused with capitalism or that America is a pre-emeinent power because of democracy/capitalism etc.<BR/>Also except in textbooks, socialism is as dead as Nehru.<BR/>Pakistan is teetering on the brink of being a failed state, and comparing India to Pakistan does not do justice to India.<BR/>We were founded as a secular democratic republic, so we se should aspire to that ideal. And not only because its a noble ideal, but also its the best we can aspire for in a practical sense.<BR/>It is a huge mistake to subject relations between hindus and muslims in India , to India's relationship with Pakistan.<BR/>Yes Pakistan and India's relationhip will be determined by the intractable Kashmir issue.<BR/>But I ask you again, why should either of those issues affect the way India treats its minorities.<BR/>I am not sure how well you know me, but I can assure you I am no Arundhati Roy or Praful Bidwai who never cease to amaze me with there level of hostility to India.<BR/>But I do believe in caling a spade a spade.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12315663514824685182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11762786.post-54897478370496603962008-09-18T17:52:00.000-05:002008-09-18T17:52:00.000-05:00I do disagree. We are a pre eminent country among ...I do disagree. We are a pre eminent country among our neighbors not just coz of natural resources or our intelligent hardworking people, its also coz our country propogates socialism, secularism etc. Do you really think Pakistan would allow hindus as much freedom in their country as india does for them? That being said i'm not a racist, i have muslim friends as well.<BR/><BR/>The only way the relations between the communities would improve was if the kashmir issue was resolved which probably never will. I believe if the govt of both countries show goodwill towards one another then the goodwill among people would be mutual but some of the measures taken by our govt towards this goal has been thwarted by the other country. How then will there be mutual trust among people? Its not just in a relationship, even in a community trust is the key source that binds people together and thats missing both in political as well as personal relationships here.<BR/><BR/>FYI, I haev lived in India for 21 years. I flew off the handle after reading your post so yes the former president of india was muslim not the current.<BR/>Watch the movie Aamir, its good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11762786.post-55025422771676507502008-09-18T07:56:00.000-05:002008-09-18T07:56:00.000-05:00I really appreciate that some one out there has be...I really appreciate that some one out there has been reading what I have to say.So thanks , I am flattered.<BR/>Now for your comment.<BR/>I merely stated a fact. In our neighborhood, the perception of us is as a bully. And to be honest when you are the pre-eminent power in your neighborhood, being viewed as a bully is an occupational hazard.<BR/>I don't believe I have used the words "Muslims have not been given adequate importance". My point is that the relations between the communities is not as sound as it should be. <BR/>I beleive that you might be inclined to agree if you have spent time in India.<BR/>Not to nit pick but the President is a largely ceremonial post, and an Indian being made the President of India did'nt help the community as a whole.<BR/>Also the current President of India isn't muslim.I'd be happy to expand on what I have written, if you still disagree.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12315663514824685182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11762786.post-15473119795876085862008-09-16T20:56:00.000-05:002008-09-16T20:56:00.000-05:00How can you say muslims aren't given enough import...How can you say muslims aren't given enough importance? Did you forget that the president of India is a muslim himself?<BR/>And! India is not a bully! When have we ever gone to war unprovoked???<BR/>I have enjoyed reading your blogs for sometime now. But this one just doesn't make sense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com