Cricket_Hacker Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Quoting whole article There was a time, not very long ago — one year short of 30, to be precise — when only a Christian was chosen to go to Punjab to fight what then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi termed “the nation’s battle†against separatists. I had accepted a “demotion†from secretary in the Union home ministry to DGP of the state of Punjab at the personal request of the prime minister. Then home secretary, Ram Pradhan, and my dear friend, B.G. Deshmukh, then chief secretary to the government of Maharashtra, were flabbergasted. “Why did you accept this assignment?†they asked. The same question was put to me over the phone by then President Zail Singh. But Arjun Singh, the cabinet minister who personally escorted me by special aircraft from Delhi to Chandigarh, remarked that when my appointment was announced the next morning, the Hindus of Punjab would breathe more freely and rejoice. I presume Hindus would include RSS cadres who had been pinned into a corner by the separatists. When 25 RSS men on parade were shot dead in cold blood one morning, then Punjab Governor S.S. Ray and I rushed to the spot to console the stricken families. The governor visited 12 homes, I visited the rest. The governor’s experience was different from mine. He was heckled and abused. I was welcomed. Today, in my 86th year, I feel threatened, not wanted, reduced to a stranger in my own country. The same category of citizens who had put their trust in me to rescue them from a force they could not comprehend have now come out of the woodwork to condemn me for practising a religion that is different from theirs. I am not an Indian anymore, at least in the eyes of the proponents of the Hindu Rashtra. Is it coincidence or a well-thought-out plan that the systematic targeting of a small and peaceful community should begin only after the BJP government of Narendra Modi came to power last May? “Ghar wapsiâ€, the declaration of Christmas as “Good Governance Dayâ€, the attack on Christian churches and schools in Delhi, all added to a sense of siege that now afflicts these peaceful people. Christians have consistently punched above their weight — not as much as the tiny Parsi community, but just as noticeably. Education, in particular, has been their forte. Many schools, colleges, related establishments that teach skills for jobs have been set up and run by Christians. They are much in demand. Even diehard Hindus have sought admission in such centres of learning and benefited from the commitment and sincerity of Christian teachers. Incidentally, no one seems to have been converted to Christianity, though many, many have imbibed Christian values and turned “pseudo-secularistâ€. Hospitals, nursing homes, hospices for dying cancer patients needing palliative care — many of these are run by Christian religious orders or Christian laymen devoted to the service of humanity. Should they desist from doing such humanitarian work for fear of being so admired and loved that a stray beneficiary converts of his or her own accord? Should only Hindus be permitted to do work that could sway the sentiments of stricken people in need of human love and care? The Indian army was headed by a Christian general, the navy more than once, and same with the air force. The country’s defence forces have countless men and women in uniform who are Christians. How can they be declared non-Indians by Parivar hotheads out to create a pure Hindu Rashtra? It is tragic that these extremists have been emboldened beyond permissible limits by an atmosphere of hate and distrust. The Christian population, a mere 2 per cent of the total populace, has been subjected to a series of well-directed body blows. If these extremists later turn their attention to Muslims, which seems to be their goal, they will invite consequences that this writer dreads to imagine. I was somewhat relieved when our prime minister finally spoke up at a Christian function in Delhi a few days ago. But the outburst of Mohan Bhagwat against Mother Teresa, an acknowledged saint — acknowledged by all communities and peoples — has put me back on the hit list. Even more so because BJP leaders, like Meenakshi Lekhi, chose to justify their chief’s remarks. What should I do? What can I do to restore my confidence? I was born in this country. So were my ancestors, some 5,000 or more years ago. If my DNA is tested, it will not differ markedly from Bhagwat’s. It will certainly be the same as the country’s defence minister’s as our ancestors arrived in Goa with the sage Parshuram at the same time. Perhaps we share a common ancestor somewhere down the line. It is an accident of history that my forefathers converted and his did not. I do not and never shall know the circumstances that made it so. What does reassure me in these twilight years, though, is that there are those of the predominant Hindu faith who still remember my small contribution to the welfare of the country of our birth. During a recent trip to Rajgurunagar in the Khed taluka of Pune district to visit schools that my NGO, The Bombay Mothers and Children Welfare Society, had adopted, I stopped at Lonavla for idli and tea. A group of middle-aged Maharashtrians sitting on the next table recognised me and stopped to greet and talk. A Brahmin couple returning from Kuwait (as I later learnt) also came up to inquire if I was who I was and then took a photograph with me. It warmed the cockles of my heart that ordinary Hindus, not known to me, still thought well of me and would like to be friends 25 years after my retirement, when I could not directly serve them. It makes me hope that ordinary Hindu men and women will not be swayed by an ideology that seeks to spread distrust and hate with consequences that must be avoided at all cost. The writer, a retired IPS officer,was Mumbai police commissioner,DGP Gujarat and DGP Punjab,and is a former Indian ambassador to Romania http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/i-feel-i-am-on-a-hit-list/
GrandMasterSaxy Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 This is getting worse, I feel sad for all the Christians
Raghav_12 Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 There seems to be sustained organized campaign in place with direct blessings of central govt. But then it was always expected when you elect as dubious a person as Modi is.
Sachin=GOD Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Waiting for his entire career and all his achievements to be questioned by Bhakts...
Raghav_12 Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Waiting for his entire career and all his achievements to be questioned by Bhakts... May be declared a pakistan agent as well..
Khalpat Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 There seems to be sustained organized campaign in place with direct blessings of central govt. But then it was always expected when you elect as dubious a person as Modi is. Yes , he is. We all know how much he hates Christians. He has said in all his interviews. There is absolutely no problem with the secular state governments and nobody should question their inept and inablility. He has done so much attrocities against the Christians of Gujarat dring his 15 year tenure that I saw a crocodile crying. Such is his dubious character that things which are in his control and come under central jurisdiction like the one below mentioned, he does them but yes anyday an incompetent person is better than him. I am here because of PM Modi, says rescued priest Father Alexis Prem Kumar Indian Christian priest Father Alexis Prem Kumar, who returned to India eight months after his abduction in Afghanistan, gave the credit of his return to Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that it was because of him that he was here. Father Alexis Prem Kumar said he was rescued because of PM Modi's actions. PTI "It is because of Prime Minister Narendra Modi (that) I am here. He saved me. This evening, he talked to me when I was at the Kabul Airport. Possibly, he took a lot of interest in rescuing me," Kumar told reporters after arriving at Delhi airport in New Delhi on Sunday evening. http://www.firstpost.com/world/pm-modi-says-rescued-priest-father-alexis-prem-kumar-2115261.html
G_B_ Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 maybe its time to move if you feel that way...... I respect this man for his service to the country. But no point if you feel this way. He should look to emigrate.
Raghav_12 Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Yes , he is. We all know how much he hates Christians. He has said in all his interviews. There is absolutely no problem with the secular state governments and nobody should question their inept and inablility. He has done so much attrocities against the Christians of Gujarat dring his 15 year tenure that I saw a crocodile crying. Such is his dubious character that things which are in his control and come under central jurisdiction like the one below mentioned, he does them but yes anyday an incompetent person is better than him. http://www.firstpost.com/world/pm-modi-says-rescued-priest-father-alexis-prem-kumar-2115261.html These isolated statements by one or two people can not hide marked increase in the atrocities or atrocious statements coming from the idiots like Mohan Bhagwats,
G_B_ Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 These isolated statements by one or two people can not hide marked increase in the atrocities or atrocious statements coming from the idiots like Mohan Bhagwats' date='[/quote'] these are not isolated statements. These are proof of actual actions by Modi.
Khalpat Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 These isolated statements by one or two people can not hide marked increase in the atrocities or atrocious statements coming from the idiots like Mohan Bhagwats' date='[/quote'] Mohan bhagwat is not saying these things in a press conference or election rally, he is saying these things in the regular meetings related to Sangh. Why do you think he was not saying these things before? Basically what has changed, he is the same now, the sangh is same it is the media which is now displaying these things as a Breaking News now. Dragging our PM in these controversy when he is already doing the best whatever is possible in his jurisdiction is simply taking it too far. It is now a fashion, people like Sadhvi, Bhagwat who were saying these things from last many years are saying the same now also but some how the current PM of India is to be blamed.
someone Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Our liberals are in full flow these days with many passionate and open letters. It's their certainly right to express their opinion but they should also remember other citizens of India also enjoy the same rights to express their own opinions. So if somebody questions Mother Teresa, or like NGO's, they are within their own rights. One should be able to question and even criticize any person. So what happened to their tolerance to others? Tolerance needs to work in both directions. Remember some of our abusive statements said about our PM in the past by liberals, secularists. They certainly know how to misuse our tolerance but can they be tolerant of others? And calling any robbery, or basically any incidents where a minority is a victim to be communal is some paranoid thinking. And there are tons of temples broken down in India, tons of Hindus victims each day, I don't see any liberals talking about them.
Raghav_12 Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Mohan bhagwat is not saying these things in a press conference or election rally, he is saying these things in the regular meetings related to Sangh. Why do you think he was not saying these things before? Basically what has changed, he is the same now, the sangh is same it is the media which is now displaying these things as a Breaking News now. Dragging our PM in these controversy when he is already doing the best whatever is possible in his jurisdiction is simply taking it too far. It is now a fashion, people like Sadhvi, Bhagwat who were saying these things from last many years are saying the same now also but some how the current PM of India is to be blamed. Now it is important what Bhagwat says because he has been given status of de facto Godfather of government and country by the bunch which happens to govern the country. What Sadhwi says is important because she is part of government as union minister and what she says is considered and should be considered as government stand. The way she has been selected for national executive is clear indication that in fact BJP rewarding her for her statement rather than pumishing or penalizing. Sickening bunch.
Yoda-esque Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 LOL - This is exactly what the media wants you to think
Khalpat Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Now it is important what Bhagwat says because he has been given status of de facto Godfather of government and country by the bunch which happens to govern the country. What Sadhwi says is important because she is part of government as union minister and what she says is considered and should be considered as government stand. The way she has been selected for national executive is clear indication that in fact BJP rewarding her for her statement rather than pumishing or penalizing. Sickening bunch. No, government stand is what the law maker decide and the intent in the initial days are clear that this government is primarily focussing on economy and giving more power to states. These kinds of statement by ministers and senior leaders happen everywhere they cannot be considered government stand. Tell me one thing should we consider the statement of Digvijay Singh on 26/11 and Batla Encounter as government stand of UPA. OR should we take Prashant Bhushan and Medha PAtekar view on Land Acquisition and Kashmir as official view of AAP. No right? In the democracy you will have many leaders with different views and they will give their opinion on any matter if they are asked this cannot be considered as government view. Sadhvi or Bhagwat have not recently enlightened with this view, make a visit to their area and you will see this is their opinion. Try to judge the government by its deeds not the words. If you want to take the word also then take it of highest authority.
diga Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 lol.. suddenly every christian's views are being highlighted in the media as though we have a situation similar to syria/pak
seedhi Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 These isolated statements by one or two people can not hide marked increase in the atrocities or atrocious statements coming from the idiots like Mohan Bhagwats' date=Any statistics to support the claim that there has been a marked increase in atrocities?
seedhi Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 What I find appalling is that questioning the actions of Mother Teresa is being equated to victimizing Christians. There is a lot to question about Mother Teresa and her activities. Saints from the Hindu religion have frequently been questioned and lampooned.
jalebi_bhai Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 What I find appalling is that questioning the actions of Mother Teresa is being equated to victimizing Christians. There is a lot to question about Mother Teresa and her activities. Saints from the Hindu religion have frequently been questioned and lampooned. She was a glorified missionary who was unduly hyped up by Vatican Inc. and beatified in an unprecedented manner to help restore the relevance of Vatican Inc. Besides being a glorified missionary, she was also trying to gather popular support against the abortion laws in our country. Don't bother with trying to convince Christians though. I know how stubborn people from my community are.
coffee_rules Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Just another Congi stooge :mama: Ignore. Appointed by Rajiv Gandhi...Definitely will be loyal..and the timing of this "coming" out is so good. He waited for 10 years during UPA government when apparently there were no church attacks or right-wingers and all of a sudden when Modi came to power, Christians are getting sidelined. Why blame politicians when educated common people here in ICF suddenly feel India is taken over by Hindu clerics and mullahs and run over by Hindu Fatwas!
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