This article emphasizes the need to be honest about what we want and to deal with it in a sincere manner. We must learn to treat the Constitution with respect and belief and start believing that this document applies equally to one and all. We must not try to interpret it to suit political views or religious beliefs. If we are discussing the Uniform Civil Code, let us keep in mind it should apply equally well to the civil conduct of every individual regardless of their religion, politics, or any such beliefs. I agree with the author that the design of this code shall be entrusted to a team of lawyers of unimpeachable integrity.
Dear Dewanji What is that you wanted to convey through your article? Such articles have no value except a potential to widen the gap between the two warring communities. While accusing the Hindus of showing obsession towards Cows, you could not conceal your obsession towards the rights of the minorites. Is this not hypocricy? It would be better for the country if you people concentrate on real issues rather than non existent issues. If you can't think of real issues because of your mind's preoccupation with Hindu baiting, I have a fes suggestions. Have you ever thought why Teresa or Graham staines came down all the way to India when millions of people were in need of succour in their respective cuntries. Do you see any rationale behind the idea of conversions which are a part and parcel of the philosophy of the other two religions. When the entire world is moving away from non-vegetarianism because of health reasons, it is silly and stupid on your part to question the validity of the demand for ban on beef eating for whatever reason. Write something sensible, Mr. Dewanji. Running down Hindus and their sentiments does not usher in secularism. T Siva Rama Krishna Sastry
Dear Mr. Diwanji, "...the cow, a creature eaten by Hindus millennia ago." On the subject of beef-eating by Vedic people, Marxist historians like Romila Thapar and K M Shrimali concocted stories and quoted each other to make themselves look scholarly. Marxist-Macaulaite Journalists like you propagate these lies blindly. Let me quote Kalai Venkat on "Early India" by Romila Thapar On one occasion, K. M. Shrimali, made the cardinal error of appearing on a television debate on this beef-eating charge. Much to the chagrin of the Marxist historians, he was shown completely lacking in knowledge of the Vedas and other old Sanskrit texts, which are key to understanding India's past. It was indeed a pathetic day for the Marxist historians, as one of their ilks couldn't present a line of evidence for the false claims regarding beef eating in ancient India that he made, and was exposed in the full view of the television audience. A member of the audience brought forth copies of the Vedas and read verses from the Vedas condemning beef eating, thus falsifying the Marxist claim." T.R N Rao, Loflin Chair Prof of Computer Sciences Univ of Louisiana
This argument is sinister. Every developed country in the world has a UCC, and so should India. I have lived in the US most of my life. There are over six million muslims who live here. They live under a UCC. It is not referred to as a Christian Civil Code. Muslims in the US do not complain that their religious freedoms are being infringed upon. I would argue that muslims living under a UCC in the US have more religious freedom than muslims in Saudi Arabia or Pakistan. They don't have to worry about islamic fanatics here. This argument is about power. They larger the muslim population is in India, they more power it will have. India and Pakistan were partioned only based on religion.
At last some one has come out with enough guts to look at both sides of the story. So far anyone and everyone who was talking about UCC have been very eager to look at muslims in India and point their fingers. They never took time to look into themselves. The author has done a good job in pointing out the actual gameplan of many who cliam they support the UCC. He also suggested a few indicators on whats to be done. Good job Amberish.
I always believed that for any nation to be able to grant equal rights to all of its citizenary, Law of the Land should be held above all including religion. This means, there should be no provisions made in the law based on the religion. Making such provisions would mean denying some one rights based on his religion or granting special rights to the same individual based on this religious practices. In todays modern society, there is no room for religious laws. Religion is probobally the single and most important element hindering prosperity and modernization in many parts of the world. This is more so true in India which considers itself secular (I would like to call selectively secular) and at the same time making provisions based on religion. I believe all men are created equal under God and thus should be treaded equally under the law of the land.
I believe UCC is the need of the hour and should be embraced with both hands. Indian government is right in initiating debat on this topic and I hope for the good of the country and every one living in it, they move towards implementing Uniform Civil Code.
