-------------------Who Is Behind Those Riots?--------------------- Every few days we learn about some anti-Muslim riot staged somewhere in India. The most unfortunate part is that these riots generally occur in non-BJP states, run by “secular” parties whose credentials are not generally questioned. Not that they do not occur in BJP-ruled states like Gujarat 2002 or Indore (MP) yesterday. The point to note is that they are used to polarise Hindu vote for BJP. A very disturbing question is what are the secular parties and their supporters doing when homes and shops are being burnt down and people killed in daylight as policemen watch or participate in the crime? What is the civil society doing? To answer the question as to who stages the riots “like theatre” (Paul Brass’s words for anti-Muslim riots in India), the answer is, “whoever benefits from them.” And the only party that benefits from riots is BJP. Digvijay Singh’s warning that BJP would organise a series of riots all over the country to polarise vote on communal lines and win has to be heeded. BJP has no positive agenda, is not capable of one. All it can do is create hatred between citizens and organise violence against religious minorities. Be careful and watch out at least till the next election ends.
Posted on: Fri, 23 Aug 2013 12:11:35 +0000
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