The demand for a Muslim prayer space in a Christian institution is surely with the intention of polarisation. If Muslim radicals are behind it, it is even more ridiculous. There is also a possibility that this situation has been created by some non muslim elements who hope to benefit from such polarisation. In any case, almost all muslim organisations of Kerala have already disowned this demand and it is practically settled by now. But SM will see continued activity on this issue, from muslim or non muslim elements who hope to benefit from religious polarisation. The consolation is that such attempts at polarisation usually does not work in Kerala!
This demand for a separate prayer space needs to be opposed anyways to maintain order...... not just because another political party may seek to derive advantage from it, as you have suggested.
Indeed I HAVE read the full article and complement you for your view in the matter. The principles too are very well articulated and are completely sufficient on their own.
Reference to any political party's opportunism,therefore, seemed unnecessary. By the way I'm not a fan of politics but definitely of your writings.
Very well reasoned by TK. Congress on the upswing, has a chance to differentiate itself by stating openly and boldly that it considers religion to be separate from politics, civil society and its essential attributes like education and health which are accessible to all in equal measure without disturbing or interfering citizen of other faiths. This basic right has to be upheld by the ruling government. It needs to be dismissed if it fails in its duty to do so.
The demand for a Muslim prayer space in a Christian institution is surely with the intention of polarisation. If Muslim radicals are behind it, it is even more ridiculous. There is also a possibility that this situation has been created by some non muslim elements who hope to benefit from such polarisation. In any case, almost all muslim organisations of Kerala have already disowned this demand and it is practically settled by now. But SM will see continued activity on this issue, from muslim or non muslim elements who hope to benefit from religious polarisation. The consolation is that such attempts at polarisation usually does not work in Kerala!
Fervently hope you are right!
This demand for a separate prayer space needs to be opposed anyways to maintain order...... not just because another political party may seek to derive advantage from it, as you have suggested.
If you go on to read the later part of the article, I try to analyse the principles that can guide us to the right decision on this question
Indeed I HAVE read the full article and complement you for your view in the matter. The principles too are very well articulated and are completely sufficient on their own.
Reference to any political party's opportunism,therefore, seemed unnecessary. By the way I'm not a fan of politics but definitely of your writings.
Many thanks for that response!
Very well reasoned by TK. Congress on the upswing, has a chance to differentiate itself by stating openly and boldly that it considers religion to be separate from politics, civil society and its essential attributes like education and health which are accessible to all in equal measure without disturbing or interfering citizen of other faiths. This basic right has to be upheld by the ruling government. It needs to be dismissed if it fails in its duty to do so.
Spot on, on the opportunity the Congress has and is squandering.