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The problem within
Updated On: 22 September, 2009 07:25 AM IST | | Tariq Ansari
For six decades, Muslims in india have been battling issues of Poverty, Unemployment, Social Stigmas and Ghettoisation. However, with the dawn of the New Era, there is hope
For six decades, Muslims in india have been battling issues of Poverty, Unemployment, Social Stigmas and Ghettoisation. However, with the dawn of the New Era, there is hope
The issues are real enough. The Sachar Committee Report simply confirms what the community has known for a long time Indian Muslims are far behind the mainstream on almost any measure of development; education, employment or entrepreneurship.
A subtle but very tangible discrimination only ensures that the problem will get worse, not better.
It is clearly not in national interest to have a large backward and disgruntled minority who turn to religious zealots as a last resort when the state fails them.
And to this extent Muslims have a right to demand quick and effective resolution of the real issues that face the community from the Indian nation.
Misled and Betrayed
But there is another problem within the community. For too long the Indian Mussalman has been misled and betrayed by those who claim to lead him.
Political dalals make self serving deals with politicians of all stripes, bartering the self respect of the community and its votes for personal gain.
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