Letter to Editor: Re Raj Thackeray's 'ban' the Music and books by Pakistani Musicians/writers

Madam/Sir

The fatwa by Nav Nirman Sena's (MNS) boss Raj Thackeray to 'ban' the Music CDs and books by Pakistani Musicians/writers is akin to terrorizing the society yet again. MNS which has gained notoriety for its attacks on North Indians was totally quiet when Mumbai faced the terrible attack. Since the phenomenon of terrorism has been due to formation of Al Qaeda by US, with the goal of controlling the oil wells in the region, the same US has also used Pakistan as its base to do serious damage to the World as a whole and India in particular by planting this cancer of terrorism. Today we are witnessing the left-over of the same phenomenon. As a matter of fact it is time that India-Pakistan come together to solve this problem. Within Pakistan itself Pakistan army is playing hawk and any military confrontation in the region will be counterproductive to both the countries. It is imperative that India as a bigger power sets the tone for peace and interaction with Pakistani Government and civic society to have a peaceful South Asia. It will be shortsighted to spread Hate against our neighbor. Our firm and reasoned stand can bring in Pakistani democratic Government and civic society to have joint efforts to root out the evil of terrorism, the evil which has also demonized Islam and Muslims. MNS politics is not only short sighted it will harm the interests of our nation.

Ram Puniyani

Secretary, All India Secular Forum
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