Condemnation of the Hate Speech by
Swami Kamalananda
In
the communally surcharged atmosphere after the speech of Akberuddin Owaisi, it
is reported in the media that Swami Kamalanand Bharthi of Hindu Rakshana
Vedika delivered a hate speech against the Muslim community on 6th January 2013 at a public meeting in Hyderabad.
The speech is also available on You Tube. In the light of forthcoming
general election in 2014, such poisonous speeches with increased provocations
are to be expected from all communal parties and fanatic groups associated with
them with an eye on communal polarisation for electoral gains.
All
the hate speeches and counter speeches, if allowed to continue, will lead to
conflicts and violence not just in Andhra Pradesh but could spread to other
parts of the country resulting in death and destruction and cause untold
hardship and suffering to the poor. We urge the government to take immediate
and exemplary action against all those indulging in hate speeches or acts of
violence, irrespective of the community to which they belong or how high a
position or following they enjoy to prevent further communalisation and put an
end to unwarranted conflicts and violence to ensure safety of common people,
especially the poor, peace in society and progress of the country.
We
also demand that any such action should be just and proportionate and not be
targeting any particular community or individuals and not appear to be
vindictive or one sided. If impartial, proportionate and just action is not
taken equally against all involved, irrespective of the community to which they
belong then the members of the targeted community feel victimized leading to
alienations and increase in communalisation and conflicts. If the government
does not take strict, proper and prompt action it will be directly and totally
responsible for furthering the communal divide and all the resultant conflicts
and violence.
Finally
it is time people of all communities realise that they will suffer untold
hardship including death of their dear ones and destruction of their properties
if they do not see through these deliberate plots of politicians to divide
society for petty electoral gains. Hence we urge common people not to fall easy
prey to the divisive and violent games of politicians and work for promoting
harmony and peace in society that alone is in the interest of the people and
the country.
Dr. Asgher
Ali Engneer- Mumbai
Dr. Mazher
Hussain- Hyderabad
Mahesh
Bhatt- Mumbai
Hamid
Mohammad Khan- Hyderabad
Dr. Ram Punyani-
Mumbai
Jeevan
Kumar- Hyderabad
Irfan
Engineer- Mumbai
