Context :
Committed
to principle of ‘sarv panth sambhav (all religions equal)’, says Modi .. TOI .. 08 June 2024
Narendra Modi on Friday emphasised the role of consensus in
governance as he said the next “10 years of NDA” will be dedicated to good
governance, committed to the principal of “sarv panth sambhav” (all religions are equal) to fulfil growing regional and national
aspirations as he acknowledged that an era of competitive cooperative federalism
had begun.
Speaking after his election as leader of the NDA parliamentary party, Modi emphasised that while NDA, a pre-poll alliance, had got the majority, a consensual approach was needed to serve the nation. “Sarkar chalane ke liye bahumat chahiye lekin desh chalane ke liye sarvmat bahut zaroori hai,” he said and asserted, “I assure people of the country and you all that no stone will be left unturned to serve the nation with consensus.”
Modi also declared his commitment to “sarv panth sambhav” —
the unique Indian concept which enjoins upon the state not to differentiate among citizens on the ground
of faith but, unlike in the Western concept of
secularism, does not seek to evict religion from the public arena. Political
circles felt the remarks stood in contrast to Modi's strong attack on “Muslim
quota” which the opposition and others had dubbed divisive and polarising. His
putting forward the consensual feat was also seen as a switch prompted by BJP's
drop in numbers and the corresponding accretion in the opposition's strength.
Modi highlighted the growing footprint of NDA,
saying the alliance was in office in 22 states, which reflected the spirit of
India in its true essence. “There are 10 tribal-dominated states of which NDA
is serving in seven states. We are committed to the Constitution's spirit of ‘sarv panth sambhav’,
look at Goa and north-eastern states, where Christian community is predominant
but we have got the opportunity to serve,” Modi said.
My Take :
Dear Shri Narendrabhai :
Some 7 years ago , I sent to you , following e-mail ( - follow up of
my earlier email of 20 Sept 2013 )
By now, Ram Mandir has taken its present
shape. But my suggestion is still valid.
I urge you to select some suitable place to construct “ Sarv Dharm Sthanam “ as
an example of “ Walk the Talk “ – even as you
walk down the aisle today evening to take the oath to uphold the Constitution
as the Prime Minister of our beloved motherland
With regards,
Hemen Parekh
www.HemenParekh.ai / 09
June 2024
Ø Sarva
Dharma Sthanam ? ……………. 02 Oct 2017 ( Gandhi Jayanti )
Extract :
Meaning , “ A
Place for all religions “
In his autobiography , Mahatma Gandhi wrote
( not verbatim , but in the essence ) :
“ Initially , I debated what should be my attitude towards other
religions ?
I came up with the concept of : Sarva Dharma Sahishnuta ( Tolerance for all religions ) :
On deeper thinking , I realized that this was a wrong attitude .
It implied that the other religions are somewhat inferior to my own but I must
tolerate them
Then I found my inner peace when I thought of the ancient Hindu
Philosophy of ,
“ Sarva Dharma Sama Bhava “
( Equal respect for all religions ) “
That brings me to my own solution for the Ayodhya – Ram Mandir – Babri Masjid
tangle , as suggested in my following blogs ( sent as E Mail to all Policy Makers /
the Supreme Court / AIMPLB Members etc )
Ø
ReachOut Time ………………………………………… 20 Sept
2013
Extract :
Narendra Modi claims that the Muslims of Gujarat have buried the ghost of Godhra
and a great
majority of
There have been many communal ( anti-minority or anti-majority ) riots in most
of the States of
India since
It does not serve any purpose to keep doing post-mortem , again and again
It is obvious that the new generation ( including the descendants of the victims )
want to
close the chapter and
If , development of Muslims brought about a harmonious communal relations in
Gujarat , surely it could be replicated on a national scale , all over the country
Narendra Modi has a fantastic opportunity to drive across this message by
incorporating the following ACTIONS in BJP’s 2014 Election Manifesto :
state ) , in Government-built houses , within one year of coming to power
Ø Simultaneous dismantling of , so-called “ Minority Ghettos “ , thru dispersal of
minorities throughout the cities , for better integration within a city’s majority
population
Ø Granting Cabinet Minister status to the Chiefs of Minority Commission /
Women’s Commission / Human Rights Commission
Ø Providing for greater representation in the Central Cabinet to the people of the
North-Eastern States and the Naxal affected areas
Ø Up gradation of the educational institutions belonging to the minorities
Ø Greater representation to Minority Youth in “ Skills Development Program “ under
NSDC
Ø At the disputed Ayodhya site , creation of a “ World Peace Complex “
comprising of :
· Ram Temple
( for Hindus )
· Mosque
( for Muslims )
· Church
( for Christians )
· Temple
( for Buddhists )
· Synagogue
( for Jews )
· Akshar-Dham (
for Jains )
Gurudwara (
for Shikhs )
· University for Comparative Studies of World
Religions
· Hospitals ( like
Netralaya / Hridayalaya )
· India Heritage / History Museum
· Business
Convention-cum-Industry Exhibition Centre
· Tourist Complex
· And right in the center of the complex , a giant statue of the “ Father of the
Nation “
I invite readers
to add to this list
Even if for all the wrong reasons [ viz; 2014 Elections ], let BJP not miss this
opportunity to initiate steps for
of political / economical / social development of our country
It is about time to exhibit , BJP’s truly “ Secular “ nature ( non-UPA variety ? )
It is time to stop mere Congress-bashing ( with which , people are fed-up ) and
promise some
genuine positive
And of all the leaders of BJP , who is better placed for such “ Pro-Activism “ than
Narendrabhai ?
Carpe Diem (
Seize the Day ! )
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