Allegation by actors about “intolerance” in India makes incredible reading. Such statements by millionaire actors and other activists are cheap and disdainful publicity stunts. “Intolerance” propaganda, rowdy behavior and blocking activity of parliament, and return of awards by artists/writers etc. are war of nerves to force Modi/BJP government to quit before its 5 year term.
The cry of intolerance should come soul destroying poverty ridden people rather than millionaires.
There are other minorities eg Bahai, Jews, Parsees, who have no complaint. They silently contribute towards nation building. Sindhi refugees kicked out from Pakistan during partition of India in 1947, have never grumbled.
Issue is blown out of proportion on communal and political lines by vested interests. These blur distinction between intolerance as national ethos and a few criminal acts, affecting one particular community. Nationally, tolerance is a historic fact from days of Ram till today when Indians play cricket with Pakistan, shelter millions of illegal Bangladeshi migrants, had Muslim Presidents and Christian Defense Minister, and where economic migrants from Pakistan flourish and prosper.
Incidents of “Intolerance” must be considered as criminal acts, and should be left to law and order departments of state.
Ramesh Jhalla
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