Terrorists taking refuge behind the Burkha

Editorial

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A ban has been imposed on women wearing the burkha and hijab in Kyrgyzstan, an Islamic country in Central Asia that has a staunch Sunni majority. The Kyrgyz Government has claimed that terrorists could be hiding behind burkhas and hijabs. Hence, the Government has decided that women should not be on the streets wearing them. A provision for punishment has also been made for violating this rule. The Government has clarified that since the Sharia law does not make it mandatory for the woman’s body to be covered from head to toe, a fatwa cannot be issued opposing this ban. The religious authorities of Muslims in that country has also given its consent to the Government’s decision.

The Government’s prioritisation of national security, the reference to Sharia, the provision for punishment, and no objection from local Muslim citizens raise serious questions about the loyalty of Indian Muslims who wail over the Waqf Amendment Act. Moreover, Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee refusing to implement the Waqf Amendment Act in her State reveals her anti-national stance.

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At least for national security if not for Hindutva’s sake, Indians should have no hesitation in opposing the burkha !

So far, 18 Muslim-majority countries in the world have banned the burkha. Their banning and the insistence of Muslims in Hindu-majority India to wear the burkha, represent two extremes. Wearing the burkha, offering namaz in public places and animal sacrifices during Eid, are practices that have long been understood by ordinary Indian citizens as expressions of Muslim religious sentiment. To maintain Sarva-Dharma-Samabhav (equal regard for all religions; Shri. Sita Ram Goel ji says – This slogan was coined by Gandhi and included in his ‘Mangala Prabhata’ as one of the sixteen mahavratas. The result was an unprecedented appeasement of Islam starting with Gandhi’s support of the Khilafat movement), Hindus in India have tolerated and even nurtured these practices, with politics and power being built upon them.

Although the religious fanaticism of Muslims has been evident in innumerable incidents so far, a massive effort is underway in India as well as internationally to ensure that Indians do not abandon their so-called secularism. It is not that Indians are unaware of this, but the dilemma remains … Who will bell the cat ?

Many modern thriller films depict how terrorist acts are committed as a cover and how crimes are easily carried out using the burkha. However, such scenes remain limited to the screens. While Kyrgyzstan has imposed a burkha ban for reasons of national security and to curb crime, India, on the other hand, is moving in the opposite direction. Fanatical Muslims in India are resorting to all sorts of antics to allow Muslim girls to wear the burkha in schools and colleges. This makes it evident that Indian Muslims are actively attempting to help terrorists take refuge behind such garments.

Not just in the sweltering summer, but in all types of weather, Hindu girls and women wearing tight and revealing clothes on Mumbai’s beaches are ready to experience the supposed beauty hidden behind the burkha, at the insistence of a Muslim girl. Yet, when Hindutva proponents appeal for appropriate attire, the response is to cry out about women’s freedom. This is the tragedy of India. Whether it’s Western or Islamic invasions, they are readily accepted, but Indian traditions are labelled as outdated.

Though a small percentage of Indians are now beginning to openly state on social media that Hindu culture is based on science, those who firmly uphold Hindu Dharma and culture remain few and far between. Therefore, instead of ignoring news such as burkha and hijab bans in certain countries, at least for national security if not for Hindutva’s sake, Indians should have no hesitation in opposing the burkha.

At least for national security if not for Hindutva’s sake, Indians should have no hesitation in opposing the burkha !