Barbs against the Congress

The Darul Uloom Deoband’s monthly journal, Mahnama Darul Uloom in an editorial in its latest issue has recognised...

The Darul Uloom Deoband’s monthly journal, Mahnama Darul Uloom in an editorial in its latest issue has recognised the contribution of the Congress party in India’s independence, but has gone onto strongly criticise the economic policies of the regime. It says, because of the economic policy, the poor are becoming poorer, and the rich capitalists (sarmayadaar) are much better off. It also says that there are some elements within the congress party, which go against the grain of the party’s inclusive ethos and the spirit of the Constitution. The editorial expresses surprise as to how Sonia Gandhi and PM Manmohan Singh, “despite their broadmindedness (roshan-khayaleeyon) and fair outlook” have succumbed to the pressures of these elements. This is a reference to the security wall being planned around the make-shift temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya.

‘Islamic fascism’

Roznama Rashtriya Sahara in its editorial entitled, Islam-dushmani ka globalisation (on August 21 ) writes on US president’s phrase, `Islamic fascism’. It says what George Bush represents is also visible in India, where people of a fascist mentality, have “for the past 75 years tried to defame Islam as a fascist religion¿these people have formed an evil axis with US and Israel, and this is not a fact that is hidden form anyone” It writes that in an era of globalisation, this “propaganda against Islam is also being globalised.”

The Mumbai Daily,

Inquilab in a prominently displayed piece says that Hitler ke Naqshe-qadam par khud hain, aur musalmaanon ko fascist kehte hain, meaning, those who are themselves followers of Hitler, are now calling muslims fascist. It goes on to examine the change in phraseology from fundamentalist to terrorist to fascist., and says muslims should now quit bemaani jihad (useless jihad) and take up a jihad for modern education. Only then can he be the master of his destiny. In an editorial on August 13, Inquilab writes that it is sure that the tide will turn. It has urged muslims to quit their despondency, and take initiatives to improve their situation, which it says would give confidence to the government about them.

Child labour and female foeticide

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The hardline Jamaat-e-Islami’s mouthpiece bi-weekly Daawat (August 10) has welcomed the decision of the central government to impose a ban on child labour. It has gone into details on how children have been exploited. However, it has said that there is a need to see how the government goes about implementing the law. Roznama Rashtriya Sahara has written a moving editorial (August 18) on the role of women in society, and come down heavily on the growing trend of female foeticide. It has quoted figures from China and France, which according to the paper, are indicative of a world-wide trend.

Alvida, yes or no ?

The Hyderabad daily Siasat’s website on its online poll has the question – ‘Is the theme of Kabhi Alvida na Kehna against Indian tradition?’. The answers, at least till Monday seemed like 70.1 per cent saying ‘Yes’.

— Compiled by Seema Chishti

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