The political history of independent India amply proved that only political organizations with a moderate and tolerant approach carrying along with them all segments of society irrespective of caste, creed, race region, language or religion can alone sustain in power. The Congress is guilty of deviating from this noble path laid down by Nehru and consequently found itself in the wilderness of Indian politics. The BJP is at the verge of meeting the same fate. However, Bangaru Laxman s stewardship with his commitment to carry along all segments of society particularly Muslims, if implemented in the right earnest may rescue the organisation from making a titanic sink but all depends on what line the party adopts vis-vis Muslims. A mere lip service to the cause of the suffering minority is not enough.
Some quick actions are necessary to enthuse their faith.
The irresponsible manner in which the Central leadership reacted to the recent AMU incident pressing for the closure of the University is deplorable. Such incidents are not uncommon in universities and it is for the government and university administration to bring the culprits to book instead of taking the entire university community to a ransom. It is unfortunate that some so-called responsible leaders at the Centre are trying to make a Lockerbie out of the incident. The Congress had also committed a similar blunder by unleashing terror on the Sikh community when one Sikh was involved in the assassination of Mrs. Gandhi. Aligarh is dear to the Muslims and any attempt at destabilizing it will naturally hurt the Muslim sentiment.