It isn't about Modi v/s Islam anymore

“We can't be secular till there is politics because it is a religion that hates every other religion...” . Guided by beliefs and morality, India has become a nation where secularism is looked upon with apathy .With various political parties establishing their definition of secularism , the description of the word becomes even more pivotal. Politicians aren't hesitating in acquiring the kind of  charisma which only Gods dared to posses till today . As religion perpetrates into the well of election , Politics becomes more dirtier and dangerous. 

While the entire country is confounded in Modi oriented debates, one barely notices the parallelity between two major Islamic leaders , Asaduddin Owaisi and Mehmood Madani. While the former is the Presidnet of  All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) the latter is the general secretary of Jamiat Ulema-I-Hind, an organization existing since 1919. Known for their dubitable and outright annotation, they have made their interest in Modi quite clear. Critisizing the 'secular parties' for suffusing fear among Muslims about Modi for gaining votes , Madani's ideas about the BJP  prime ministerial candidate Modi seems quite clear . Asad on the other hand has never hidden his feelings for Modi . Often referring to him as 'Mozi', meaning verbatim,  he also signed the US Visa Rejection Policy Petition. 


Not very famous among the Muslim minority for his role in the Godhra riots , Narendra Modi has been experimenting with various propositions to woo them. Kalavati did for Modi what Hasiba Amin did to Rahul Gandhi, the latter's strategy gaining more ridicules than applauds. Modi's failure to serve Jassuben as an arrow for attacking Congress coerced the parent party BJP to subscribe for 'secular' strategies. From organizing conclaves for rich Muslim businessmen to distributing skull caps and burqas for attending Modi's rally , BJP has used all the sashtras signifying the secular nature of their candidate. With two major leaders of the Muslim community pitted aganinst each other , the accomplishment of BJP's agenda seems quite evident. 


Controlling the largest seminary in Asia , Deoband , Jamiat Ulema-I-Hind enjoys enormous political support among both minority and majority. With over 125 lakh active members , the organization has huge influence over people. While Madani has shunned reports of him endorsing Modi , his stating of facts on behalf of Modi hasn't gone down well with the majority of the Muslim population. Not one of those to be wooed by promises , Asad Owaisi is a man with his foot in his mouth . Popular among the Hyderabadi Muslims , Asad Owaisi has never hidden his dislike for Modi. Considering endorsement of Modi as a sign of betrayal of Allah , he went as far as calling Salman Khan 'harami' for flying kite with Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

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It isn't just Owaisi , Zahid Ali Khan , editor of Siyasat and politburo member of Telugu Desam Party had earlier expressed his discontent towards the party president Chandrababu Naidu for shaking hands with Modi . While the whole nation is embroiled in 'who will become the PM' debate , the Muslim population is in a dilemma over who to follow . The underbelly of India politics has many such incidents to its credit , thanks to our politicians who have made religion a trump cart to woo voters . As the nation awaits BJP to come up with its ultimate 'sashtra' , seculars are going to have a hard time keeping their ideologies intact.

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India wins ICC Champions trophy 2013 | Live stream | Highlights

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After many hours of rain  and suspense , the match finally resumed and lead to India's smashing victory . The match was reduced to 20 overs a side due to heavy rain in Birmingham , South Africa but thanks to the grounds staff , the match would have been canceled and India would have missed an breathtaking victory . 

Both India and England had a slow start with Rohit Sharma falling for Angelo Mathews and Alastair Cook falling quite early .Victory wasn't easy for team India especially with players like Eoin Morgan and Ravi Bopara battling to gain the victory but Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja's smashing batting brought India to 129/7 . 

It was quite an apprehensive victory for team India with England coming closer to victory and clouds marking their thirst but Ishant Sharma turned out to be a true mascot and
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Our future is at stake !

"Children are the hands by which we take hold of heaven." . Childhood is a stage free of adulteration and mannerisms . But there are certain children who though regarded as children end up being termed as orphans . Few of these 'orphans' end up begging on the streets while few of them are adopted by Juvenile homes. My visit to such a Juvenile home changed my outlook towards the society . 

I was welcomed with innocent eyes , eyes which had been waiting for me . I couldn't recognize any of them but i had a feeling of nostalgia . I could see them beaming with happiness , fighting for their turn to talk to me . They were happy to entertain us , grace the event with their bubbly talk and moves . Though they seemed happy , there was a sense of sorrowfulness and grief in them . When asked , they told me about their story and how they ended up at the juvenile home. They brunt the wounds of their past and were not happy with their present . 

Few stories were unbearable . A child came to me , urging for a handshake ; i did so willingly only to be informed that he was dumb . "His mother cut his tongue " , they said . I couldn't believe my ears . How can a mother be so brutal and tyrant . What amazed me was their endurance and their will to continue and meet their parents one day . Not everybody had the will , there were few who had no knowledge of their surroundings and had given up on life . No matter how much i strive to make them laugh , their lips wouldn't part . They complained about the food and hygiene . Many north Indians complained that they were discriminated by the officials and beaten badly when not concurred to their demands . 

I was dumbstruck . I was met with helpless eyes but couldn't do anything . The juvenile home was run by  the Government and  any step taken to help these children would be tagged as anti-government . Their innocent faces still haunt me . I have done everything to find their families but in vain .

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