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.

Secularism

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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Vishwaroopam - Hasan's struggle with Democracy

"There is no question of curbing the freedom of speech" , this is what Jayalalitha , Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu said when the media asked her about Vishwaroopam being banned in Tamil Nadu . "I have no personal grudge, no personal interest in banning the movie," she told the media.




Vishwaroopam has become a hot topic not just in India but also on Google , giving rise to unruly debates . The movie had been banned in many parts of India due to fear of violent protests . Protests over the "anti-Muslim" film continue as personalities from varied backgrounds continue to give unpolitical statements . This isn't the first case when a film has been denied entry into the theaters . Earlier too films like Neel Akshar Neeche , Kissa Kursi ka , Fire , Water had taken a backseat for unjustified reasons , thanks to our "sensitive" government . 




Kamal Hassan , one of the finest actors of India was so hurt  by the decision that he even thought of leaving India for a "secular" state  indicating the sad state of Indian democracy . Though the Madras High court ruled in favour of Vishwaroopam and lifted the ban , it left the administrative step to be taken by the government . 

If a great artist like M F Hussain can do it , Kamal Hassan too can do it . Logically , Kamal Hasan is at a stage where he can consider shifting his base to USA . But the harsh reality is that we cannot afford to loose him , Indian film industry can't afford to loose  a great artist like Kamal Hassan ! Creative artists today are driven by desperation . They are no longer free to depict their creative talents unless they have the concurrence of the Government and religious fanatics . 

"I have made a film that would make Indian Muslims proud" - Kamal Hassan to CNN IBN 

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