12 Feb, 2014
All BJP wants to do is advance RSS’ vision of a Hindu Rashtra – Hindustan Times
The RSS/BJP campaign pitch reminds us of the popular Hindi song with which my generation grew up — ‘Kahin pe nigahein, kahin pe nishana’ (looking in one direction, while the target is another). Its public campaign is ostensibly pitched on the issues of development and prosperity. The real target, however, remains advancing the RSS’ vision of a rabidly intolerant fascistic ‘Hindu Rashtra’ agenda by sharpening communal polarisation.
Such duplicity is in evidence all around. The first day of the current Parliament session saw the BJP successfully stall the introduction of the prevention of the communal violence Bill on the grounds that it violates federalism — a basic feature of our Constitution. The Left parties always advocated the need for such a legislation to prevent communal violence, ensuring speedy compensation and rehabilitation for the victims, along with delivery of justice by acting firmly against the perpetrators.
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