[Reader-list] Giving money to any individual student based on faith, caste, is it correct in rule of laws, in democra

[anupam chakravartty]

Dear Rakesh,

by mistake i assumed that this comment was written by rajen...i apologise

-anupam


On 5/21/09, Rakesh Iyer <rakesh.rnbdj at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Dear Anupam jee
>
> I am surprised that you have attributed this comment to me: 'Hindus must be
> united to tackle growth of religious fundamentalism'. I have never said that
> ever to the best of my knowledge. The only thing I have ever said that
> human-to-human bond must strengthen, and not Hindu-to-Hindu bond. Anyways, I
> don't look at issues like Hindu and Muslim.
>
> Secondly, inclusiveness for me simply means including all sections of the
> society. And anyways, I have never asked for your surety regarding my
> understanding of something.
>
> Thirdly identity politics is taking place not because of me or you, but
> because of parties and the way they are behaving, as well as the fact that
> now individuals want to be secure enough. In other words, security is the
> main concern, be it for Muslim post 9/11 or Dalits in our villages (and the
> reluctance of our political parties to stop this). And it's not my attitude,
> but the attitude of those who kill in the name of identity which defecates
> on our social fabric.
>
> And last but not the least, when any of us posts, it hardly matters, for
> after all the nation is not getting any benefit at all. But there is always
> one hope, that as individuals we can get to know each other's views, to
> understand for ourselves what would be right and what not, and thereby learn
> our lessons on our own. Yes, it won't greatly benefit our nation, but it
> would certainly help us in our education, and may be we can transfer this
> education onto others who will benefit from it.
>
> So therefore, I would say one thing. If you think nobody benefits, stop
> posting.
>
> Regards
>
> Rakesh
>