Islamising the Constitution

Thursday, February 8, 2007
Islamising the Constitution.


There was a news item today that a select committee of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly has adopted a private member’s bill seeking the application of Shariat to Muslims of Jammu and Kashmir. While the Indian constitution has given the freedom of religious worship or non-worship to all its citizens, the only constitution it expects Indians to be loyal to is the Indian constitution. In calling for a Uniform Civil Code (a code of civil rights uniform for all citizens), the constitution is clear that it shall not permit the diluting of any citizen’s civil rights guaranteed by the constitution.

So what is the significance of the attempts to adopt the Islamic constitution in India? Shariat is a sine qua non for Muslims, but it cannot be fully practiced without the authority of the State. The Legislative Assembly, if it passes the Shariat, is in effect making the secular democratic state of India a partner to the implementation of Islam. With aggressive ‘Shariatisation’ of the captive Muslim community, the Indian state is inviting its own Shariatisation. This would spell the end of democracy and secularism in India.

The Government of India must immediately intervene to stop this pernicious game-plan to Islamise India. The
Apex Courtshould take suo-motto notice of the activities of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly in this direction. The Government of Jammu and Kashmir must be forthwith dismissed.
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Comments
RADHAKRISHNAN.C Thursday, February 8, 2007 10:42:21 PM
Good and timely warning to G.O.I.about what their chief ministers intentions are.When Afzal could not be saved from the gallows,They are trying to go around to the back door and enter from behind.Its high time the Govt of India sat up and took notice of things happening behind their back.

muneerudeen Friday, February 9, 2007 1:25:58 AM
NO COMMENTS- i Will wait for the Judicial View before commenting. BUT you guys go ahead and Tear it Apart AND solve the Kashmir Issue with its people !