By TCN News,
Mumbai: Despite several attempts to the contrary, NDA received a thumping majority in the recent elections and has been successful in forming a stable Government at the Centre. Sensing the apprehension and sense of dejection among the Muslims, Jamaat e Islami Hind, Mira Road organized a special lecture tonight to present an expert analysis and provide the roadmap ahead.
Social activist Muhammad Aslam Gazi, Secretary JIH Maharashtra (National Issues) reassured the gathering that going by the vote share of the winning party it becomes clear that a very small minority wanted them in power. Moreover, their verdict was for development, not hindutva. Development was used as eyewash and a false propaganda tool to lure the youth and educated class. The division of secular votes also propelled the NDA in lead position. On a positive note, he pointed out that the NDA has fallen short of the ¾ mark in Parliament, which is required to overhaul the Constitution.
As for the roadmap, he laid down the following points:
1. Muslims should cooperate with secular Hindus to keep fascist forces away henceforth.
2. Secular parties should be convinced to help and support each other, so that their votes are not divided.
3. A strict watch needs to be kept on the Government’s moves and actions.
4. Counter the fascist propaganda of development by means of statistics and proofs.
5. Utilize the large sum of Zakat collected every year in concerted efforts of community development and reforms.
6. Try to tap into Wakf resources to financially strengthen the community.
7. Strive for unity at the individual and organizational level.
The next half an hour was dedicated to the Q&A session wherein the speaker lamented upon the role of AAP in dividing secular votes, answered questions on the probable foreign policy of NDA vis-à-vis Israel and the lack of unity among our leaders. He signed off with the hope that this adverse turn of events may prove to be a catalyst to rouse and unite the Ummah in the common cause of Islam.
The program concluded with a prayer asking Allah for His help and mercy.