Dinesh Kamath's Editorial 'In India, minority is better treated than majority' that was published in Newsband

In India, minority is better treated than majority

Imran Khan should learn from India on inclusive politics, says AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi, Member of Parliament and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM). He further says, “Unlike Pakistan, India has seen multiple Presidents from oppressed communities.

Owaisi hit out at Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan over the latter’s remark that he would show the Narendra Modi government “how to treat minorities”. Owaisi said that Khan should instead take a lesson from India’s inclusive politics and minority right. “According to the Pakistani Constitution, only a Muslim is qualified to be President. India has seen multiple Presidents from oppressed communities,” he added.

Indians should appreciate Owaisi for putting India First and rightly responding to Pak PM. This candid statement of Owaisi must open the eyes of the likes of Khan in both Pakistan and India. Yes, this type of thought and communication by AIMIM president to Pak will improve Indo-Pak relation.

In India, a Muslim can be President, Chief Justice of Supreme Court, Central Minisaters, Vic Chancellors, top ranks in military, Defence scientists, cricket captain. Minorities can run political parties and cotest. Can this happen in Pakistan?

Owaisi has rightly said that Khan should learn from India how to treat with minorities. He has proved himself as a true Indian by giving such comments. Best and befitting reply to Imran Khan. Everyone should appreciate the statement of AIMIM leader in respect of political realities of India and Pakistan. Irrespective of political ideology, all political parties of the country should come out in support of non-religious neutral democratic spirit of the India. Impressed by Owaisi comment, even though, he is a staunch critic of BJP.

Lastly, who agrees that ours is a Country with Multiplicity of religions, Castes, Culture and tradition where we all live in harmony, respect each other? Indeed India is a unique country at the world map. Our Country has a Composite Culture. But the fact is, in India, it is majority which gets treated shabbily - look at Hindus in Kashmir. Yes, minorities in India do not get equally treated; instead they get special treatment which majority doesn't get. It is strange but true!