Gripped by hatred.

THIS is with reference to the report 'Huge protests in Asia over remarks against Islam by BJP leader' (June 11). Before we delve deep into this kind of hatred that has gripped extremist Hindu politicians, it is always necessary to understand why they show such bigotry and intolerance to Islam and Muslims living not only in India but across the world.

There is hardly any doubt that Islam provides an enviable comprehensive political, economic, social, spiritual and cultural code of human life. Since India is now under tight control of the Hindutva ideology, it is natural to see that communal discord and violence will rise like never before.

The religion preaches equality of all humans. Unlike today's India where...

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