The Hindu : Take care

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Tuesday, Oct 14, 2003

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Take care

Sir, — After having gone through the bitter experience of Godhra two years ago, the Gujarat police should keep an eye on the thousands of VHP kar sevaks travelling by train to Ayodhya to attend the proposed religious congregation. The police should also maintain a record of their names and addresses. Their behaviour with fellow passengers should be monitored.

W. Macwan,
Ahmedabad

Sir, — I refer to the photograph of a Shiv Sena activist sporting a trishul (Oct. 12) en route to Ayodhya. The trishul does not look like a mere religious symbol in his hand; it looks menacing. The saffron groups justifying the trishul culture in the name of religion is unacceptable.

B.R. Iniyavan,
Dharmapuri, T.N.

Sir, — The VHP leader, Pravin Togadia's warning that the country will be completely polarised if political parties do not enact a law in favour of a Ram temple at Ayodhya is condemnable ( Oct. 08 ). It is amazing that he has dared to make such contentious statements in a nation where the judiciary is so powerful. The supporters of those believing in violence and bloodshed should realise that India was not built by political parties or religious forces. There are many people who still believe in fraternity and secularism.

Yamini M.V.,
Thiruvananthapuram

Sir, — Mr. Togadia's outburst is an attack on the secular character of the country. By whipping up sectarian passions even as the Mandir-Masjid dispute is sub judice, the VHP is hijacking the issue. The apex court must come down heavily against those who vitiate the peaceful atmosphere.

Syed Jeelan,
Anantapur, A.P.

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