Archive for January, 2010

Separation of Telangana State from Andhra Pradesh is one of the most talked issue at present in India.Central Govt. is trying its best to solve the matter as soon as possible. Andhra Pradesh consists of three distinct regions, namely, Andhra,Rayalseema and Telangana. Andhra and Rayalseema were part of Madras province of the British empire. For approximately 400 years, Telangana was part of Hyderabad State, an independent kingdom ruled by Muslim Qutub Shahi and Nizam dynasties.Andhra and Rayalaseema were separated from Madras State in 1953. Andhra state (Andhra and Rayalaseema) was the first state that was formed purely on linguistic nationality, like many European states. Later Andhra merged with Telangana in 1956, based on their linguistic and national affinity, to form the present state of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad as the capital city.

Because of this issue, some protests started taking place demanding the separate states, in many places in India,like Bundelkhand from UP,Gaurkhaland from West Bengal,Vidarbha from Maharashtra and few more. Demand of separation of these states are increasing day by day at every nook and corner of India which is not a good sign for India. As we all know how Britishers enters India and conquered our country and ruled us for around 3 centuries.

There should be no anger or violence. You cannot expect the government or politicians to inculcate these things in you. This has to come from within you.Indian Politicians have done mastery in this field by exploting us on the name of religion,language,caste etc. First learn to love your country, your people. You can then extend this love to others. The saying, ” Janani janmabhoomishcha swargadapi gariyasi , well illustrates this sentiment. Janani (mother) and janmabhoomi (motherland) are more exaggerated than even swarg (heaven).

Lets now take our state Jammu and Kashmir for instance. There is talk of trifurcating the state into Jammu , Kashmir and Ladakh (UT status)- there is a proposal to even designate an area exclusively for the Kashmiri Pandits(idea proposed by Panun Kasmir in 1991). It is dangerous to territorially segregate Hindus, Muslims and Buddhists. Everyone knows what happened when a composite India was divided into two nations – with Pakistan becoming a Muslim nation.

But the situation in Jammu Kashmir is totally different from other states of India.Demand of trifurcating Jammu Kashmir had stated taking place in the year of 1966,when some parts of Himachal have to be merged with Jammu to form a Separate Duggar State had voiced.But somehow,this voice had disappear and now as the issue of Telangana is heating up.Voice of separate Jammu State has once again coming on the top of Desk. And the report of Working Committee which had been tabled some weeks ago has put an oil into fire,As everyone is against Autonomy, in Jammu and Ladakh.Dont know why Central Govt. is not thinking on this issue at present.Why are they Waiting for the worst time to come?Its the right to solve this issue as soon as possible.

As everyone knows,If there is a division of J&K,then there will be no doubt communal riots can take place not only in J&K but in Whole India as well which is not good for secular India. Geographical division on the basis of religion is wrong. Communal peace has to come from within. The people themselves have to realise that living together is in their common interest.

India embraces all religions, all cultures, all languages, and encourages every living thing to live under an umbrella of free thinking and grow according to their internal ability without the hindrance of man-made theory or pressures. That is the reason why India is so colorful, so vibrant and so unique.

As one of shloks(couplets) in Atharva Veda.Its rightly teaches us:-

हम एक ही घोंसले के  पक्षी हैं, हम अलग खाल पहन सकते हैं, हम अलग अलग भाषाओं में बात कर सकते हैं, हम अलग अलग धर्मों में विश्वास कर सकते हैं, हम विभिन्न संस्कृतियों के  हो सकते हैं , फिर भी हम उसी घर – “पृथ्वी” का हिस्सा ही रहेंगे।
एक ही ग्रह पर जन्मे. एक ही आसमान के निचे रहने वाले. उन्ही तारों को देखने वाले. वही हवा श्वास लेने वाले।

हमें खुशी से एक साथ प्रगति करना सीखना चाहिए. या बुरी तरह एक साथ नाश, आदमी  व्यक्तिगत रूप से रह सकते हैं, लेकिन केवल सामूहिक रूप से ही बच सकते हैं।

Jammuities demanding separate state giving an excuse that there is a discrimination with Jammu.No doubt there is a discrimination with Jammu,but demand of separate state is not an answer to this problem.We talk about Identity Crisis,Yes there is an Identity crisis but who is responsible for that crisis “We” or Government or Kashmiris?

Are we (here specially Jammuities who talks of Dogra Pride) united enough to get rid of all these disciminations JK govt. are doing with us.We ourselves don’t give any respect to our culture,language etc. and blame Govt. about that.In my opinion,its crap.The respect for our own culture and language has to come inside of us.This respect neither Govt. nor Separate State wil give you.About this,I mentioned clearly in my previous article(Jammu’s Identity Crisis).

Even if we get a separate Jammu state,I Don’t see there will be any future as there is no good leader to lead us.

Most of us suffer from an Identity crisis,but we are responsible for that,You have to accept that. But we are Indians first and only after that we are Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists,Dogras,Kashmiris,Ladakhis,Punjabi or followers of any other faith. Thats why a national identity and love for the nation is important. The state of Jammu and Kashmir has for years been home to people from all these faiths and always believe in secularism. It should continue that way.But thanks to Hurriyat Conference,Pakistan supported Millitants,NC,Congress,BJP,Panthers,JSM etc..Just for their own benefits dividing us on the name of religion and language.

Each and every region of our state portrays different customs and traditions. But though we speak different languages yet we are all “JKities”.

‘Unity in Diversity’ has been the distinctive feature of our culture. To live peacefully has been our motto. There is no doubt that In India No one can claim single identity because one has many identities in India. One who demands single identity i.e. national identity and everyone has to respect and love that is INDIAN Identity.

Dr A P J Abdul Kalam points out that ” The Nation Is Bigger Than The Individual“. He believes that by loving your country, you will come to love all its constituents, regardless of caste or community.

Be United and Feel the Difference.

Jai Jammu.

Jai Hind.