The current public discourse over religion, that our great country is sadly witnessing for quite some time, is utterly distressing, disgusting and absurd. This time round, it has understandably infuriated the world. The fanatics who are maliciously sowing the seeds of disharmony into our peace-loving nation must be dealt with an iron hand. Spreading hate amongst communities must be a non-bailable offence with stringent exemplary punishment.
No one, howsoever well connected, should be spared whilst disturbing our secular peace. Action against such elements has to be swift and merciless, acting as an effective deterrent. As enshrined in our Constitution, India must always strive to be a peaceful, secular society, and a beacon of communal harmony It is imperative that the political class must rise to the occasion by displaying statesmanship, competence, honesty, dedication, maturity and selfless determination to keep the nation as it has always been.
Temples, mosques and churches and all other places of worship should be focal points to unite diverse communities instead of creating rifts amongst us. As we are all children of that one loving and tolerant God, there can be no room to divide us on the basis of creed or caste. And we should always be guided by those words of Mahatma Gandhi -- “Always aim at complete harmony of thought, word, and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well.”
