Rewards are announced for terrorist activities.
The Minister for Minority Welfare and Haj in the Mulayam Singh Yadav government, Haji Yaqoob Qureishi, has announced a cash reward of Rs 51 crore for anyone who beheads the Danish cartoonist who caricatured Prophet Mohammad.
All World Hail and Herald the Desi Khoemini, Mr.Haji Yaqoob Qureishi! And it is obvious that he has Mr.Mulayam “Secular” Yadav’s full support and blessings.
While the state government has defended the Minister’s remark as the “voice of someone whose religious sentiments have been hurt,” …
The Hindus of course in their spirit of supreme cowardice tolerance will take Hussain Miyan’s regular penchant for painting Hindu Goddesses nude in their stride. A few stray protests get branded by the secular media as–what else? “threat to free speech,” “communal,” …. you know the drill. Truly ghastly, severe indeed when you compare the response the Danish affair has begotten: torching embassies, killing of a lone Indian by a bunch of enraged Muslims, and now, this desi ministerial fatwa. I’ve seen the actual cartoons and to describe the collective psyche of people resorting to such non-violent form of protest across the globe is beyond the scope of words.
Oh but the minister minces no words:
Speaking to The Indian Express, Qureishi defended his announcement saying it was a “concerted decision” and the killing of a person who blasphemed Islam was “justified.”
Right. Concerted decision it is. Islam has been blasphemed, and India is governed by the Shariat. Sock it to ‘em, it has governmental sanction. It is again not pure coincidence that the entire secular crowd is steeped in silence. That includes the ruling UPA. A surprising element of consolation comes in the form of various Muslim bodies including the AIMPLB which has roundly condemned this bigot.
Postscript:
- The Minister is defiant in his bigotry.
- Indian Muslims continue their protest in style.
On 02.20.06 bachodi says:
hi ,
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while writing some posts of mine can i refer some of your posts in my blog?, if i happen to write in similar topics.
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On 02.20.06 Sandeep says:
Hi Bachodi,
Thanks for the kind words. You can certainly refer to what I’ve written: just make sure you acknowledge them.
On 02.20.06 Praveen says:
It is unfortunate that such Fatwas have come from an Indian minister. The govt should fire and indict him on charges of attempted murder.
I have seen a line on IE that Sonia is “outraged” by the cartoons.So it is likely that some idiot is going to murder the cartoonist sooner or later ala Van Gogh style.And this time he not only gets heaven but also 51 crore.
On 02.20.06 Sandeep says:
Praveen,
>>And this time he not only gets heaven but also 51 crore.
You forgot the 72 virgins
On 02.20.06 Vikrant says:
Where are RSS fellas when you need them?
You forgot the 72 virgins
Well thats one reason why not to be a Muslim martyr, 72 eternal virgins in heaven would be a lifetime of inexperience isnt it?
On 02.20.06 Praveen says:
72 virgins! I overlooked that. Hell, if this virgin thing were really true, i dont mind symapathising with the cause of the martyrs.
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Sandeep,
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On 02.21.06 Sandeep says:
rajagopal,
Unfortunate for you. My spam mechanism needs to be upgraded. BTW, I got this comment!
On 02.21.06 The Acorn » Watch out world. Some Indians have extra-territorial jurisdiction says:
[...] In the case of Yakub Qureshi (via POV & Sandeep), a minister in Uttar Pradesh state there is a prima facie case of incitement to murder. But what is a little incitement when murderers themselves find themselves in the Indian cabinet? By the way, more than religious fundamentalism, it is plain old political opportunism that caused Qureshi to announce a reward for the killing of Danish cartoonists. It is incumbent on the governor of Uttar Pradesh to sack Qureshi if, as is likely, Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav fails to do so first. (More on Secular-Right India). Unfortunately, disabusing politicians of opportunism has become well nigh impossible these days. Further they’ve discovered that piggybacking on matters of faith is such a wonderful thing, for their actions are unlikely to be challenged by most. [...]
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On 09.01.06 Desicritics.org: Media, Culture, Politics, Sports and More with a South Asian Focus says:
is used by Hindus and Christians… due to compulsions. We never converted to Islam.” Strictly speaking, Islam rewards apostasy with death. Remember Aurangzeb who put his own brother to death? It’s logical to expect some Mullah issuing a fatwa, or a minister offering a reward to the first person who gets Aasish’s scalp. But fame and riches talk. Therefore celebrity conversions are issues which get passing attention, soon to be forgotten. Does anybody remember a certain
On 01.09.07 Licence to Breed | seriously sandeep says:
[...] It’s free for all in Mulla-yam Singh’s land. A freak openly announces a 51-crore reward for murder, while another calls for breeding as many Muslims as possible. In a statement that shocked even officials of the state Health Department, Ahmad Hasan, the family planning minister of Uttar Pradesh, today announced that Muslim women can produce as many healthy children as they want, and that the state government would give Rs 1,400 to take care of each child. [...]
On 03.20.07 Seriously Sandeep » Blog Archive » Poor Man’s Yakoob Qureshi says:
[...] This time it is a woeful Rs.5 Lakhs. The All India Ibtehad Council (huh?) can obviously not match the resources at the command of the terrorist-minister, Haji Yakoob Qureshi who announced a 51-crore reward to perform an act of terrorism piety. Therefore [...]