Hyderabad, February 21: The basis of India’s integrity depends upon communal harmony and democracy. There is no need for Indians to get disappointed as every morning has to face sheer darkness. Indians have played an important role in preserving Indian culture and civilisation by rejecting communalism. These views were expressed by imminent journalist Mr. Kuldeep Nayyar while addressing a seminar on the topic of ‘Can Composite Culture Survive the Onslaught of Terrorism?' conducted by Tahzeeb.net.
Popular ghazal singer Jagjit Singh, news editor Siasat daily Amir Ali Khan, Mr. Aziz Pasha, Mr. Anand Raj Anand and poet Chaman Lal Chaman also addressed the seminar.
Addressing on the occasion Mr. Amir Ali Khan stressed the need to identify terrorism at the first place to curb terrorism. He said Islam prohibits terrorism and teaches peace.
Mr Amir Ali Khan pointed out that such persons who seek political shelter for their criminal activities are entering into present political system. Mr. Amir Ali Khan flayed police’s bias attitude towards Muslims and condemned linking terrorism with Islam.
Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt dismissed the claim that Indian artistes were becoming jobless due to hiring of Pakistani artistes. He asserted that it was wrong, as Pakistani artistes sung only 10 or 12 in every thousand songs recorded here.
Asked about the Shiv Sena's stand against Pakistan cricket players in the ongoing world cup, Chairman of the Pakistan Human Rights Commission Iqbal Haidar said the Sena should realise that such extremist expressions of hatred only promoted terrorism.
Mr. Haidar accused the United States and its allies of supporting the Taliban to destabilise South Asia.
Urging India and Pakistan to stop the blame-game and adopt a joint policy to fight terror, he wanted both the countries to either dismantle the visa regime or put in place a visa-on-arrival policy.
Communist Party of India Rajya Sabha member Azeez Pasha said a handful of individuals could not shake India's secularism and composite culture.
Mr. Jagjeet Singh declared religion as private affair and said we should try to promote our culture practically rising above religion and politics
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