After the Red Fort blast in Delhi, will the unity of Indian Muslims be able to save the country? Shocking statement of five eminent citizens in the joint letter of Shashi Tharoor – message of brotherhood or danger?
New Delhi: Congress leader and MP Shashi Tharoor recently shared an important letter on his social media account. In this letter he shared the statements of five eminent Indian Muslims who are patriots, prominent citizens and respected figures in the society. All these leaders have strongly condemned the recent Red Fort blast.
What is written in the letter shared by Shashi Tharoor?
The statement said that this attack is not only an attack on the nation but on the common heritage of every Indian Muslim. We, a group of concerned Indian Muslims, strongly condemn the recent bomb blast at the historic Red Fort. This heinous act is an attack on our nation and the common heritage of every Muslim. As Muslims, we strongly condemn and condemn this inhuman act. Indian Muslims are united against all forms of terrorism. Such crimes cannot and should not be held responsible for any community or our Kashmiri society, which has itself suffered greatly and is an integral part of our family.
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Whose names are included in the letter?
- Dr. S.Y. Qureshiformer Chief Election Coordinator of India
- Dr. Najeeb Jungformer LG of Delhi and former VC of Jamia Millia Islamia
- Lieutenant General Zameeruddin Shah (RA), former Deputy Chief ANN, former VC AMU
- Sareed Mustafa Sherwaniindustrialist and president of the Restaurant Association of India
- Shahid SiddiquiFarmer MP, Rajya Sabha
What message does Shashi Tharoor want to give through this letter?
The statement showed the unity of Indian Muslims and a strong stance against terrorism. This message makes it clear that it is wrong and unfair to link any attempt of terrorism to any particular community. Sharing this statement, Shashi Tharoor said that this is not just a sign of personal friendship, but a national warning and message of brotherhood. According to him, terrorism does not recognize any religion, caste or community, hence we all have to fight it together.