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		<title>By: Deep Bhattacharjee</title>
		<link>http://blog.lkadvani.in/blog-in-english/the-roots-of-democracy-and-secularism/comment-page-1#comment-2204</link>
		<dc:creator>Deep Bhattacharjee</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 06:05:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Time to take some practical steps to instill the ideals of Hindutva into the system. First step is to get some decent lawyers into the system as the buck eventually stops there. I was surprised to read that the Allahabad High Court passed a judgement which is in effect forcing a non-muslim woman to convert to Islam if she marries a muslim man. Last time I checked we still had the fundamental right to practice any religion and it overrides most other rights including the various marriage acts...</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Time to take some practical steps to instill the ideals of Hindutva into the system. First step is to get some decent lawyers into the system as the buck eventually stops there. I was surprised to read that the Allahabad High Court passed a judgement which is in effect forcing a non-muslim woman to convert to Islam if she marries a muslim man. Last time I checked we still had the fundamental right to practice any religion and it overrides most other rights including the various marriage acts&#8230;</p>
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		<title>By: anant</title>
		<link>http://blog.lkadvani.in/blog-in-english/the-roots-of-democracy-and-secularism/comment-page-1#comment-2113</link>
		<dc:creator>anant</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 18:58:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>After staying in United states for few years .. I found that We Indian have a lot to learn from USA...  Responsibility, Discipline, removing corruption, law enforcement, accepting good things from other countries etc. No doubt we are good at many things. Our politicians have a lot of space to improve. Till the time we improve on these things, just boom in the economy will not make us superpower or a great nation in the world.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After staying in United states for few years .. I found that We Indian have a lot to learn from USA&#8230;  Responsibility, Discipline, removing corruption, law enforcement, accepting good things from other countries etc. No doubt we are good at many things. Our politicians have a lot of space to improve. Till the time we improve on these things, just boom in the economy will not make us superpower or a great nation in the world.</p>
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		<title>By: amit sharma</title>
		<link>http://blog.lkadvani.in/blog-in-english/the-roots-of-democracy-and-secularism/comment-page-1#comment-2066</link>
		<dc:creator>amit sharma</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2010 08:25:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Sir,  We need a forum where we can get into touch with spokespersons of BJP to share our ideas on how to tackle major issues in media...my suggestion is that one forum can be created where different topics can be created which come time and again(Ram mandir, 1984, 2002, Naxal, Internal security, Foreign policy, Economic growth etc )....all the valid suggestions can be taken from there and a database can be built on each such issues and can be fed to all the party spokespersons and other leaders who interact with media.. it will also give the party a gauge of what common people are thinking....

&lt;em&gt;Such a forum already exists. Looks like you are not aware it. There is a very vibrant forum with over 10,000 members and over 30,000 topics/ posts. All the topics you have mentioned are covered and there are many, many more. It's a virtual knowledge bank and our media people regularly take inputs from it. Please visit it at www.lkadvani.in or at www.lkadvani.in/forum. - Blog admin &lt;/em&gt;</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sir,  We need a forum where we can get into touch with spokespersons of BJP to share our ideas on how to tackle major issues in media&#8230;my suggestion is that one forum can be created where different topics can be created which come time and again(Ram mandir, 1984, 2002, Naxal, Internal security, Foreign policy, Economic growth etc )&#8230;.all the valid suggestions can be taken from there and a database can be built on each such issues and can be fed to all the party spokespersons and other leaders who interact with media.. it will also give the party a gauge of what common people are thinking&#8230;.</p>
<p><em>Such a forum already exists. Looks like you are not aware it. There is a very vibrant forum with over 10,000 members and over 30,000 topics/ posts. All the topics you have mentioned are covered and there are many, many more. It&#8217;s a virtual knowledge bank and our media people regularly take inputs from it. Please visit it at <a href="http://www.lkadvani.in" rel="nofollow">http://www.lkadvani.in</a> or at <a href="http://www.lkadvani.in/forum" rel="nofollow">http://www.lkadvani.in/forum</a>. - Blog admin </em></p>
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		<title>By: varun k</title>
		<link>http://blog.lkadvani.in/blog-in-english/the-roots-of-democracy-and-secularism/comment-page-1#comment-2061</link>
		<dc:creator>varun k</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2010 16:47:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Indian means Hindu and Hindutva means nationalism. Secularism means appeasement of miniorites for BJP but for some Indians Hindutva means supression of Muslims. So, leave both. Follow ... natioalism. Very simple.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Indian means Hindu and Hindutva means nationalism. Secularism means appeasement of miniorites for BJP but for some Indians Hindutva means supression of Muslims. So, leave both. Follow &#8230; natioalism. Very simple.</p>
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		<title>By: varun k</title>
		<link>http://blog.lkadvani.in/blog-in-english/the-roots-of-democracy-and-secularism/comment-page-1#comment-2060</link>
		<dc:creator>varun k</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2010 16:20:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Dear sir, 

I fully agree with your thought however the Indian people do not understand it. So, if BJP wants to come to power which it deserves, it should replace Hindutva with natioalism. Rather than following congress and naming it Indian secularism IT WONT HELP. PLEASE THINK. Just with one word 'secularism' congress has stopped BJP from coming to power. So please respond but do not react. Poltics and phiolosphy are different ball games.

Otherwise why the BJP or Jansangh did not succeed at national level except partially during N D A time because of balance personality of Mr Vajpayee. If being a political party, BJP doesnt strike with political weapon of Correct words and languagge, people who matter, will not vote. And I am sorry to say it will take another 25 years for BJP to come to power.

Regards</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear sir, </p>
<p>I fully agree with your thought however the Indian people do not understand it. So, if BJP wants to come to power which it deserves, it should replace Hindutva with natioalism. Rather than following congress and naming it Indian secularism IT WONT HELP. PLEASE THINK. Just with one word &#8217;secularism&#8217; congress has stopped BJP from coming to power. So please respond but do not react. Poltics and phiolosphy are different ball games.</p>
<p>Otherwise why the BJP or Jansangh did not succeed at national level except partially during N D A time because of balance personality of Mr Vajpayee. If being a political party, BJP doesnt strike with political weapon of Correct words and languagge, people who matter, will not vote. And I am sorry to say it will take another 25 years for BJP to come to power.</p>
<p>Regards</p>
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		<title>By: Deepak Waikar</title>
		<link>http://blog.lkadvani.in/blog-in-english/the-roots-of-democracy-and-secularism/comment-page-1#comment-2058</link>
		<dc:creator>Deepak Waikar</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2010 03:44:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>While historical lessons are very crucial, we spend inordinately vast period in dwelling about it. If we wish to continue to strengthen our democracy and continue on the path of sustainable and balanced overall development of our nation, we have to be brave enough to change with time (obviously for better).

1. Time to abolish dogmatic and abusive caste system. Remove inclusion/mention of cast &#038; religion from all forms and certificates.
2. Relentless campaign (satya-grah) and education against corruption, discrimination, superstitions, meaningless traditions, nepotism and criminalisation of politics.

Advaniji, if you can influence NDA Governed States to take these steps as a role model, then BJP will not have to be defensive on Hinduvata. 

With best wishes, Jai Hind</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While historical lessons are very crucial, we spend inordinately vast period in dwelling about it. If we wish to continue to strengthen our democracy and continue on the path of sustainable and balanced overall development of our nation, we have to be brave enough to change with time (obviously for better).</p>
<p>1. Time to abolish dogmatic and abusive caste system. Remove inclusion/mention of cast &#038; religion from all forms and certificates.<br />
2. Relentless campaign (satya-grah) and education against corruption, discrimination, superstitions, meaningless traditions, nepotism and criminalisation of politics.</p>
<p>Advaniji, if you can influence NDA Governed States to take these steps as a role model, then BJP will not have to be defensive on Hinduvata. </p>
<p>With best wishes, Jai Hind</p>
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		<title>By: Manish Kumar</title>
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		<dc:creator>Manish Kumar</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I know it is not the suitable forum also I am not sure whether you read all the comments posted here. But  I could not find any other forum to directly contact you.  Therefore I am posting my complaints against a MLA of your Party here.  He is at present sitting MLA of .........

&lt;em&gt;Dear Manish ji, Yes, it is not the right forum and that's why your message has been edited/ curtailed here. But, as an exception, your matter has been taken up. Advani ji has read your comments and has directed the leadership in Bihar to act on it if your complaint is found correct and genuine. The party Gen Secy (organization) has also been informed and requested to take necessary action. FYI. - Blog admin&lt;/em&gt;</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I know it is not the suitable forum also I am not sure whether you read all the comments posted here. But  I could not find any other forum to directly contact you.  Therefore I am posting my complaints against a MLA of your Party here.  He is at present sitting MLA of &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;</p>
<p><em>Dear Manish ji, Yes, it is not the right forum and that&#8217;s why your message has been edited/ curtailed here. But, as an exception, your matter has been taken up. Advani ji has read your comments and has directed the leadership in Bihar to act on it if your complaint is found correct and genuine. The party Gen Secy (organization) has also been informed and requested to take necessary action. FYI. - Blog admin</em></p>
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		<title>By: stokinghem</title>
		<link>http://blog.lkadvani.in/blog-in-english/the-roots-of-democracy-and-secularism/comment-page-1#comment-2040</link>
		<dc:creator>stokinghem</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 08:40:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>अब  आप को यह सब तर्क करने वाले जेठमलानी जैसे लोगो की और देखे बिना...पूर्ण रूप से बीजेपी के नवसर्जन में आप का जितना कार्यकाल बाकि बचा है लगा देना चाहिए..और एक नेता की तरह नहीं पर एक मेंटर की तरह सारे  भारत वर्ष में से कम से कम ५५० नरेन्द्र मोदी की शोध कर के बीजेपी को प्रदान करना चाहिए...वोह ही  आप का भारत माता के चरणों में योग दान सही होगा..इस के लिए इतिहास में  आप का सुवर्ण सब्दो में उल्लेख होगा.. .आप के पास ताकत है पद है समय है अनुयायी है सब से बड़ी पूंजी  स्वाथ्य भी है...जनता का विश्वास है...भारत माता की सेवा आप संसंद में भासन देंगे उस से नहीं..पर ५५० नरेन्द्र मोदी की शोध करेंगे उस से होगी...यह कटु सत्य है मगर आप को उसकी और ध्यान देना चाहिए...</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>अब  आप को यह सब तर्क करने वाले जेठमलानी जैसे लोगो की और देखे बिना&#8230;पूर्ण रूप से बीजेपी के नवसर्जन में आप का जितना कार्यकाल बाकि बचा है लगा देना चाहिए..और एक नेता की तरह नहीं पर एक मेंटर की तरह सारे  भारत वर्ष में से कम से कम ५५० नरेन्द्र मोदी की शोध कर के बीजेपी को प्रदान करना चाहिए&#8230;वोह ही  आप का भारत माता के चरणों में योग दान सही होगा..इस के लिए इतिहास में  आप का सुवर्ण सब्दो में उल्लेख होगा.. .आप के पास ताकत है पद है समय है अनुयायी है सब से बड़ी पूंजी  स्वाथ्य भी है&#8230;जनता का विश्वास है&#8230;भारत माता की सेवा आप संसंद में भासन देंगे उस से नहीं..पर ५५० नरेन्द्र मोदी की शोध करेंगे उस से होगी&#8230;यह कटु सत्य है मगर आप को उसकी और ध्यान देना चाहिए&#8230;</p>
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		<title>By: stokinghem</title>
		<link>http://blog.lkadvani.in/blog-in-english/the-roots-of-democracy-and-secularism/comment-page-1#comment-2039</link>
		<dc:creator>stokinghem</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 08:32:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>आदरणीय श्री अडवाणी जी, सादर नमस्कार.
 
बहुत वक्त के बाद आपका यह ब्लॉग चालू हुआ... चुनाव के बाद..बहुत संतोष और आनंद हुआ..पर छोटा मुंह बड़ी बात आप के साथ करना चाहता हू..अगर अविनय लगे तो माफ कर देना..क्यूंकि..२००९ चुनाव के पहले से जो कुछ मैं लिख रहा हूँ ..वोह फोरम में मोजूद है.
 
यह ब्लॉग आप लिखते है या कोई और लिखता है और..आप यहाँ पर हुई टिपण्णी पढते है या नहीं..उसके लिए मुझे कोई जानकारी नहीं है....और १०० प्रतिशत विश्वास भी नहीं. दुसरे,  यहाँ पर १००० केरेक्टर की सीमा बहुत कम है. लोकशाही में, भारत वर्ष में बीजेपी के सब से वरिष्ठ नेता को भी इ मेल के जरिये भी पहुंचा न जाए...और नेता भी जनता को कोई संपर्क का सीधा इ मेल जैसा सूत्र ना देना चाहे...वोह कहाँ कि लोकशाही है...पार्टी में चयनशाही और देस के लिए लोकशाही ! कब तक एइसा दंभ चलता रहेगा भारत वर्ष में ? !

&lt;em&gt;Advani ji's mail I/D is &lt;strong&gt;advanilk@sansad.nic.in &lt;/strong&gt;and is publicly well known. Also, Advani ji reads every comment published here. - Blog administrator&lt;/em&gt;
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>आदरणीय श्री अडवाणी जी, सादर नमस्कार.</p>
<p>बहुत वक्त के बाद आपका यह ब्लॉग चालू हुआ&#8230; चुनाव के बाद..बहुत संतोष और आनंद हुआ..पर छोटा मुंह बड़ी बात आप के साथ करना चाहता हू..अगर अविनय लगे तो माफ कर देना..क्यूंकि..२००९ चुनाव के पहले से जो कुछ मैं लिख रहा हूँ ..वोह फोरम में मोजूद है.</p>
<p>यह ब्लॉग आप लिखते है या कोई और लिखता है और..आप यहाँ पर हुई टिपण्णी पढते है या नहीं..उसके लिए मुझे कोई जानकारी नहीं है&#8230;.और १०० प्रतिशत विश्वास भी नहीं. दुसरे,  यहाँ पर १००० केरेक्टर की सीमा बहुत कम है. लोकशाही में, भारत वर्ष में बीजेपी के सब से वरिष्ठ नेता को भी इ मेल के जरिये भी पहुंचा न जाए&#8230;और नेता भी जनता को कोई संपर्क का सीधा इ मेल जैसा सूत्र ना देना चाहे&#8230;वोह कहाँ कि लोकशाही है&#8230;पार्टी में चयनशाही और देस के लिए लोकशाही ! कब तक एइसा दंभ चलता रहेगा भारत वर्ष में ? !</p>
<p><em>Advani ji&#8217;s mail I/D is <strong><a href="mailto:advanilk@sansad.nic.in">advanilk@sansad.nic.in</a> </strong>and is publicly well known. Also, Advani ji reads every comment published here. - Blog administrator</em></p>
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		<title>By: JayKumar</title>
		<link>http://blog.lkadvani.in/blog-in-english/the-roots-of-democracy-and-secularism/comment-page-1#comment-2037</link>
		<dc:creator>JayKumar</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 04:31:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Continued....

Hindu leaders and laymen must develop basic skills for critical thinking and techniques for perception management. The skills are essential for separating facts from opinion; identify media manipulation and psychological warfare against Hindus. The ability to make the basic distinction between factual statements and statements for mental misdirection and deception is required for all Hindus.

Hindu Dharma is the soul of our nation. It is the spiritual values that bind us. It is the set of values, ideals pervading our consciousness that has been with us for centuries. Whether we admit it or not, and even if we claim we are not religious, we tend to operate according to our vision, spiritual tradition and moral values. This unifying Dharma is now under attack by phony secularists, mindless Marxists, Maoist anarchists, Jihadis and conversion gangs. They subscribe to alien dogmas. These dogmas are contradictory not complementary. They are not mutually supportive but destructive.</description>
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<p>Hindu leaders and laymen must develop basic skills for critical thinking and techniques for perception management. The skills are essential for separating facts from opinion; identify media manipulation and psychological warfare against Hindus. The ability to make the basic distinction between factual statements and statements for mental misdirection and deception is required for all Hindus.</p>
<p>Hindu Dharma is the soul of our nation. It is the spiritual values that bind us. It is the set of values, ideals pervading our consciousness that has been with us for centuries. Whether we admit it or not, and even if we claim we are not religious, we tend to operate according to our vision, spiritual tradition and moral values. This unifying Dharma is now under attack by phony secularists, mindless Marxists, Maoist anarchists, Jihadis and conversion gangs. They subscribe to alien dogmas. These dogmas are contradictory not complementary. They are not mutually supportive but destructive.</p>
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