[mukto-mona] Meeting with BJP leadership on community agenda

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Dr. MJ Khan Convener                                                         Dated: 27 Nov, 2013 Sub: Meeting with BJP leadership on community agenda Muslim community in India is undergoing difficult times for a fairly long time. The issues before the community range from security to profiling and increasing marginalization in social and political spheres to declining share in education, jobs and economic opportunities. As the country is preparing to go the next general elections and elect a new Government, it offers an opportunity to the community to effectively engage and articulate its concerns before the major political parties and get the agenda included in the manifestos, which later forms the basis for broad direction to Governmental policies.   In this context and as per the recommendations of the IMRC Meet on June 9, 2013, I am writing this mail to the distinguished members of the community to invite them for a dialogue with the BJP leadership to exchange views on various issues of concerns, share perspective and discuss the agenda. Some people in the community take the view that we should not talk to BJP. The dialogue deficit in a democracy has not augured well for minorities anywhere in the world. I therefore, feel that we must stay in dialogue with all major political parties and discuss our concerns and agenda; and formulate considered political stand. I have discussed with the BJP President, Mr. Rajnath Singh and hosting a meeting on 30 Nov, 2013 from 2 – 5 pm at the Constitution Club, New Delhi. I understand Dr. Sheeba Aslam Fehmi is arranging similar meetings with the Congress and CPM in the 2nd week of Dec 2013. Given your understanding of the issues and concerns for the community, I would appreciate if you could join the meet along with your colleagues and participate in the discussions. A line of confirmation along with names shall be appreciated. Thanking you and with regards Dr. MJ Khan 9868506668 india.imrc@gmail.com   india.mjkhan@gmail.com

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