– Mohammed Atherulla Shariff
Dr. Danish Lambe, Mumbai, President of Star Foundation Raigad and an expert web developer with vast, proven experience analyses the manipulative tactics of provocation and persecution experienced by the minorities in the country. With due courtesy to him, we present the thought-provoking writeup:
In a concerning pattern observed in various parts of the India, certain groups have been seen employing a series of calculated steps to provoke and persecute minority communities. This article delves into this systematic approach, analyzing each stage and its implications.
Stage 1: Provocation in Minority Areas
The process often begins with the deliberate provocation of minority communities. Groups are sent to minority areas or near religious sites to chant slogans or engage in activities designed to incite a reaction. This tactic aims to create an atmosphere of tension and fear.
Stage 2: Capturing the Reaction
Following multiple provocations, if individuals from the minority community react, their responses are recorded. These recordings are then used to portray the minority group as aggressive, playing on the sympathies of the broader community and creating a narrative of victimhood for the provocateurs.
Stage 3: Pressurizing Law Enforcement
The next step involves using the recorded reactions to pressure law enforcement into arresting those who reacted. This twist of events paints the oppressed as oppressors, further maligning the minority community.
Stage 4: Labeling Victims as Terrorists
A dangerous and unfounded accusation often follows, where the victims of provocation are labeled as terrorists. This narrative serves to dehumanize the minority group and justify further actions against them.
Stage 5: Escalation through Aggressive Groups
In the name of assistance, more aggressive and radical groups are then called upon. This escalation can lead to heightened tensions and violence, worsening the situation for the minority community.
Stage 6: Hate Speech and Online Campaigns
Hate speech against minorities becomes more prevalent, often accompanied by online campaigns calling for boycotts. These actions serve to isolate the minority community economically and socially.
Stage 7: Open Threats
Open threats of violence and revenge against the minority community are made, creating an environment of fear and intimidation. This can lead to a breakdown of communal harmony and trust.
Stage 8: Use of Force under Legal Pretexts
State machinery, such as bulldozers, is then employed under the guise of addressing illegal constructions. However, these actions often disproportionately target minority communities, further marginalizing them.
Stage 9: Claiming Control over Minorities
The culmination of these actions is often portrayed as a successful control over the minorities. This narrative is used to demonstrate power and dominance, ignoring the ethical and moral implications of such actions.
Stage 10: Politicization and Religious Rhetoric for Electoral Gains
Finally, the entire sequence is used as a political tool, with claims of bringing about a religiously ideal state. This is coupled with a direct appeal for votes, using the divisive actions as a campaign strategy to win elections. The religious rhetoric is not only used to justify these actions but also to galvanize support from certain sections of the electorate. However, these claims starkly contrast with the ethical and moral teachings of the religions they purport to uphold and the principles of democratic fairness.
Stage 11: The Misuse of Religious Figures
It is crucial to note that these actions are often justified by misusing religious figures and teachings. For instance, the term “Ram Rajya,” implying a just and fair rule, is used to justify actions that are inherently unjust and discriminatory. Such misuse distorts religious teachings and damages the social fabric.
Wrapping-up
This cycle of provocation and persecution is a dangerous and manipulative strategy that undermines the principles of justice, equality, and communal harmony. It is essential for societies to recognize these patterns and work towards fostering an environment of understanding, tolerance, and peace, aligning with the true teachings of all religions.
