{"id":451,"date":"2025-05-20T23:16:11","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T19:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dharmictimes.mu\/?p=451"},"modified":"2025-05-20T23:16:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T19:16:12","slug":"equal-rights-unequal-access","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dharmictimes.mu\/index.php\/2025\/05\/20\/equal-rights-unequal-access\/","title":{"rendered":"Equal Rights, Unequal Access?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddfa Stand for Equality, Not Division , All Religions Deserve Respect and Fair Treatment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since the beginning of the new political mandate on 12 November, many citizens especially from the Hindu community have been voicing concerns about rising religious inequality and neglect. Unfortunately, this pattern has been noticed every time certain political figures with biased agendas come into power. It\u2019s not about religion versus religion it\u2019s about fair and equal treatment for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccc Examples of Ongoing Issues: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Hindu temples and cultural centers are being underfunded, boycotted, or even dismantled, with very little explanation or support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Churches, such as the one in New Grove, are forced to raise their own renovation funds due to lack of public support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Meanwhile, mosques are reportedly being built or renovated with luxurious features, and special exemptions (such as for airline tickets) are being offered to specific religious pilgrimages.Why are other faiths being left behind when it comes to state support and recognition?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Political Alliances and Religious FavoritismFor decades, some political groups have built their power base on communal alliances, relying heavily on the support of specific minority communities to counterbalance the Hindu majority. This political tactic dates back to pre- and post-independence, and it\u2019s still affecting how public resources and opportunities are distributed today.We see this in: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Appointments to key government posts that often favor certain communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Policy decisions that benefit specific groups while neglecting others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Religious favoritism, visible in how funds, land, permits, and support are allocated.Let\u2019s be clear: Every religion Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, and others must be treated equally. No citizen should feel like a second-class citizen in their own country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\ude4f What We Are Demanding: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Equal funding and maintenance support for all religious institutions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Equal pilgrimage benefits, such as exemptions and travel support, for Hindus going to Kedarnath or Ram Mandir, Christians visiting the Vatican or Notre Dame, and others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Transparency in government policies that affect religious and cultural affairs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Ministers and leaders who serve every citizen equally, without favoring their own religion or political base.We voted for the betterment of our country and its people, not for communal politics that divide us and create injustice. We are one nation with many cultures, and it\u2019s time we start acting like it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s stand together and say:No to division. Yes to equality. No to religious so favoritism. Yes to unity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Courtesy- K.Thacoor<\/p>\n<p>Views: 4<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddfa Stand for Equality, Not Division , All Religions Deserve Respect and Fair Treatment Since the beginning of the new political mandate on 12 November, many citizens especially from the Hindu community have been voicing concerns about rising religious inequality and neglect. 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