The UAE set a fine example of
peaceful coexistence, tolerance and modern ideology by amending an expatriate
marriage rule and issuing a birth certificate to Anamta Aceline Kiran, daughter
of a Hindu father and a Muslim mother (Khaleej Times, April 28). The step
signifies the nation's resolve for the welfare of its populace. Just a few days
earlier the foundation stone of a Hindu temple was laid in Abu Dhabi on 13.5 acres
(55,000 square metres) of land gifted by Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan,
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, to the Indian community for the purpose. The act is
the essence of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', a phrase from the Maha Upnishad,
meaning "the world is one family".
In
contrast, division of the electorate on the lines of caste and religion in
India betrays political endeavour to divert attention from real issues and gain
political mileage by spreading fear and hatred. Non-resident Indians, being
more liberal in their approach, continue to be ignored and cannot exercise
their franchise outside India. Sadly, one still waits for the concept of
'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' to be truly applied in the country of its origin.
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