I am a BJP MLA first and then a minority muslim - Aminul Haque Laskar

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Assam: ‘I am a BJP MLA first and then a minority’
There is something else that he wears as a badge — the fact that he joined BJP on the same day and place as chief minister-in-waiting Sarbananda Sonowal.
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Written byAbantika Ghosh| Guwahati |Updated: May 23, 2016 8:48 am

BJP supporters celebrate their party win in state assembly elections in Guwahati. (AP Photo)
Of the 60 newBJPMLAs in the Assam assembly, Aminul Haque Laskar stands out for reasons that begin with his name. He is the lone Muslim to make it to the assembly on a BJP ticket, the sole BJP representative of the 1 crore-odd Muslim population of the state.

There is something else that he wears as a badge — the fact that he joined BJP on the same day and place as chief minister-in-waiting Sarbananda Sonowal.

“It was in 2011.Nitin Gadkariwas BJP president and both of us had joined from the Asom Gana Parishad. I was a part of the All Assam Students’ Union and had joined AGP in 1995. But the party was going through tough times. I realised it would not make any sense for me to stay on if I really wanted to work for the people. I am basically of an anti-Congressmindset so BJP was the only choice for me. I could see that the party has a bright future,” says Laskar, who won from Sonai in Cachar, a constituency which has 98,000 Muslim voters out of a total of 1,58,000.

Laskar (50), who works as a government contractor, is a Bengali. More than 95 per cent of the Muslims in his constituency speak Bangla, he says, as do 22,000 of the Hindus. Laskar says that there are “misgivings” that his community has about BJP. “But that is changing now. Here and in many of the surrounding constituencies, Muslims have voted for BJP. It is not the indigenous Muslims who are biased against BJP, it is those who have come from Bangladesh,” Laskar says. His election affidavit lists several criminal cases against this graduate. These include criminal intimidation, trespass and rioting. Given his long association with Sonowal and his credentials as the sole Muslim face in the party, does he hope to make it to the new ministry? “People have made me a winner. The rest is for the CM to decide. Whatever he decides, I will obey. You see, I am not minority first. I am a BJP MLA first,” he says. - See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/in...m-bjp-mla-assam-2814395/#sthash.FOwjTmKn.dpuf

 

[Zahoor Raja-Jani]

nothing bad in that he is carrying Indian nationality and affiliated to a political party So what a big deal in that. He is doing what suppose to be do.

 

[haviZsultan]

Muslims supporting the BJP after the Gujrat riots are insane. By dividing shias and sunnis India has managed to pitch shias with BJP somehow and sunnis with congress. These divisions in the ranks of muslims are dangerous to say the least. Lucknow faces similar problems which ensures that muslims, shias and sunnis cannot show a united front in the face of Indian hegemonic intentions. Muslim disunity is as much a problem in Iraq, Saudi-Iran, Pakistan as it is in Indian occupied parts.

Pakistan is the only hope for us muslims worldwide. It provided muslims shelter when they were the weakest. But the younger generation of muslims in Indian occupied parts is losing its focus, focus on protecting the muslim identity and supporting a muslim nation that was made by muslims of the sub continent.

 

[Bombaywalla]

^^ so much nonsense in your post. Lucknow again? Fun!

I wonder why this sort of proclamation offends stupid religious nut jobs?

 

[third eye]

Laskar says that there are “misgivings” that his community has about BJP. “But that is changing now. Here and in many of the surrounding constituencies, Muslims have voted for BJP. It is not the indigenous Muslims who are biased against BJP, it is those who have come from Bangladesh,”

Makes sense. Those in India are seeing the advantages of integrating into the national mainstream while thise who have crossed over are bound to have preconceived notions.

His election affidavit lists several criminal cases against this graduate. These include criminal intimidation, trespass and rioting. Given his long association with Sonowal and his credentials as the sole Muslim face in the party, does he hope to make it to the new ministry?

These seem to have become mandatory requirements to contest elections these days.

Muslim disunity is as much a problem in Iraq, Saudi-Iran, Pakistan as it is in Indian occupied parts.

Pakistan is the only hope for us muslims worldwide. It provided muslims shelter when they were the weakest. But the younger generation of muslims in Indian occupied parts is losing its focus, focus on protecting the muslim identity and supporting a muslim nation that was made by muslims of the sub continent.

No contest on the part about disunity - thats how its been all along for centuries. Why should it change now ?

Pakistan was ' intended ' to be the ' hope' for Muslims of the region . To me it is now a goofed up attempt to be one. - self inflicted if I may add.

The younger generations are doing right. No one can take away Islam from them. They have correctly identified the need to move forward in life . This can happen by integrating into the system.

 

[haviZsultan]

Makes sense. Those in India are seeing the advantages of integrating into the national mainstream while thise who have crossed over are bound to have preconceived notions.



These seem to have become mandatory requirements to contest elections these days.



No contest on the part about disunity - thats how its been all along for centuries. Why should it change now ?

Pakistan was ' intended ' to be the ' hope' for Muslims of the region . To me it is now a goofed up attempt to be one. - self inflicted if I may add.

The younger generations are doing right. No one can take away Islam from them. They have correctly identified the need to move forward in life . This can happen by integrating into the system.

The younger generation are under your influence so them becoming loyal to India was bound to happen sometime. But none of the real problems for muslims have disappeared and there are segments loyal to their forefathers who formed Pakistan.

A muslim can be arrested or kidnapped by the security forces and later be framed as a terrorist. Muslims are higher in proportion in jails compared to their actual numbers and in riots are helpless because police help hindu rioters. Modi will never gain the full support of muslims. He is believed to have made an empire on a hill of bodies of poor muslims. Shia sunni is a game being played by India to keep muslims divided. They are afraid that once muslims unite another Pakistan could happen as they become more aware of their original identity.

 

[third eye]

The younger generation are under your influence

Well, how is the performance of the Young in Pakistan any better ?

Surely, suicide bombers are not being imported into Pakistan.

A muslim can be arrested or kidnapped by the security forces and later be framed as a terrorist.

This applies completely to things in Pakistan too.

So, how are things better or worse ?

 

[haviZsultan]

Well, how is the performance of the Young in Pakistan any better ?

Surely, suicide bombers are not being imported into Pakistan.




This applies completely to things in Pakistan too.

So, how are things better or worse ?

Indian spies have a role in bombings in Pakistan as well as other acts of sabotage. But yes there are idiots willing to blow themselves up. But till 2002 India suffered far more violence and bombings than Pakistan. The situation in Pakistan is temporary and will pass.

 

[Bombermanx1]

Muslims supporting the BJP after the Gujrat riots are insane. By dividing shias and sunnis India has managed to pitch shias with BJP somehow and sunnis with congress. These divisions in the ranks of muslims are dangerous to say the least. Lucknow faces similar problems which ensures that muslims, shias and sunnis cannot show a united front in the face of Indian hegemonic intentions. Muslim disunity is as much a problem in Iraq, Saudi-Iran, Pakistan as it is in Indian occupied parts.

Pakistan is the only hope for us muslims worldwide. It provided muslims shelter when they were the weakest. But the younger generation of muslims in Indian occupied parts is losing its focus, focus on protecting the muslim identity and supporting a muslim nation that was made by muslims of the sub continent.

First stop Shias and Ahmedis from getting massacred in your Pakistan.
The daily bomb blasts in Shia areas or their mosques sure shows that Pakistan was the only hope for muslims worldwide and a heaven for Shias and Ahmedis.

 

[FULL_METAL]

This Sultan guy is a loon of the highest order, do asylums allow internet to outrageously insane patients?

 

[Bombaywalla]

This Sultan guy is a loon of the highest order, do asylums allow internet to outrageously insane patients?

It looks like they do. He can't help but bring up Lucknow in every post of his. Not only that, it looks like he projects the problems the masses of his own country face on a daily basis, onto India. Calling him a 'loon' would be putting it mildly.

The younger generation are under your influence so them becoming loyal to India was bound to happen sometime.

... and that's a bad thing because? Do you not understand the sentiment of loyalty to the land you were born and raised in, or are you purposely behaving dense?

But none of the real problems for muslims have disappeared and there are segments loyal to their forefathers who formed Pakistan.

Yeah, we call these (absolutely minuscule number of) people anti-national terrorists. Most sane countries would agree with the terminology.

A muslim can be arrested or kidnapped by the security forces and later be framed as a terrorist. Muslims are higher in proportion in jails compared to their actual numbers and in riots are helpless because police help hindu rioters. Modi will never gain the full support of muslims. He is believed to have made an empire on a hill of bodies of poor muslims. Shia sunni is a game being played by India to keep muslims divided. They are afraid that once muslims unite another Pakistan could happen as they become more aware of their original identity.

I love the stories you make up that help you sleep better at night. Very entertaining indeed.

 

[vsdave2302]

Muslims supporting the BJP after the Gujrat riots are insane. By dividing shias and sunnis India has managed to pitch shias with BJP somehow and sunnis with congress. These divisions in the ranks of muslims are dangerous to say the least. Lucknow faces similar problems which ensures that muslims, shias and sunnis cannot show a united front in the face of Indian hegemonic intentions. Muslim disunity is as much a problem in Iraq, Saudi-Iran, Pakistan as it is in Indian occupied parts.

Pakistan is the only hope for us muslims worldwide. It provided muslims shelter when they were the weakest. But the younger generation of muslims in Indian occupied parts is losing its focus, focus on protecting the muslim identity and supporting a muslim nation that was made by muslims of the sub continent.

IS the same logic apply to Pakistan shias, Ahemadias, Bohras and others who are treated ln the way that eveybody know.

Indian Shias are not fool enogh to know what will happen to them if Sunnis are in majority or dominating force. They have enogh example starting from india itslef to subcontinent to middle east. They can not repeat that mistake.

 

[haviZsultan]

It looks like they do. He can't help but bring up Lucknow in every post of his. Not only that, it looks like he projects the problems the masses of his own country face on a daily basis, onto India. Calling him a 'loon' would be putting it mildly.



... and that's a bad thing because? Do you not understand the sentiment of loyalty to the land you were born and raised in, or are you purposely behaving dense?




Yeah, we call these (absolutely minuscule number of) people anti-national terrorists. Most sane countries would agree with the terminology.




I love the stories you make up that help you sleep better at night. Very entertaining indeed.

Loyalty to a land that gave us nothing in particular other than taking our basic rights. If muslims had voted alone congress would be in power not BJP. There are vast differences in not only voting preferences of muslims but also the behavior. Pakistan is forever in the hearts of muslims living in Lucknow because our history, geography and common relations.

I don't see a problem with Hindus and Muslims living together in harmony but when one group is given the upper hand over the other and one group oppressed such a system cannot work.

This article describes us Lucknowis problems well

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Anti National terrorists? The day the muslims choose weapons in favor of peaceful opposition, aggression in favor of pacification then the entire state of so-called India will be convulsed by total war. No offense. Muslims have remained quiet when each and every one of their rights have been taken from them.

IS the same logic apply to Pakistan shias, Ahemadias, Bohras and others who are treated ln the way that eveybody know.

Indian Shias are not fool enogh to know what will happen to them if Sunnis are in majority or dominating force. They have enogh example starting from india itslef to subcontinent to middle east. They can not repeat that mistake.

How is ISIS relevant here? India has constantly mistreated the muslim community. This is a fact and a muslim is like a second class citizen in India.

 

[Bombaywalla]

Loyalty to a land that gave us nothing in particular other than taking our basic rights.

Us? Speak for yourself; 'we' are very happy here, and live perfectly decent lives. Thank you very much.

If muslims had voted alone congress would be in power not BJP. There are vast differences in not only voting preferences of muslims but also the behavior. Pakistan is forever in the hearts of muslims living in Lucknow because our history, geography and common relations.

Yeah, I suggest you try that with someone who's stupid enough to believe it. Parroting the same lines over and over doesn't make it true you know. Get over religion in general. It is bad for you.

I don't see a problem with Hindus and Muslims living together in harmony but when one group is given the upper hand over the other and one group oppressed such a system cannot work.

This article describes us Lucknowis problems well

More BS? One group is "given the upper hand"? What are you smoking, or are you as usual playing your favourite card again: 'the victim card'? You're not a Lucknowi. You're a Pakistani from Pakistan. Lucknow is in India. Please understand the difference before it's too late.

Anti National terrorists? The day the muslims choose weapons in favor of peaceful opposition, aggression in favor of pacification then the entire state of so-called India will be convulsed by total war.

Like I've already said to you before, stop branding all Indian Muslims as one. A handful from a rubbish madrassah might dance to your tune, but please, do not insult the vast majority of those who cannot the stand the very utterance of the name 'Pakistan'. All that "time spent in Lucknow" should've taught you that by now.

No offense. Muslims have remained quiet when each and every one of their rights have been taken from them.

None taken, but would you please stop with the rhetoric already? There's a time and place for fantasy.

 

[haviZsultan]

Us? Speak for yourself; 'we' are very happy here, and live perfectly decent lives. Thank you very much.




Yeah, I suggest you try that with someone who's stupid enough to believe it. Parroting the same lines over and over doesn't make it true you know. Get over religion in general. It is bad for you.




More BS? One group is "given the upper hand"? What are you smoking, or are you as usual playing your favourite card again: 'the victim card'? You're not a Lucknowi. You're a Pakistani from Pakistan. Lucknow is in India. Please understand the difference before it's too late.




Like I've already said to you before, stop branding all Indian Muslims as one. A handful from a rubbish madrassah might dance to your tune, but please, do not insult the vast majority of those who cannot the stand the very utterance of the name 'Pakistan'. All that "time spent in Lucknow" should've taught you that by now.




None taken, but would you please stop with your same old rhetoric already? There's a time and place for fantasy.

The first step to accommodating muslims and muslims becoming loyal to India (which I doubt all muslims will ever become due to the racism against them) is to accept that they are second class citizens in Indian occupied parts rather than constantly advocating that they are all happy. They have no real rights and the moment they ask for these rights they are pointed to the rare number of muslims who have made it like Abdul Kalam or told to go to Pakistan. Muslims are in the worst situation they could ever be in with BJP coming to power.

And that is what our family did, go to Pakistan. But our ethnic group, our identity is Lucknowi and we want our land freed from Indian oppression. True many muslims have been bought over by India but it should have and could have happened 40 years ago if India had tried.+I am not in Pakistan right now any way. You don't have to be in Pakistan to advocate freedom for muslims.

Muslims in India are victim of the Indian philosophy, your version of events and your thinking which is imposed by your tv channels and other media. So it isn't anything special that some muslims became loyal to India. But I have relatives and know enough people who support Pakistan or succession of Lucknow.

There is a stigma attached to being aligned with BJP for Muslims as it is believed to be responsible for Gujarat and Mumbai as well as it is allied to Shiv Sena. Most muslims will not respect this person for being pro-BJP.