Modi Articles by Mike Ghouse

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I have written nearly 2000 pieces on India since 1999. In the following compilation, I have pulled about 50 articles on Modi and my commentary on his reckless policies.

Let it be clear, a majority of Hindus (~ 63%) do not support Modi, he got elected by a solid block of voters 37% – whereas no other party had such a block.

You will never hear Salaam, Happy Eid, or Merry Christmas from individuals who come out of RSS Madrasas. They are afraid to utter these words as if they would become a Muslim or a Christian. They don’t understand the meaning and purpose of the greetings – i.e., a sincere wish to connect with the other.  Mr. Modi is a product of the RSS -Madrasa.

A full profile of Modi is in the writing. It will be titled “Modi’s Predictable Character

An overwhelming majority of Indians comprising Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians and others are pluralistic in their attitudes, and their religions are not a barrier for them. They see the humanity in the other person with similar aspirations for living a life, taking care of the family, earning a living, and living peacefully with neighbors.

Mr. Modi was never trained to be inclusive. He was raised to believe that Hindus are a superior race, and all others are his enemies and have no place on ‘his’ land. He claims that he left the luxuries of life to serve the people; in reality, it is his lust for controlling others that made him abandon his family and seek power. What does he know what a family is about? Modi’s governance is essentially a one-person rule, also known as fascism. You can understand him if you had an old man in your family or neighborhood who terrorized every one with his whims. A full article is coming up as a profile of Modi soon.

The RSS (Rashtriya Swayam Sevak) has shaped Modi’s attitudes. As Indians who want to be free from control freaks, we have to look into our education system, particularly the private schools, do they pit one Indian against the other, or encourage harmony? Is that good for India?

A majority of Indians have come out of secular schools, schools where there was no distinction between anyone, we played, ate, and rode the bus together. However, I am ashamed of our culture that many among us believe in the rotten caste system, that the Dalits are born inferior and must remain inferior. The Dalits have endured humiliation and continue to be mistreated and discriminated against. It is time for the Hindu majority to take their religion back from these fake saviors who are terrorizing fellow Indians – Hinduism does not need saviors, it is a continuous tradition of nearly 10,000 years. These men come and go, Hinduism will continue, it is an eternal way of life.

Anti-India nonsense

A few Indians among us are stupid to the core. If someone criticizes the current politicians who run the Indian government, the stupids scream out loud – Anti-Indian. The same idiots have relentlessly criticized the politicians of the previous government, would that make them anti-Indian? Hell, no!

Criticizing the government is the right thing to do, to keep them on their toes and prevent them from making mistakes. Indeed, it is very patriotic to criticize the men and women who run the government, they come and go.

I will not tolerate anyone criticizing my motherland, India. It is a great nation and will continue to be, and I will defend her any time and every time, but not the dirty politicians who come and go. Modi will destroy the nation and I sincerely hope his cult members recognize this now before it is too late.

2021

India Needs Rabble Rousers                                                                                          https://theghousediary.com/india-needs-rabble-rousers/

Modi’s Government is Condemned                                                                                      https://theghousediary.com/modis-government-condemned/

Polarized India                                                                                                        https://theghousediary.com/polarized-india/

Grim Situation in India                                                                                                            https://theghousediary.com/grim-situation-in-india/

Hindutva is Not Hinduism                                                                                                       https://theghousediary.com/hindutva-is-not-hinduism/

Modi Worshippers are declining                                                                                            https://theghousediary.com/modi-worshippers-are-declining/

CAA, Modi And Shah                                                                                                            https://theghousediary.com/caa-modi-and-shah/

Dirty Politics Of Farm Laws in India                                                                                       https://theghousediary.com/dirty-politics-of-farms-laws-in-india/

Time For Action Against Biden And Modi                                                                            https://theghousediary.com/time-for-action-against-biden-and-modi/ 

2020

Right-wing Indians and India’s future
https://theghousediary.com/right-wing-indians-and-indias-future/

India’ Future on her 74th Independence Day
https://theghousediary.com/indias-future-on-her-74th-independence-day/

33-36%  of Indians
https://theghousediary.com/33-of-americans-or-indians/

India Report: Warning for the violations of religious freedom
https://theghousediary.com/india-report-warning-for-the-violations-of-religious-freedom/

Modi urged to repeal the Citizens Amendment Act
https://theghousediary.com/2020/05/

India’s Tragedy
https://theghousediary.com/indias-tragedy/

Who is responsible for the Shabby title to India?
https://theghousediary.com/india-is-a-country-of-particular-concern/

Indians Caring for Each other
https://theghousediary.com/indians-caring-for-each-other/

India is redeemable
https://theghousediary.com/india-is-redeemable/

India’s Tragedy
https://theghousediary.com/indias-tragedy/

Do Muslim Charities get the credit they deserve?
https://theghousediary.com/do-muslim-charities-get-the-credit-they-deserve/

Markaz Nizamuddin and India
https://theghousediary.com/markaz-nizamuddin-and-india/

Markaz Nizamuddin Facts
https://theghousediary.com/markaz-nizamuddin-facts/

India’s Corona Violators
https://theghousediary.com/corona-violators/

Defying corona Precautions
https://theghousediary.com/defying-corona-precautions/

Modi will bring disaster to India
https://theghousediary.com/modi-will-bring-disaster-to-india-a-big-loss-to-america/

India’s tragedy
https://theghousediary.com/indias-tragedy/

Markaz Nizamuddin
https://theghousediary.com/markaz-nizamuddin-and-india/

Modi Needs to Resign
https://theghousediary.com/modi-needs-to-resign/

Defying Corona Precautions
https://theghousediary.com/defying-corona-precautions/

India’s Corona violators
https://theghousediary.com/corona-violators/

This is my India, is it yours too?
https://theghousediary.com/this-is-my-india-is-it-yours-too/

The Economist on Modi – Modi stokes Division in the Worlds Biggest Democracy https://theghousediary.com/the-economist-on-modi/

Arfa Khanum’s take on protests defending the constitution
https://theghousediary.com/arfa-khanums-take-on-current-situation-in-india/

This is my Pluralistic India, is this yours too?
http://centerforpluralism.com/this-is-my-pluralistic-india-is-this-yours-too/

Standing up for Hindus is the right thing to do
http://centerforpluralism.com/standing-up-for-hindus-is-the-right-thing-to-do/

Satya Nadella is a true Indian-American Hero
https://theghousediary.com/satya-nadella-is-a-true-indian-american-hero/

Press Release – A Genocide is in making in India on Mike Pompeo’s watch.  https://www.einpresswire.com/article/506236060/a-genocide-is-in-making-in-india-on-mike-pompeo-s-watch

2019

Indian Americans protest against Modi’s reckless acts ( published in 20+ Newspapers)
http://centerforpluralism.com/indian-americans-protests-against-modis-acts-in-washington-dc/

Hindutva Loses in the US Congress
http://www.journalofamerica.net/October-2019/Hinduvta-loses/hinduvta-loses.html

India’s road to fascism
https://www.eurasiareview.com/15082019-indias-road-to-fascism-oped/

Modi’s Agenda: How to exterminate Muslims in India (Courtesy Dalit News)
http://centerforpluralism.com/how-to-exterminate-muslims-in-india/

Can Modi Sarkar Allay fears?
https://www.indiawest.com/letters_to_editor/can-modi-sarkar-allay-fears/article_5338a480-aa55-11e9-98eb-933edd8ae75a.html 

Modi has poisoned Indians, even Indian-Americans
http://centerforpluralism.com/poisoning-your-kids-2/

Modi still has a chance to reverse India’s self-defeating course
http://www.viewsnews.net/2019/08/24/modi-still-a-chance-reverse-india-self-defeating-course-but-wil-he-choose-do-so/

Modi on track to cripple India
https://www.theindianpanorama.news/india/modi-on-track-to-cripple-india/

Modi should resign
https://theghousediary.com/modi-needs-to-resign/

India is treading on a dangerous path
https://theghousediary.com/india-is-treading-on-a-dangerous-path/

India’s prosperity hinges on religious freedom
http://centerforpluralism.com/indias_prosperity_hinges_on_religious_freedom/

India Report presented to liberty committee
http://centerforpluralism.com/india-report-presented-at-liberty-committee/

Can Modi save India from a looming disaster?
http://www.viewsnews.net/2019/08/24/modi-still-a-chance-reverse-india-self-defeating-course-but-wil-he-choose-do-so/

Hindutva is not Hinduism
http://centerforpluralism.com/hindutva-is-not-hinduism/

2018

Whitewashing India’s religious freedom
https://www.academia.edu/37287155/Whitewashing_Indias_Religious_Freedom

Hindus and Indians need not be embarrassed
http://interfaithspeaker.com/hindus-and-indians-need-not-be-embarrassed/

Modi will sink India if he does not reign in on rapists
https://kractivist.org/modi-will-sink-india-if-he-does-not-rein-in-the-rapists/

Republic Day message to Modi and you
http://centerforpluralism.com/republic-day-message-to-modi-and-you/

2016

India’s Future, Narendra Modi, Muslims and moving forward
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/indias-future-narendra-mo_b_4177079

2015

Modi on track to cripple India
https://www.theindianpanorama.news/india/modi-on-track-to-cripple-india/

Modi’s Bubble and the Chamcha culture
https://www.saddahaq.com/modis-bubble-and-the-chumcha-culture

Modi hoodwinks the youth
https://scroll.in/article/766553/modi-dons-a-mask-to-lure-youth-on-social-media-and-the-bjp-is-able-to-hoodwink-them-in-this-way

Sikh Genocide?
https://www.counterview.net/2018/12/why-is-supreme-court-failing-to-decide.html

Ghar Wapasi and Modi’s success
https://www.saddahaq.com/ghar-wapsi-and-modis-unparalleled-success

Is Hinduism a violent Religion?
https://www.opednews.com/articles/Is-Hinduism-a-violent-reli-by-Mike-Ghouse-Bharatiya-Janata-Party_CONVERSION_Fascist_Hinduism-150115-386.html

2014

The bigger News of Modi win
http://theghousediary.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-bigger-news-of-modi-win.html

Shashi Tharoor and I on Narendra Modi
http://newageislam.com/shashi-tharoor-and-i-on-narendra-modi/current-affairs/d/87665

Modi’s hypothetical speech on Elections
http://www.opednews.com/articles/Mr-Narendra-Modi-s-hypoth-by-Mike-Ghouse-2014-Elections_Bharatiya-Janata-Party_Governance_Historicism-140525-136.html

Derailing Modi Train
http://centerforpluralism.com/931-2/

India’s Modi on his best behavior – can we trust him?
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/indias-modi-on-his-best-behavior-can-we-trust-him_b_5280892Modi,

Kejriwal becomes Time’s most influential people. (Quoted)
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Modi-Kejriwal-become-Times-most-influential-people-thanks-to-dodgy-poll-and-online-fan-club/articleshow/34123215.cms

2013

India’s unfinished social contract
https://theghousediary.com/indias-unfinished-social-contrac/

PRE-1999

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GUJARAT MASSACRE
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Mike Ghouse is a thinker, author, speaker, newsmaker, and an interfaith wedding officiant. His new book American Muslim Agenda is available on Amazon, coming up are books on Human Rights and Pluralism. He is committed to building cohesive societies and offers pluralistic solutions on issues of the day. His information is at linked-in.

Beware of Fake Protests to Malign Indians

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In the wake of a protest organized against CAA and NRC on 12/28/19 across the Indian Embassy. It could be a trap to portray Indians and Indian Muslims in a negative light by someone. Reports from the Wall Street Journal, Daily Beast, and Asahi Shimbun including my note at Indian Panorama.

I have had a bad experience as a listed speaker in a protest against the Muslim ban across the White House – thank God, I did not attend the event as I disagreed with the Anti-American slogans and placards. I designed the placards to criticize the specific acts and even Trump or Hillary, but nothing anti-American was acceptable to me. They chose not to accept my suggestions and I did not attend the event, but my name was recorded as a speaker.

Two years later it was discovered that it was Russian conspiracy, several papers have reported it, including Wall Street Journal, Daily Beast and others. I have written a short version of the Indian Panorama. The Japanese Paper Asahi wrote in detail and released on the same day Mueller’s report was released.
“Do you see a correlation in getting the innocent Hindus to develop anti-Muslims sentiments through the communal riots, leading into to complete takeover of the Uttar Pradesh?  The likes of which were done here in the United States.  Did Russia pay for those riots through the Sangh Parivar organizations to weaken the Indian Democracy?  Both Modi and Trump have a special affection for Putin, and both of them want to emulate Putin.”

Wall Street Journal – https://www.wsj.com/articles/russian-backed-facebook-accounts-organized-events-on-all-sides-of-polarizing-issues-1509355801

Indian Panorama  – https://www.theindianpanorama.news/featured/russian-meddling-india-2014-indian-election-rigged/

Daily beast – https://www.thedailybeast.com/exclusive-russians-impersonated-real-american-muslims-to-stir-chaos-on-facebook-and-instagram

Mike Ghouse
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The Japanese write Tadashi

Tadashi, there is a full chapter on Sharia and Fixing Sharia in the book American Muslim Agenda available at Amazon, Kindle, Barnes & Noble.

Hi Mike,

Thank you so much for everything.

I attached a web link.
It is written in Japanese but I quickly translated into English (not perfect, I am sorry).

Tadashi

https://digital.asahi.com/articles/DA3S13951489.html?iref=pc_ss_date

“Anti-Trump pretending approach” Contact from Russia/ activist says his experience

Special counsel, Mueller’s investigation of “Russia Gate” over the 2016 US presidential election ended without confirming the Trump camp conspiracy with Russia. However, aiming at the division of the United States on a theme that produces social discord, such as religion and immigration, Russia’s clever work benefitted President Trump became clear one after another. An activist who received contact from the Russian side explained one end of the trick.

■ ” fake placard” at the demonstration

“I want you to come and speak at the demonstration against Trump’s policy”. Activist Mike Ghouse (67), who lives in Washington, received a phone call from a stranger in the summer of 2016 when the presidential election reached its footpath. He had an accent in his English. I thought, “He was a fast speaking person. Like he didn’t want to give room to have a discussion”

The man said he was a member of the group named “United Muslims of America”. It was a demonstration in Washington against Trump’s “Muslim ban”.

Mr. Ghouse is a prominent activist who advocates pluralism as a Muslim. He was a frequent commentator on the conservative FOX TV.  Mr. Ghouse agrees with legitimate demonstrations. But the man’s claim was excessive. “Muslims will rule the United States one day.” Mr. Ghouse repulsed, “It will never happen. Don’t even talk about it. It will create problems.”

This group was a fictional one that Russia created to intervene in the presidential race. Mueller indicted 13 Russians including a businessman close to Putin’s office last February for using social media to develop organized intelligence operations. The indictment stated that the strategic goal of them was to ” to sow discord in the U.S. political system” Themes that are easy to create divisions, such as immigration, race, religion, etc., were selected, and numerous posts were made online.

The fictional organization that contacted Mr. Ghouse was also mentioned in the indictment. Apparently disguised from the support of Mrs. Clinton. However, It was in touch with Americans to put up the placards such as one that Mr. Clinton does not say, ”

I think Sharia Law will be a powerful new direction of freedom.” It was a method to superimpose Mr. Clinton on a claim which general Americans oppose and induce to support Trump.

Mr. Ghouse also received some signs by email. Some of them were anti-American. Mr. Ghouse told him, “These signs are not acceptable. Should be more respecting other individuals.” and did not participate.

Mr. Trump, who repeats the remarks that divide the society, became the president.

Mr. Ghouse thinks Russia meddling was successful. “For democracy to survive, finding the truth is very important. Without checks and balance, there is no democracy” Mr. Ghouse said the significance of the investigation of the “Russia gate”.

The Asahi Shimbun

American General Bureau

Indian Violations in 2019

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A collection of articles about Kashmir and CAA & NCA

Enough is Enough! If the state bullies me because of my faith, I shall publicly assert it
The onus of saving India is on majority, and not on Minorities

When I protested against the Citizenship Amendment Act at Parivartan Chowk in Lucknow on December 19, I did not protest just against the legislation. That was the obvious, immediate protest.

There was another unspoken, more passionate protest happening within the hearts of Muslims like me who had assembled at Parivartan Chowk. It was a protest against six long years of the anti-Muslim agenda of the Narendra Modi government. It was a protest against the lynching of Mohammad Akhlaq, Pehlu Khan, Tabrez Ansari, Junaid Khan, and many others whose names have been forgotten. It was a protest against the passing of the Triple Talaq Bill. It was a protest against the Supreme Court verdict in the Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi title suit. It was a protest against the CAA and the National Register of Citizens (NRC). Finally, it was a protest against the trigger that pushed us out on the streets — the Delhi Police’s crackdown on the students of Jamia Millia Islamia. It was a cumulative protest, a release of pent-up anguish over the relentless anti-Muslim agenda of the state and the media since 2014.

In Modi’s first term as prime minister, the anti-Muslim agenda was played out strategically, one that averted a collective protest. Individual Muslims were lynched frequently, but in different states and at different points of time. No collective action was taken at one point of time against the entire Muslim community. The state’s attack on Muslims was indirect, executed through ragtag cow “vigilantes”, WhatsApp myths and shrill TV discussions on “why don’t Muslims chant Bharat Mata ki jai?” or “why does AMU have a Jinnah portrait?” or “what is love jihad?”

– https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/why-i-protest-as-a-muslim-citizenship-act-lucknow-6197041/

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Atlantic Magazine – Indian Democracy fighting back
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/12/indian-democracy-fighting-back/604129/?utm_medium=offsite&utm_source=yahoo&utm_campaign=yahoo-non-hosted&yptr=yahoo

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Atlantic Magazine -India Just Put Democracy at Risk Across South
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2019/08/indias-kashmir-democracy/595711/

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Modi Needs to Resign

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We the people, the Indian Americans, Indian diaspora, and the Indians want to see the name of our motherland in the list of top ten civilized nations, top five prosperous countries, top five nations that respect civil rights, honor human rights and practice freedom of religion, assembly, speech and media among other liberties.

As Indian-Americans, we want the best for our motherland, India. It’s a 5000 years old civilization of respecting the otherness of the other and accepting each other’s differences. Our sages assert that all rivers merge into the ocean, and all families of religions preach the same essence. This syncretic civilization of India is a product of pleasant interactions between Adivasis, Atheists, Bahais, Buddhists, Christians, Dalits, Hindus, Jains, Jews, Muslims, Sikhs, Tribals, Zoroastrians, and others. We are proud of our humble heritage.

We have risen and fallen a few times in our history. At one time, we were one large nation under Maurya and Ashoka then splintered into thousands of little states. Akbar consolidated them again in the 16th century into one large India after a lapse of nearly 1500 years.

India’s economy was lifted from a poor country in 1947 to one of the top ten economies today, thanks to the cumulative progress made in the last 70 years, particularly the effort of the previous prime ministers. We are grateful to Dr. Manmohan Singh, the architect of India’s massive development.

Before the British came to India, India had garnered 25% of the World’s GDP during Mogul times, we were called the Sonay ki Chidiya – that is the Golden bird.

Mr. Modi is sadly brainwashed to believe that the Muslims were invaders. Nopes, he is wrong.  Except for the first Mogul, that is Babar, all were sons of the soil, they were not foreigners, they were born and raised in India, as Indians, just like Modi, you and I. All their wealth was put into development of India, no monies or resources were siphoned off to some other country as the British colonists did. The only country they had was India.  Modi needs to correct his false narrative that promotes hatred towards a group of Indians instead of building harmony. This is not how you build a cohesive India.

Under Modi, in five years, the 5000 years of goodness is in peril now.

Since Modi-Shaw duo took over the power in 2014, India is on the decline in civility, development, employment, and more importantly social cohesion. They have committed blunders; they forgave their friends billions of dollars of loans while letting the poor farmers commit suicides for non-payment of debts, the duo did not care about the ordinary Indians. They gave billion-dollar contracts to their friends without bids and are bent on destroying the established Governmental institutions. It’s all Nepotism. The General Sales Tax application was disastrous to small businesses, then came the Note Bandi, which hurt every Indian, particularly the middle and low-income groups. The Homebuilding industry was killed by their demonetization. The duo is taking Indian down the spiral of destruction. The revocation of article 370 and the Citizens Amendment Bill goes against the constitution. The consent of the people is a critical test of democracy, which Modi-Shah has thrown away, and an economic and social disaster is in the waiting.

Now, the Modi Sarkar has declared 1.9 Million people to be stateless, most of them are people dislocated in the 1971 war that created Bangladesh. The Citizens Amendment bill allows all those who are Hindus, Christians, Jains, and Buddhists will be given Indian Citizenship, and the Muslims will be sent to detention camps. This one act has lowered the status of India as the less than a civilized nation. Shame on the reckless policies of Modi-Shah.

Modi needs to cut the crap out – if he can just sit out and do nothing and finish his term, the country will remain in its progressive trajectory. His experiments are destructive.

The state department may put a label on India as a country of particular concern for the gross violations of religious freedom, if that happens, the global corporations will hesitate to invest in India. Foreign investments will dwindle if there is instability in the country.

The biggest losers will be all the Indians who have seen riches in the last twenty years. They stand to lose. The IT industry and its employees will be hurt severely if they don’t rise up and stop the Modi bulldozer of the economy.

Mr. Modi is ripping the saree of our motherland, pitting one Indian against the other, sadistically enjoying lynchings of fellow Indians, and now making nearly 2 million Indians stateless.

Modi should resign

It is time to demand resignation from Modi before he destroys the economy and the social fabric of the nation and hold the elections and bring leaders who will unite Indians. We have a patriotic duty to stop him and save our motherland.

There are two types of Indians:

  1. The Sycophants – those who toe the government line as if the acts of the given government are equal to acts of God. They do not tolerate any criticism of Government and they also equate Government with India, and India with Modi. These brain-deficient men are trained to parrot the phrase Anti-National to anyone who wants to correct the government mistakes.
  2. The Responsible citizens – those who recognized that the Government is run with the consent of its citizens, and clearly see three separate identities of India, Government, and Modi – To them Modis, Singhs, Gandhis and Nehrus come and go. They believe criticism of the people who run government is the right thing to do, to keep them in checks and not let them become arrogant.

The first step towards a solution is to look up to all the prosperous nations – only those nations where freedom of speech, faith, assembly, press, and protests exist are successful. We need to emulate such models to uplift ourselves, instead of looking at the failed nations and mirror them.

The second step is for the Indians and Indian-Americans to be loyal to the idea of India, and do what is right for India. The social cohesiveness – Sab ka Saath is crucial to maintain the stability of the nation. Sadly, the slogan “Sab ka Saath Sab Ka Vikas” is a Modi invention, but he never meant it. Some of the Indians are afraid of the government as they see the evil designs of the duo. Yet, some want other Indians to be wiped out, shame on you for such evil thoughts.

The third step is to consider not worshipping temporary men. Loyalty to cult leaders like Modi is meaningless as they come and go, and, on the way, they destroy the goodness built over thousands of years.

Finally, protests will make a difference. We cannot let India’s prestige be soiled by Modi-Shaw lawlessness. The public needs to keep up and fight for freedom and restore India back to the top of the civilized nations.

I hope you are Mukt from revenge or and getting-even-mode. We need to focus on Sab Ka Saath, Sab Ka Vikas. We want to restore trust in society, we want all Indians to come together, and we want the best for India. Modi won’t do it, and he is in for the lust of control and power.

Modi wants us to fight with each other – like a dumb man, he does not say anything after rapes, lynching or killings – he will say a few words if the public outrage increases.

The more his thugs harass and kill fellow Indians, the happier he would be. If we fight with each other, he gets to control them all. Divide and rule is his policy. Let him do what he knows, and let us do what we know, to come together and open our hearts and minds towards each other and rebuild the nation with ill-will towards none.

I hope Modi restores genuine freedom to the people of Kashmir and repeals the uncivil Citizens Amendment Act. This has got to go.

Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached – Swami Vivekananda

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Take a look at the video clip from MSNBC – protests around the world. They are vigorous protests and have made their leaders resign.  India is missing in it- There has been a massive protest, and over 20 deaths, police brutality is unchecked. All of this needs to go.  Unbelievable videos are appearing.

Modi has become a tin-pot dictator – Lauds the police for beating up the crowds, tells that those who destroy public property, their homes will be seized and sold. He is looking for opportunities to frame fellow Indians whom he hates with fake encounters.

Modi does not understand freedom. After all, Hitler is his hero, and the other three heroes of RSS have inculcated hate in his heart. He is sneaky and gets his work done through his surrogates.

His profile will be out in January, and I hope he resigns before then.

Related reading

Indian Americans protest: http://centerforpluralism.com/indian-americans-protests-against-modis-acts-in-washington-dc/

Letter to the Secretary of State – http://centerforpluralism.com/letter-to-the-secretary-of-state-mike-pompeo/ 

Modi is spreading the net to cleanse India of Christians and Muslims – https://theweek.com/articles/883317/india-laying-groundwork-mass-faithcleansing

India’s foreign Minister Refused to meet me –  Pramila Jayapal. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/12/23/indias-foreign-minister-refused-meet-me-i-wont-stop-speaking-out-human-rights/

Hindutva is not Hinduism  – http://centerforpluralism.com/hindutva-is-not-hinduism/ 

The west is profoundly wrong about Modi – https://theweek.com/articles/884478/west-profoundly-wrong-about-modi

Modi should be held responsible if the country is screwed up by him https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/global-opinions/indias-protests-should-be-regarded-as-a-moment-of-truth-for-modi/2019/12/23/1bde8eac-25af-11ea-ad73-2fd294520e97_story.html

Modi on track to cripple India
https://www.theindianpanorama.news/india/modi-on-track-to-cripple-india/

India’s Future, Narendra Modi, Muslims and moving forward
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/indias-future-narendra-mo_b_4177079

Whitewashing India’s religious freedom
https://www.academia.edu/37287155/Whitewashing_Indias_Religious_Freedom

Modi will sink India if he does not reign in on rapists
https://kractivist.org/modi-will-sink-india-if-he-does-not-rein-in-the-rapists/

India’s road to fascism
https://www.eurasiareview.com/15082019-indias-road-to-fascism-oped/

Modi still has a chance to reverse India’s self-defeating course
http://www.viewsnews.net/2019/08/24/modi-still-a-chance-reverse-india-self-defeating-course-but-wil-he-choose-do-so/

India is treading on a dangerous path
https://theghousediary.com/india-is-treading-on-a-dangerous-path/

India’s prosperity hinges on religious freedom
http://centerforpluralism.com/indias_prosperity_hinges_on_religious_freedom/

Huffington Post – https://www.huffingtonpost.in/entry/aa-nrc-india-harvard_in_5df9cf27e4b08083dc5b7689 

My Father Abdul Rahman

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M. Abdul Rahman, my father passed away forty-two years ago, and I continue to miss him. He was a very affectionate and caring man. He readied me to go to school at 4, and by 5, he taught me reading and writing in Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, and English languages. I am not an artist, but he taught me how to draw animals, and even today, those are the only animals I can sketch; a cow, elephant, monkey, coconut tree, and a bus.

The teachers jumped me by two classes; that is, I did not go to the 3rd and 4th class. Indeed, I was three years younger than all kids in school through high school.

1940 – from a group picture from the Town Council of Yelahanaka, he was a councilman.

1952 picture taken in Mandya, when K. Hanumanthaiah organized the Mayor’s conference in Mandya. He was deputy mayor then and became mayor the next year

I miss him. Every year since his death, on the anniversary, even when I was an atheist, I prayed and recited his favorite chapter from the Quran: 55- Sura Rahman. That’s what I have started today.

He was a councilman of the town of Yelahanka for nearly 25 years; the 1940 picture was from the Yelahanka Municipal council picture. He was the vice-mayor in the 1952 photograph taken in mayors conference in Mandya by Kengal Hanumanthaiah, the then Chief Minister. In 1953 he became the mayor of the town. The picture from 1974 is three years before his death. He was a freedom fighter.

My father never spanked his kids or screamed at anyone in his family, except once, when I did not help a guy who fell from his bicycle across my home.

What I enjoy most is the cycle of life. I never screamed or spanked my kids either except once when my son and daughter were fighting for the telescope. Now، it’s a joy to watch my son with his kids. He is a good father, and when his kids throw fits, he reasons with them, I love watching, how his kids turn around and take responsibility. Three of his kids see the right from the wrong and promise him to do the right thing. I have not seen him get angry at them, and it makes me feel good. I hope this chain of respecting the kids continues through generations. I wish my father had the luxury of seeing his grandson dealing affectionately with his great-grandsons.

I have difficulty watching parents scream at kids or even spank, don’t understand men screaming at their wives– the humiliation on their faces is painful for me to take.
I also appreciate my father figure late Everett Blauvelt, who became my friend after the death of my father. That is another story.

Life goes on. It’s all about memories.
I see a lot of my father’s habits in me, and I cherish them.

Mike Ghouse

India Protests – Sab ka Saath?

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As Indian-American, we want the best for our motherland, India. It’s a 5000 years old civilization of respecting the otherness of the other, and the acceptance of each other’s differences. Our sages have said, all rivers merge into the ocean, and all religions preach humankind is one family. This syncretic civilization is a product of pleasant interactions between Adivasis, Atheists, Buddhists, Christians, Dalits, Hindus, Jains, Jews, Muslims, Sikhs, and others. It is our India, our motherland, and we are proud of it.

India is one of the most civilized nations. It would rank among the top countries that have practiced inclusiveness. India’s economy was lifted from a developing country at independence in 1947 to one of the top ten economies, thanks to cumulative progress made in the last 70 years, particularly the effort of the previous prime ministers. We are grateful to Dr. Manmohan Singh, the architect of India’s massive development. By the way, India garnered 25% of the World GDP during Mogul times, and they also consolidated hundreds of Kingdoms into one India.

All that 5000 years of goodness is in peril now.

Since Modi-Shaw duo took over the power in 2014, India is on the decline in civility, development, employment, and more importantly social cohesion. They have committed blunders; they forgave their friends billions of dollars of loans while letting the poor farmers commit suicides for non-payment of debts, the duo did not care about the ordinary Indians. They gave billion-dollar contracts to their friends without bids and are bent on destroying the established Governmental institutions. The General Sales Tax application was disastrous, then came the Note Bandi, which hurt every poor Indian. The duo is taking Indian down the spiral of destruction. The revocation of article 370 and the Citizens Amendment Bill goes against the constitution. The consent of the people ruled is a critical test of democracy, which Modi-Shah has thrown away, and an economic and social disaster is in the waiting.

The Modi Sarkar has declared 1.9 Million people to be stateless, most of them are people dislocated in the 1971 war that created Bangladesh. The Citizens Amendment bill allows all those who are Hindus, Christians, Jains, and Buddhists will be given Indian Citizenship, and the Muslims will be sent to detention camps. This one act has lowered the status of India as the less than a civilized nation. Shame on the reckless policies of Modi-Shah.

There are two types of Indians:

  1. The Sycophants – those who toe the government line as if the acts of the given government are equal to acts of God. They do not tolerate any criticism of Government and they also equate Government with India, and India with Modi. They don’t understand that these are three different identities.
  2. The Responsible citizens – those who recognized that the Government is run with the consent of the citizens, and clearly see three separate identities of India, Government, and Modi – To them Modis, Singhs, Gandhis and Nehrus come and go. They believe criticism of the people who run government is the right thing to do, to keep them in checks and not let them become arrogant.

The first step towards a solution is to look up to all the prosperous nations – only those nations where there is freedom of speech, faith, assembly, press, and protests are successful. We need to believe and practice democracy.

The second step is for the Indians and Indian-Americans to be loyal to the idea of India, and do what is right for India. The social cohesiveness – Sab ka Saath is crucial to maintain the stability of the nation. Sadly, the slogan “Sab ka Saath Sab Ka Vikas” is a Modi invention, but he never meant it. Who is living in peace, are you? Some of the Indians are afraid of the government as they see the evil designs of the duo. Yet, some of you want other Indians to be wiped out, shame on you for such evil thoughts.

The third step is to consider not worshipping temporary men. Loyalty to cult leaders like Modi is meaningless as they come and go, and, on the way, they destroy the goodness built over thousands of years.

Finally, protests will make a difference. We cannot let India’s prestige be soiled by Modi-Shaw Law. The public needs to keep up and fight for freedom and restore India back to the top of the civilized nations.

I hope you are Mukt from revenge or and getting-even-mode. We need to focus on Sab Ka Saath, Sab Ka Vikas. We want to restore trust in society, we want all Indians to come together, and we want the best for India. Modi won’t do it, and he is in for the lust of control and power, the more we fight among ourselves, the more we hate each other, the happier Modi would be. Let him do what he knows, and let us do what we know, to come together and open our hearts and minds towards each other and rebuild the nation with ill-will towards none.

I hope Monarch Modi restores genuine freedom to the people of Kashmir, and repeal the uncivil Citizens Amendment Bill.

Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached – Swami Vivekananda

Related Articles:

Protest pictures from across India.

India: Foreign Affairs Committee on Capitol Hill

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December 12, 2019, Capitol Hill, Rayburn Office Building, Foreign Affairs Committee Room held the talks on Foreign Affairs.

About 20 Indians showed up for the hearings for a presentation of a bill by representative Pramila Rajgopal on about India. We sat through the full hour, and India related topics did not come up. I asked the committee Chair, Representative Eliot Engle, and the Ranking Member, Michael McCaul, when? He said it was not scheduled, and they were surprised by our presence. I should have known better.

Foreign Affairs Chairman Eliot Engle and Ranking Member Michael McCaul with Indian Americans.

More about the committee at www.ForeignAffairs.house.gov

I had a conversation with most of the people present in the visitor’s gallery, all Indians. A surprising question came my way, whose side was I on? I said on the side of what is right. As Americans, our interest is to preserve, protect, and defend democracies.

As Indian Americans, we have an interest in preserving the standards of civility and justice for our Motherland, India. We should not let the politicians who come and go, to disgrace our Motherland. Some of them seem to have believed in the current Indian government’s propaganda rather than look at our history of inclusiveness, the pluralistic ethos of India.

I did not get to say this but have mentioned it before. Most of the people were there for the Kashmiri Pundits. Indeed, we cannot find solutions to Kashmir without placing all the issues on the table.

It is a shame that the politicians are playing with the sentiments of the Pundits; the Congress Government did not resolve the situation of the Kashmiri Pundits, nor the BJP Government rehabilitate them. The Vajpayee government, and then the Modi Government, did not solve their problem but kept talking for political gains.

The Kashmiris Muslims and Pundits should not fall into the trap of the politicians, and they have to think about the future. They may have to live together on the same street, the same town, and the same state. They need to speak the language of goodwill and not aggravating the divide further. All of us owe to the next generation not to dump our problems on them, if we hate, let’s die with it but not pass that to the next generation. Shame on them if we pass on the hate to our children or anyone.

A short video – https://www.facebook.com/Dr.MikeGhouse/videos/10162748474435249/?t=18

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God bless America, and God save India from a looming disaster.

Mike Ghouse

A Dark Day in the history of India

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A DARK DAY FOR INDIA – CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFING ON KASHMIR & INDIA.

The briefing was held at Capitol Hill on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 – Organized by the Indian American Muslim Council. Videos and a few pictures are at the bottom

I hope all Indian-Americans who wanted to be treated equally and justly in America, want the same for the Indians in India.

Who does not want the best for India? Every Indian wants the best for India; the world’s largest democracy. It is in the interests of all civilized nations to rise on the civilizational ladder to respect the human rights and honor religious freedom of all individuals.

Right after Independence in 1947, the free people of India chose to be a civilized nation, and the consent of the people was the driving force. We chose to be a secular democracy and now,  we have faltered.

Today, it is a sad day in the history of India; the current government fell into the pit of discrimination. I hope the Indians, all Indians, stand up against the new rule passed by the parliament and the Rajya Sabha. If we don’t stand up, all of us will come to regret the dark abyss and the consequential chaos we will fall into. At this time, the current Indian government has passed the discriminatory, uncivilized, shameless Citizens Bill in both the houses.

The bill gives automatic citizenship to Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, Christians, and Buddhists who were in Indian prior to 1984 and don’t have the documents, but exclude Muslims to have the same rights.  How ugly can anyone be for such blatant discrimination? Would any Hindu American Indian tolerate such discrimination in America?

Now we have to look up to the Supreme Court of India for justice for Indians.

We can right the wrong we have done.  A decade ago, the people of California had overwhelmingly passed a referendum to deny health care for children of undocumented families – the Supreme court went entirely against it. India can learn from the United States. You can count on equal justice from the Supreme Court of the United States and I hope we can do the same with the Supreme court of India. But more than the Supreme court, it should be the demand of all Indians that we should be treated justly and equally. That is the right Hindu, Muslim, Christian, and Sikh thing to do.

The current Indian government (different from India) has made a series of economic and social blunders. Highest unemployment in 45 years, declining reserves, corruption (Government Contracts to friends)  It has all the makings of a civil war, and possible genocide in Kashmir, if we don’t stop India from where it is being led to, all we see is a disaster for all. Those who disagree, they have that right, but finding the truth is also their responsibility.

India is treading on a dangerous path of one-person rule, and it would be a significant loss to America and all the democratic nations on the earth if India went fascist.

Next time around, I hope we will not give any political party more than 51% of representatives in either house, that will save our democracy.

I hope every Indian-American who wants to be treated equally and justly in America wants the same for the Indians in India.

Here is a panel of the speakers; their full speech is in the video.

Dr. Gregory Stanton, Genocide watch | Gregory, laid out the 10 points that lead to genocide. I had warned this on 8/13/19 in a public IRF meeting with Amb. Sam Brownback.

Dr. Angana Chatterjee, professor, UC Berkley | She talked about the gross human rights violations in Kashmir, and the dangers of the new citizen’s bill passed today.

Raqib Naik, Kashmiri Journalist | He gave the statistics of the crimes committed on behalf of the current Indian Govt.

Niranjan Takle, journalist | He shared the criminal acts of Amit Shah, how he had Supreme Court Judge Loya killed and how he had faked the encounter killings. The USCIRF has already recommended sanctions placed on Amit Shah.

Aakashi Bhatt, Sanjiv Bhat’s daughter | She narrated the falsities of the state government of Gujarat in placing her father, Sanjeev Bhatt, in jail for telling the truth. Indeed, I am putting a profile of Modi together, he is predictable – Sanjeev Bhat was right – Modi gave the mobsters three days to finish the job (kill as many Muslims as they can), and you can see that pattern in all his dealings.  A profile of Modi is in the making.

Teesta Setalvad, Human rights | She talked about democracy going down the tube.

Wa’el Alzayat, eMgage | He spoke about the US losing India as a bulwark against dictatorships and communism, which was articulated in the petition we presented to the Ambassador Brownback, the State Department, and the president back in October.

I hope all Indian-Americans who wanted to be treated equally and justly in America, want the same for the Indians in India.

Full video-I  https://www.facebook.com/Dr.MikeGhouse/videos/10162744170065249?d=n&sfns=mo

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Rest of the video – 2

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A few pictures

 

 

Niranjan Takle – who exposed the crimes of Amit Shah

Aakashi Bhatt and Dr. Stanton

Ghouse, Niranjan, Aakashi and Naik

AAkashi Bhatt and Mike Ghouse

Finally, I am a part of an Indian Group

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FINALLY, i AM A PART OF AN INDIAN GROUP

In Dallas, Texas, my hometown for 37 years, I was deeply involved with many associations including; President of the Coyote Ridge Home Owners Association, President of North Texas Cricket Association, President of a Condominium Association, Commissioner at the City of Carrollton, Board member of Memnosyne Foundation, Dallas Peace Center, Home Builders Association, and a life member in many organizations including India Association of North Texas, and International Hindi Samiti.

When I moved to DC – I joined the boards of a few associations but have remained focused on the development and establishment of the Center for Pluralism. However, I was seriously looking to join an association of Indians. Finally, I found NCAIA to be the right place for me. It represents the diversity of India and the pluralistic ethos of the members, i.e., inclusive attitude.

Here is a video that exemplifies India’s pluralistic ethos – https://www.facebook.com/MikeGhouse/videos/1172186752969923/?t=9

https://www.facebook.com/MikeGhouse/videos/1172186752969923/?t=9

I am happy to be a part of NCAIA, and I hope to do my share of work towards its success in bringing the community together.

I invite fellow Indian-Americans to join the organization. We have a lot of things planned, including a meet and greet event on December 14 at 5:30 PM in Silver Spring, MD. If interested, please send an email to MikeGhouseforIndia@gmail.com

A purposeful Breakfast meeting in Montgomery County

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December 4, 2018. Bethesda, MD — The 19th annual minority legislative breakfast by the Montgomery county organizations was held at Marriott Hotel, Bethesda. Thanks to Dr. Suresh Gupta for inviting me to the meeting.

The most critical item was my short meeting with Senator Chris Van Hollen. I told him the mistakes the Democrats are making. The right-wing Tv and Radio are screaming that democratic Congress is only interested in impeachment and not doing what they were elected to do. I asked him to let Americans know that the Congress has passed over 100 bills, but Mitch McConnel, the majority leader in the Senate, is holding the laws passed, and not placing for the vote. The public needs to call their Senators to do their job.

Chris Van Hollen said, he will talk about it now and will bring up in the Democrat meetings. Indeed, in his short speech, he spoke about it, Americans have to call the Senators to work the bills presented by the house.

Most of us meet the Senators and Congressmen, let that short meeting be purposeful, they will listen intently, it if affects them, and they will take action. For the next few months, the same item can be relayed to every Senator and Congressman.

Senator Benjamin Cardin
Senator Chris Van Hollen
Representative John Sarbanes
Representative David Trone
Representative Jamie Raskin
MD Attorney General Brian Frosh

Several elected, civic, and business leaders from state and county attended the event, about 300 people.

Dr. Suresh Gupta is an internist and has been practicing medicine for over 40 years in the United States and most of it in Montgomery County. He is involved in all aspects of serving fellow citizens and has affiliations with over ten different organizations as a chair, director, or trustee. It was a joy for me to see the Senators, Congressmen appreciated a fellow Indian-American, and the critical public officials call him by his first name. Dr. Suresh Gupta is a great American.

A Profile of Dr. Suresh Gupta

He is 64, married to Maansi, two children, married son 37 is a Neurosurgeon, married daughter 34, Attorney for Amazon, and one-year-old granddaughter.
Moved to Washington on May 23rd, 1981, after graduating from Medical School in India, in 1978, over 41 years ago.
A Marylander/ Washingtonian all his life in America.
A practicing office-based Physician in Internal Medicine & Geriatrics, past 33 years plus in Silver Spring Maryland.

As an Indian American:
– Chairman, National Council of Asian Indian Associations, Inc. NCAIA 2016-current
– President, Asian-American Inter Community Service, Inc. AICS  www.AICScare.org 2004-current
– Immediate Past President & Founder Family Member 1982, Hindu Temple of Metropolitan Washington www.HinduTempleMD.org
-President 2003, Indian American Medical Association IAMA, DC www.GWAPI.org
-Board Member six terms, American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin AAPI
www.aapiUSA.org

-Meet Dr. Suresh Gupta, an interview with Mr. Bharat Bhargav
https://youtu.be/r5yeJc5P5GA

As a Physician:
-Board Member September 2018-current, Holy Cross Health Foundation www.HolyCrossHealth.org
-July 1986-current, A practicing physician at Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, Maryland
-1998 Vice Chairman, Department of Medicine, Holy Cross Hospital
-Member-Vice Chairman, Maryland State Board of Physicians April 2008-April 2016 www.mbp.state.md.us
-Fellow, Federation of State Medical Boards, www.fsmb.org
-Teach & Train International Medical Graduates IMGs for USMLE exams (Dr. Gupta School of Medicine)
www.USCEobservership.com

His Publications:
1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5749098/
2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5353832/
3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27737870

-His interview with Montgomery County Government Channel
http://mmctv.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4575

As a Community member:
-Commissioner 2010-current, Human Rights Commission, Montgomery County, Maryland
-Board of Directors 2016-current, Montgomery Hospice www.MontgomeryHospice.org

Hobbies/ Interests:
-Photography/ Videography, Gardening, Singing on weekends, Dancing, Philanthropy,
-Community Service, Civic duty with passion & compassion, Social media Facebook & LinkedIn

“I like Net-Working because the opposite is Not-Working”

Full note http://www.theghousediary.com/a-purposeful-breakfast-meeting-in-montgomery-county/

Mike Ghouse
Committed to building a cohesive America.