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President cautions against politics of religion
New Delhi, Aug 14: In a strong disapproval of politics of religion, President A P J Abdul Kalam today said future Indian generations will not remember the present for constructing temples or mosques and called for a moratorium on issues that impede nation`s development.
The President appealed to political leaders, religious leaders, opinion makers, media personnel and citizens to place a moratorium on all issues, which are impediments to development from now and pledge to make the missions of developed India a reality.
Apparently referring to Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's recent peace initiative with Pakistan, the President said, "India has definitely taken a significant peace initiative with all its neighbours. The recent visit of our Prime Minister to China definitely paves the way for resolving certain outstanding issues."
In a veiled message to Pakistan, he said in a situation where there will be acute shortages of water, energy and minerals which no single nation will be able to handle by itself, the neighbouring countries should see this perspective and have a bigger vision. "No, not at all. We will be remembered only if we give to our younger generation a prosperous and safe India, resulting out of economic prosperity coupled with our resources on non-productive issues."
The President appealed to political leaders, religious leaders, opinion makers, media personnel and citizens to place a moratorium on all issues, which are impediments to development from now and pledge to make the missions of developed India a reality.
Apparently referring to Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's recent peace initiative with Pakistan, the President said, "India has definitely taken a significant peace initiative with all its neighbours. The recent visit of our Prime Minister to China definitely paves the way for resolving certain outstanding issues."
In a veiled message to Pakistan, he said in a situation where there will be acute shortages of water, energy and minerals which no single nation will be able to handle by itself, the neighbouring countries should see this perspective and have a bigger vision.
Bureau Report