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We have been shocked to learn that the very National Book Trust over which he had presided, has revoked the reprint order for the Hindi version of his book, Communalism - a Primer; and it is reported that the English and Urdu versions of the book are also being withdrawn.

Claiming an organic unity between the Vedic world view and modern science has been the agenda of Hindu nationalists from the very start. If modern science is nothing more than a minor tributary flowing into the ocean of Vedic spiritual science known to our rishis, it is Western science and scientists who should feel Veda envy.

When unnecessary negativity forces its way into rare show of amiability, the Indo-Pak strife gets further stimulated and the dismal scenario is promoted to higher limits where germination of any act of goodwill is obstructed.

“In the middle of June of 1954, I suddenly came to know from some of my Cell comrades that a Party commission had been set up to investigate my conduct. I also learned…that twenty-three “charges” had been brought against me…”

All India Muslim Personal Board has not progressed over the decades and reiterates the same position which reverberates the patriarchal conservative ideas of the community.