Why is Syed Shahabbudin writing to Modi?

Article : MJ Akbar Source : TOI

Who is Syed Shahabbudin?

More than three decades ago Syed Shahabbudin resigned

from the Indian Foreign service to enter politics, he choose

attire in Islamic green

When he writes a letter to Narendra Modi, It’s news

UK Case

Sir James Bevan the British high commissioner who

called on Modi in October to signal a truce after a

decade of hostility should be pleased and this is

precisely Syed Shahabbudin suggests.

Letter unravels...

Muslim voters see some signs of change in Modi’s

attitude.

Modi has three assets that cut across traditional political parameters.

He is synonymous with decisive governance at a

time when people are tired of dithering and

confusion.

Asset One

Asset Two

Mr. Modi is not tainted by accusations of personal corruption despite his excellent working equation with industrialists.

Asset Three

Young believe that he will give them job

He ends the letter by...

Mentioning development, education and employment

for Muslims in Gujarat

Why Shahabbuin writes to Modi about employment than Dr.

Manmohan Singh?

Muslims waited 8 years for congress to deliver on jobs

Congress gave meaningless promises of reservations which was such a staple of election

speeches written for Rahul Gandhi during the years UP campaign

Why Shahabbuin writes to Modi about employment than

Dr. Manmohan Singh?

The percentage of Muslims employed by the Gujarat

Government, in contrast is close to the population share of the

community in the state

In addition there are private sector jobs to choose from

Gujarat has more Muslim constables in

police station than any other states

Why Shahabbudin writes to Modi about employment than Dr. Manmohan Singh?

Congress Act 

Today Modi seems more reminiscent of 1967, when Muslims spurned congress

and shifted to third parties even though there was not clear alternative

anchor

 

Congress Act

Nature is a cycle of seasons. Political nature is seasonal as well. In 1992 Muslim anger soared when congress slept while Babri Masjid was being demolished and snored through the subsequent riot

Congress Acts

In 2004 Muslims mobilised to ensure a congress victory and

gave it a second chance in 2009

As long as Modi cannot convince Muslims that they will be safe

under his watch, he will only be a claimant to the throne, not an

occupant

Conclusion

Social peace has the prominent place for any state. India wants a leader who can deliver jobs, price

stability and 10% growth.

There is certainly a spring in Modi’s step, but he needs much more warmth to melt the Muslim

mood