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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Hindu Council (PHC) on Sunday has alleged that shoes bearing the Hindu holy word ‘Om’ are being sold in Tando Adam area of Sindh.
“For the last three years, some shop keepers in Tando Adam are selling shoes which have the Hindu holy word ‘Om’ written on them on the occasion of Eid,” said PML-N’s Dr Ramesh Kumar Vankwani, who is also Patron-in-Chief of the Pakistan Hindu Council.
Vankwani alleged the purpose of displaying the word on shoes is to insult the sentiments of the Hindu community.
He also demanded an immediate ban on the display of Hindu holy words on shoes and asked the government to take action against the people involved.
“Such incidents are resulting in fueling the atmosphere of fear, insecurity and distrustfulness,” Vankwani warned.
The patron-in-chief also said the Sindh government and the local administration will be responsible for any untoward incident in the Tando Adam area.
The PHC also expressed it concern over the recent increase in murders of Hindu children in Sindh.
“It is bitter reality that Sindh Government is paying no attention towards the sufferings of minorities,” said Vankwani.
While referring to the Article 20 (a) (b) and Article 36 of the Constitution of Pakistan, he said that it is clearly mentioned in that the state shall provide the security to the minorities.
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Jun 19, 2016 09:58pm
We muslims have ignored the teaching of Islam and now carrying out these third class action of insulting other relegions. This is not islam rather ignorance.
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Jun 19, 2016 09:59pm
This is highly condemn able action should be noticed seriously by government. No one is allowed to disrespect any person, place and word held considered respected by the people of any religion. The responsible people should be held accountable and answerable before law.
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Jun 19, 2016 10:01pm
Its time for Pakistani citizens to prove that they have sincere aspirations for those living in their country irrespective of their cast color or creed.
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Jun 19, 2016 10:04pm
This is not acceptable the Government should imidiately act on this issue,Islam teaches to respect every religion the manufacturers should be brought to the books and be punished . this is not fair
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Jun 19, 2016 10:05pm
It does not appear to be a case of deliberate insult because the symbol is not printed on the sole of the shoes. However, action must be taken to stop this practice as it potentially hurts religious sentiments of people.
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Jun 19, 2016 10:05pm
talk about endangered species..
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Jun 19, 2016 10:22pm
Our culture/religion is bigger than this ,it cannot be insulted by such a small thing
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Jun 19, 2016 10:23pm
Islam strictly forbids insulting other people's faiths. Unfortunately, the Sindh government is utterly incompetent and callous in regards to humans in general what to say of minorities.
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Jun 19, 2016 10:23pm
Ban these shoes and investigate the manufacturer.
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Jun 19, 2016 10:27pm
Nice to see comments condemning the act....
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Jun 19, 2016 10:30pm
We must respect others faith. Government should ban it immediately and should investigate if this was a deliberate act or not.
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Jun 19, 2016 10:38pm
Respect to be respected.
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Jun 19, 2016 10:44pm
This is unfortunate and should be banned. Hindu and other minority citizens of Pakistan should feel part of the mainstream and should not be marginalized or disrespected.
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Jun 19, 2016 10:44pm
This is also a Blasphemous act.
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Jun 19, 2016 10:49pm
Hinduism is much stronger and bigger to be effected by these antics of deliberate insults.
It only speaks about the mindset of those who have done this.
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Jun 19, 2016 10:53pm
Insulting other religion in any manner, shape or form should be stopped immediately. Hurting the feelings of others is not Islamic. Remember this action could provoke reciprocation by others. This is no way of cultivating peace and harmony among different religions. Remember, "Lakum Deenakum Waliyadeen".
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Jun 19, 2016 10:53pm
this is shameful. Protect the feelings of our hindu brothers.
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Jun 19, 2016 11:02pm
This is BAD! Do respect the sentiments of people following other faiths, this is an order of Islam!
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Jun 19, 2016 11:05pm
Extremely wrong and painful for me (a Muslim) as well. Whoever is behind it should be brought to justice and punished.
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Jun 19, 2016 11:05pm
Any religion it may be, respect for other religions is a key factor in presenting ones own religious calibre. First it was Nike insulting the Muslims and now Stylo insulting the Hindus. There must be respect for other religions.
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Jun 19, 2016 11:11pm
Very silly thing to do if its deliberate.
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Jun 19, 2016 11:11pm
@asad we Pakistani are become so Muslim that we forget the basic teaching of humanity. We don't respect anyone who don't worship or talk like us.
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Jun 19, 2016 11:15pm
Ban the products immediately, I hope it wasn't done on purpose.
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Jun 19, 2016 11:26pm
Alhumdulillah I am a devout Muslim and reject this stupidity by whoever did it. Islam rejects disrespect to any religion or their dieties or personalities.
Whoever did this this must be nabbed and punished.
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Jun 19, 2016 11:32pm
There is a dire need of self awareness for the muslims with regard to their conscience. These acts of blunder or negligence can render us muslims as at par with nothing whereas Islam is the best and final. A very disappointing and distraught situation.
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Jun 19, 2016 11:32pm
Don't disgrace any religion even they are in minority , by putting this sign will not diminis Hinduism but some people think god will be happy by doing then they dont know thier religion or humanity
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Jun 19, 2016 11:34pm
Those responsible must be punished immediately.
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Jun 19, 2016 11:53pm
This should be stop at once and we should make sure that such an act will be accountable by the goverment, in fueture no have any right to disrespect any one in Pakistan.
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Jun 20, 2016 12:04am
This is very serious. Please take immediate action and punish those who are responsible.
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Jun 20, 2016 12:10am
Friends, Happy to see the comments condemning this. This is one more pointer to the positive and secular mindset of the people of Pakistan.
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Jun 20, 2016 12:30am
Most Pakistanis stand in solidarity with you, my dear countrymen from Hindu faith. Its a pity that the shameless PPP government is neglecting its duties in this regard.
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Jun 20, 2016 12:31am
@Shahid thst is bes way to show that disrespect remaining 6.5billion
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Jun 20, 2016 12:37am
that's totally wrong.
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Jun 20, 2016 12:40am
It should be rectified immediately.
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Jun 20, 2016 12:40am
Are these shoes made in Pakistan or have been imported from Far East. If they are made in Pakistan, the manufacturer should be punished according to law.
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Jun 20, 2016 12:58am
@Truth I agree with you and should be punished accordingly
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Jun 20, 2016 01:33am
Absolutely not acceptable, insulting someone's religion is absolutely wrong and against the teaching of Islam. I am really surprised, this is for the first time such thing has taken place. The government should immediately confiscate all the shoes & arrest the owner of the shop. Really regretful, the masses are in support of the Hindu brothers demand for action, we are with you.
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Jun 20, 2016 01:53am
@saeeds ... what you write is so vry true and it exactly this mindset your mention that is causing so much islamaphobic sentiment in the west. Unfortunately it the decent right doing muslims that are being victimised. Any religious group must show respect for other religions to be respect. Humanity is key for the human race regardless of faith. Go well friend.
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Jun 20, 2016 02:22am
No one should be allowed to insult any religion or heir sacred books, names etc. The shoes should be taken off the market with apology to the Hindu community..
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Jun 20, 2016 02:34am
According to me, this incident should be approached in proper way . First of all that particular shoe company should be questioned about their intentions, is it an accidental or deliberately act, then proper action must be taken.
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Jun 20, 2016 02:34am
@Himani You will find vast majority of Pakistanis ... I would say 99.9%, who would not accept this kind of despicable behavior towards another faith. Muslims even with minimum understanding of Islam would know for fact that insulting another faith is completely prohibited in Islam.
I would like to see who did this and why.
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Jun 20, 2016 02:36am
Really shameful and ignorance among masses. Give respect to other religion according to the teaching of islam!
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Jun 20, 2016 03:08am
It is nice to see that all the readers have condemned this very ignorant and provocative action. We must promote tolerance and inter-faith harmony in the world. We are all God's children.
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Jun 20, 2016 03:53am
The use of the word "OM" in such a manner is despicable. Those who
stoop to such activities do not realise what dis-service they do their own religious teachings. Those who have acted in such an
irresponsible manner should seek forgiveness from the aggrieved
community whose feelings have been hurt. In fact, they should do
so publicly.
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Jun 20, 2016 04:14am
The sentiments of other religionists should not be hurt.
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Jun 20, 2016 04:16am
Bad taste and should be denounced.
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Jun 20, 2016 04:21am
Being a muslim i condemn this act.. im with hindus on this one..
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Jun 20, 2016 05:28am
stop this shoe to be on sale...
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Jun 20, 2016 05:57am
Disgusting. those who are responsible should be given examplanary punishment. Sindh government. ironically they dont even know the meaning of GOVERN.
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Jun 20, 2016 06:24am
I feel its a bad omen to buy these. The person made it with intention of hate. The person buying is will also buy for Hate reasons. The negative vibes will doom the people involved in this affair.
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Jun 20, 2016 06:34am
I thank you all for condemning the act. Just goes to show the common man in Pakistan is in favor of doing the right thing. Respect from across the border!
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Jun 20, 2016 07:47am
Glad to read comments by muslims on this article. Having such reaction I still have hope for peace and harmony in this world
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Jun 20, 2016 08:07am
Hinduism is much bigger than something being slighted like that but I really admire so many comments condemning this act.
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Jun 20, 2016 01:33pm
Being a muslim.. it's wrong and I condemn
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Jun 20, 2016 04:05pm
Sind government must act and stop this sacrilege. Pakistan should strive that though it is a Islamic state, but professors of other religions are free and being given fair treatment.
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Jun 20, 2016 04:26pm
I am heartened to read support for the cause by Pakistani citizens.
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Jun 20, 2016 04:48pm
As a Hindu, i dont really care. For me , my religion is very personnel. I dont care what others say or do. You are just wasting your time (the Hindu who raised the issue and
the shoe maker)
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Jun 20, 2016 08:51pm
Shameful indeed - the govt must apologize to the Hindu community ASAP.
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Jun 21, 2016 01:48am
I am an Indian but today, after seeing all these comments, I can proudly say, Pakistan Zindabad....!
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Jun 21, 2016 06:06pm
@Indiana Jones Very true.
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