Education experts’ role in stopping extremism sought

LAHORE:Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Ali has said that Baba Guru Nanak played an important role in promotion of peace in the region.

He was addressing the launching ceremony of the books ‘Hindutva: The Trust Behind’ and ‘The Tale of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh’s Education System in Punjab’ written by PU Dean Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences Prof Dr Iram Khalid, organised at Al Raazi Hall here on Wednesday. On this occasion, Vice President Sikh Heritage Education and Cultural Organization America Dr Ajit Pal Singh Sandhu, Founder Sikh Heritage, Education and Cultural Organisation America Dr Gurinder Singh Grewal, Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood, Defense Analyst Brig (r) Farooq Hameed, Columnist Salman Abid, Dean Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences Prof Dr Iram Khalid, Chairman Department of Political Science Prof Dr Rana Ijaz Ahmed, Director Institute of Social and Cultural Studies Prof Dr Farhan Naveed Yousaf, Associate Prof Dr Maryam Kamal, faculty members and students were present.

In his address, PU VC Prof Dr Muhammad Ali said that there is no harm in being proud of one’s religion, but the ideology of Hindutva is different. Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood said that the existence of a large number of Hindus and a small number of minorities is not a problem but a narrow mind. He said that the ideology of RSS and Shiv Sena is that either people should become Hindus or leave India. He said that this ideology is getting more strength now than in the past. He said that Hindus will not be able to do politics with extremism. He said that education experts should make the world realise to stop the movement of extremism. He said that BJP’s politics reflect the true meanings of Hindutva. He said that politics should be based on ideas, social welfare and humanity. He said that the Sikh community is dearer to us than ourselves. He said that Maharaja Ranjeet Singh's education system was remarkable. He praised Dr Iram Khalid for writing books on excellent topics. He said that these books provide excellent guidance to those interested in the comparative study of different religions.