Political Resolution

The country is at the crossroads...

While India is a multi lingual, multi-religion and a multi-ethnic society and our Constitution makers envisaged unity in diversity while drafting the historical document, it is unfortunate that after 43 years of independence the very unity of the country is in danger. There are conflicts which threaten to tear the social fabric of the nation itself.

The Janata Dal (S) is conscious of this situation and pledges to face this challenge....

The JD(S) is committed to the welfare of the socially weaker sections of the society....

...The JD(S) will endeavour to resolve all disputes between communities in a peaceful manner. Violence has no place in our country. The JD(S) is firmly committed not to allow any group or community to use and disturb the status quo of any place of worship. It will be ensured that rule of law prevails and that a negotiated solution is arrived at by methods known to democratic societies, e.g. arbitration, conciliation, judicial or judicial process....

In Kashmir there is a problem of insurgency. JD(S) stands by the commitment given to the people of the state and gives them solemn assurance that nothing will be allowed to disturb the present status of Kashmir as an integral part of the country. Any outside interference will not be tolerated and the people will soon be able to live with peace in their homes and before....

(Source: Young India, 19 February, 1991)

There are no minorities here. We are all Hindus. In India there are only two classes of people. One section was Hindu, the other group is Hindu.
—Swami Chinmayananda.