New Decision

the incident during Holi in Moradabad, will no longer turn into a devastating problem for both the communities. Peace is essential to progress. Since Muslims had always reacted to provocation, the atmosphere of peace was repeatedly disrupted, resulting in communal riots. As a result, it was impossible to engage in any constructive work which would promote their progress. Now the changed situation, providing a normal atmosphere, an atmosphere of peace, has made it possible for Muslims to engage themselves in such tasks as education and commerce, business, leading to their progress and uplift. During the last few years, while travelling in various regions of the country, I have found distinct changes in the attitude of the Muslims. By adopting the principle of avoidance, they are actively engaging themselves—and very rapidly—in constructive fields. In this way, a new start has definitely been made by Indian Muslims and, undoubtedly, a proper beginning must lead on to a proper conclusion. It is certain that the Muslims will make rapid progress in this country, and their progress will contribute to the advancement of the country as a whole. Then the day will dawn when it will be felt expressly that Muslims are no liability in this country, rather an asset, being a creative instead of a stagnant part of the total population.