The Turkish Peace — Page 53
53 employment. Any such decision on the part of the Muslims would be like a Godsend and in their hearts they will take pleasure at their foolishness. Thus any such proposal will result in hundreds of thousands of Muslims losing their jobs and being deprived of education. It will further jeopardise the various rights of the Muslim community which are already under threat given the low number of Muslims employed in government positions. No practical outcome will emerge from this. Here I wish to make it clear that my words should not be taken to mean that Hindu leaders are actively encouraging Muslims to take measures [which will work against their own interests] so that the field ahead is left clear for Hindus. I consider as honest those Hindu leaders who have made common cause with the Muslims on this issue. Instead, what I am suggesting is that in terms of this proposal, the majority of Hindus are unwilling to extend their support to the Muslims. Moreover, aside from other fundamental f laws, it ought to be remembered that until and unless the entire country decides to act on the requirements of this proposal, no benefit can come from adopting it. Indeed, even if the Hindus were to join with Muslims there would still remain