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Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim
A Message to Seemanchal — Decide with Vision, Not Emotions
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“When nations decide in emotions, regrets become their destiny,
and when they think with vision, history takes pride in them.”
There are times in the life of nations when speaking the truth becomes difficult and remaining silent becomes a crime.
At such times, the responsibility of the people of the pen doubles, that they not only observe the situation but also give a call to awakening to the Ummah and humanity.
Today our country, Bharat, which is a symbol of love, brotherhood, and unity, is, unfortunately, seeing an atmosphere of hatred and fear deepening.
What to say in this conflict of circumstances.
Here the pen is forced to speak, and there the circumstances silence the tongue.
We Muslims today are going through such an environment in our own beautiful, beloved homeland of Bharat, where clouds of fear, hatred, and sectarianism are deepening.
Living under the shadow of oppression and injustice is becoming the norm.
If someone picks up a pen, they feel the danger that they might be punished for speaking the truth.
But the sorrow is that the enemy is not from outside, but we are also being hurt by the ignorance of our own.
Today, when the country needs unity, patience, and understanding, we are dividing among ourselves.
Not too far away; the elections of Bihar and Seemanchal are at the door.
And alas! Now is the time to guide the nation, and we are entangled in the distribution of tickets.
Who is true, who is false? Whose right, whose not?
These are the debates, these are the accusations, these are the curses and taunts!
No one thinks about where the benefit of the nation and the country lies?
Are we trying to find out which party will strengthen peace, brotherhood, and justice?
Will our daughters remain safe?
Will our youth be able to live with employment and dignity?
Will the fragrance of love and equality remain in the atmosphere of our country?
Alas, we get carried away in the flow of emotions and relationships,
and in the election noise, the real issues are suppressed.
O my dear residents of the country, especially of Seemanchal!
Take heed;
This is not the time to taunt and criticize each other,
nor to comment on the ups and downs of any candidate.
This is the time to think, understand, and decide.
There is power in your vote — the power that can change the destiny of the nation.
Therefore, do not waste your vote in the name of temporary friendship or emotions,
but use it in the right place for a better future of the country and the nation.
Lest after the election, we say again:
> "In this conflict of circumstances, who to vote for and who not to vote for!"
Then only regret will remain, not the opportunity.
Come!
Putting aside our mutual differences,
Give your opinion with truth, wisdom, and honesty:
So that our coming generations can breathe in a safe, just, and dignified Bharat.
Forgetting mutual differences,
Use your right to vote with sincerity, unity, and wisdom.
This is not just a vote. It is your signature on the future of the nation.
May Allah Almighty grant us all the ability to make the right, honest, and wise decisions in time,
and make our homeland Bharat a cradle of love, justice, and brotherhood.
Aameen Ya Rabb al-'Aalameen.
(Note)
This writing is not in support or opposition of any party or individual,
but a painful cry for the awakening of the country and the nation.
By Qalam Mahmoodulbari mahmoodulbari342@gmail.com