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Separate political parties or separate wings for Muslims — this kind of politics is a trap.
Separate political parties or separate wings for Muslims — this kind of politics is a trap.
Let’s speak plainly.
The day Muslims start identifying themselves primarily as a minority, that is the day they will remain weak.
The day they begin demanding separate wings or separate parties, that is the day they will be pushed out of real power.
This is reality.
This is a harsh truth.
A separate wing is just a modern form of humiliation.
A separate wing does not mean respect.
A separate wing means being told:
“You stay separate. We will make the decisions. You just applaud.”
Those who deserve leadership are never separated.
Those who are meant to be used are separated and displayed.
That is exactly what is happening with Muslims.
A separate party is political suicide.
Many people say emotionally, “Form a separate Muslim party.”
It sounds appealing — but the outcome is dangerous.
A separate party means:
Vote division
Scattered strength
And in the end, standing at the bargaining table —
Not for power
Not for policymaking
But only being called when needed.
This trap has made Muslims lose again and again.
Power is not outside — it is inside.
Power is not in minority cells.
Power is not in separate parties.
Power exists:
Within the main organization
In leadership positions
At the policy-making table
Without a place there, everything else is just noise.
A difficult question, but a necessary one:
Will we only vote?
Or will we also decide?
Will we remain just a number?
Or become part of power?
Will we be satisfied sitting in separate cells?
Or will we stand in the main arena and raise our demands?
There is no more room to avoid these questions.
The label “minority” has become a chain on our shoulders.
This label has not protected us.
It has not strengthened us.
Instead, it has:
Instilled fear
Kept us subdued
And prevented us from learning how to demand our rights
In politics, a beggar has no respect.
Only those who demand have respect.
So what must Muslims do now?
No more separate wings.
No more separate parties.
We demand:
A place in the main organization
A share in leadership
A voice in policymaking
We do not seek favor.
We demand our rightful share.
A simple truth:
No one becomes strong by being kept separate.
No one makes history without sitting at the main table.
This question must be asked within the Muslim community:
Are separate wings and separate parties our strength?
Or are they our chains?
The answer to this question holds the future.
And remember:
No one fears your numbers.
Everyone fears your demands.
So raise your demands —
But from the center stage,
Not from a corner.
✍️ R S Aman
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