Dear Sir John Stanley, Hope you are having great time reading this letter; Taking not much time from your busy schedule. Let me introduce myself in one line. “My name is Kapil and I am a proud citizen of India.”
The reason behind writing this letter is that I want to draw your interest towards the news I read on Social Media and in leading News Papers of India. According to the news UK Universities have denied admission to number of Muslim students in certain courses like Nuclear, biological and chemical warfare from different countries fearing that those people will use their skills and knowledge for destruction purposes.
While the UK Govt. and Committee on Arms Export Controls have not disclosed information regarding the Nationality of any rejected Applicant. It is being said that Most of them are Muslims and belongs to Islamic Countries or India.
Having above information in hand I just want to one question and I would also like to express my views about How the decision the committee will impact the world; Yes, I mean the World, not only a few countries.
My question to you is: Why we need certain courses like Nuclear, Biological and Chemical warfare?
I understand that from security point of view of every country use different measures. Preparedness for war is another layer of National security for every country. The educational programmes as mentioned above are necessary so as to develop better understanding with the subjects. But really do not understand the reason behind denying admission to people from Islamic countries or India. These countries also need protection from other countries. They also want to be prepared for any upcoming threat. More over the ban doesn’t apply for UK born People. Why you need to implement these kind of double standards?
The reason of committee seems not enough to reject applications of over 700 Students. People from Islamic Countries are just normal people like us. Being a Muslim is not a crime. They are following their religion peacefully however there are some extremists in Islam too like we all have in other religions that tarnishes the image of their people .You cannot blame anyone or Judge them on the basis of their Religion. There are a lot of Muslim scientists, Doctors, Pilots, engineers working in your country; do they harm you in anyway? It’s all about give and take. Sow the seed of love and Reap the same. Or Sow the hate and Reap the same.
People here in countries like India sometimes give example of UK, US and Other developed countries whenever we talk about Justice, Equal rights and many more things. But now a day we are witnessing the flipside of these countries where people are discriminated on the basis of their Religion, where wearing a veil can land you in Hospital and wearing a turban will land you in trouble.Where Muslims and Sikhs are treated as terrorists by Public. People from different parts of world come to developed countries in search of better environment and better career opportunities. But is this how we should treat them?
Barring a student from education will not only discourage him/her but will also make him stand against you. Those people may turn against you and give you a surprise by another terror attack like 9/11 and do you know who will be responsible for that? Your Govt. will be responsible for that because, people willing to study and refused by your govt. will try to get courses in another country chances are there that they could be brainwashed and trained by terrorist groups, again I am saying Terrorism Groups not by any Religion because terrorists have no Religion. Your concerns about global terrorism are legitimate and the world really appreciates that. But blaming a community for terrorism is not right at all and not acceptable too.
Muslims are not terrorists that you need to know very well and your citizens too shall understand this. Education Sector of your country has the Key Role in the development of your Country. However India too has played a very vital role in the growth of your country but that’s a different matter altogether.
No one will respect you until or unless you have the space in your heart to respect you. I read the reports at your government’s Official website about Arms Exports Control. I learnt from there that some countries are not agreeing with UK’s terms and conditions which are the road blocks in signing many treaties. Well, everything will be fine if you stop spreading Hate among people by unnecessarily suspecting them of being a Terrorist the second thing is Please respect Other Religions. Islam is a noble religion it doesn’t provokes its people to fight. So don’t target their people and their Religion. In India though Hindus and Muslims have had riots on the name of Religion, but still we all live together without any problem. We eat together, Work together and live happy lives. Hope so that things in UK will change soon.
P.S. If possible, please issue the information in public about the nationality of rejected applicants.
Thanks