Taliban's Moral Position is not India's Burden

Most of the so-called intellectuals are unhappy that there was not a single woman in the press conference held at the Embassy of Afghanistan. They were upset not because the Afghan Minister held a press conference in which there were no women, but they were upset by how and why India allowed this to happen. Is this not weird?

However, it is pleasant to witness that the Afghan side finally realised that they made a mistake and reversed that they held another press conference where women journalists were allowed. So the public pressure that was built in India did miracles and even Taliban len Afghan government was forced to change their stance on women; at least in India.

But the question is, why are Indians unhappy with the Indian government for something in which they had no role? It was neither India’s moral responsibility to lecture the Taliban nor in favour of Indian interests. So, India did the right thing by keeping mum on the issue. However, as per the convention and for their kind information, the agitating party must note that the concerned press conference was held in the Embassy of Afghanistan, and it doesn't fall under the jurisdiction of India, but of the Government of Afghanistan.

By the way, as per your observations, what are your comments, as even in the Indian mosques, which fall under the jurisdiction of India, we cannot spot a single woman offering Namaz, and that happens under the nose of the Indian government and the sacred constitution. Even ‘My Body, My Choice’ Famed Deepika Padukone had to wear hijab in the Masque in Abu Dhabi, foregoing her choice. Why? Because it's a religious issue and the Taliban finds huge support here in India as it is based on the ideology of Deoband.

So India must focus on its medium to long-term interests that morality of so-called righteous people.

Rajeev K Upadhyay