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The demolishing of Hindu temples in several states recently have caused outrage among the Indian community. But looking at it objectively, it was something long overdue. But sadly, the manner in which it was done left a lot of disharmony and discontentment.

Part of the blame rests with the Indian community for building shrines on an ad-hoc approach. Many not only flouted local regulations in putting up these shrines but erected their shrines on state and private land without proper authorisation.

In Negri Sembilan, the presence of such shrines have been flourishing without proper approvals. These shrines, whether built on state or private land, would have to be eventually demolished. Building of shrines or Hindu temples cannot be allowed to continue without proper control and regulation.

However, part of the blame should also be shouldered by the respective state governments. While mosques have been allowed to flourish in practically every nook and corner of townships, the government has totally ignored the allocation of land and funds for other religions to build their temples, churches and shrines.

It is really very sad that while the government allows the practice of one faith, it has not been

fair in its allocation of land for other faiths to build their places of worship. The government cannot continue to remain indifferent to this especially when religion plays an important role in everyone's life.

For Malaysians to live in harmony with their diverse races and religions, the government cannot simply ignore the problem of land for places of worship. To do so would be at their own peril.

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