On the question of social reforms, he refused to compromise. Sir Syed said: “Most people believe that they can rid themselves of social evils by common action.... I do not subscribe to this view. The way to reform lies through discord and not through unity...It is for the reformer boldly to violate the customs of his group.... In this he will incur a lot of popular disapprobation, but ultimately he will succeed and win converts”. Anyone listening?
The writer is a former Union minister
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