Letter to Editor: A view of India
Los Angeles Times, March 1, 2007

Re "Film on an India pogrom boycotted," Feb. 25

Having lived in India for several years as an expatriate, I have to say I am shocked by The Times' India coverage. Believe me, I have been to several countries in the Middle East and in the neighborhood of India. Indians — who are majority Hindu — are the most tolerant people on this planet when it comes to religion.

The Times tries to paint the picture otherwise. Just note that the president of India is a Muslim (A.P.J. Abdul Kalam), the most popular movie star in India is a Muslim (Shahrukh Khan) and one of the richest Indians is a Muslim (Azim Premji).

The success and opportunities that Muslims enjoy in India are far greater than those available to religious minorities in Muslim-majority countries.

JEFF STALOCH
Irvine