No news from the Wahindi in the UK
Are East African Asians tuning in into UK politics?
One of the charges that were levelled against East African Asians in the days the prior to Idi Amin's expulsion of the Asians was that the 'Wahindi' did not engage in local politics and that they chose to watch important developments from the sidelines. There was a view that this lack of engagement showed that the Asians did not see themselves as stakeholders in the political and "community development" process. The Asians, on the other hand often perceived their role to be 'neutral' with a curious meaning. They felt that it was for the Africans to debate the issues between themselves relating to 'their' country and as such they had 'nothing to do with their problems'.
The Africans saw this attitude as a further example of Asian preoccupation with their own self-interest. The Asian was branded as 'parasitic' resulting in allegations that they wanted to maximise their gains without recognising their obligations to put something back into the country that was making them richer and richer. Asian leadership did not see the need to advise their communities.
How have the UK based East African Asians fared under New Labour in the UK for example? For those who are supporters of the Labour Party, how do they perceive the current leadership crisis? Have they taken a view on which UK political party will serve their interests best?
Lord Navnit Dholakia, the former Tanzanian Asian, has developed strong roots in the Lib-Dem party. Did Lib-Dem groups see Lord Dholakia as a splendid contributor as their Chairman?
One of the charges that were levelled against East African Asians in the days the prior to Idi Amin's expulsion of the Asians was that the 'Wahindi' did not engage in local politics and that they chose to watch important developments from the sidelines. There was a view that this lack of engagement showed that the Asians did not see themselves as stakeholders in the political and "community development" process. The Asians, on the other hand often perceived their role to be 'neutral' with a curious meaning. They felt that it was for the Africans to debate the issues between themselves relating to 'their' country and as such they had 'nothing to do with their problems'.
The Africans saw this attitude as a further example of Asian preoccupation with their own self-interest. The Asian was branded as 'parasitic' resulting in allegations that they wanted to maximise their gains without recognising their obligations to put something back into the country that was making them richer and richer. Asian leadership did not see the need to advise their communities.
How have the UK based East African Asians fared under New Labour in the UK for example? For those who are supporters of the Labour Party, how do they perceive the current leadership crisis? Have they taken a view on which UK political party will serve their interests best?
Lord Navnit Dholakia, the former Tanzanian Asian, has developed strong roots in the Lib-Dem party. Did Lib-Dem groups see Lord Dholakia as a splendid contributor as their Chairman?
posted by K Singh Ajimal at
1:13 am
1 Comments:
Asians in Uganda now have still not
learned from the Adi Amin era.The
persuite of financial gains is still
the main aim.I seldum hear of Ugandan Indian Buisnessmen running
schemes for low cost housing, schooling or medical care,Inactivity
in politics.
Sudhir Ruparelia's web is a good example! His latest purchase is Lugogo Stadium, with much protest from locals.KCC Kampala City Council
giving in to deals with Property Mugal. Sukhdev ex Wahindi from Uganda
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