Padma Shri Ganesh N. Devy, renowned literary critic, activist, and founder/director of the Tribal Academy at Tejgadh, Gujarat: "In Gujarat, the Hindu-Muslim divide is no longer a debate, nor an ideology. It is a law. In 2002, the Gujarat Assembly got in an Act by which they could declare any area a 'Disturbed area'. The authority to declare an area 'disturbed' is given to city councils. It can be done administratively, not legislatively. So, the corporation or municipality can make a resolution prohibiting Hindus from selling land to Muslims and vice-versa..."
