Tag: Indian Constitution
Hindutva’s Long War Against Two Words in the Constitution: ‘Secular’ and ‘Socialist’
The RSS General Secretary, Dattatray Hosabale, second in the RSS leadership hierarchy, stated on the eve of the imposition of the Emergency in 1975...
Between Hurt Sentiments and Constitutional Rights: A Muslim’s Plea
India’s evolving legal landscape is turning peaceful Islamic preaching into a punishable offence. Vague laws on religious insult and conversion are being used to arrest Muslim preachers and suppress da’wah. This piece argues that true protection for Islam lies not in blasphemy laws, but in upholding secular constitutional freedoms.
Islam Promotes Charity, the Constitution Protects It—But Is the Government Undermining Both?
The Waqf Amendment Bill threatens to strip Muslim communities of their long-standing rights to manage charitable trusts. This legal shift risks undermining both Islamic charitable practices and constitutional protections for minority rights
Is Secularism a threat to Traditions of India?
India got independence from British colonial rule on 15th August 1947 after a long struggle which was inclusive and had plural dimensions. Foundation of...
Freedom of Religion: Indian Scenario
India is a plural country with many religions. While the majority religion is Hinduism, Islam and Christianity are the major religious minorities. While Freedom...
BJP leaders should read Indian Constitution first: Presidency students
Kolkata: The fight over National Register of Citizens (NRC) and Citizen Amendment Bill (CAB) issue took a volatile turn on Thursday when the protesting...