Tag: Secularism
Vande Mataram and the Crisis of Inclusive Nationalism: A Minority Perspective India Can’t Ignore
As India marks 150 years of Vande Mataram, political celebration has reignited long-standing objections from Muslims and other minorities. The debate highlights tensions between religious conscience, historical memory, and the risk of imposing majoritarian symbols as tests of national loyalty.
Babri Demolition’s Echo in 2025: Why 6 December Still Defines the Muslim Experience in India
There are dates in a nation’s history that refuse to stay confined to calendars. They do not fade away with passing years.Instead, they continue...
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...
Waqf Protest Debate: Faith and the Constitution — A Contract, Not a Creed
The Waqf protest was more than a Muslim issue—it was a constitutional assertion of religious and community rights. Yet, its critics revealed a deeper discomfort with faith in public life. The backlash exposes India’s growing secular blind spot, where pluralism is praised in theory but punished when practiced by minorities.
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.
Javed Akhtar Questions Owaisi, Debunks Myths and Calls for Reform in Kolkata
Kolkata: Renowned screen writer, lyricist and poet Javed Akhtar, known for his sharp intellect and reformist views, shared his candid opinion on the Muslim...