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Context: India is on the cusp of its 75th Republic Day grappling with the rise of Hindutva ideology and its potential threat to the nation’s multidimensional cultural fabric.
Concerns
- Flattening of multidimensional culture & imposition of a unidimensional “Hindu Rashtra” vision.
- Marginalisation of religious minorities and suppression of diverse cultural practices.
- Erosion of secular principles enshrined in the Indian Constitution.
- Loss of India’s unique identity as a tolerant and pluralistic democracy.
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Way Forward
- Reaffirming the values of the Indian Constitution – liberty, equality, and fraternity.
- Protecting & celebrating India’s diverse cultural landscape and religious practices.
- Resisting the encroachment of majoritarian politics and upholding secularism.
- Remembering the foresight of the Indian Constitution and its architects in recognizing the importance of tolerance and inclusion.
- Choosing a Constitutional republic over a Hindu Rashtra to ensure a vibrant and inclusive future for all Indians (“Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” ).