Our nation's glorious tradition of religious tolerance is being shredded
India witnessed one of the most melancholy moments in its recent past when the eminent historian Ramachandra Guha was dragged away by the Bengaluru police during the anti Citizenship Amendment Act protests.
His apparent offense? Participating in the right of dissent that is the holy grail of any constitutional democracy. Guha and others have rightfully taken a stand against the Citizenship Amendment Act, passed by the upper and lower houses of India's Parliament, which is vague and unconstitutional because it makes fast-tracked citizenship dependent on one's religion.
Watching Ramachandra Guha being taken away reminded me of his riveting exposition on why India is the most fascinating country in the world.… Seguir leyendo »