Author J Sai Deepak addresses false narratives and the hijab controversy
5 min readBy Express News Service
CHENNAI: The existence of the Hindu neighborhood as a majority doesn’t imply that they’ve a better duty to protect peace, mentioned J Sai Deepak, advocate, Supreme Court.
Deepak, a famous Indian writer and commentator, spoke concerning the false narrative surrounding the Indian minority neighborhood, the hijab controversy in academic establishments, and the continued revision of historical past on the eleventh version of The New Indian Express ThinkEdu Conclave 2023 in Chennai on Thursday.
He known as for almost all inhabitants to be cognizant of the rights of the minority and for the minority to conduct itself in a method that aligns with public morality. He additionally spoke concerning the misunderstanding of his books and urged the youth to know their religion and put extra religion in info. He emphasised the necessity for platforms to interact in conversations about these points and mentioned that the temple has been misunderstood and misrepresented.
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In a dialogue with senior journalist Kaveree Bamzai, on the subject, “India and Bharat: Evolution or Revolution?” Deepak mentioned, “There is a false narrative and particularly as a community, which has suffered in the hands of colonizers and invaders. I am sorry the burden can be no more on us. We have done away with 1/3rd of our land in the form of Pakistan and Bangladesh. What more is expected of this community,” mentioned Deepak.
He additional mentioned that whereas the bulk inhabitants will likely be cognizant of the rights of the minority in order that they’re handled at par with them relating to constitutional rights, this therapy at this specific extension of goodwill can’t be a one-way road. “It is up to the minority to also ensure that it conducts itself in a way that public morality is largely dictated by the majority in every jurisdiction,” mentioned Deepak. Deepak additionally commented on the hijab controversy in academic establishments in Karnataka.
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He requested what the implications could be for Hindus’ means to put on their spiritual symbols in a secular establishment if he took an anti-hijab stance. He characterised Hinduism as a lifestyle and never a faith and mentioned the continued revision of historical past. Deepak said {that a} correct revision ought to current a transparent image of info and that he thought of the National Education Policy to be solely a small step in direction of that aim.
He additionally talked about that his books are misunderstood. “When folks learn my guide they really feel it’s a follow beat Congress or the Left which isn’t appropriate. Both the left and proper and the very existence of those phrases level to the issue right here is that we appear to lack originality and the boldness to attract from our civilization,” mentioned Deepak.
Deepak urged younger folks to try to know their religion. He emphasised that they need to not really feel the should be extra Hindu merely as a result of others are extra Muslim, and inspired them to be true to their roots.
He emphasised the significance of placing religion in info, cultivating a love of studying, and educating oneself on these points. He careworn the necessity for platforms the place these conversations can happen and instructed that the temple is an establishment that has been broadly misunderstood and misrepresented. He inspired folks to discover this facet additional.
CHENNAI: The existence of the Hindu neighborhood as a majority doesn’t imply that they’ve a better duty to protect peace, mentioned J Sai Deepak, advocate, Supreme Court.
Deepak, a famous Indian writer and commentator, spoke concerning the false narrative surrounding the Indian minority neighborhood, the hijab controversy in academic establishments, and the continued revision of historical past on the eleventh version of The New Indian Express ThinkEdu Conclave 2023 in Chennai on Thursday.
He known as for almost all inhabitants to be cognizant of the rights of the minority and for the minority to conduct itself in a method that aligns with public morality. He additionally spoke concerning the misunderstanding of his books and urged the youth to know their religion and put extra religion in info. He emphasised the necessity for platforms to interact in conversations about these points and mentioned that the temple has been misunderstood and misrepresented.
Full Coverage: ThinkEdu 2023
In a dialogue with senior journalist Kaveree Bamzai, on the subject, “India and Bharat: Evolution or Revolution?” Deepak mentioned, “There is a false narrative and particularly as a community, which has suffered in the hands of colonizers and invaders. I am sorry the burden can be no more on us. We have done away with 1/3rd of our land in the form of Pakistan and Bangladesh. What more is expected of this community,” mentioned Deepak.
He additional mentioned that whereas the bulk inhabitants will likely be cognizant of the rights of the minority in order that they’re handled at par with them relating to constitutional rights, this therapy at this specific extension of goodwill can’t be a one-way road. “It is up to the minority to also ensure that it conducts itself in a way that public morality is largely dictated by the majority in every jurisdiction,” mentioned Deepak. Deepak additionally commented on the hijab controversy in academic establishments in Karnataka.
#SupremeCourt advocate @jsaideepak talks about his tackle the Karnataka hijab row.@PrabhuChawla @santwana99 @SastraUniv @Xpress_edex @Eventxpress #ThinkEdu2023 pic.twitter.com/MAjZ5eVwhe
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) February 9, 2023
He requested what the implications could be for Hindus’ means to put on their spiritual symbols in a secular establishment if he took an anti-hijab stance. He characterised Hinduism as a lifestyle and never a faith and mentioned the continued revision of historical past. Deepak said {that a} correct revision ought to current a transparent image of info and that he thought of the National Education Policy to be solely a small step in direction of that aim.
He additionally talked about that his books are misunderstood. “When folks learn my guide they really feel it’s a follow beat Congress or the Left which isn’t appropriate. Both the left and proper and the very existence of those phrases level to the issue right here is that we appear to lack originality and the boldness to attract from our civilization,” mentioned Deepak.
Deepak urged younger folks to try to know their religion. He emphasised that they need to not really feel the should be extra Hindu merely as a result of others are extra Muslim, and inspired them to be true to their roots.
He emphasised the significance of placing religion in info, cultivating a love of studying, and educating oneself on these points. He careworn the necessity for platforms the place these conversations can happen and instructed that the temple is an establishment that has been broadly misunderstood and misrepresented. He inspired folks to discover this facet additional.
