Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Gurumurthy Addresses Swara’s Jauhar Remark and Manusmriti Row
S Gurumurthy gave an interview on a television news show.
The discussion included comments made by Swara about Jauhar.
Gurumurthy said Jauhar should be understood in its historical and traditional setting.
He also said personal dignity is part of understanding the subject.
He argued that people should study Manusmriti as a whole.
He said it should not be judged using only selected passages.
Gurumurthy also said political leaders should avoid using sensitive religious texts as political issues.
The interview additionally mentioned a campaign called “Samvidhan-Sharia.”
S Gurumurthy spoke with Times Now’s Pranesh Roy on India Upfront.
The interview discussed Swara’s remarks about Jauhar, described in the program as “gaslighting.”
Gurumurthy said Jauhar should be understood through history, tradition and personal dignity.
He argued that Manusmriti should be examined in its entirety rather than selectively.
Gurumurthy urged political leaders not to turn sensitive religious texts into political issues.
- Who
- S Gurumurthy spoke with Times Now’s Pranesh Roy; Swara’s remarks were also discussed.
- What
- An interview examined Swara’s Jauhar remark, the Manusmriti controversy and the “Samvidhan-Sharia” campaign.
- Where
- The interview appeared on Times Now’s India Upfront program.
- Why
- The discussion addressed disagreements over the interpretation of Jauhar and Manusmriti and the political use of religious texts.
- Speaker
- S Gurumurthy
- Interviewer
- Pranesh Roy
- Program
- India Upfront
- Broadcaster
- Times Now
- Topics
- Jauhar, Manusmriti and the “Samvidhan-Sharia” campaign
- Gurumurthy’s position on Jauhar
- It should be understood in the context of history, tradition and personal dignity.
- Gurumurthy’s position on Manusmriti
- It should be examined in its entirety rather than selectively.