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Readers Comment on Pluralism, Court Ruling, and Social Issues
Readers responded to various news pieces.
One discussed feelings of fear and silence among some Hindus in India and how some are afraid to dissent.
Another comment discusses the Babri Masjid judgement.
Scroll should consider hosting Gauhar Raza, whose talk was cancelled at IIT-BHU.
A reader applauds a judgement by Delhi High Court, rewarding a journalist for a defamation case.
Another reader comments on the preservation of Khasi's forest based lives.
Lastly, a reader discusses discriminatory practices of separate lifts.
Readers discuss fear of dissent in India.
A reader questions the interpretation of the Babri Masjid judgement.
A reader asks why Scroll can't host Gauhar Raza's virtual talk.
A reader applauds the Delhi HC ruling on a defamation case.
A reader comments on the Khasi people of Bangladesh.
- Who
- Readers and commentators
- What
- Comment on multiple articles on diverse topics.
- Where
- India and Bangladesh
- When
- Ongoing
- Why
- To express opinions, share information, and offer suggestions on articles.
Key facts
- Topics Discussed
- Secularism, Babri Masjid, Gauhar Raza talk cancellation, Defamation case, Khasi way of life, Caste discrimination in lifts
- Court Judgement
- Delhi HC awards Rs 5 lakh to TV Today
- Gauhar Raza
- Talk canceled at IIT-BHU after pressure
Quotes
Supreme Court Judgement
Excerpt from the Babri Masjid case judgement
“III. A finding of title cannot be based in law on the archaeological findings which have been arrived at by ASI.”
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“Between the twelfth century to which the underlying structure is dated and the construction of the mosque in the sixteenth century, there is an intervening period of four centuries.”
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Nivedita Prakasham
A reader commenting on societal polarization
“I remember going on a trek last year where mostly youngsters from Mumbai and Pune were present and they kept shouting “Jai Shri Ram” throughout.”
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“Despite being a Hindu, I felt like a minority: silenced and scared to voice my dissent against their behaviour.”
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Robert Kharkongor
A reader expressing support for the article on Khasis in Bangladesh
“From one kKhasi to another Kamai iaka hok!”
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