![]() ![]() There is clearly something wrong with us as writers and intellectuals that we cannot work across party lines or beliefs. India, the largest democracy, does not have a single unit. PEN is an organization that stands for freedom of expression. The RSS will say we are in favour of protecting Salman Rushdie’s freedom of speech, and not Perumal Murugan or MF Husain’s. I criticized Sahmat about not speaking up for Taslima Nasreen in West Bengal. Writers and intellectuals are also complicit. ![]() This is a part of the degeneration of the Indian democracy into an elections-only democracy.ĭo you think it reflects on the people as well, that we have not demanded it of our politicians that they protect our freedom? But democracy is a process of continuous introspection, questioning and reform. Or Mamata has won for five years, you cannot criticize her. In fact, you are told, Modi has won for five years, you cannot criticize him. It is now merely about winning elections. Indian politics is increasingly become instrumental. Why do Indian politicians not support it? Like many other betrayals of the ideals of the founding figures, this is one. ![]()
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