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Ambedkar on Muslims (Myths and Facts) by Dr
Ambedkar on Muslims (Myths and Facts) By Dr. Anand Teltumbde Published by VAK Publication, Mumbai, 2003 Price: Rs. 75 contact [email protected] web site: vakindia.com This book is written in the backdrop of the recent controversy created by certain statements of Mr. Vinay Katiyar, the President of BJP, Uttar Pradesh claiming that Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar had called Muslims terrorist, that he was anti- Muslims, that Hindus and Muslims could never live together etc. The manner in which he responded to certain rejoinders that appeared in Press could create an impression in the minds of majority of people that what Mr. Katiyar was claiming was true. He was seemingly referring to a book – ‘Pakistan or Partition of India’ authored by Dr. Ambedkar in 1940 on the contemporary problem that had seized the imagination of the entire country. The book was so exhaustive and objective in its treatment of the problem that soon it was used as an authentic resource by both, Hindus as well as Muslims in their pre-independence parleys. None could ever accuse it of any bias for or against any community. Such a book was being used by Mr. katiyar to tarnish the image of Ambedkar by painting him so petty as to be against Muslims. It was not only an issue of hurting the sentiments of entire Dalit community for whom Ambedkar is a God, but it was also an affront to all those who considered Ambedkar as an icon for liberal democracy. The book does not entirely concern with the Katiyar controversy, however. -
The Epic Imagination in Contemporary Indian Literature
University of South Florida Scholar Commons Graduate Theses and Dissertations Graduate School May 2017 Modern Mythologies: The picE Imagination in Contemporary Indian Literature Sucheta Kanjilal University of South Florida, [email protected] Follow this and additional works at: http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd Part of the South and Southeast Asian Languages and Societies Commons Scholar Commons Citation Kanjilal, Sucheta, "Modern Mythologies: The pE ic Imagination in Contemporary Indian Literature" (2017). Graduate Theses and Dissertations. http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/6875 This Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by the Graduate School at Scholar Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Graduate Theses and Dissertations by an authorized administrator of Scholar Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Modern Mythologies: The Epic Imagination in Contemporary Indian Literature by Sucheta Kanjilal A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy with a concentration in Literature Department of English College of Arts and Sciences University of South Florida Major Professor: Gurleen Grewal, Ph.D. Gil Ben-Herut, Ph.D. Hunt Hawkins, Ph.D. Quynh Nhu Le, Ph.D. Date of Approval: May 4, 2017 Keywords: South Asian Literature, Epic, Gender, Hinduism Copyright © 2017, Sucheta Kanjilal DEDICATION To my mother: for pencils, erasers, and courage. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS When I was growing up in New Delhi, India in the late 1980s and the early 1990s, my father was writing an English language rock-opera based on the Mahabharata called Jaya, which would be staged in 1997. An upper-middle-class Bengali Brahmin with an English-language based education, my father was as influenced by the mythological tales narrated to him by his grandmother as he was by the musicals of Broadway impressario Andrew Lloyd Webber. -
Parliament of India R a J Y a S a B H a Committees
Com. Co-ord. Sec. PARLIAMENT OF INDIA R A J Y A S A B H A COMMITTEES OF RAJYA SABHA AND OTHER PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES AND BODIES ON WHICH RAJYA SABHA IS REPRESENTED (Corrected upto 4th September, 2020) RAJYA SABHA SECRETARIAT NEW DELHI (4th September, 2020) Website: http://www.rajyasabha.nic.in E-mail: [email protected] OFFICERS OF RAJYA SABHA CHAIRMAN Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu SECRETARY-GENERAL Shri Desh Deepak Verma PREFACE The publication aims at providing information on Members of Rajya Sabha serving on various Committees of Rajya Sabha, Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committees, Joint Committees and other Bodies as on 30th June, 2020. The names of Chairmen of the various Standing Committees and Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committees along with their local residential addresses and telephone numbers have also been shown at the beginning of the publication. The names of Members of the Lok Sabha serving on the Joint Committees on which Rajya Sabha is represented have also been included under the respective Committees for information. Change of nominations/elections of Members of Rajya Sabha in various Parliamentary Committees/Statutory Bodies is an ongoing process. As such, some information contained in the publication may undergo change by the time this is brought out. When new nominations/elections of Members to Committees/Statutory Bodies are made or changes in these take place, the same get updated in the Rajya Sabha website. The main purpose of this publication, however, is to serve as a primary source of information on Members representing various Committees and other Bodies on which Rajya Sabha is represented upto a particular period. -
E-Digest on Ambedkar's Appropriation by Hindutva Ideology
Ambedkar’s Appropriation by Hindutva Ideology An E-Digest Compiled by Ram Puniyani (For Private Circulation) Center for Study of Society and Secularism & All India Secular Forum 602 & 603, New Silver Star, Behind BEST Bus Depot, Santacruz (E), Mumbai: - 400 055. E-mail: [email protected], www.csss-isla.com Page | 1 E-Digest - Ambedkar’s Appropriation by Hindutva Ideology Preface Many a debates are raging in various circles related to Ambedkar’s ideology. On one hand the RSS combine has been very active to prove that RSS ideology is close to Ambedkar’s ideology. In this direction RSS mouth pieces Organizer (English) and Panchjanya (Hindi) brought out special supplements on the occasion of anniversary of Ambedkar, praising him. This is very surprising as RSS is for Hindu nation while Ambedkar has pointed out that Hindu Raj will be the biggest calamity for dalits. The second debate is about Ambedkar-Gandhi. This came to forefront with Arundhati Roy’s introduction to Ambedkar’s ‘Annihilation of Caste’ published by Navayana. In her introduction ‘Doctor and the Saint’ Roy is critical of Gandhi’s various ideas. This digest brings together some of the essays and articles by various scholars-activists on the theme. Hope this will help us clarify the underlying issues. Ram Puniyani (All India Secular Forum) Mumbai June 2015 Page | 2 E-Digest - Ambedkar’s Appropriation by Hindutva Ideology Contents Page No. Section A Ambedkar’s Legacy and RSS Combine 1. Idolatry versus Ideology 05 By Divya Trivedi 2. Top RSS leader misquotes Ambedkar on Untouchability 09 By Vikas Pathak 3. -
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Concerned Citizens Tribunal - Gujarat 2002 an Inquiry Into the Carnage in Gujarat
Concerned Citizens Tribunal - Gujarat 2002 An inquiry into the carnage in Gujarat Hate Speech The carnage in Gujarat was marked by unprecedented levels of hate speech and hate propaganda. Some examples: Chief Minister Narendra Modi Terming the (Godhra) attack as ‘pre-planned, violent act of terrorism’, Mr Modi said that state government was viewing this attack seriously. — The Times of India, Feb 28, 2002. "With the entire population of Gujarat very angry at what happened in Godhra much worse was expected". — Narendra Modi, at a Press Conference in Gujarat, Feb 28, 2002. Modi said he was ‘absolutely satisfied’ with the way in which the police and State Government handled the backlash from Godhra incident and ‘happy’ that violence was largely contained… "We should be happy that curfew has been imposed only at 26 places while there is anger and people are burning with revenge. Thanks to security arrangements we brought things under control".When asked that not a policeman was visible in most areas where shops were looted and set on fire, he said he hadn’t received any complaint. — The Indian Express, March 1, 2002. "Investigations have revealed that the firing by the Congressman played a pivotal role in inciting the mob." — CM Narendra Modi on Chamanpura incident where former MP Ahsan Jaffri was burned alive with 19 of his relatives. On being asked what could have lead to the Ex-MP opening fire it was ‘probably in his nature’ to do so. — The Hindustan Times, March 2, 2002. Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Friday termed ‘barbaric’ the murder of former Congress MP Ehsan Jafri along with 19 of his family members, but said there was firing from inside the house. -
SLP Crl No. 2275 of 2011
REPORTABLE IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION Criminal Appeal No.751of 2017 (@Special Leave Petition (Criminal) No.2275 of 2011) State (through) Central Bureau of Investigation …Appellant Versus Shri Kalyan Singh (former CM of UP) & Ors. …Respondents J U D G M E N T R.F. NARIMAN, J. Leave granted. 1. The present appeal arises out of the demolition of Babri Masjid. We are concerned in this case with two FIRs lodged on 6th December, 1992. The first viz. Crime No.197 of 1992, is against lakhs of kar sewaks alleging the offences of dacoity, robbery, causing of hurt, injuring/defiling places of public worship, promoting enmity between two groups on grounds of religion, etc. The IPC offences were, therefore, under Sections 153-A, 295, 297, 332, 337, 338, 395 and 397. The second FIR 1 viz. FIR No.198 of 1992 was lodged against eight persons named therein - Mr. L.K. Advani, Mr. Ashok Singhal, Mr. Vinay Katiar, Ms. Uma Bharati, Ms. Sadhvi Ritambara, Mr. Murli Manohar Joshi, Mr. Giriraj Kishore and Mr. Vishnu Hari Dalmia, two of whom are dead due to passage of time viz. Mr. Ashok Singhal and Mr. Giriraj Kishore. The FIR alleges offences under Sections 153-A, 153-B and Section 505 IPC. 46 further FIRs pertaining to cognizable offences and 1 FIR pertaining to non- cognizable offences were also lodged. Initially, a Special Court set up at Lalitpur was to try these cases but subsequently notifications were issued by the State Government, after consultation with the High Court, dated 8 th September, 1993 whereby these cases were to be tried by a Special Court at Lucknow. -
Written Testimony of Musaddique Thange Communications Director Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC)
Written Testimony of Musaddique Thange Communications Director Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) for ‘Challenges & Opportunities: The Advancement of Human Rights in India’ by Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission June 7, 2016 1334 Longworth House Office Building Challenges & Opportunities: The Advancement of Human Rights in India Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission - June 7, 2016 Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction Religious violence, hate speeches and other forms of persecution The Hindu Nationalist Agenda Religious Violence Hate / Provocative speeches Cow related violence - killing humans to protect cows Ghar Wapsi and the Business of Forced and Fraudulent Conversions Love Jihad Counter-terror Scapegoating of Impoverished Muslim Youth Curbs on Religious Freedoms of Minorities Caste based reservation only for Hindus; Muslims and Christians excluded No distinct identity for Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains Anti-Conversion Laws and the Hindu Nationalist Agenda A Broken and Paralyzed Judiciary Myth of a functioning judiciary Frivolous cases and abuse of judicial process Corruption in the judiciary Destruction of evidence Lack of constitutional protections Recommendations US India Strategic Dialogue Human Rights Workers’ Exchange Program USCIRF’s Assessment of Religious Freedom in India Conclusion Appendix A: Hate / Provocative speeches MP Yogi Adityanath (BJP) MP Sakshi Maharaj (BJP) Sadhvi Prachi Arya Sadhvi Deva Thakur Baba Ramdev MP Sanjay Raut (Shiv Sena) Written Testimony - Musaddique Thange (IAMC) 1 / 26 Challenges & Opportunities: The Advancement of Human Rights in India Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission - June 7, 2016 Introduction India is a multi-religious, multicultural, secular nation of nearly 1.25 billion people, with a long tradition of pluralism. It’s constitution guarantees equality before the law, and gives its citizens the right to profess, practice and propagate their religion. -
“Freedom of Religion”, *Muskan Dhakad
Volume 2, July 2018 ISSN 2581-5504 “Freedom of Religion” Muskan Dhakad B.B.A.LL.B Indore Institute of Law ABSTRACT Freedom of religion is in the Article (25-28) . It defines that the different religion have different culture. Religion is a matter of faith with individuals or communities. The state can have no religion of its own. They give equal treatment to the temple , church, and the mosque. The state is neutral treats all the religions equally. Religion is based on belief practise is to perform the religious beliefs , duties, rites, rituals and ideas prescribed by religious orders according their beliefs. Long time ago when only ruling on the everywhere Brahmins got the big place they got treatment at the above level . Religion is not defined in the constitution but it means that worship of rituals and beliefs. INTRODUCTION Freedom of religion article (25-28) . India is a secular state. State treats equally all religion. Religion has its own value in the Indians life. Freedom of religion means that different religions have their ways of worship and different spirituals and way of marriage in Hindus and Muslims. Hindus use Sanskrit language while worship in the temple. Muslims use Urdu language when they are reading Quran and Christian used to have read bible during the worship in the church. Every citizen of India have the freedom of adopting any religion according to their concern. Hindus who, when young, had from pressure become Musalmans, were allowed to go back to the faith of their fathers. No man should be interfered with on account of his religion, and every one should be allowed to change his religion, if he liked. -
Exegesis of the Ayodhya Verdict
EXEGESIS OF THE AYODHYA VERDICT OVERVIEW: The report throws light on the Supreme Court verdict released on November 9th 2019 with regards to the Ayodhya case and the intricate history revolving the case. The Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute or more commonly known as the Ayodhya case has been the most controversial court case of Independent India. It has been an emotive issue and has been mired in a slew of legal suites for over 70 years. The entire dispute is about 2.77 acres of land, which is approximately the size of two football fields. And yet, this land dispute has continued from the Mughal-era to a British rule to 2019, until, the legal conclusion on the case was announced by the Supreme Court on 9th November 2019, marking an end to decades of uncertainty on the issue. What value do this 2.77 acres hold for the people of India that turned this case into one of the most sensitive and controversial cases in India? What could be the influence of the verdict on this case and to what extent could it affect the common man? To be able to answer such questions, we need to understand the labyrinthine events that triggered this dispute. HISTORY: A. TEMPLE DEMOLISHMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF MOSQUE • The Hindu epic Ramayana states that the Hindu deity Lord Ram was born almost 900,000 years ago during the Treta Yuga in Ayodhya on the banks of the river Sarayu. This is identified with present-day Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh. According to the beliefs of the Hindus, the ancient temple which stood in place of the demolished Babri mosque marked the exact birthplace of Lord Ram. -
Seats (Won by BJP in 2014 LS Elections) Winner BJP Candidate (2014 LS Election UP) Votes for BJP Combined Votes of SP and BSP Vo
Combined Seats (Won By BJP in Winner BJP Candidate (2014 LS Election Votes for Votes of SP Vote 2014 LS Elections) UP) BJP and BSP Difference Saharanpur RAGHAV LAKHANPAL 472999 287798 185201 Kairana HUKUM SINGH 565909 489495 76414 Muzaffarnagar (DR.) SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN 653391 413051 240340 Bijnor KUNWAR BHARTENDRA 486913 511263 -24350 Nagina YASHWANT SINGH 367825 521120 -153295 Moradabad KUNWER SARVESH KUMAR 485224 558665 -73441 Rampur DR. NEPAL SINGH 358616 491647 -133031 Sambhal SATYAPAL SINGH 360242 607708 -247466 Amroha KANWAR SINGH TANWAR 528880 533653 -4773 Meerut RAJENDRA AGARWAL 532981 512414 20567 Baghpat DR. SATYA PAL SINGH 423475 355352 68123 Ghaziabad VIJAY KUMAR SINGH 758482 280069 478413 Gautam Buddha 517727 81975 Nagar DR.MAHESH SHARMA 599702 Bulandshahr BHOLA SINGH 604449 311213 293236 Aligarh SATISH KUMAR 514622 454170 60452 Hathras RAJESH KUMAR DIWAKER 544277 398782 145495 Mathura HEMA MALINI 574633 210245 364388 Agra DR. RAM SHANKAR KATHERIA 583716 418161 165555 Fatehpur Sikri BABULAL 426589 466880 -40291 Etah RAJVEER SINGH (RAJU BHAIYA) 474978 411104 63874 Aonla DHARMENDRA KUMAR 409907 461678 -51771 Bareilly SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR 518258 383622 134636 Pilibhit MANEKA SANJAY GANDHI 546934 436176 110758 Shahjahanpur KRISHNA RAJ 525132 532516 -7384 Kheri AJAY KUMAR 398578 448416 -49838 Dhaurahra REKHA 360357 468714 -108357 Sitapur RAJESH VERMA 417546 522689 -105143 Hardoi ANSHUL VERMA 360501 555701 -195200 Misrikh ANJU BALA 412575 519971 -107396 Unnao SWAMI SACHCHIDANAND HARI SAKSHI 518834 408837 109997 Mohanlalganj -
Subject Index of Adjudications in Complaints Regarding Threats to Press Freedom (2011-2012)
Annexure: Subject Index of Adjudications in Complaints Regarding Threats to Press Freedom (2011-2012) Sl. No. Parties Date of Decision Category Harassment to Newsmen 1 Complaint of Shri Satish Bhatia, District Correspondent, November 17, Disposed off Rashtriya Sahara, District Sonebadra, Uttar Pradesh 2011 being against anti social elements and local police authorities. infructuous 2 Complaint of Shri Awdesh Singh Patel, Correspondent, ,, Directions Amar Ujala, Banda, U.P. against the police authorities. 3 ,, Disposed off Complaint of the General Secretary, UT with Journalist Union, Daman against the observations police authorities. 4 M Complaint of Shri Satish Sharma, ,, Disposed off Managing Editor, Savera India Times, with Nani Daman against the police observations authorities. 5 Complaint of Shri Anurag Srivastava, Correspondent ,, Advise Swatantra Bharat, Kanpur, U.P. against the Station House Officer, Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh. 6 Complaint of Shri Devender Kumar Sharma, ,, Caution Owner/Publisher/Editor, Weekly Amar Tanav, Hathras, issued to District Mahamaya Nagar, U.P. against Shri S.R.Aditya, authorities Superintendent of Police, S.P. Singh, District Social Welfare Department and Shri Narayan Lal, Agent of District Social Welfare Department. 7 Complaint of Shri Kamlesh Kumar Jha, Correspondent, March 27, 2012 Disposed off Dainik Jagran, Samastipur, Bihar against Shri Maheshwar Hazari, MLA, Bihar. 8 Complaint of Shri Ram Singh Gautam, Correspondent, ,, Sub-judice Manavta Ki Raksha, Bulandshehar, U.P. against Shri Naveen Mittal, Advocate, Bulandshahar. _________________________________________________________________________________ M: Adjudications Merged Sl. No. Parties Date of Decision Category 9 Complaint of Shri Mukesh Thakur, Correspondent, Agni March 27, 2012 Dismissed Blast, Monthly Magazine, Indore, Madhya Pradesh against (i) Shri Uma Shankar Gupta, State Home Minister, Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal (ii) S.S.P., Indore, (iii) IP&RD Commissioner, Madhya Pradesh.