Reimagining Indian Secularism: Beyond Minority Rights
Secularism in India:
Rajeev Bhargava discusses Indian secularism.
Examines the relationship between the state and religion.
Highlights the uniqueness of India's secularism.
Strengths and Challenges:
India's constitutional idea of "principled distance."
The challenges posed by orthodoxies and Hindu nationalism.
Misunderstandings about the role of religion in public space.
Historical Pluralism:
Contrasting Indian and European secularism.
The birth of Indian secularism in response to diversity.
The need to redefine tradition and modernity in India.
Reimagining the Future:
The importance of addressing intra-religious domination.
Secularism as a project for all, not just minorities.
The role of secularism in protecting against extremism, caste issues, and gender domination.
Optimism about the long-term resilience of India's historical pluralism.
This interview with Rajeev Bhargava delves into the intricacies of Indian secularism, its challenges, and the need for a reimagined, inclusive approach that goes beyond protecting minority rights.
Book Title: "Reimagining Indian Secularism"
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