Disturbing intimations of a grim future that seems here already
3 years ago

Disturbing intimations of a grim future that seems here already

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Haridwar is the gate that leads you to gods. In his 14th century narrative poem Divine Comedy, the Italian poet Dante Alighieri refers to the “gates of hell” while describing a journey through hell and purgatory before reaching paradise. I remember a conversation with the late Alyque Padamsee, an advertising professional who was also a major figure in India’s English theatre. The Italian author Umberto Eco had warned that when fascism returns, it would not imitate earlier forms, and it won’t necessarily be Italian. The Turkish writer Ece Temelkuran notes how easy it is for democracies to turn into dictatorships: create a movement, disrupt rational discourse and terrorize language, remove shame, undermine judicial and political checks and balances, define ‘model’ citizens, disregard critics, and create an alternate universe.

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Yati Narsinghanand Leads 10-Day Ritual for 'Destruction of Islamic Jihadis' In Haridwar
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Yati Narsinghanand Leads 10-Day Ritual for 'Destruction of Islamic Jihadis' In Haridwar

ABP News  

Seers in Haridwar initiated a Mahayagya on Thursday at the Bhairav Ghat of Shri Panchdashanam Juna Akhara, seeking the "destruction of Islamic Jihadis". The ritual dedicated to 'Mother Goddes Bagalamukhi' is being headed by Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati, the controversial priest of Dasna Temple and Mahamandaleshwar of Juna Akhara, who is frequently in the news for his inflammatory speeches against Muslims, …

‘Seriously perturbed’: Forces’ ex-chiefs write to President, PM Modi on Haridwar, Delhi hate speeches
3 years ago

‘Seriously perturbed’: Forces’ ex-chiefs write to President, PM Modi on Haridwar, Delhi hate speeches

Hindustan Times  

Five former chiefs of staff of the armed forces and more than 100 other prominent citizens have written a letter to President Ram Nath Kovind. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Justice of India N V Ramana, among others, over “calls for genocide” against Indian Muslims at various events, including the recently held controversial religious event in Haridwar. Referring to …

Striking fear: The Hindu Editorial on Haridwar hate speech and legal action
3 years ago

Striking fear: The Hindu Editorial on Haridwar hate speech and legal action

The Hindu  

A conclave of Hindu religious leaders and political activists in saffron robes held recently in the holy city of Haridwar has brought great shame to the country and its constitutional and religious values. In a so-called Dharam Sansad, or a religious parliament, key personages with a track record of inflammatory and provocative speeches made unconscionable calls for genocide against Muslims …

'Secularism Biggest Threat to India on Global Stage, Those Creating Propaganda Will Face Heat': UP CM
3 years, 10 months ago

'Secularism Biggest Threat to India on Global Stage, Those Creating Propaganda Will Face Heat': UP CM

News 18  

In another controversial statement, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister on Saturday said that secularism is the “biggest threat to India’s tradition getting recognition on the global stage” and those “creating false propaganda about India” will face the heat. “Secularism is the biggest threat to India’s tradition getting recognition on the global stage, and warned that those misguiding people for their own …

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