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Professor Apoorvanand's critique of Bibek Debroy who served as the Chairman of Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council is worth reading. As a matter of fact, I would never ever bother to mourn Bibek Debroy's demise or even praise his achievements because he was petty and a tiny man. His intellectual dishonesty in justifying demonetisation that wreaked havoc on the lives millions of Indians is an example of his amoral perfidy. "A majoritarian autocracy rules behind democratic facades. One’s response to these issues determines their intellectual and moral standing. Scholarly achievements in translating ancient texts, while impressive, do not absolve one of contemporary moral responsibilities. "The Centre for Policy Research gave Debroy a job and also opportunity to use the space and resources to do his work on the Mahabharata. When such an open institution was being strangled to death, what did Debroy do to save it for future Debroys to do their work? Did he use his position to save it or not? Or did he not deem it fit to do anything to save that small institution because CPR’s death had become necessary for a government which was engaged in the noble task of establishing a Hindu nation? CPR could be sacrificed for that great cause! At least we do not have any evidence of his intervention in this regard." "It requires extraordinary moral blindness to pursue scholarly interests undisturbed while fellow citizens face systematic violence and discrimination, especially when one serves the very government promoting such policies. Intellectual achievements, however impressive, cannot compensate for moral abdication in times of crisis."

Those who are interested in reading Caste Politics of Bengal apart from the Namasudra and Rajbanshi Castes may read this piece. https://lnkd.in/gFCT-PUE

Section 34 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) guarantees the Right to Dignity of Human Person ensuring that no one is subjected to torture, inhuman and degrading treatment. In this episode 6, Khadija Isa Modibbo discussed the Right to Dignity of the Human Person and its limitations/exceptions under section 34 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) in Hausa Language. You can equally watch the full clip on our Youtube channel via https://lnkd.in/dyQc7fSk

⚡ What were the reactions of leftist and socialist parties after the death of Fethullah Gülen? In this article, along with criticisms and messages of support for Gülen from different political views,…

Thinkers are everywhere. Listen to them. In this article are also links to other useful articles. Read! #genocideingaza https://lnkd.in/eREKf_TQ

I along with Ariz Hasan Usmani Wrote an article in The Companion. It's the comparative analysis and diagnostic enquiry into the nature of Modern State in the purview of Islam revolving around two major thinkers, Iqbal, who conditionally invites modern state in Islam and Hallaq, rejecting the same invitation and proves them incompatible together. I would urge you all to leave your valuable comment for the further discussion. Read here. https://lnkd.in/eksGmQgZ

[The legacy of CJI Chandrachud: Continuing the last post] … … Even though credible forensic evidence showed that the entire case was false, based on fabricated evidence by the police and politicians.: These are some of the legacies you are leaving behind. In the end, opinions may differ on whether you did anything good for the judiciary or completely failed in it. Yes, before leaving, you did remove the blindfold from the eyes of the Goddess of Justice. Justice used to be blind, but now it will see who is the oppressed and who is the oppressor... and "justice" will be done accordingly. You will also be remembered for this new tradition. But you did not honor the old tradition of the judiciary. You truly broke the practice of delivering justice according to the spirit of the Constitution. You did not decide the Babri Masjid case based on evidence but based on devotion to God and a direct connection with God, believing that God showed you the right path. CJI Chandrachud, you will be remembered for all these reasons and for the fact that you flattered to deceive. These are now part of history, which cannot be changed, like water that has flowed in the Ganges. Remember that history will not be kind to you. And yes... you will also be remembered for performing a puja with the Prime Minister at a private ceremony, with a cameraman accompanying you. _______ ! ________ ! _______

𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗶 𝗦𝗵𝘂𝗿 𝟵𝟳: 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 "𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗵 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰" How is "Torah logic" different than other forms of wisdom or knowledge? Listen here: https://lnkd.in/dcDPJB8R

WATCH: Our own Justin Florence discussed with Society for the Rule of Law that checks on the pardon power have historically come from all 3 branches of government. "There is this conventional wisdom that the [pardon] power is effectively limitless... And that’s not really true.” For a full breakdown of the limits on the pardon power plus the constitutional tools to enforce limits, read our report 📜 ⬇️ Checking the Pardon Power: Constitutional Limitations & Options for Preventing Abuse https://lnkd.in/eAREeHUZ