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The search for democracy in the world's largest democracy
Mar 26, 2024
Guest speakers Priyanka Kotamraju, Tarun Khaitan, Christophe Jaffrelot, and Alpa Shah discuss the collapse of democracy in India, focusing on the Bhima Koregaon case, authoritarianism, wealth inequality, and erosion of democratic values. They explore societal turmoil, workers' activism, cross-caste solidarity, defense of the moral Constitution, civil liberties, urban Naxals, and the political landscape in India.
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- The BK-16 case highlights the collapse of democracy with cyber warfare tactics against human rights defenders.
- The Bhima Koregaon violence exemplifies Dalit oppression and cross-caste solidarity against authoritarian trends.
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Historical Context of Bhima Koregaon
The Bhima Koregaon battle in 1818 symbolizes the emancipation of former untouchable castes and marked a movement against the oppression by Peshwa rulers. Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar's involvement in Bhima Koregaon in 1921 signifies the battle as a struggle for recognition and dignity for marginalized communities.
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