M. F. Husain: Noted artist M. F. Husain was forced to spend the last few years of his life in exile as Hindutva groups strongly opposed his depiction of Hindu Gods. Muslim fundamentalists have not shied away from issuing fatwas. Narendra Dabholkar: In 2013, Narendra Dabholkar, prominent rationalist and social activist, was shot to death in broad daylight by alleged Hindutva groups for his stance against superstition. Then there are the recent cases of Charlie Hebdo, Perumal Murugan( Madhorubhagan Novel), MSG and PK.
What is offensive is a matter of subjective feelings, and therefore, cannot be a reason for restricting an individual’s freedom of expression, which must be absolute.
Tolerance has to be one of the foundations of a true democracy. Intolerance will lead to violence, so we must learn to give space to all cultures.Immigrant-receiving societies are increasingly multicultural.
In India, the fundamental right to free speech and expression is not an absolute right, unlike in the West, but restricted by public order, decency and morality. Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 has a chilling effect on free expression.
What is offensive is a matter of subjective feelings, and therefore, cannot be a reason for restricting an individual’s freedom of expression, which must be absolute.
Tolerance has to be one of the foundations of a true democracy. Intolerance will lead to violence, so we must learn to give space to all cultures.Immigrant-receiving societies are increasingly multicultural.
In India, the fundamental right to free speech and expression is not an absolute right, unlike in the West, but restricted by public order, decency and morality. Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 has a chilling effect on free expression.
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