A book on Hinduism has been withdrawn by The Penguin India publishers. Controversial Book, 'The Hindus', By Religious Scholar Wendy Doniger Withdrawn By Penguin Over Lawsuit.
The lawsuit against the book was filed by Shiksha Bachao Andolan, an organization that has filed cases against other books before for misrepresenting Indian history, leaders etc.Major Victory for Shiksha Bachao Andolan Samiti
Talking to Time, Shiksha Bachao Andolan's president Dinanath Batra explained why he thinks The Hindus should be banned. He claimed that it hurts Hindu sentiments and disrespects national icons.Sex, Lies and Hinduism: Why A Hindu Activist Targeted Wendy Doniger’s Book
The lawsuit against the book was filed by Shiksha Bachao Andolan, an organization that has filed cases against other books before for misrepresenting Indian history, leaders etc.Major Victory for Shiksha Bachao Andolan Samiti
Talking to Time, Shiksha Bachao Andolan's president Dinanath Batra explained why he thinks The Hindus should be banned. He claimed that it hurts Hindu sentiments and disrespects national icons.Sex, Lies and Hinduism: Why A Hindu Activist Targeted Wendy Doniger’s Book
Ms. Doniger said that she was 'deeply troubled by what it foretells for free speech in India in the present, and steadily worsening, political climate'. Penguin withdraws book on Hinduism
Arundhati Roy criticized the decision. Arundhati Roy criticises Penguin for pulping The Hindus: An Alternative History. In an open letter to Penguin India, she wrote,
“Everybody is shocked at what you have done. You must tell us what happened. What terrified you? The elections are still a few months away. The fascists are, thus far, only campaigning... And you’ve already succumbed.”
Shiksha Bachao Andolan is considered close to Hindu nationalist organizations, including the opposition party BJP.
It appears India and Pakistan are following each other. Nationalist/religious groups in both countries force others to comply with their versions of history.
“Everybody is shocked at what you have done. You must tell us what happened. What terrified you? The elections are still a few months away. The fascists are, thus far, only campaigning... And you’ve already succumbed.”
Shiksha Bachao Andolan is considered close to Hindu nationalist organizations, including the opposition party BJP.
It appears India and Pakistan are following each other. Nationalist/religious groups in both countries force others to comply with their versions of history.
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