“A tale of two speeches: The selectiveness of secularism”, Swarajyamag, August 13, 2023:
“The recently-concluded no-confidence motion against the sitting government provided a number of insights into the nature and quality of opposition politics in our country, in general.
It revealed fresh layers underlying the ideology of secularism in particular, and allowed the public to gauge the levels of vitriol which may be expected in the run up to the general elections of 2024.
These are best fleshed out by contrasting two speeches made during the motion: one by the Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, and one by Sougata Roy of the Trinamool Congress (TMC)…..”
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