Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticized the Congress party for promising reservations based on religion, claiming that it violates the Indian Constitution. Speaking at an election rally in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, Modi accused Congress of attempting to deprive people of their wealth and exploiting religious sentiments for political gain.
Melissa Wei-Tsing Inouye, a scholar of global religion, passed away at the age of 44 after a valiant battle with colon cancer. Inouye, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delved into various religious traditions, finding parallels to her upbringing and drawing inspiration from her personal journey with the disease. Her writings and research focused on the intersections of faith, identity, and human existence. Inouye’s work and life left an enduring legacy, earning her the admiration and respect of countless individuals within and beyond the Latter-day Saint community.
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Vice Chancellor Santishree Pandit emphasized that India’s diverse nature precludes the imposition of uniformity in religion, language, or dress code. She highlighted the challenges of mandating a single national language, especially in regions where Hindi is not widely accepted. Pandit stressed the importance of recognizing the sensitivity of language issues and the need for a balanced representation of cultural histories in the education system.
