Kapil Sibal Criticizes BJP's Anti-Diversity Stance at Memorial Lecture

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal accused the BJP-led government of ignoring India's historical diversity, calling it an 'anti-historical' move. Speaking at the 4th Memorial Lecture for M P Veerendra Kumar, Sibal emphasized that India's diverse identity is deeply rooted in its extensive history, and erasing it could lead to tensions.

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal delivered a scathing critique of the BJP-led government, accusing it of attempting to erase India's historical diversity. Speaking at the 4th Memorial Lecture in honor of M P Veerendra Kumar, Sibal argued that eliminating diversity is an 'anti-historical' effort that will cause tensions.

Sibal elaborated on the evolution of India's identity, noting that the nation's diversity is rooted in centuries of historical processes. He underscored that understanding India's history—from the Gupta period to British colonization—is critical to appreciating its multifaceted identity.

Highlighting the ongoing political conflict, Sibal warned that any attempt to suppress diversity is misguided, stressing that the country's true strength lies in its constitutional embrace of this diversity. He pointed out that the Constitution itself reflects centuries of historical development and cross-cultural assimilation.

(With inputs from agencies.)