GIST OF DISCUSSION,15TH SEPTEMBER, 2018
(Under the VedaVyaasa Restructuring Sanskrit scheme)
A discussion on “Idea & Expression modes of Dissent In Sanskrit Tradition & Constitutional Democracy, संस्कृत परम्परा एवम् संवैधानिक लोकतन्त्र में असहमति का विचार एवम् अभिव्यक्ति-वृत्तियां” today by the dept. of Sanskrit, Sanskrit Sahitya Parishad & SDHDRT Center and Dr. ShyamNath Jha, Dr. Uma Sharma, Sh Anil Mittal, Dr. Jaiprakash Gupt, Sh BD Thaper, Dr. Vijay Sharma participated in discussion & it was presided over by Dr. Chiman Lal. Dr. Someshvar Dutt, director, H S A, Pkl. Was the chief guest.
Dept. of Skt introduced the idea of dissent in sanskrit Tradition with help of ppt and explained the meaning and modes of expression of dissent in indian tradition. Dr Chiman lal explained article 19 of constitution in detail & also explained the culture of freedom and responsibility along with the purpose of political dissent. Questions were raised by students about the media generated dissent, behaviour of parliamentarians etc. Dr Someshwar dutt in his address talked about the emerging trends of dissent and the kind of language being used for it. Dr Uma Sharma proposed the vote of thanx after explaining the context of freedom to dissent.
Pl download the attached ppt for critical evaluation.
with deep regards
Ashutosh Angiras
