Assingment 2

 About the Seminar

The core values of democracy, secularism, and equality are the foundation of the Indian Republic. These values are deeply reflected in Indian culture and literature. Literature and cultural practices express these ideas through stories, traditions, voices, and customs, helping to shape and strengthen the idea of an equal and fair India.

However, in recent times, these republican values have been weakening. Changes in Indian politics and the functioning of institutions such as the legislature, judiciary, executive, and media have affected the spirit of equality. Corruption and misleading narratives within the democratic system have reduced the strength of republican ideals in India.

This seminar studies the current situation of Indian politics and its impact on different social and cultural groups. It examines the growing inequalities present in a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic like India. The seminar also looks at how certain ideas and narratives have created a crisis for Indian republicanism, and how literature and culture respond by reaffirming the importance of the Constitution and its values.

The seminar explores how different literary works and cultural practices from various regions, languages, genres, and generations reflect the principles of democracy, secularism, and equality. This two-day seminar focuses on both regional and national literature and culture, giving special attention to marginalized voices such as Dalits and women, and discussing the present-day challenges faced by these constitutional ideals.