July 11th 2024.
The Congress party has recently expressed their disapproval of the Centre's proposal to include 'Manusmriti' in the curriculum for LLB students at Delhi University. They have accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of utilizing his "salami tactics" to fulfill the RSS's long-standing goal of attacking the Constitution.
In response to this, the Congress's Scheduled Caste department has called for protests at the state and district levels. The proposal to introduce 'Manusmriti' in the syllabus of DU's LLB program will be discussed in a meeting of the Academic Council on Friday.
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has criticized this move, stating that it is all part of the Prime Minister's plan to undermine the Constitution and the legacy of Dr. Ambedkar. He also shared a quote from the RSS mouthpiece, Organiser, which highlights their belief that the Indian Constitution does not reflect the country's ancient values and traditions.
Rajesh Lilothia, chairman of the Congress SC department, has also written to the party's state departments, urging them to stage protests against the proposal. He has called it a "regressive step" and believes that this is just the beginning of similar programs being implemented in schools and other state universities in states governed by the BJP.
The Faculty of Law at Delhi University has proposed a revision of the syllabus for LLB students, which includes the introduction of readings on 'Manusmriti'. However, this has been met with opposition from the Social Democratic Teachers Front, who have written to the Vice-Chancellor of DU expressing their concerns about the manuscript's regressive views on women and marginalized communities.
In conclusion, the Congress and other organizations are strongly opposing the proposal to teach 'Manusmriti' to LLB students, citing its negative impact on a progressive education system. The fate of this proposal will be determined in the upcoming meeting of the Academic Council.
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