Basavanna, a 12th-century philosopher of Lingayatism, became a topic of national debate in India’s Parliament on Friday when Prime Minister Narendra Modi called him the real father of democracy in the country. At a program in London on April 18, Modi stressed the need for a “traditional and cultural vision” in democracy. The day was Basavanna’s […]
Author Archives: Manisha Chachra
Manisha Chachra is pursuing an MPhil in political studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi. She has previously worked with the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative, a non-profit organization.
