What Really Happened? : Qurban Ali's Firsthand Report on Babri Masjid Demolition

Описание: Join us for an insightful conversation with Qurban Ali, a veteran journalist renowned for his fearless coverage of the Babri Masjid demolition and the 1987 Meerut riots, including the Hashimpura and Maliana massacres.

A former BBC journalist, Ali shares firsthand accounts of the Babri demolition, uncovers state narratives, and critically examines how Congress and socialist leaders enabled Hindutva politics, fueling right-wing extremism.

This discussion delves into his legal battles, including a PIL against hate speech and an FIR against PM Modi, while addressing India’s socio-political challenges and the ongoing fight for justice and accountability for marginalized communities, particularly Indian Muslims, amidst rising polarization.

Tune in for a hard-hitting exploration of the struggle to preserve India's secular fabric.

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00:00 - Precap
02:12 - Introduction
03:28 - Personal Journey
13:18 - From Student Activist to Journalist: Witnessing the Erosion of India's Secularism
19:43 - Did Socialist enable Hindutva Politics?
37:15 - From Nehruvian Secularism to Hindutva Dominance.
53:01 - Lohia's Role in Legitimising Hindutva
01:06:25 - Could the Babri Masjid Demolition Have Been Prevented?
01:18:57 - Media and the Right-Wing Influence
01:24:22 - Hashimpura and Maliana Massacres
01:34:29 - State Machinery and Communal Violence
01:36:52 - FIR Against the PM Modi
01:44:15 - The Babri Verdict: A Quest for Justice
01:52:25 - Soft Hindutva and Hindu Identity Politics
01:58:00 - Sambhal Incident, Muslim Worship Places and Parallels with the Babri Verdict