Basic structure of Constitution stands in the way of what RSS wants, says N. Ram
N. Ram, Director of The Hindu Group, argues that the RSS and the BJP are actively attempting to dismantle the basic structure of the Indian Constitution to facilitate a Hindu Rashtra. He warns that this process is occurring in stages, threatening the democratic values and secular integrity of the Republic.
Why it matters
The debate over the 'basic structure' doctrine is central to the survival of Indian constitutional democracy and the separation of powers.
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the BJP-led Union government are targeting the basic structure of the Constitution because it is standing in the way of their Hindu Rashtra project, N. Ram, Director, The Hindu Group Publishing Private Limited has said.
He was here on Monday to deliver a lecture on ‘Unmaking the Republic: How Hindutva authoritarianism is dismantling the basic structure of Indian Constitution’ in memory of Chinta Ravindran, filmmaker and writer.
Mr. Ram pointed out that Hindutva authoritarianism had been attacking the basic structure doctrine, which was not a fixed code, but a “judicially administered standard”. Because of this reason, its implementation depends on the character, independence, and capability of the judiciary to stand up to executive pressure, particularly from Hindutva authoritarianism, which was ruthless and relentless.
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