Fali Nariman to Deliver K.M. Bashir Memorial Lecture

Fast Summary:

• Former Supreme Court judge Rohinton Fali Nariman will deliver the 16th K.M. Bashir Memorial Lecture on September 1 at 4:30 p.m.
• The event will take place at the Fourth Estate Hall, Thiruvananthapuram Press Club.
• The lecture topic is ‘Fraternity in a Secular State: The Protection of Cultural Rights adn Duties.’
• Organised annually by Vakkom Moulavi Foundation Trust in memory of K.M. Bashir, who advocated for equitable economic advancement, social justice, and communal harmony.
• Alexander Jacob, Former Director General of Police, will preside over the function.

Indian Opinion Analysis:
The upcoming K.M. Bashir Memorial Lecture underscores India’s ongoing intellectual engagement with societal values such as fraternity and secularism amidst a pluralistic cultural framework. By focusing on ‘Fraternity in a Secular State,’ Justice Rohinton Nariman’s address could offer valuable insights into balancing cultural rights with duties within India’s constitutional framework-a theme that resonates deeply in today’s socio-political climate. Such dialogues hosted by institutions like the Vakkom Moulavi Foundation Trust serve as critical platforms for fostering understanding and reflecting on foundational principles that drive social harmony across diverse communities.

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