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India Today
4 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Attempt to warn Kashmiris against free speech: Authors on ban on 25 books
The ban on 25 books in Jammu and Kashmir is "regrettable" and an attempt "to warn Kashmiris against free speech", authors and scholars reacted on Thursday to the order of the Union Territory's Home Department to forfeit these publications for "promoting false narratives and secessionism".In the order issued on Wednesday, the Jammu and Kashmir government noted that certain books, including those written by famous authors like Moulana Moudadi, Arundhati Roy, AG Noorani, Victoria Schofield, Sumantra Bose and David Devadas, have played a critical role in "misguiding the youth, glorifying terrorism and inciting violence" against to the order, political scientist and author Bose said that his chief objective has been "to identify pathways to peace" and rejected "any and all defamatory slurs" in his work. "I have worked on Kashmir -- among many other subjects -- since 1993. Throughout, my chief objective has been to identify pathways to peace so that all violence ends and a stable future free of fear and war can be enjoyed by the people of the conflict region, of India as a whole, and the subcontinent."I am a committed and principled advocate of peaceful approaches and resolutions to armed conflicts, be it in Kashmir or elsewhere in the world," Bose told PTI. Two of his books, "Kashmir at the Crossroads: Inside a 21st-Century Conflict" and "Contested Lands", have been and scholar Angana Chatterjee's "Kashmir: A Case for Freedom", co-authored with Tariq Ali, Hilal Bhat, Habbah Khatun, Pankaj Mishra and Arundhati Roy, is also on the list of banned books. Chatterjee said that "authoritarian regimes ban books to assert and mobilise their power"."...as they govern through suppression, fear, and violence.... Ghettoising and demonising writers blatantly censor the local knowledge and critical insight they put forward," she told PTI."It attempts to place oppressed groups on notice, to warn Kashmiris against free speech, dissent, and against seeking acknowledgement and justice for the crimes of history detailed in the books that are now banned," she books include "Al Jihadul fil Islam" by Islamic scholar and founder of Jamaat-e-Islami, Moulana Moudadi, "Independent Kashmir" by Australian author Christopher Snedden, "In Search of a Future (The Story of Kasimir)" by David Devadas, "Kashmir in Conflict (India, Pakistan and the unending War)" by Victoria Schofield, "The Kashmir Dispute (1947-2012)" by A G Noorani, and "Azadi" by Arundhati said that the ban "is regrettable, for banning books goes against the grain of our democratic ideals, and our civilisational ethos"."My book strongly advocates peace, dialogue and democracy in the spirit of (then) Prime Minister Vajpayee's peace process, which had reached fruition around the time my book was completed. I fully backed that peace book was in consonance with the Constitution of India. It objectively brought out the truth about what had happened in Kashmir, including the roles of foreign powers and conflict entrepreneurs, without any advocacy of separatism," the journalist-author Anuradha Bhasin took to social media to defend the books."I've read most of these books and written one. They're well researched and not one glorifies terrorism which this government claims to have ended. Scared of words challenging your lies!" she posted on book "A Dismantled State: The Untold Story of Kashmir after Article 370" has also been books included in the order are "Resisting Disappearance: Military Occupation & Women's Activism in Kashmir" by Ather Zia, "Confronting Terrorism by Maroof Raza, Freedom in Captivity: Negotiations of belonging along Kashmiri Frontier" by Radhika Gupta, "USA and Kashmir" by Dr Shamshad Shan, "Kashmir & the Future of South Asia" by Sugata Bose and Ayesha Jalal.- Ends
India Today
4 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Pathway to terrorism: Arundhati Roy's 'Azadi' among 25 books banned in J&K
The Jammu and Kashmir government has declared the publication of 25 books, including those written by famous authors like Moulana Moudadi, Arundhati Roy, AG Noorani, Victoria Schofield and David Devadas, as forfeited for "promoting false narratives and glorifying terrorism"."It has come to the notice of the Government that certain literature propagates false narratives and secessionism in Jammu and Kashmir," an order issued by the Home Department on Wednesday said available evidence based on investigations and credible intelligence "unflinchingly indicate" that a significant driver behind youth participation in violence and terrorism has been the "systematic dissemination of false narratives and secessionist literature by its persistent internal circulation, often disguised as historical or political commentary". It plays a critical role in "misguiding the youth, glorifying terrorism and inciting violence" against India, the order said this literature would deeply impact the psyche of the youth by "promoting culture of grievance, victimhood and terrorist heroism"."Some of the means by which this literature has contributed to the radicalisation of youth in J&K include distortion of historical facts, glorification of terrorists, vilification of security forces, religious radicalisation, promotion of alienation, pathway to violence and terrorism etc.," it this context, 25 books have been identified that propagate "false narrative and secessionism" in J&K and need to be declared as "forfeited" in terms of Section 98 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, the order identified 25 books have been found to "excite secessionism and endangering sovereignty and integrity of India", thereby, attracting the provisions of sections 152, 196 and 197 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, it said."Therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 98 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, the government of Jammu and Kashmir hereby declares publication of 25 books and their copies or other documents to be forfeited to the government," the order books include 'Al Jihadul fil Islam' by Islamic scholar and founder of Jamaat-e-Islami, Moulana Moudadi, 'Independent Kashmir' by Australian author Christopher Snedden, 'In Search of a Future (The Story of Kasimir)' by David Devadas, 'Kashmir in Conflict (India, Pakistan and the unending War)' by Victoria Schofield, 'The Kashmir Dispute (1947-2012)' by A G Noorani, and 'Azadi' by Arundhati Roy.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Jammu and Kashmir#Bharatiya Janta Party
The Print
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
J-K govt bans 25 books for propagating ‘false narrative and secessionism'
It said available evidence based on investigations and credible intelligence 'unflinchingly indicate' that a significant driver behind youth participation in violence and terrorism has been the 'systematic dissemination of false narratives and secessionist literature by its persistent internal circulation, often disguised as historical or political commentary'. 'It has come to the notice of the Government, that certain literature propagates false narrative and secessionism in the Jammu and Kashmir,' an order issued by the Home Department said. Srinagar, Aug 6 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir government Wednesday declared the publication of 25 books, including those written by famous authors like Moulana Moudadi, Arundhati Roy, A G Noorani, Victoria Schofield and David Devadas, as forfeited for 'promoting false narratives and glorifying terrorism'. It plays a critical role in 'misguiding the youth, glorifying terrorism and inciting violence' against India, the order said. It said this literature would deeply impact the psyche of youth by 'promoting culture of grievance, victim hood and terrorist heroism'. 'Some of the means by which this literature has contributed to the radicalization of youth in J&K include distortion of historical facts, glorification of terrorists, vilification of security forces, religious radicalization, promotion of alienation, pathway to violence and terrorism etc,' it added. In this context, 25 books have been identified that propagate 'false narrative and secessionism' in J&K and need to be declared as 'forfeited' in terms of Section 98 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, the order said. The identified 25 books have been found to 'excite secessionism and endangering sovereignty and integrity of India', thereby, attracting the provisions of sections 152, 196 and 197 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, it said. 'Therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 98 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, the government of Jammu and Kashmir hereby declares publication of 25 books and their copies or other documents to be forfeited to the Government,' the order said. The books include 'Al Jihadul fil Islam' by Islamic scholar and founder of Jamaat-e-Islami, Moulana Moudadi, 'Independent Kashmir' by Australian author Christopher Snedden, 'In Search of a Future (The Story of Kasimir)' by David Devadas, 'Kashmir in Conflict (India, Pakistan and the unending War)' by Victoria Schofield, 'The Kashmir Dispute (1947-2012)' by A G Noorani, and 'Azadi' by Arundhati Roy. PTI SSB KVK KVK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
J-K govt bans 25 books for propagating false narrative, secessionism
The Jammu and Kashmir government Wednesday declared the publication of 25 books, including those written by famous authors like Moulana Moudadi, Arundhati Roy, A G Noorani, Victoria Schofield and David Devadas, as forfeited for "promoting false narratives and glorifying terrorism". "It has come to the notice of the Government, that certain literature propagates false narrative and secessionism in the Jammu and Kashmir," an order issued by the Home Department said. It said available evidence based on investigations and credible intelligence "unflinchingly indicate" that a significant driver behind youth participation in violence and terrorism has been the "systematic dissemination of false narratives and secessionist literature by its persistent internal circulation, often disguised as historical or political commentary". It plays a critical role in "misguiding the youth, glorifying terrorism and inciting violence" against India, the order said. It said this literature would deeply impact the psyche of youth by "promoting culture of grievance, victim hood and terrorist heroism". "Some of the means by which this literature has contributed to the radicalization of youth in J&K include distortion of historical facts, glorification of terrorists, vilification of security forces, religious radicalization, promotion of alienation, pathway to violence and terrorism etc," it added. In this context, 25 books have been identified that propagate "false narrative and secessionism" in J&K and need to be declared as "forfeited" in terms of Section 98 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, the order said. The identified 25 books have been found to "excite secessionism and endangering sovereignty and integrity of India", thereby, attracting the provisions of sections 152, 196 and 197 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, it said. "Therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 98 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, the government of Jammu and Kashmir hereby declares publication of 25 books and their copies or other documents to be forfeited to the Government," the order said. The books include 'Al Jihadul fil Islam' by Islamic scholar and founder of Jamaat-e-Islami, Moulana Moudadi, 'Independent Kashmir' by Australian author Christopher Snedden, 'In Search of a Future (The Story of Kasimir)' by David Devadas, 'Kashmir in Conflict (India, Pakistan and the unending War)' by Victoria Schofield, 'The Kashmir Dispute (1947-2012)' by A G Noorani, and 'Azadi' by Arundhati Roy.
