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‘Bhava Tarangam' discusses liberal ideologies for progressive future
An ideological conclave, 'Bhava Tarangam – Vizag 2025' on the theme 'Coordination among Liberal Ideologies for a Progressive Future' was organised by Jana Vignana Vedika (JVV) and OPARC at the Visakhapatnam Public Library on Friday.
JVV national president Vennapusa Brahma Reddy said the number of 'ruthless capitalists' has increased after the advent of Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation (LPG) policies after 1995. These capitalists were not concerned about the welfare of the people, with profit being their sole motto.
Former Vice-Chancellor of Acharya Nagarjuna University, V. Bala Mohan Das spoke on Gandhian philosophy. Former Vice-Chancellor of Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Y. Satyanarayana, spoke on the topic 'Socialism and Secularism'. Former Vice-Chancellor of Adikavi Nannaya University spoke on 'Media and Democracy', Borugadda Subbaiah of Andhra University spoke on 'Ambedkar–Phule' ideologies and Priyanka Dandi, Director, OPARC, spoke on 'Unity and Collective Struggle'.
The event brought together thinkers, academics, civil society leaders, and concerned citizens to raise voices against pseudo-nationalism, communal propaganda, and the commodification of public institutions. The deliberations aimed to evolve an inclusive roadmap to protect and advance India's secular, democratic, and social justice-based foundations.
The programme featured performances by Gayatri of AVN college. Students from Andhra University, AVN College, Lankapalli Bullayya College, Visakha Women's College, VS Krishna College and Saint Joseph's College and social workers and leaders took part in this event.
In his closing remarks, JVV district president M. Vijay Chandra said that in an era where silence was complicity, this platform voiced resistance. 'It is not just a seminar, but also a call to reclaim moral compass,' he said.
