Universities like Hyderabad and JNU have got good ranking and my university (pondicherry) has gone down miserably.At a time when there is Trump's economic nationalism and Modi's stalinism dominate we expect the intellectuals to give a right guidance and they must not behave like party loyalists.It is unfortunate that in the name of nationalism and general interest narrow minded groups question and challenge the spirit of critical inquiry.Protests and demonstrations are windows for the rulers to see and act for the good.They are guaranteed in the constitution.The legitimate entitlements and requirements of federalism in a pluralistic society cannot be dismissed as a matter of no significance.Universities must generate diversity of opinions and there is no room for anyone to brand a contrarian opinion as anti national act.Serious teaching and relevant research must merit attention.Religion is a personal affair.whom one should love , what food you should eat are individual preferences and the state must be least interested in it so long as there is reciprocity of interest between the concerned individuals.It is time to focus on economy jobs and sensible foreign policy and ignore the trivials.
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