'Fight words with words': Indian Muslims for Secular Democracy opposes re-banning of Salman Rushdie's book

Monday, 30 December 2024 (4 days ago)
The Indian Muslims for Secular Democracy (IMSD) urges Muslims to oppose calls for reban on Salman Rushdie's 'The Satanic Verses' and adopt intellectual responses instead. IMSD recalled Sir Syed Ahmad Khan's teachings on countering critiques with reason, highlighting its relevance amidst current communal tensions.

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