Expressing distaste at this development, a faculty member at Campus Law Centre I said,
“There is no logic at all in introducing ancient texts like Manusmriti in the syllabus. It will lead to division of society based on caste, class, etc – there is no rationality in creating discrimination in the society. The young generations who are not aware of these texts will be prompted towards being a part of that divisive society that takes it backwards. In the ancient times, women’s rights were restricted and the man was the Head, the Karta of the family. When we are heading towards better education in a globalised world and competing with other progressive countries on technological grounds, implementing texts which are not progressive is not logical.”
The faculty member added,
“As an academician, I have seen so many videos of instances of violence taking place across educational institutions, hostels, the IITs, etc, all in the name of casteism and religious divide now and then, this will become more rampant with the introduction of these texts. Educational institutions are not to be politicised, it is for progressive ideas to be discussed and deliberated. We live in a democratic State with an elaborate Constitution. For any society to grow, we need to go beyond these regressive texts.”
Source: Barandbench
