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T.M. Krishna to discuss Indian identity and democracy on Sept 5
Acclaimed Carnatic musician and author T.M. Krishna will take part in a virtual conversation titled 'We, The People of India' on September 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET (7:30 PM IST). The…
Acclaimed Carnatic musician and author T.M. Krishna will take part in a virtual conversation titled 'We, The People of India' on September 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET (7:30 PM IST). The event, hosted by the Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Congregation and co-sponsored by Hindus for Human Rights, will be held online via Zoom.
Drawing from his new book, 'We, The People of India: Decoding a Nation's Identity & Values', Krishna will examine what it means to belong to India today and how the country's democratic, constitutional, cultural and pluralistic traditions can shape a more inclusive future. Krishna is known for challenging caste hierarchy, religious majoritarianism and exclusion within Indian society and classical music.
The conversation is described as a timely discussion on citizenship, democracy, identity and the ongoing struggle over the meaning of India. Registration is available through the Cedar Lane website.
Indian Opinion Analysis
This event comes amid intensifying national debates over secularism and constitutional values. T.M. Krishna has been a prominent critic of majoritarianism in both cultural and political spheres, often clashing with traditionalists in Carnatic music. The venue, a Unitarian congregation in the US, reflects the diaspora's engagement with these issues. The key question is whether such dialogues can influence policy or remain confined to intellectual circles. The event's date, September 2026, places it in the run-up to the next general election, making discussions of identity and democracy particularly resonant.
Source: hindusforhumanrights.org
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