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Fifty Years On: Remembering the Emergency

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India’s Democracy: A Beacon of Strength and Inspiration for the World - Talk & Q&A with J Sai Deepak

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In this thought-provoking talk delivered at the prestigious Nehru Centre, London, Shri J Sai Deepak—Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India—delves into how India can assert its unique civilisational identity on the global stage while staying rooted in democratic values.

Blending legal insight with civilisational commentary, Sai Deepak challenges the notion that India’s democratic model is a colonial transplant. Instead, he argues that the country’s ancient traditions of debate, pluralism, and decentralised governance naturally align with modern democratic principles. He makes a compelling case for “constitutional decoloniality”—a movement to reinterpret India’s Constitution through its own cultural lens.

Key highlights from the talk include:

Reframing India’s governance as an extension of its civilisational ethos.
The need for judicial restraint in matters of tradition and faith.
India's soft power—from yoga to philosophy—as a tool for global diplomacy.
Lessons for the Global South in balancing cultural identity with democratic governance.

00:00 – Introduction & Speaker Background
02:15 – India’s Democracy: Rooted in Civilisational Traditions
07:30 – Balancing Pluralism and Modern Governance
12:50 – Concept of Constitutional Decoloniality
18:40 – Judicial Activism & Cultural Traditions: Challenges & Perspectives
25:15 – Case Studies: Sabarimala & Padmanabhaswamy Temple
30:45 – India’s Soft Power as Global Influence
36:10 – India’s Democratic Model as Inspiration for the Global South
41:20 – Final Thoughts: Reanchoring India’s Governance in Indigenous Values
45:00 – Q&A and Closing Remarks

Reshaping India's Global Positioning - Talk and Q&A - Shri J Sai Deepak

🎙️ Reshaping India's Global Positioning | Shri J Sai Deepak | Nehru Centre, London

In this thought-provoking talk delivered at the prestigious Nehru Centre, London, Shri J Sai Deepak—Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India—delves into how India can assert its unique civilisational identity on the global stage while staying rooted in democratic values.

Blending legal insight with civilisational commentary, Sai Deepak challenges the notion that India’s democratic model is a colonial transplant. Instead, he argues that the country’s ancient traditions of debate, pluralism, and decentralised governance naturally align with modern democratic principles. He makes a compelling case for “constitutional decoloniality”—a movement to reinterpret India’s Constitution through its own cultural lens.

Key highlights from the talk include:

Reframing India’s governance as an extension of its civilisational ethos.
The need for judicial restraint in matters of tradition and faith.
India's soft power—from yoga to philosophy—as a tool for global diplomacy.
Lessons for the Global South in balancing cultural identity with democratic governance.

00:00 – Introduction & Speaker Background
02:15 – India’s Democracy: Rooted in Civilisational Traditions
07:30 – Balancing Pluralism and Modern Governance
12:50 – Concept of Constitutional Decoloniality
18:40 – Judicial Activism & Cultural Traditions: Challenges & Perspectives
25:15 – Case Studies: Sabarimala & Padmanabhaswamy Temple
30:45 – India’s Soft Power as Global Influence
36:10 – India’s Democratic Model as Inspiration for the Global South
41:20 – Final Thoughts: Reanchoring India’s Governance in Indigenous Values
45:00 – Q&A and Closing Remarks

Disclaimer:
©FISI UK 2025. All rights reserved. All videos on this channel are the property of FISI UK. They may not be reproduced or used in any form without the prior written permission of FISI UK.

Reshaping India's Global Positioning - A talk by Shri J Sai Deepak - Sr Adv, Supreme Court of India

Understanding the complex conflict unfolding in Manipur - In Conversation with Rtd. Lt. Gen Dr. Konsam Himalay Singh (PVSM, UYSM, AVSM) and Rami Niranjan Desai (Author, Anthropologist & Scholar)

Understanding the complex conflict unfolding in Manipur

25th Kargil Vijay Diwas

Paying Tribute to 527 soldiers who were martyred and remembering the Bravery of our Brave hearts.

The day is commemorated as 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' to honor the courage and sacrifices of Indian soldiers during the intense and prolonged war against Pakistan.

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25th Kargil Vijay Diwas

The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), passed by the Indian Parliament on December 12, 2019, offers a legal route to Indian citizenship for persecuted religious minorities from neighbouring Islamic nations of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.
India notified the Citizenship Amendment Rules on March 11, 2024, outlining steps to implement this 2019 Citizenship Amendment Act.
Kindly join us on Sunday March 17th at 11AM UK time / 4:30PM India time to delve deeper into this subject.

Webinar: Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019

Kindly join us today, January 19th, at 04:30 UK time / 10:00 pm India time to delve deeper into the intriguing subject of Rama Mandir and its role in rectifying India's civilization history.

Rama Mandir : Settinig Right India's civilisation histoiry

FISI UK is thrilled to invite you to a conversation with Chris Blackburn, Political Analyst & Communications Director, and Pathikrit Payne, Geopolitical Analyst & Senior Research Fellow, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Research Foundation, hosted by Vijay Rana, Former Radio Editor, BBC Hindi, on: Is the Western Media and Think Tank Hostile to India’s Rise?

Is the Western Media and Think Tank hostile to India's rise?

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