Arundhati Roy, a renowned Indian novelist and activist, has held views on the Kashmir issue that have sparked significant controversy within the Indian government. In 2010, during an event called “Azadi: The Only Way,” she made statements about Kashmir that led to accusations of sedition and claims that she was disrupting social harmony under India’s counter-terrorism laws.
In her 2020 book Azadi, Roy described Kashmir as a place where “only fiction can be true because the truth cannot be told,” highlighting the complexity and sensitivity of discussing its disputed status between India and Pakistan.
Roy’s speech at the 2010 event, which advocated for Kashmir’s separation from India, further intensified the controversy surrounding her views.
Despite substantial media coverage and concerns about the “death of democracy,” the Indian government’s efforts to suppress dissent and control narratives continue. Roy’s situation underscores the delicate balance between free speech and national security in India’s highly charged political environment.
Sources:
The ‘terror’ case against Arundhati Roy and what it says about India (Middle East Eye)
Author Arundhati Roy Could Be Prosecuted for 2010 Speech (TIME).
Indian author Arundhati Roy to be prosecuted over 2010 Kashmir comments (ArtReview)
Arundhati Roy to be prosecuted for Kashmir speech under India’s anti-terror laws (AAJ TV)
Author Arundhati Roy to be prosecuted under anti-terror laws in India (The Independent) 132
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