“The message from those in power is clear. Either agree with us or suffer the consequences,” Sahgal added.
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‘Vote Against Violence, Fear & Censorship’: Over 200 Writers Including Amitav Ghosh, Arundhati Roy Urge Indians to Vote Out Hate Politics
“We want resources and measures for jobs, education, research, healthcare and equal opportunities for all.”
We Are Told That India is a Hindu Country & All Others Are Foreigners, Let’s Throw This Rubbish Out: Nayantara Sahgal
“Let us recall how inclusiveness became an integral part of our modern identity.”
Gadkari Says Politicians Should Not Interfere in Other Fields, After Nayantara Sahgal Hints At BJP’s Role
After Sahgal’s invite was cancelled she had said that it was due to “Political pressure by those who are in power in Maharashtra”.
Nayantara Sahgal’s Invite Withdrawn Because She Was Going To Speak on Lynchings, Cow-Violence: Shiv Sena
An editorial in Saamana said that organisers cancelled Sahgal’s speech fearing they’d have to forego “sarkari meherbani” if she was called.
Invite to Literary Meet Cancelled Due to Political Pressure of Those in Power in Maharashtra: Nayantara Sahgal
“It is only obvious because the organisers of the event are aware of my views, my writings and my concerns,” Sahgal said.
Threatened By Political Outfit, Marathi Literary Meet Withdraws Invite To Nayantara Sahgal
Sahgal, a Sahitya Akademi awardee, was at the forefront of the 2015 “award wapsi” campaign against the growing intolerance in the country under the Modi govt.