Announcement: national dialogue on ‘Secularism and Democracy in India’ (New Delhi, 30th August 2014)

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From: 'Faisal Khan'
Date: 26 August 2014 10:34
Subject: NATIONAL DIALOGUE ON 'SECULARISM AND DEMOCRACY IN INDIA'30,31st August

national dialogue on ‘Secularism and Democracy in India’

at Gandhi Peace Foundation, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg, New Delhi-110002

Dear Friend
With the main objective of coordinating the efforts of secular forces, especially those belonging to minority communities, we are organizing a two-day national dialogue on ‘Secularism and Democracy in India’ as per the following details:
30th August 2014
Inaugural Session 11.00 AM-1.00 PM
Chief Guest Justice Rajindar Sachar
Guest of Honour Shri Kuldip Nayar
Special Guest Ms. Radha Bhatt
Key-Note Speakers Medha patkar, Teesta Sheetalvad,Sandeep Pandey

Lunch 1.00-2.00 PM

First Session The Constitution, Secularism and Common Heritage
(2.00 – 3.30 PM)
Speakers Anil Nauriya, Surendra Kumar, Arun Tripathi

Second Session Communal Politics, Media and Civil Liberties
(3.30 -5.00 PM)
Speakers N.D. Pancholi, Sanjay Parikh, Dr. Sandeep Pandey
Chair Sayeeda Hameed

31st August 2014
Third Session Communal Harmony: Role of Education, Literature, Art and Culture
(10.00 - 11.30 AM)
Speakers Dr. Bhim S. Dahiya, Dr. Apoorvanand, Dr. Manjeet Singh, Ajit Sahi
Chair Ashok Vajpayee

Fourth Session Communal Threats: Reports from the States by the Delegates
(12.00 - 1.30 PM)
Chair Mohammad Shoaib

Lunch 1.00-2.00 PM

Concluding Session A Secular and Democratic Society: Hopes and Challenges Open session
(2.00 - 5.00 PM)

Chair , Sandeep Pandey


You are cordially invited to participate in the dialogue to help consolidate progressive forces and chalk out programmes for meaningful social interventions.
Kindly inform your travel and stay plans at the earliest so that we can render required assistance.
For any queries, please Contact,9092137718,9911275818,9555999150,7838944576

Faisal Khan
Khudai Khidmatgar, National Alliance of People's Movement
09968828230, 09313106745