Romila Thapar: India needs public intellectuals to protect democracy

In this lecture, historian Romila Thapar argues that the survival of democracy depends on rational thought, secular principles, and independent public voices. She speaks about neoliberal pressures and religious politics that stifle critical inquiry and silence dissent. Watch her full address where she explains why India needs public intellectuals who question and challenge power in #ThePrintGreatSpeeches. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exclusive content, special privileges & more – Subscribe to ThePrint for Special benefits: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with ThePrint » Subscribe to ThePrint: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ » Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3nCMpht » Like us on Facebook:   / theprintindia   » Tweet us on Twitter:   / theprintindia   » Follow us on Instagram:   / theprintindia   » Find us on LinkedIn :   / theprint   » Subscribe to ThePrint on Telegram: https://t.me/ThePrintIndia » Find us on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2NMVlnB » Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3pEOta8