Harvard-Affiliated Indians Flag Concern over Campaign Against Constitutional Institutions, Stress Need to Uphold Rule of Law
The signatories urged evidence-based scrutiny of law enforcement actions and said the statement reflected their individual views, not Harvard University’s position.
- On Wednesday, a group of Indian citizens affiliated with Harvard University expressed concern over a "concerted campaign" against India's constitutional institutions, including the Election Commission, the Supreme Court, the office of the Chief Justice of India, and Parliament.
- Describing India as being under "siege" and authorities as "thieves" or "compromised" risks undermining public trust, signatories cautioned, arguing that such rhetoric raises serious questions about intent to undermine democratic institutions.
- The signatories emphasized that constitutional principles should not be upheld selectively or according to political convenience, stressing that the Constitution, rule of law, and civil liberties must be respected at all times.
- Unauthorized use of Harvard's name to lend credibility to a political campaign drew concern from signatories, who clarified that the statement represented only their individual views.
- Affiliates from Harvard Medical School, Harvard Kennedy School, and Harvard Law School signed the statement, reiterating commitment to the Constitution rather than the politics of accusation.
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Harvard-affiliated Indians flag concern over campaign against constitutional institutions, stress need to uphold rule of law
A group of Indian citizens affiliated with Harvard University has expressed concern over what it described as a “concerted campaign” against India's constitutional institutions, including the Election Commission of India (ECI), the Supreme Court, the office of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) and Parliament, stressing that the Constitution, rule of law and civil liberties must be respected at all times.
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