An explanation of Speaker AN Shamseer’s statement
Thiruvananthapuram – CPM State Secretary MV Govindan clarifies the party’s stand on religious belief
In response to the recent controversy surrounding Speaker AN Shamseer’s statement, CPM State Secretary MV Govindan has provided an explanation, stating that the party does not oppose religious beliefs and that Shamseer’s statement was misinterpreted. Govindan emphasized that there is no intention to apologize or correct the statement, as they believe that Shamseer is absolutely right in his opinion. He even highlighted that former Prime Minister Nehru had expressed similar views.
CPM’s philosophical position and approach towards Indian society
Govindan went on to elaborate on the Communist Party of India (Marxist)’s (CPM) stance on religious belief, stating that they approach it from a discursive physical argument perspective. Their aim is to understand and analyze Indian society through the lens of historical materialism, in order to bring about progress by acknowledging and accepting reality as it is. Govindan stressed that the party maintains a respectful attitude towards believers, despite disagreeing with certain aspects of their beliefs.
Disagreements with religious viewpoints and the role of democracy
An example of their disagreement with religious viewpoints was highlighted by Govindan, referring to the Indian Prime Minister’s support for the construction of a Ram temple on the site where the Babri Masjid once stood. Govindan questioned the democratic nature of taking such a stance, as well as mentioning instances where historical figures like Mahatma Gandhi are discouraged from being studied as representatives of the national freedom movement. He also pointed out the resistance to teaching Darwin’s theory of evolution and the lack of exploration in poetry.
Championing democratic rights and caution against political exploitation
Govindan emphasized that the CPM upholds the right of individuals to visit temples and partake in religious offerings without any opposition. However, he requested individuals to critically examine whether their religious practices are being used as political tools. The party strives to ensure that religious activities are not manipulated for political gain.
Summary
In summary, MV Govindan’s clarification sheds light on AN Shamseer’s statement, affirming that the CPM does not stand against religious beliefs. The party adopts a discursive physical argument approach to understand Indian society through historical materialism. While disagreements with certain religious viewpoints exist, the CPM emphasizes democratic rights and cautions against the exploitation of religion for political purposes.
Thiruvananthapuram – CPM State Secretary MV Govindan has explained why the protest is against the statement of Speaker AN Shamsir. MV Govindan clarified that the CPM has no stand against religious belief and Shamseer’s statement was misinterpreted. MV Govindan said that Shamsir will not apologize on the matter. There is no intention to apologize and correct. There is nothing to correct. Shamseer is absolutely right. Nehru said the same.
Lyrics by MV Govindan
CPM has no stand against religious belief. Our philosophical position is a discursive physical argument. Accordingly we try to understand and study Indian society. Its application is historical materialism. Move things forward by seeing things as they are. We have a detailed attitude towards believers.
At the same time, we disagree with many things that believers hold or see. The Prime Minister of India took a parikarmi-like stand to build a Ram temple on the site where the Babri Masjid was demolished. Is it democratic to take such a stand? There was a situation of placing the scepter in the Indian Parliament. It is said that Mahatma Gandhi should not be studied as the spokesman of the national freedom movement or his assassination. Darwin’s theory of evolution should not be taught. Poetry. Poetry has not yet begun.
CPM is a movement that fights for democratic rights to go to temples. We don’t have to resist going to the temple or taking the offering. But we ask you to check yourself that it does not rise to the level of being used as a political tool.
English summary: MV Govindan explains what AN Shamseer said
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