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🎙️ Reshaping India's Global Positioning | Shri J Sai Deepak | Nehru Centre, London

In this thought-provoking talk delivered at the prestigious Nehru Centre, London, Shri J Sai Deepak—Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India—delves into how India can assert its unique civilisational identity on the global stage while staying rooted in democratic values.

Blending legal insight with civilisational commentary, Sai Deepak challenges the notion that India’s democratic model is a colonial transplant. Instead, he argues that the country’s ancient traditions of debate, pluralism, and decentralised governance naturally align with modern democratic principles. He makes a compelling case for “constitutional decoloniality”—a movement to reinterpret India’s Constitution through its own cultural lens.

Key highlights from the talk include:

Reframing India’s governance as an extension of its civilisational ethos.
The need for judicial restraint in matters of tradition and faith.
India's soft power—from yoga to philosophy—as a tool for global diplomacy.
Lessons for the Global South in balancing cultural identity with democratic governance.

00:00 – Introduction & Speaker Background
02:15 – India’s Democracy: Rooted in Civilisational Traditions
07:30 – Balancing Pluralism and Modern Governance
12:50 – Concept of Constitutional Decoloniality
18:40 – Judicial Activism & Cultural Traditions: Challenges & Perspectives
25:15 – Case Studies: Sabarimala & Padmanabhaswamy Temple
30:45 – India’s Soft Power as Global Influence
36:10 – India’s Democratic Model as Inspiration for the Global South
41:20 – Final Thoughts: Reanchoring India’s Governance in Indigenous Values
45:00 – Q&A and Closing Remarks

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