Protecting Indian Culture Is Protecting ‘Constitution’: Prafulla Ketkar

• Prafulla Ketkar calls cultural Marxism a major threat to India’s constitutional ethos.
• UGC Secretary Prof. Manish R. Joshi links constitutional values with India’s civilizational roots.
• Event emphasizes youth-led dialogue on national consciousness and constitutional understanding.
• YUVA launches new website to strengthen youth-driven nation-building initiatives.

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 10th Nov: The three-day national dialogue “Vimarsh 2025,” organized by Youth United for Vision and Action (YUVA), concluded successfully at Kamala Nehru College, Delhi University. The closing session, themed “Constitutional Conflicts: Challenges and Solutions in the Context of Cultural Marxism,” brought together eminent thinkers, academicians, and youth representatives from across the country.

The session opened with remarks by Dr. Pratibha Tripathi, who summarized key discussions from the three-day event and described it as “a symbol of youth dialogue and the spirit of nation-building.”

Delivering the keynote address, Organiser editor Prafulla Ketkar described cultural Marxism as a grave threat to India’s constitutional framework. He stated, “Cultural Marxism opposes the Constitution, the Nation, and Democracy—wherever Marxism spread, democracy suffocated.” Ketkar dismissed two prevailing myths about India’s Constitution: that it merely imitates the British model and that it serves specific community interests. Referring to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, he said, “India was never unfamiliar with democracy; we have long understood the spirit of parliamentary systems.” He further noted that Ambedkar himself viewed communist and socialist ideologies as external to India’s ethos and warned that they divide society along caste, language, and regional lines.

Prof. Manish R. Joshi, Secretary of the University Grants Commission (UGC), highlighted the deep connection between India’s civilizational heritage and constitutional principles. Congratulating citizens on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, he said the song represents an emotional bond with the motherland. He connected the Constitution’s three core ideals — Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity — to India’s timeless philosophy, interpreting “Ekam Sat Vipra Bahudha Vadanti” as the foundation of liberty and equality, and “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” as the essence of fraternity. Joshi urged the youth to shed any inferiority complex and embrace India’s grand cultural inheritance.

In her address, Prof. (Dr.) Pavitra Bhardwaj, Principal of Kamala Nehru College, called the event “a celebration of ideas.” She commended YUVA’s efforts to transform youth into active change-makers and said such discussions help dispel misconceptions about the Constitution.

A key highlight of the closing session was the launch of YUVA’s new website, marking a step toward expanding its digital reach and accelerating its mission of youth-led nation-building. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Meenu Rani and a collective rendition of the national song “Vande Mataram.”

YUVA (Youth United for Vision and Action) is a youth-led organization committed to fostering constructive dialogue, inspired action, and nation-building rooted in India’s civilizational values. It aims to empower young citizens as proactive agents of transformation in society.