There is a great deal of argument and counter-argument on the word “liberal” these days. The word is bandied about to caricature, castigate and demonize. If you identify as a liberal, you might find yourself being abused as a `libtard,’ which is a combination of the word ‘liberal’ with ‘retard’. Should the word ‘liberal’ be a bad word? What does it mean to be a “liberal” in the Indian context? Who is the Indian liberal?
The word ‘liberal’ comes from liberty and primarily means a belief in individual freedom. The liberal believes in azaadi (freedom) both in the economy and in society. The liberal stands for the individual, not for groups or group identities and Read More
