About this episode
Kushal discusses the implications of new blasphemy laws in Punjab.
In this monologue, Kushal talks about The Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Punjab Prevention of Offences against Holy Scriptures Act, 2025. These draconian provisions put Punjab at par with medieval Europe and Pakistan. Buy my book "Blasphemy: Let me Speak": https://amzn.in/d/0bS2pOTc #hatespeechbill #freespeech #freedom #sacrilege #beadbikand ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c%C4%81rv%C4%81ka-podcast/id1445348369 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-carvaka-podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ Support The Cārvāka Podcast: Buy Kushal's Book: https://amzn.in/d/58cY4dU Become a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPx... Become a Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carvaka UPI: kushalmehra@icici Interac Canada: kushalmehra81@gmail.com To buy The Carvaka Podcast Exclusive Merch please visit: http://kushalmehra.com/shop…
People in this episode
Host: Kushal Mehra
Topics covered
- blasphemy law
- freedom of speech
- Punjab legislation
- sacrilege
- hate speech
Keywords
- blasphemy
- Punjab
- freedom of speech
- sacrilege
- hate speech
- legislation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, Punjab Prevention of Offences against Holy Scriptures Act
Products: Blasphemy: Let me Speak
Places: Punjab
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