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29 August 2026

Attack on Malala Yousafzai book reading session

The incident serves as a contemporary case study on the challenges to freedom of expression and the role of educational institutions in society, which can be used as context for broader questions on social values and secularism.

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Notes

  • A book reading session of 'I Am Malala' in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, was disrupted by an armed group claiming affiliation with right-wing organizations.
  • The incident occurred at a public space (Vastrapur Garden) and involved physical violence, resulting in injuries to two participants.
  • Local police have registered an FIR and arrested three individuals; six others have been identified.
  • This incident follows a recent trend in the same city where private educational institutions were pressured to remove specific literary works, including memoirs by Malala Yousafzai and Anne Frank, from their reading lists.
  • The events highlight growing tensions regarding the freedom of expression and the autonomy of educational and cultural discourse in public spaces.

Questions

  1. The freedom of speech and expression guaranteed under Article 19(1)(a) is subject to reasonable restrictions. Discuss the challenges posed by extra-constitutional groups in curbing intellectual discourse and cultural freedom in public spaces. 150 words
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  2. The right to dissent and the freedom to access literature are essential components of a vibrant democracy. Examine the implications of rising intolerance toward diverse perspectives in educational and public spheres on the constitutional values of secularism and pluralism in India. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which Article of the Indian Constitution primarily guarantees the freedom of speech and expression?

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