This House believes Muslims aren't getting a fair deal in India
Monday February 15 2010
St. Stephen's College, Delhi
MOTION REJECTED
by 38% to 62%
Speakers
Seema Mustafa
Speaking for the motion
Seema Mustafa is a political analyst. Previously, she was the editor of Covert magazine and was the Resident Editor of The Asian Age newspaper. She has co-written a number of books on Indian politics and authored a political biography of former Prime Minister of India VP Singh. In 1999 she received the prestigious Prem Bhatia Award for Excellence in Political Reporting and Analysis for her coverage of the Kargil war.
Sachin Pilot
Speaking against the motion
Sachin Pilot made history in 2004 when voters in Dausa, Rajasthan elected him by a record margin as India's youngest member of parliament. In May last year he won the Ajmer constituency, previously a BJP stronghold. He is the son of the late Rajesh Pilot, a prominent figure in the Congress Party and a former government minister. Sachin Pilot is a graduate of St Stephen's College and holds an MBA from the Wharton Business School in America.
Teesta Setalvad
Speaking for the motion
Teesta Setalvad is the co-founder of Sabrang Communications, an organisation aimed at protecting and promoting human rights in India. She has been at the forefront of the campaign for justice for the victims of the Gujarat riots and in 2003 she won the Nuremberg International Human Rights Award. In 2007 she was awarded the prestigious civilian honour, the Padma Shri by the Indian Government for her work in public affairs.
M.J. Akbar
Speaking against the motion
Mobashar Jawed (M.J.) Akbar is one of India's most distinguished journalists. He's the Editor of the recently launched Sunday Guardian, published simultaneously in Delhi and London. Mr. Akbar has launched a number of prominent publications in India including The Telegraph, The Asian Age and Covert magazine. He served as a member of India's Parliament from 1989-1992, and as an adviser to the ministry of Human Resources. M.J. Akbar is also a prolific author and has written extensively on India's political landscape.
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