India Today Conclave 2024:
On the final day of the two-day event, Isha Foundation's founder Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev openly spoke in favor of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the One Nation-One Election concept.
Regarding the notification issued by the Central Government about the CAA, he clarified that there's absolutely no controversy. 'To me, the definition of CAA is quite simple,' he notes, 'it's the very slight sympathy that has been delayed for far too long.' Discussing One Nation-One Election, Sadhguru labeled it a significant stride towards an ideal governance system, dismissing the speculation that BJP's current winning streak is influencing their advocacy for this policy.
"We Should Be Ashamed": Sadhguru
In amidst the conclave, when questioned about the CAA, Sadhguru responded, "The CAA will not affect any religion adversely. If you ask me, the real definition of CAA is empathy that took too long to arrive. Post-partition, we expected those on the other side of the border to be well taken care of and also promised politically that if they ever faced trouble, we would shelter them. For the past 75 years, they've endured the worst. Many migrated here decades ago but are still considered refugees. Shouldn't we be ashamed? Because of historical mistakes, when the country was divided, many were left on the wrong side, and those who tried migrating here did so 30-40 years ago without receiving citizenship or rights. This isn't a controversy; it's a matter of shame," he elaborated.
When asked if the law discriminates, Sadhguru pointed out, "Our society has many kinds of discrimination, yet legally no discrimination has occurred in our land. But, there's legal discrimination in neighboring countries, such as the blasphemy laws.
Sadhguru Firmly Supports One Nation-One Election
On the question of whether One Nation-One Election should be part of an ideal governance system, Sadhguru expressed, "One Nation-One Election is indeed significant for preferred governance. Some argue BJP's favoritism for this system due to their victories is misguided. The real issue is the inefficiency of political dependence on daily agenda. In a democracy, there's no need for constant campaigning, yet political workers lobby continuously, anticipating paybacks. That's not the way to run a country. A break after elections is essential for significant societal progress. It would take 6-8 years for a policy to reach everyone. Else, by the time it does, another election cycle disrupts progress. If politics are only for the sake of power, that's a different matter. Otherwise, politics should serve the people, not sacrifice them. This is crucial to understand," he concluded.
