BANNED: The Ramayan Where Ravan Was The Hero

⁣Discover the untold story of the 'Sachchi Ramayan', the book that led to a historic Supreme Court case and redefined freedom of speech in India. Long before the buzz of Ranbir Kapoor and Yash's new Ramayan movie, a different version of the epic sparked a nationwide controversy.

In this video, we explore the incredible true story of Lalai Singh Yadav, a social reformer who dared to publish the Hindi translation of Periyar E.V. Ramasamy's 'The Ramayana: A True Reading'. This book, which presented the Ramayana as a political text, was banned by the Uttar Pradesh government in 1969 under Section 295A IPC for allegedly hurting religious sentiments.

But Lalai Singh Yadav didn't back down. He fought a legal battle all the way to the Supreme Court of India. We'll dive deep into:

🔹 The radical ideas of Periyar and his 'Sachchi Ramayan'.

🔹 The government's decision to ban the book.

🔹 The landmark judgments of the Allahabad High Court (1971) and the Supreme Court (1976).

🔹 The impact of this case on censorship, the anti-caste movement, and Bahujan politics.

This is a must-watch for anyone interested in Indian history, law, and the ongoing debate around freedom of expression.

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Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and is based on historical records, court judgments, and publicly available information.

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