Letter to BS: Debate over Sabarimala has got mixed up with political moves

The debate over Sabarimala has got mixed up with majoritarian political moves as it is not just a matter of faith any more. If not handled properly, it can cause serious damage because three big claims are being made, overtly and covertly.

The first is the proposition that an individual’s fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution will be secondary to the sentiments/practices/customs etc. as put forward by a vocal section of a religious community. If the final answer is that then the SC can’t decide on this as a matter of fundamental rights, since it is a matter of faith. This