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'Manusmriti was written in India when Europe was in a barbaric state' – Sharad Ponkshe’s statement in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a lecture delivered here on Thursday, actor Sharad Ponkshe claimed that the *Manusmriti* was the world’s first constitutional text. He was speaking at an event organized by the Rani Laxmibai Durgotsav Mandal, centered on the ideology of Swatantryaveer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.
Ponkshe stated that while people in European countries were living in a barbaric state—lacking even the basic knowledge of how to wear clothes—his ancestors had already authored the world’s first constitutional text: the *Manusmriti*. Highlighting the significance of ancient Indian literature, the Sanskrit language, and cultural heritage, he drew upon the ideas of Savarkar.
During the event, he also criticized the policies of Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. He took issue with the fact that, following independence, the authority to shape India’s education system was entrusted to Muslim Union Education Ministers—noting that the first five Union Education Ministers after independence were all Muslim. He further remarked that even after the creation of a separate nation for Muslims, eight percent of the Muslim population remained in India due to Mahatma Gandhi.
Ponkshe asserted that if one wishes to preserve Hindu culture and avoid seeing one’s daughters in *burqas*, then a BJP government is necessary—though he also acknowledged that there are several aspects of the BJP government’s actions with which he does not agree.
Criticizing left-leaning organizations, he observed that many young people are taking to the streets without any knowledge of history or an understanding of the underlying reasons for the protests. He noted that these youths have not read Savarkar’s writings. Expressing concern that the new generation has drifted away from the Indian intellectual tradition, he urged a renewed focus on the study of ancient texts, including Sanskrit literature, the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Puranas, and the Mahabharata. He also noted that Devanagari is a scientific script, and that over the last two hundred and fifty years, the influence of English has led to the neglect of Indian languages ??and ancient knowledge.
Nagpur: In a lecture delivered here on Thursday, actor Sharad Ponkshe claimed that the *Manusmriti* was the world’s first constitutional text. He was speaking at an event organized by the Rani Laxmibai Durgotsav Mandal, centered on the ideology of Swatantryaveer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.
Ponkshe stated that while people in European countries were living in a barbaric state—lacking even the basic knowledge of how to wear clothes—his ancestors had already authored the world’s first constitutional text: the *Manusmriti*. Highlighting the significance of ancient Indian literature, the Sanskrit language, and cultural heritage, he drew upon the ideas of Savarkar.
During the event, he also criticized the policies of Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. He took issue with the fact that, following independence, the authority to shape India’s education system was entrusted to Muslim Union Education Ministers—noting that the first five Union Education Ministers after independence were all Muslim. He further remarked that even after the creation of a separate nation for Muslims, eight percent of the Muslim population remained in India due to Mahatma Gandhi.
Ponkshe asserted that if one wishes to preserve Hindu culture and avoid seeing one’s daughters in *burqas*, then a BJP government is necessary—though he also acknowledged that there are several aspects of the BJP government’s actions with which he does not agree.
Criticizing left-leaning organizations, he observed that many young people are taking to the streets without any knowledge of history or an understanding of the underlying reasons for the protests. He noted that these youths have not read Savarkar’s writings. Expressing concern that the new generation has drifted away from the Indian intellectual tradition, he urged a renewed focus on the study of ancient texts, including Sanskrit literature, the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Puranas, and the Mahabharata. He also noted that Devanagari is a scientific script, and that over the last two hundred and fifty years, the influence of English has led to the neglect of Indian languages ??and ancient knowledge.
Ponkshe stated that while people in European countries were living in a barbaric state—lacking even the basic knowledge of how to wear clothes—his ancestors had already authored the world’s first constitutional text: the *Manusmriti*. Highlighting the significance of ancient Indian literature, the Sanskrit language, and cultural heritage, he drew upon the ideas of Savarkar.
During the event, he also criticized the policies of Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. He took issue with the fact that, following independence, the authority to shape India’s education system was entrusted to Muslim Union Education Ministers—noting that the first five Union Education Ministers after independence were all Muslim. He further remarked that even after the creation of a separate nation for Muslims, eight percent of the Muslim population remained in India due to Mahatma Gandhi.
Ponkshe asserted that if one wishes to preserve Hindu culture and avoid seeing one’s daughters in *burqas*, then a BJP government is necessary—though he also acknowledged that there are several aspects of the BJP government’s actions with which he does not agree.
Criticizing left-leaning organizations, he observed that many young people are taking to the streets without any knowledge of history or an understanding of the underlying reasons for the protests. He noted that these youths have not read Savarkar’s writings. Expressing concern that the new generation has drifted away from the Indian intellectual tradition, he urged a renewed focus on the study of ancient texts, including Sanskrit literature, the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Puranas, and the Mahabharata. He also noted that Devanagari is a scientific script, and that over the last two hundred and fifty years, the influence of English has led to the neglect of Indian languages ??and ancient knowledge.
