Social Justice Lecture 2019

A social justice lecture on the topic “CHALLENGES TO FEDERALISM” was organised by the Department of Social Work, St Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Bengaluru. The special lecture began at 3:30 PM with an introductory theme and welcoming of the national and the international social justice advocate Justice Mr. H.N. NAGAMOHANDAS to inspire the students through the social justice lecture. He highlighted the importance of federalism. He indicated that the main reason behind the emergence of federalism was abolishment of feudalism. He also added that secularism in the Indian constitution was a measure to remove discrimination that the minorities in India had faced for centuries. The legal and the external dimensions of the nation’s functioning were also briefed. He indicated that certain changes with regard to the articles in the constitution were causing several problems including the current economic crisis. The chief guest concluded the session by encouraging the students to raise their voice against injustice and human rights violations occurring anywhere in the country. The book by the chief guest “READING THE CONSTITUTION” was released after the lecture. The event concluded at 4:45 PM.