Bangalore citizen group sends postcards to Justice Victoria Gowri on ‘Constitutional values’

The postcard reads, “Hope the message of Shri T T Krishnamachari printed here is of aid to you as a Judge of the Madras High Court”. (Express)

According to aerospace engineer Vinay Kumar, a member of the project, “We have done postcards for civic purposes before as well. The idea to take constitution to the masses was brewing since the days of the Anti-CAA agitation but there was a slowdown due to Covid. It was rekindled for Republic Day this year. As a continuation of the project we are using the postcards to further constitutional literacy. The passage was chosen since the judge had made some comments which seemed to be concerning and contrary to Constitutional values, so we chose Krishnamachari’s quote from that debate, in which he describes how he was schooled in a Christian establishment but was never made to feel that he should convert. We also want to welcome her, and remind her to uphold these values.”

Poorna, an advocate and participant, added, “The campaign is so that people in positions of power should be reminded of Constitutional values. With the controversy surrounding her appointment, our duty as citizens in moments of darkness is to remind the pillars of democracy that they have to overcome their personal prejudices. Their allegiance is only to the Constitution.”

Another participant, Aishwarya, said, “Considering the statements which were made, we hope these postcards will give an important reminder.”