Prominent political scientist and author Ahmet T. Kuru emphasized the importance of democracy, intellectual freedom, and economic independence in Muslim societies during the launch of the Hindi edition of his bestselling book, Islam, Authoritarianism, and Underdevelopment.
The event, organized by the Khusro Foundation at the International Book Fair in New Delhi, had National Security Adviser Ajit Doval as the Chief Guest and veteran journalist and author MJ Akbar as the Guest of honour.
In his address, Kuru said that while his book has been translated into 15 languages, the Hindi edition holds particular significance due to India’s diverse religious landscape, including its 200 million-strong Muslim population. “India is a crucial space for discussions on Islam, authoritarianism, and development,” he remarked.
