Have written to Kerala's Law Minister P.Rajeeve to consider enacting an anti-discrimination law, as promised in both our parties' manifestoes, that could be a model for the country: thehindu.com/news/national/…
India is one of the few democracies without a robust anti-discrimination law. I had introduced the Anti-Discrimination & Equality Bill, 2016, in the LS. Regrettably it was not considered by the GoI. It is clear that a State should take the first step in enacting such a law.
This can re-ignite the discourse on the need for a national legislation against discrimination, while also setting up strong frameworks in the states. A central Bill cannot, at any rate, cover subjects that are under the exclusive jurisdiction of the state government.
That's why I have written to Law Minister of Kerala with a Draft Bill which can be introduced in the State Assembly. I have also urged him & the LoP to initiate a pre-legislative consultation process on this Draft, so that maximum participation of stakeholders can be ensured.
A copy of the Draft Bill will be made public through a website soon. In the meantime, if anyone would like a copy, please write to office[at]tharoor.in. This is only a working draft. Revisions of the Bill based on comments received will also be forwarded to the Govt.
This is an attempt to set an example of progressive law-making in our country, on an issue that affects the well-being of all our citizens. Both the Bill & the process we've tried to embark upon could help transform the way legislation is used to ensure & protect social change.
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