Seeking Similarity In South Asia: Comparative Constitutionalism In South Asia

Abstract

Amartya Sen in his article, "Universal Truths: Human Rights and the Westernizing Illusion",35 denies the existence of so-called Asian-values in the Ancient times. However, the question that emerges is whether effective comparative constitutionalism in South Asia can create an Asian symbol to find the common foundation beneath the cultures of South Asia, which the book seeks to achieve. The book emphasises that an effective approach towards comparative constitutionalism is the key for such a result. The book would prove to be a framework and inspiration for future research on this area. Furthermore, the book has left certain questions open for further discussion and research. A greater involvement of political analysts and social thinkers towards South Asian Comparative constitutionalism would provide for a more holistic perspective to the same. Thus, despite the myriads of political and cultural differences, identifying South-Asian values and a South-Asian symbol would be possible through sustained and systematic studies in this field.