Intellectual Janata Party (IJP) is an independent civic and political movement dedicated to informed citizenship, constitutional values and evidence-based public discourse. Views in opinion pieces belong to their authors.
The ten core principles
These are the commitments a member of the Intellectual Janata community makes to themselves. They are not a pledge to any party or leader.
- 01
Nation First
The republic outlasts every government and every party.
- 02
Ideas Above Ideologies
Judge proposals on their merits, not on their sponsors.
- 03
Constitutional Values
Rights, federalism and the rule of law are non-negotiable defaults.
- 04
Civil Debate
Argue hard, argue in good faith, and leave the room as friends.
- 05
Intellectual Honesty
Say what you actually think, and be willing to change your mind.
- 06
Scientific Temper
Prefer what is testable and defensible over what is loud.
- 07
Historical Context
Every debate has a longer arc; find it before speaking.
- 08
Ethical Leadership
Public office is a trust, not an inheritance.
- 09
Economic Literacy
A society that misunderstands its economy will misgovern it.
- 10
Continuous Learning
Citizenship is a lifelong reading list.