A total of 109 professors from across the countries have signed the statement which was unveiled on February 28, 2024, at the national convention on scientific temper in Kolkata . The statement on Scientific Temper has become essential, to address present challenges in the form of strong socio-political movements, backed by the State power . In recent decades, India has witnessed the growth of socio-religious orthodoxy, traditionalism, and revivalism, fueled by majoritarian social forces .