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A note on the public hearing on “forced evictions” was organised by Concerned Citizens at Surjeet Bhawan, New Delhi. Hearing testimonials of extreme brutality in the evictions, the jury exclaimed, “G20 became an extra constitutional event, not abiding the rule of law.”
Tribal communities feel that the BJP-led state government is participating in perilous communal politics by backing the Meiteis as ‘Hindus’ against the tribal people who are predominantly Christian.
Despite Tamil Nadu’s history of anti-caste movements, continued reports on the denial of temple entry to Dalits indicate that the space has to come under greater legal and public scrutiny. The state must ensure that it follows the Constitution, not caste dictates.
Our amnesia about how greatly Pali has contributed to all that we speak and think is not of recent origin.
The fact that the planned joint opposition in Patna was postponed has created rumours that such unity may not be achieved before 2024. This fear, however, is almost certain to prove groundless.
India’s Hindu Right continues to pursue imperial aspirations, primarily for electoral purposes.
Dr Umar Khalid, who has been languishing in prison for his alleged seditious speech during the Delhi riots, completed 1,000 days in prison yesterday. A report from an event held to mark the day.
Statement by PCPSPS: Policymakers have chosen to introduce high-speed passenger trains; unfortunately, the emphasis has not been matched by their focus on safety. Also: ‘Railway Accident in Odisha: Are the Railways Ready for High-Speed Trains?’
Letter expressing concern over the systematic targeting killing of the tribals and Christians, the destruction of Churches and Christian institutions, and appealing to the Bishops to act with decisiveness and with cohesiveness, instead of hobnobbing with the rulers.
Temples and churches hosting Iftar parties and Nabi Dinam, blending of the azaan with temple bells, Muslims helping Hindu families – all these instances add to the state’s already rich traditions. Also, review of a film, Innu Swantham Sreedharan (Yours Truly, Sreedharan).
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