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Bilkis Bano speaks: First person account, Godhra Relief Camp, March 2002

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Twenty-two years ago, almost to the day, Bilkis Bano gave an oral statement recounting the horrors of what she had been through, to Communalism Combat magazine. Given the rather glaring trajectory of the case, where despite Bilkis’ Complaint, FIR with detailed facts, recounting the incident and naming accused, the Godhra police filed a ‘closure’ report (A Summary) which was even accepted by the local court, it is crucial that we re-visit, and read, in Bilkis’ words, her tale. Following the failures of the local administration, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) provided her the legal aid to ensure she finally does find justice, and peace.
Economy

Vibrant Gujarat? Official document admits failure to tackle industrial, urban pollution

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Even as the Gujarat government is all set to launch another edition of its high-profile Vibrant Gujarat world business meet (January 10-12), a top state document has gone out of the way to admit one of the severest issues which the state badly needs to urgently tackle: “pollution control, especially industrial and urban pollution”.
Gender and Sexuality

Today, I Can Breathe Again: Bilkis Bano on landmark Supreme Court judgement

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Through a powerfully worded letter issued through her lawyer, Bilkis Bano thanked the Supreme Court, her family, friends and lawyer as well as the thousands of people who extended their solidarity to her.
Communalism

Vigilante violence against Muslims continues without rest

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From Madhya Pradesh to Karnataka, vigilante groups reportedly consisting of members from Hindutva organisations are reportedly accosting and beating Muslim youth across the country.
Gender and Sexuality

Bilkis Bano Case: Supreme Court strikes down remission for gang rape and murder convicts, citing flagrant violation of rule of law

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While delivering the verdict, J. Nagarathna slams the Gujarat government to “act in tandem” with the convicts, highlights that it was the very apprehension of complicity of the Gujarat government with convicts that resulted in transfer of case to another state
Freedom

Surveillance and Freedom of Press – A call to public action

R. Rajagopal -
In this strongly worded public lecture delivered at Howrah West Bengal, senior editor calls upon all citizens, lawyers, journalists and activists to speak up against the sinister surveillance afoot in India, a phenomenon that is, repeatedly and with impunity targeting the working tools of journalists again and again.
Communalism

Amidst festive cheer, India’s Christian community confronts prejudice and intolerance

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From Manipur to Delhi, Christians look back, with CJP, at the year that was 2023, reflecting with pain and regret, living amidst discrimination and violence
Dalit Bahujan Adivasi

Chhattisgarh: Why we must save the Hasdeo Aranya Forest

Dr Abhay Kumar -
Located in Chhattisgarh, the Hasdeo Aranya forests are rich in biodiversity. Here is also a habitat that is home for thousands of indigenous Adivasi...
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