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Archbishop of Bengaluru appeals to community to vote, ensure support for candidates constitution-bound and non-corrupt

In a written appeal to all voters in the city of Bengaluru, Archbishop Reverend Dr Peter Machado has appealed to all fathers (priests), sisters, and the lay Christians to ensure they vote and do so with a conscience, other priests join in

HRD & lawyer Mohammed Shoaib among two other activists in Varanasi picked up: UP

Malka Bi said her husband is innocent, that she was given no reasons for his sudden detention without FIR or warrant by the Uttar Pradesh Police which took place about 7.15 a.m., that is in the early hours of Sunday, May 6, reported Scroll. Sabrangindia received information of at least two other activists being picked up in Varanasi on the afternoon of May 6.

Reclaiming the Freedom of Speech And Expression in an Orwellian Dystopia

Senior counsel in the Supreme Court, the author offers a rare overview of the state of affairs in India with every arm of the state being weaponised against independent opinion and dissent

The principles of democracy can’t be scarified at altar of majoritarianism: Justice Govind Mathur

Justice Mathur’s keynote address at the 11th Rajasthan state convention of the People’s Union for Civil Liberties in Bhilwara on April 1 and 2.

Citizens, civil society hold the ruling party, BJP to account: #ReportCard Karnataka

In the run up, those final five days before polling on May 10, efforts by citizens and civil society over past months and week are interesting to note. Without an active citizenry taking part in the election process can the electoral process be held accountable? Can issues of social justice significance be brought centre stage to politics? Karnataka shows us the way

Citizens for Justice and Peace intervenes as Assam beggar receives FT notice

CJP assists FT notice recipients Halima Bibi and disabled husband in citizenship battle

Defiant of the SC, Suresh Chavhanke, Raja Singh & Hindutva outfits escalate hate to dangerous levels

More incidents reported from Maharashtra, Jammu, UP, MP, and Delhi over the past seven days even after the April 28 Order of the Supreme Court

UP Civic Polls: Clashes Reported in Amroha, Lucknow; Several Muslim Voters’ Names ‘Missing’

Opposition SP, BSP alleged that despite carrying voter ID cards, Muslim and dalit voters in some districts were asked to show Aadhar cards with the aim to “reduce polling percentage”.

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