Communalism

Despite ASI’s warning protesters in Bharuch march to collector to ‘preserve original identity’ of Bharuch mosque

The foot march happened just days after the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which protects the mosque, wrote to the district administration to not allow any “large gathering” on June 10

Are low numbers of Communal Riots in 2020 a mere deception?

Excerpts from a report that appeared in Secular Perspective (February 1-15, 2021)

Delhi riots accused granted bail as eye witness account recorded after “humongous delay”

The court held that the accused should be granted bail on the ground of parity as well since other accused were released by Delhi High Court.

Don’t need Miya Muslim vote: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam’s Health, Education and Finance Minister calls Muslims “very communal” and says they aspire to distort Assamese culture

Faizan police brutality case: Delhi HC directs police to file affidavit on working CCTV cameras

During the north east Delhi riots, a video of policemen forcing three injured men to sing the national anthem had gone viral

India needs a Battle for Love, a Satya Shodhak Resistance against RSS: Arundhati Roy

The battle of Love against Hate. A battle for Love. It must be militantly waged and beautifully won.

Allahabad HC dismisses petition seeking central law on religious conversions

The court stated that directing legislatures to make laws does not come under its writ jurisdiction, as held by Supreme Court in the past

Baul Singers of Bangladesh Struggle to Survive Amid Onslaught By Muslim Hardliners

Singers of the Baul folk tradition in Bangladesh are struggling to survive after more than a decade of physical and legal attacks by Islamic hardliners who consider these artists apostates and heretics.

How the Covid-19 pandemic was communalised: Report by Bebaak Collective

Covering seven Indian states, the report said that the pandemic’s communalisation shaped and impaired Muslims' access to livelihoods, space, education, healthcare and relief.

IAMC releases Human Rights Status Report, raises concerns about HRDs in India

During the webinar, UN special rapporteur said that she has been trying to engage with Indian government but the response has been bleak and disappointing

Communalisation of COVID-19: A Bebaak Collective report

Human rights defender Teesta Setalvad and feminist historian Uma Chakravarti applaud the initiative and discuss the rampant communalism observed during the coronavirus pandemic.

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