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112 Years Ago, Raksha Bandhan Stood for Hindu-Muslim Unity

Day after, August 9, 2017 will be 75 years of the Quit India Movement. On August 9, 1942 the Quit India (Chodo Bharat) slogan was given from Mumbai after the Indian National Congress passed the resolution on the agitation on August 7, 1942.

We couldn’t do anything, just watched them destroy our vehicles: Mankhurd residents recall Ram Navami violence

Recalling the shocking events of Sunday, resident account stresses the communal nature of the Mankhurd violence

Madhya Pradesh’s Home Minister blames Muslims for Ram Navami day violence, justifies mass demolitions

A day after communal clashes, administration has demolished 16 houses and 29 shops in five areas

Aurangabad: Ram Navami procession shows respect to mosque

While passing by the mosque, DJ turned off the music; Aurangabad’s Hindus take a stand for secularism

Are Karnataka’s BJP leaders already playing good cop – bad cop ahead of election year? 

Bharatiya Janata Party is all set for Elections 2022, two senior leaders speak up against anti-Muslim violence; CM yet to condemn it strongly

Hate meme touting questionable statistics – worrying or laughable?

A crude hate-inducing meme on social media mocks logic and brings into focus the very flimsy basis of right-wing hate mongering

Gujarat: Locals blame election politics for Ram Navami violence

Gujarat locals say they suspected violence in light of upcoming state elections but had no one to turn to

Suspend authorities who failed to prevent and control Karauli violence: PUCL

Who allowed the rally organised by a Hindutva group to pass through a Muslim neighbourhood and why did authorities act like mere bystanders when violence ensued?

Communal confrontations mar Ram Navami celebrations in five states

At least one dead and people in 10 different towns and districts injured on Sunday; right-wing groups fan the flames

Sheath the swords, while there is still time!

Swords, tridents, axes, just a few of the weapons Hindutva groups want your neighbours to stock up

Ajmer Collector bans crowds, religious flags and loudspeakers after Karauli violence

Fearing violence during religious festivals, the Ajmer administration calls for a slew of bans and restrictions until May 7

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