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Appeal by Adivasi-Mulvasi leaders to Jharkhandis: Protect Birsa Munda’s legacy from the RSS
On Birsa Munda’s death anniversary, over 200 renowned Adivasi-Mulvasi leaders, representatives of people’s organisations, traditional self-governance representatives, academics, and activists have issued a joint statement appealing to Adivasis and all Jharkhandis to observe next Tuesday, June 9, the martyrdom day of Dharti Abba Birsa Munda, across every corner of the state by commemorating his Adivasi culture, struggles, and the Ulgulan. Crucially, they have urged them to declare a solemn pledge to protect his legacy from manuvadi organizations such as the RSS, the Janajati Suraksha Manch, and the Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram.
Nikhil Wagle, others attacked in Pune as police watches, meetings of Nirbhoy Bano gather large crowds
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Uttarakhand: Six Muslims killed after demolition of Madarsa, Haldwani MLA says officials rushed the process
After a demolition of an allegedly illegal Madarsa took place yesterday seeing widespread protests from the local residents, as reports suggest that no intimation was given to them of the demolition, six Muslims were killed as per reports after shoot on sight orders were given yesterday in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani.
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Indian authorities, especially in BJP ruled states need to immediately stop their unjust and mala fide selective demolitions of Muslim homes and establishments said Amnesty International in two reports released late on Wednesday
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UP Police arrest 10 after Hindutva outfits reportedly complained about conversion racket
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Even after Sudhir Chaudhary rendered an apology for hurting sentiments of Adivasi people, the news show is yet to be removed from channel’s YouTube; clips of Chaudhary making derogatory statement on Adivasis still on ‘X’ (Twitter)
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