Minorities

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

Friday protests: At least 325 arrests in UP alone!

Protesters face charges from rioting to attempt to murder in Prayagraj

AISA students detained for decrying bulldozer raj

Students gathered and marched peacefully in the face of heavy police deployment: Delhi

Women’s activists condemn Adityanath regime’s action against activists, bulldozing due process and justice

In a strongly worded communication to UP chief minister, they have condemned the incarceration of rights activists from the minority community, particularly the family activist Afreen Fatima, their demonisation via falsified statements as “evidence” and worst of all, the bulldozing of their homes

Take immediate cognisance of illegal demolition of Parveen Fatima’s home: Petition to CJ Allahabad HC

Petition, likely to be heard tomorrow, appeals for immediate intervention due to the grossly illegal act of the demolition; urges commensurate reparation for loss, harassment and indignity

Indian Muslims group supports free speech; condemns hate speech, death threats 

No god, gods, goddesses, prophets or saints may be invoked to justify the killing of fellow humans

SC must apply principle of continuing mandamus to all basic rights violations: Illegal Demolitions

Responding to Illegal Bulldozer Raj, the doctrine of an unconstitutional state of affairs

Bulldozer Injustice: How far is the regime planning to go?

After Afreen Fatima’s home is demolished, questions arise about due process; tension prevails across the nation

Complaint filed against Ilyas Sharafuddin for using inflammatory words against Hindu Gods

Muslim citizen from Thane seeks to file an FIR against Sharafuddin for trying to disturb communal harmony

Right-wing calls Ranchi boy’s ordeal a “victim card” tactic

The internet was once again split in two with one side sharply condemning the police and the others suspecting the boy

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