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To Karnataka’s Anti-SIR Movement: A note of caution and concern
While efforts have been afoot in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh by civil rights groups and people’s movements to ensure inclusion of the maximum number of eligible voters under the ongoing, expanded, SIR process. The author argues how these efforts may come to naught, given the structural issues involved: a compromised ECI, rushed timelines and the unlawful and rigid document-test for citizenship. In fact, robust efforts in Kerala, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu where similar efforts were made also came to naught.
On The Road, with the Bharat Jodo Yatra
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Spate of Demolitions continue, 44 Muslim families asked to vacate homes: Kushinagar, UP
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Assam: Delimitation of Assembly, Parliamentary Seats, Merging of Districts Raise Apprehensions
The Assam government notification of December 31, 2022, suggests that almost 100 villages have been realigned with different districts from the existing ones.
Everyday Harmony: Muslim man saves a Hindu girl’s life after she attempts suicide in Madhya Pradesh
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J&K: Protest, Condemnations Against Rajouri Attack as Toll Reaches Six
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Kashmiri students allege attacks in AMU, write to Shah for probe
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How CJP defended the citizenship of Jamila and Usha in Assam
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Assam: CAG report points out ‘large scale anomalies’ in NRC updation software
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KP Sasi, a Tribute: The Loss of a dear, brave friend
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Assam: A 78 year old widow rendered stateless is declared Indian in Bongaigaon with the help of CJP
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