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The Faultlines In Secularism

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BJP and its attempts to get support for a law it passed, without due democratic debate

The BJP is conducting door-to-door campaigns, distributing pamphlets, running a missed-call campaign as it clearly struggles to make its CAA support campaign look bigger than the widespread protests.

Another death in Assam’s detention camp brings the total to 29

The total has now gone up to 29 deaths in Assam’s detention camps raising some serious questions on the condition of inmates and the claims made by government about good facilities.

Jamia issues press statement condemning JNU violence

Jamia, DU and JNU to go on a fact-finding mission regarding violent attacks on JNU students

Bengal: Matuas and Gorkha Janmukti Morcha march against CAA on same day

The nation-wide campaign against CAA refuses to die down as West Bengal continues to erupt in protests every now and then. The sentiment against the law is quite stout as is demonstrated by the protestors.

Adv. Mohammed Shoaib’s petition hearing postponed by Allahabad HC

The Rihai Manch President was arrested during the anti-CAA protests on December 19, 2019 and his whereabouts are said to be unknown

What Exactly Happened in JNU ?

 Image Courtesy:ndtv.com Here's what happened - masked ABVP members invaded...

Mumbai comes in to ‘Occupy Gateway’ in solidarity with JNU students

Students across Mumbai called for ‘Chalo Gateway’ to condemn the brutal attack by goons on JNU students last night

Breaking! SC on CJP petition: No children be sent to detention camps in Assam

Image Courtesy: thenation.comThe Supreme Court has directed the Assam...

Streets around Jamia coloured live with protest art

Protestors get creative at the anti-CAA protest at Jamia

Mangaluru: Fact-finding report unearths the reality of police brutality at anti-CAA protests

To curb dissent and instill fear, the government had used strong-arm tactics against the protestors, with the police resorting to lathi charge, tear gas lobbing and firing at innocents

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The Faultlines In Secularism

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