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From Assam’s Soil to Detention and Back: The tragic death of Amzad Ali

Locked up in Matia detention camp despite generations-long roots in Assam, 49-year-old Amzad Ali dies of cancer as authorities ignore medical appeals; family finally lays him to rest in his native village

Controlling Dissent: Ramchandra Guha, left leaders detained for anti-CAA protests

Yogendra Yadav and Left leaders like Sitaram Yechury, Nilotpal Basus and Brinda Karat detained in nation-wide protests against CAA.

BJP in Assam coming to its senses?

Senior BJP leaders in Assam meet with CM Sonowal to discuss the problems with the CAA

Protesters Gather to Protest the CCA 2019/NRC in Mumbai

Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan has thousands of people who have come from all over the city to protest the unconstitutional Citizen Amendment Act of 2019.

UP police detain, lathi-charge peaceful Samajwadi Party protestors

Police crackdown on demonstrators for defying Sec 144 imposed in the state

Julio Ribeiro condemns “atmosphere of fear”

Julio Ribeiro, who is best remembered as one of Mumbai's most fearless policemen, and someone who has remained committed to upholding and defending India's secular and democratic values even after retiring from the force, will not be able to attend the Hum Bharat Ke Log protest supported by various citizens groups including Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP). He has therefore sent us this written message to inspire and encourage us to continue fighting the good fight.

Celebs join anti-CAA chorus, condemn police brutality against students

Many among them have previously been staunch supporters of Modi

In times of CAA & NRC remember the words of Kakori martyrs

Image Courtesy: thewire.in  The Kakori conspiracy (or Kakori train robbery...

Bollywood’s clarion call against the CAA and police brutality on students

Moving over social media, celebrities ask people to join them in the protest against CAA

Anti-CAA protests intensify across India, security tightened

2,000 plus security personnel deployed at site of protest in Mumbai

Bollywood’s Conscience Speak: Celebs against anti- CAA violence at Jamia, AMU

Young and old, celebrities speak up in a collective voice against police brutality

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