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I raise my voice for Adivasis, am I a Traitor?

(This piece authored by Fr Stan Swamy was originally published on Aug 01, 2018. It was then re-published on July 5, 2021 the day of his martyrdom and is...

Karnataka and Kerala farmers come together to intensify struggle

Responding to Delhi farmer leaders’ resolve to intensify farmers’ struggle, Kerala and Karnataka farmers groups chart out protests for January.

The people: The Sovereign 

Politics now has a new basis in obedience in place of aspiration and revolt  

Stalemate for seventh time! Farmers confirm that January protest will continue on schedule

Farmer leaders claim the government seems to be testing peasants but assure continued protests and agitations regardless.

How’s the media getting copy of charge sheet before the accused: Umar Khalid

Umar Khalid has moved court complaining of a leak of information and media trial, says it is affecting his right to a free and fair trial

Farmers’ movement akin to India’s struggle against colonisers: AIKSCC

Enraged at state governments’ treatment towards protesting farmers, the AIKSCC warns of larger gatherings and wider protests against the “anti-farmer, insensitive and undemocratic” government.

Deterioration in the climate for free speech in India: Free Speech Collective

A deep dive into a decade of arrests, detentions, summons, interrogations and show-cause notices against journalists in India

Reliance Industries claims it stands with farmers, not for contract farming

Taken aback by the severe condemnation of Indian farmers, Reliance Industries published a statement assuring farmers that it will not engage in contract farming

SC registers suo motu case against Police action on farmers

In an open letter written by Punjab University students have alleged that the farmers are being treated like separatists

Haryana: Farmer protesters suffer tear gas shellings, survivors claim police used expired shells

Farmers heading towards Delhi were suddenly forced to run for cover as Haryana police allegedly used expired tear gas explosives to stop the jatha.

When Women Led the Defense of the Constitution

Illustration Credit: Derek Monteiro  The first clue came from the...

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If Stan Swamy, the Martyr, were alive today ….

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