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CJP breaks down post-Pahalgam hate attacks through graphics and data

Over 180 attacks were reported across India, with a concentration in five northern and central states—Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra. Of these, 66 incidents (36.66%) can be directly linked to hate crimes justified as ‘revenge’ for the Pahalgam attack. This unique visualisation report by CJP presents post-Pahalgam (April 22) hate crime data in a new, accessible format

FIR against members NSIW fact-finding team, academics & activists

The team comprised of Annie Raja, Nisha Siddhu and Deeksha Duivedi, FIR filed against them under various IPC provisions, including promoting enmity

Principal of Pune school assaulted by extremist Hindu mob, police allege accusation raised to be false

A video shows the principal running in the school with torn clothes, being chased by a big mob

Dismiss Manipur govt, safe passage for internally displaced, set up an Independent Tribunal: ICPA

The Executive Committee of the Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA), met in Ahmedabad yesterday, June 22 and demanded that not only should the state government be dismissed without delay but President’s Rule be imposed and violence stopped immediately.

Manipur is Burning but who cares?

In this impassioned and well researched piece, the writer a vocal human rights activist lists the long line of abdication by the Indian state since the north-eastern state of Manipur erupted in violence, visibly since May 3, 2023

Despite efforts, three delegations from violence-struck Manipur failed to meet PM Modi

Two sets of BJP MLAs from Manipur have been camping in New Delhi for the past five days, since June 15 to meet the PM, who has now left for the US today.

Violence in Junagadh over demolition notice to dargah; 1 dead, several injured

More than 170 Muslims detained, locals claimed they were harassed by police as they barged into their homes accusing them of protesting.

Manipur Is Burning Because of BJP’s Divisive Politics: Civil Society Groups

"Both the central and the state government are weaponising the constitutional provisions to destroy concepts of democratic dialogue, federalism and safeguarding of human rights.”

Bishops of India must protest & speak out for peace, against injustices in Manipur & India: Jesuit priest

In an open letter to the Bishops of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI), senior Jesuit priest from Gujarat, Fr Cedric Prakash urges that they hold a press conference and voice the anguish felt by Christians and Tribals in Manipur and the rest of India

Kolhapur Citizens meet Collector Rekhawar question impunity of Hindutvawaadi organisations

Eminent and active citizens and senior activists from social organisations met Kolhapur Collector, Rahul Rekhawar on June 9 and urged prompt action against mobs and leaders who instigated hate speech and violence on June 6 and 7

Denial of internet an assault on fundamental freedoms – a deep dive into Manipur’s incessant internet ban

Manipur, has arguably, been in an incessant state of internet denial, subject to imposed internet bans since 2015; this curb on basic freedoms is at the hands of the BJP govt’s in the state and centre

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