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Brute Violence in Bengal sparks citizens’ urgent warning
A joint statement signed by more than 140 activists, academics, former ministers, artists and scientists has warned of “all out fratricide” in India following violent attacks on opposition leaders in West Bengal.
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
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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
Manipur women stage protest at Jantar Mantar to end violence in state
The women have been raising slogans that say they do not trust the state government and hence have demanded President’s rule in the state
The Invisible Split: A report documenting reports of “ethnic cleansing” in Manipur, 2023
The report contains detailed account of events leading up to the allegedly dehumanising pogrom, aims to disclose the ground realities
Maharashtra: 5 injured after 2 communities clash over Sambhaji Maharaj Jayanti procession, tensions simmer in Ahmednagar, Nashik
A procession was reportedly being taken out by a particular community to celebrate the birth anniversary of Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of Shivaji Maharaj. However, it was opposed by another community reports Free Press Journal
120 Churches destroyed, Christians insecure: Manipur
With the internet being again shut down over the weekend in the state of Manipur, reports of close to 120 churches being burnt down has thrown into doubt and question the quality of governance in the state
Kerala shock: yet another brutal lynching of migrant labourer
In the second lynching case, eerily similar to that of Attappady Madhu, 37-year-old Bihar youth Rajesh Manjhi was beaten to death by a mob at Kizhissery in the early hours of Sunday, May 14
No Compensation Enough for Traumatised Kukis Fleeing Manipur
Meiteis and Kukis, who have co-existed peacefully for years, blame politics for the violence.
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