Tag: INDIAN POLITICS
RJD MP Manoj Jha Alleges, “Merger of Railway Services May Threaten Safety”
In a letter to PM Narendra Modi, MP and member of Standing Committee Manoj Jha alleges railway merger proposal brought without consensus of non-technical civil servants.
Dalit Leader Rajiv Saizal Disallowed inside Temple and the Overwhelming Presence of Caste
Dalit leader Rajiv Saizal was denied entry into a temple, while many other cases of caste discrimination establish time and again how India still remains bonded to its repressive orientations.
NCP Veteran DP Tripathi Passes Away
Senior NCP leader DP Tripathi passes away after prolonged illness.
A Glimpse of the Major Events that Defined the Year for India in 2019
2019 saw major events in the field of politics, culture, science and research and these continue to hold immense relevance for the years to come. Here is a glimpse.
Evolving A Liberation Theology Within A Firmly Secular Framework
Asghar Ali Engineer, a reputed scholar of religion as well as social reform and democratic rights writes, "Liberation theology is the need of the hour - a theology which puts great emphasis on freedom, equality and distributive justice and strongly condemns exploitation of man by man."
Decoding Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s ANI Interview: Major Takeaways
In his latest interview to the ANI, Union Home Minister Amit Shah commented upon the NRC, the ongoing Anti-CAA protests and the construction of detention camps.
Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekar Azad Leads Massive Anti-CAA protests at Jama Masjid
Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekar Azad led a massive protest against the CAA after the Friday prayers at Delhi’s Jama Masjid.
Lucknow, Dakshina Kannada to Experience Internet Shutdown till December 21
Internet and mobile services have been suspended in many parts of the country while anti-CAA protests take place all over.
Citizenship Amendment Act: Resistance in Times of Majoritarianism
The recently passed Citizenship(Amendment)Bill is witnessing nationwide protests and is seen by many citizens as violative of constitutional ideals.
Violence, Dissent and Political Resistance in Times when Democracy is in Danger
Democracy gives its citizens the right to dissent and voice their concerns, a trend of suppressing people’s voices goes against the very fabric of a democratic order.