Depoliticised CPI (M)’s Transition to a Political Tool of RSS in Kerala
It was in January 2017 that CPI, the second largest ally of the LDF government in Kerala led by CPM Polit Bureau member Pinarayi Vijayan, had accused the latter as…
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Janjati Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan – Old Wine in a New Bottle
On Gandhi Jayanti yesterday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 'Dharti Aaba Janjati Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan' in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand. In this campaign, schemes worth Rs 83,300 crores will be implemented for…
AP Reorganisation Act, 2014 mandates notification of the AP State Capital
AP Reorganisation Act, 2014 mandates notification of the AP State Capital, in the absence of which any further action including investment in the capital city would be prima facie illegal…
Analysis of Budget 2024–25 from a People’s Perspective: Part 6 – The Real Reason Behind Increase in Capital Expenditure
Hike in Capital Expenditure for the Fourth Year Union Budget documents show that the budget outlay this year is just 8.5% above last year’s provisional estimate — which means the…
Kangana Ranaut’s Neo-Hindutva Disruption
DOUBLE-EDGED FEMINISM In the cultural tradition of upper castes, particularly the Dwijas, the parampara represented by Amrapali of Magadha times would be condemned as un-Hindu. Their ideal women in mythology…
From Non-Alignment to Multi-Alignment: A Directionless Hindutva Politics of Indian Foreign Policy
After independence, India became the architect of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), which refused to join the warmongering, imperialist, and colonial power blocs in both their regressive and progressive forms. The…
Manipur:For Meitei-Kuki Peace
The violence which shows no sign of abating in the ongoing Meitei-Kuki conflict in Manipur is a matter of concern. The alienation of the two communities and hatred generated for each…
One Nation, One Election: A Controversial Proposal with Potential Pitfalls
The recent discussions at the India Today Conclave in Mumbai have brought to light the BJP's aggressive push for the controversial concept of 'One Nation, One Election.' This proposal, which…
Condemn the detention of nearly 200 peaceful climate marchers from Ladakh to Delhi
by Vikalp Sangam General Assembly* & The Western Himalayan Vikalp Sangam We, over 85 organisations and movements across India, condemn the detention of nearly 200 peaceful climate marchers from Ladakh…
Gendering and Democratizing Indian Cinema
Besides being renowned artists, French Actress Sarah Bernhardt and American actress Eartha Kitt have something in common. They were victims of sexual abuse and harassment at work. Their lived experiences…
The Need for Strict Action Against Companies Manufacturing Spurious Medicines
The news that 53 medicines claiming to relieve ailments such as fever, pain, high blood pressure, diabetes, etc., have failed to meet quality standards during trials is concerning. The inclusion…
How India Leads the World in Internet Shutdowns, Far Ahead of Conflict Zones Like Myanmar and Ukraine?
On September 10, the north-eastern Indian state of Manipur imposed a five-day internet shutdown in response to student-led protests. While this sparked outrage among citizens, it came as no surprise.…
PUCL condemns the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and about 150 Ladakhi Padyatris by the Delhi police
People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) condemns the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and about 150 Ladakhi Padyatris by the Delhi police and the arbitrary imposition of prohibitory orders…
Accede to the legitimate demands of the Ladakhi people
Over 200 Ladakhi people of all ages, left Leh on 2nd September 2024, walking in peaceful procession over very difficult high-altitude, mountainous terrain, to reach Delhi on the occasion of…
Beawar Democracy Celebration to Recall How Struggles of the Poor Led to the Movement for the Right to Information
In recent years the right to information campaign has made big strides in several countries. However a special feature of this campaign in India which has captured international attention is…
The Tirupati Laddu Controversy: A Larger Agenda of Hindutva Consolidation in Southern India
In recent years, Southern India has emerged as a key focus for Hindutva forces seeking to expand their influence beyond traditional strongholds. Earlier it had tried to utilize Sabarimala issue…
Vedanta’s high dividend pay-outs erode the intrinsic value of HZL in which the government has a 29.54% equity share
To Smt Nirmala Sitharaman Union Finance Minister Dear Smt Sitharaman, I understand that the Vedanta Group as usual has announced an excessive dividend pay-out to the shareholders of Hindustan Zinc…
NREGA Workers Say They Will Vote for the Ones Who Will Revive NREGA
Ranchi: Over 200 workers under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) gathered in a powerful protest outside Raj Bhawan today, condemning the relentless assaults on their rights…
Modi Government’s Fraud, Minimum Wage increased by just Rs 3/- per day
All the reputed newspapers of the country have published the news on the front page that the Modi government has increased the minimum wage on a large scale. From October…
Architects challenge anti-people projects,misuse of public space
To begin on a positive note it is encouraging to find that 92 young architects have come together under the auspices of Mumbai Architects Collective and urged the municipal commissioner …
Bonhomie between the Prime Minister and the Chief Justice of India violates canons of law, ethics and constitutional morality:PUCL
The visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the house of Chief Justice Dhananjaya Chandrachud on 12th September, 2024 to participate in Ganesh Aarti has triggered a constitutional controversy due…
NAJAR extends solidarity to protesting students of RGNUL, Patiala- Seeks inquiry and legal action against VC for objectionable actions
26th September, 2024: National Alliance for Justice, Accountability, and Rights (NAJAR), a pan-indian collective of progressive legal professionals for democratic causes (including many lawyers, law students, law faculty, law researchers)…
Illegalities/improprieties in the monetisation of BSNL/MTNL’s assets like lands/towers/fibreoptic network
To Shri T V SomanathanCabinet Secretary Dear Shri Somanathan, A few months ago, your predecessor seemed to have "pulled up" BSNL/MTNL for being "lax" in monetising their land assets as per…
Scientists for People on ethanol distilleries – They question various claims, and raise problems faced by people, and the related environmental issues
Photo Courtesy: projectxindia.com. An ethanol plant in india. For representation purposes. As of March 2022, there were more than 320 ethanol manufacturing units in India. And more are in various stages of construction,…
The Mystery And The Magic Of Growth
I find even popular writings by economists quite baffling.They begin beguilingly enough in brisk back-slapping language,but as you proceed with trust and hope they slip in some concept and term…
Mutual Evaluation Report released by FATF, APG and EAG of September 2024, on the ‘Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures’ is concerning
PUCL expresses serious concern over the findings of the Mutual Evaluation Report released by FATF, APG and EAG of September 2024, on the ‘Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures’ in…
Modi’s Diminishing Influence: A Shift in Power Dynamics
Modi 3.0 with his minority government is facing a tough time when it comes to smooth governance and monopoly, which we have witnessed in the previous governments. He is facing…
“Rahul Gandhi Endorses Sikhs Assertion for Religion-Cultural Freedom in India”:Kendri Sri Guru Singh Sabha
The Kendri Sri Guru Singh Sabha- a central body of Singh Sabha Gurdwaras, has welcomed Leader of Opposition Mr. Rahul Gandhi’ for his endorsement of Sikhs’ assertion that they and…
Sikh Vichaar Manch, Chandigarh Condemns the distortion of statement by Rahul Gandhi
Since Independence, the Indian Nation Building exercise wittingly and unwittingly has cast an adverse impact on minorities in one way and the other way. Such developments also went against the…
Re-Ban Modi,”Butcher of Gujarat” From America
Speech Pieter Friedrich gave at 22 September 2024 Long Island, New York Protest Ten years ago was the first time that Modi came to the US since he was banned…
Thousands of NREGA Workers Write to PM Modi to Restart Work in West Bengal,Workers Send One Rupee Each Towards State NREGA Budget!
In a powerful show of solidarity, over 4700 NREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005) workers from across India have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the…
Atishi Going Overboard About Kejriwal’s “Chair” Or/& Ego!
Democratically speaking, it does not seem appropriate for the new chief minister of Delhi to state that only Arvind Kejriwal can sit on the chair of chief minister she has…
The South-South Divide that is changing the political landscape
In the run-up to Jammu & Kashmir assembly elections, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge lamented that a 20-seat deficit in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections stopped them in their heels and…
Kulgam’s Power Struggle: Is the Left Holding On or the Right Taking Over
Kulgam, located in the southernmost part of Kashmir, India, is renowned for its scenic beauty, featuring lush green forests and Kashmir’s only major waterfall. This district is distinctive not only…
Scientists for People question the Andhra Pradesh government on the formation of a High-Level Committee (HLC) with members who are not suited for the purpose
An explosion occurred, in the early afternoon on 21 August, at the Escientia Advanced Sciences, a pharma firm's plant, in the Achutapuram Special Economic Zone, Anakapalle, near the port city…
Need for reservation for SCs/STs/OBCs and women at the higher levels of the judiciary
To Smt Droupadi MurmuPresident of IndiaRashtrapati Bhawan Respected Rashtrapati Ji, On the 27th of September, 2021, I made an appeal to your predecessor that there was urgent need to mandate…
Analysis of Budget 2024–25 from a People’s Perspective: Part 5: The External Sector
In this fifth article of our analysis of the Union Budget 2024–25, we discuss India’s external accounts situation. That this is an important aspect of our economy is obvious from…
Hyderabad: Liberation or Transition from Monarchy to Democracy?
Princely state of Hyderabad had merged with India on 17th September 1948, through what is called a Police action, actually done by Indian Army. It was called operation Polo and General…
NGO Model Falls Short of Dismantling the Structural and Systemic Issues
On 26th August, heavy rainfall began in many parts of Gujarat, including Ahmedabad and Vadodara. Within two days, the rain accelerated, and heavy water logging happened in several parts of…
Humanity of Kashmir!
Today on the birthday of Hazrat Mohammad Saheb, I am trying to give you information about how the people of Kashmir have been practicing one of the teachings he gave…
Left vs Right: The Clash of Red and Green in Kulgam
This article examines the evolving political dynamics in Kulgam ahead of the forthcoming assembly elections, characterized by a fierce contest between the Left, represented by the Communist Party of India…
Modi’s architect Bimal Patel is seen as pro-builder, anti-people
Mr Bimal Patel, favourite architect of Prime Minister Modi, has come in for criticism for his grandiose projects which have caused considerable damage. Worse, one could say it is his…
Kejriwal’s Resignation Drama & Kejriwal-Ego!
If Delhi assembly elections were not around the corner, Arvind Kejriwal may not have probably staged this show. In essence, he seems confident of being away from the chief ministerial…
Waltzing With Bayer Makes ICAR Blind: Ditches Mandate To Farmers And Uses Mutagenesis To Drive Herbicide-Tolerant Crops Into India
A GMO PIL was filed in early 2005 (ArunaRodrigues & Ors. vs.Union of India, Writ Petition (Civil) No. 260 of 2005) in the Supreme Court (SC) to protect our natural…
Delayed release of surplus water from Sardar Sarovar Project causes involuntary displacement of people
Delayed release of surplus water from Sardar Sarovar Project causes involuntary displacement of people, without prior rehabilitation violating Article 21 of the Constitution- Appeal for timely release of water ToShri…
Strict action against those accused of atrocities against women is necessary
The problem of atrocities against women has become very serious in today's society. This not only destroys the lives of victimized women but also has a negative impact on the…
Solidarity with Ladakh’s ‘Delhi Chalo’ Yatra, Demanding Constitutional Safeguards
We, 85 organisations and movements across India, express solidarity with the ‘Delhi Chalo’ footmarch that people of Ladakh have embarked on, on 1st September. This Yatra highlights continued neglect of…
Friends of the Earth India demand Urgent Action in order to prevent submergence in Narmada Valley-Open the gates of Sardar Sarovar Dam to bring water levels below 135m
Friends of the Earth India demands that the Govt of India ministry of Jal Shakti and the Gujarat Government, which owns and operates the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd --…
Salutation To A Train
Considering the hassles of modern travel in India today I find travelling a wretched business at my age.But my close relations fear that such an outlook could foster narrow ideas…
Immediate Action to Avoid Catastrophic Submergence in Narmada Valley
Noting the fact that thousands of families are threatened by the rapid rise of backwaters in the Narmada Valley, the Vikalp Sangam General Assembly consisting of over 85 organisations, movements…
Two `M’s in Indian politics – Modi and Mamata
Of all the regional Opposition leaders, irrespective of their political party affiliations, the chief minister of Bengal, Mamata Banerjee is the closest to prime minister Narendra Modi. This view of …
The Rise of Engineer Rashid and Political Shifts in Kashmir
Kashmir, a region mired in political turmoil, has witnessed decades of unrest and disillusionment with its leadership. For years, political parties like the National Conference (NC) and the People's Democratic…
There should be a lifetime ban on tainted politicians from contesting elections, not just for six years!
In 1995, in the Naina Sahni murder (Tandoor Kand), Sushil Sharma of the then ruling party, on the basis of suspicion, killed his wife and burnt her in a tandoor…
The Rise of Er Rashid And Beyond
The emergence of political leaders is determined by many factors. Social, political, cultural and economic factors are among the most important dynamics which give emergence to of leaders. In modern…
An Open Letter to CJI on RG Kar Rape and Murder
To The Chief Justice of IndiaJustice DY ChandrachudSupreme Court, India Subject: Citizen Petition in the RG Kar Rape and Murder Case Asking for Effective Legal Directives Addressing Sexual Violence and…
Assembly Elections in Jammu and Kashmir: A Region at the Crossroads
The abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019 marked a watershed moment for Jammu and Kashmir, stripping the region of its special constitutional status. This was followed by a delimitation…
Justice must not merely be done but it must also be seen to be done!
Concerned citizens’ statement on the PM participating in Ganpati Puja at the residence of CJI We feel deeply concerned by the news report that the Prime Minister participated in Ganpati…
Nightwatch
Men with weapons—some standing tall and some inside their official vehicles murmuring something on their wireless phones; some women with kids tied up on their shoulders—some chewing beetle nuts and…
Jamaat-e-Islami’s U-turn or compulsions
In the ongoing election process in Jammu and Kashmir, if a large section of the people shows anger against the mainstream political parties for staying silent after the abrogation of…
Need for the United Front strategy in today’s times of Fascism
India has seen the fascist rise with RSS-BJP led government in power since 2014. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is a cadre based organization with its inspirations from Mussolini’s fascist movement…
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