India at the Crossroads: Democracy, Hindutva, Fascism

For the past decade, India has been governed by the fascist Bharatiya Janata Party (Indian People’s Party ; BJP). BJP government has been steadily working to subvert cultural diversity and religious pluralism of India, under directions of its paramilitary parent, viz. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (National Volunteer Corps ; RSS).
On resolutions relating to situation in West Asia, India votes in favour of 5, abstains on one

India chose to abstain on another draft resolution titled ‘Work of the Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the Palestinian People and Other Arabs of the Occupied Territories.’ The resolution received approval through a recorded vote of 85 in favor, 13 against, and 72 abstentions.
India’s Global Reputation Under the Microscope: Pew Survey Reveals Diverse Perspectives Ahead of G20 Summit

While the survey findings have garnered significant attention, especially since they were published less than two weeks before the G20 summit in New Delhi, questions have arisen regarding the small sample size, the apparent affluence of respondents, and the specific geographic locations selected for the survey.
OBC Under-representation at Central Universities – Only 4% Professors and 6% Associate Professors: Reports

According to the data submitted by Union Minister for education, Subhas Sarkar in the Lok Sabha, only 4% of professors, 6% of associate professors and merely five chancellors in 45 central universities belong to the OBC community.
Maulvi Shaukat Ali Arrested for Leading Congregational Prayer inside his Institute

In a recent incident, Maulvi Shaukat Ali, the director of Future Track Coaching Institute, was arrested for allegedly organizing a congregational namaz (prayer) within the premises of his institute in Gaziabad, UP. Sub Inspector Prem Singh, who was on patrol duty, reported the incident and lodged an FIR against Mr. Ali under Indian Penal Code […]
Hate Speech and Communal Unrest: CM’s Controversial Remarks Stoke Muslim Concerns in Uttarakhand

The State Waqf Board of Uttarakhand requested CM Pushkar Singh Dhami’s immediate action to expel the fears of Muslims about the ongoing communal tensions that occurred after this “Love Jihad” case.
Odisha Train Crash: Hindutva Forces Propagating Hatred to Create Communal Riots

Social media handles managed by right-wing cells are propagating that the incident happened on a Friday and was planned by Muslims in the locality. The handles shared a photo of the ISKCON temple, falsely stating that it’s a mosque where Muslims offered congregational prayers and planned this crash on that day.
“We’ve moved on from Gujarat Riots. That the Muslims have put it behind them”- Shashi Tharoor

Senior Congress leader and MP Shashi Tharoor demands the people of India, including Muslims to erase the memories of Gujarat Genocide while conversing with Barkha Dutt, the senior journalist, about the BBC documentary titled ‘India : Modi Question’ . The BBC documentary about Modi which released on 19 January displays the Modi’s hands behind the Gujarat genocide 2002.
VIDEO: ‘Hindi Imposition’- Bank Officer Scowls towards Natives

“Why should I talk in any other language. Hindi works in India,” says Bank officer.
To be a Muslim in 2022 : An Attempt to Think Aloud

I sat in the corner of my room, making peace with my mind in an attempt to trace the past year. The next moment I was embarrassed to be surprised at the cold chill that swept through me. Despite living to face the anti-Muslim hatred without a miss of a single day, to be shaken […]