New Delhi : A large number of activists, writers and representatives of Left-affiliated organisations on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for “intimidating and crushing” the voices of dissent. Converging at Maharastra Sadan here to protest under the banner of “Citizens Protest” against the police raids and “illegal arrests” of […]
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House arrest for arrested activists: SC
New Delhi : In a huge relief, the Supreme Court on Wednesday directed that the five human rights activists arrested across the country in connection with the Bhima-Koregaon incident in Maharashtra should be kept under house arrest. An apex court bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra ordered house arrest on a petition by eminent […]
Activists condemn arrests, say government trying to strike terror
New Delhi : Rights activists on Tuesday expressed shock over the raids and arrests of certain intellectuals and activists, claiming it is the central government’s “attempt to strike terror among those fighting for justice for the marginalised”. The signatories included Admiral L. Ramdas (retd), Harsh Mander, journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta, Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani, social […]