Author: Esha Gupta
In November 2019, the Supreme Court of India issued a landmark decision regarding the Ayodhya dispute, resolving a decades-long disagreement over ownership of a sacred site that is extremely important to both Hindus and Muslims. The verdict sought to resolve a controversial problem, but unintentionally, it unlocked a Pandora’s box of concerns about the distinctions between legality, religion, and history. In addition to changing India’s sociopolitical environment, the Ayodhya verdict’s aftermath has also paved the way for a number of legal challenges against other mosques throughout the nation. The Babri Masjid, a mosque from the Mughal era that Hindus believe…
The internet has radically changed the ways in which we interact, acquire information, and do business in an era marked by digital interconnection. Imagine, however, if a state in India decided to forbid the use of the internet. Even though this might sound improbable, it’s crucial to consider the potential effects of such a choice on numerous facets of society, including the economy, government, and individual rights. Internet restrictions have been implemented across the world for a variety of reasons, including worries about national security and the suppression of rumours during important events. Internet blackouts have previously been deployed in…
In the middle of the 1980s, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s major criticism of Rajiv Gandhi’s Panchayati Raj effort was that it exceeded the authority of state governments. At a news conference, L.K. Advani stated that the then-Union government was attempting to directly influence state panchayats through the bill. Even harsher federal incursions are being committed by the administration for which Advani served as a margdarshak (guide) three decades later. A multi-level operation is underway to harass and wear down the opposing governments in an effort to make them unpopular. It is a purposeful federal trespass that aims to simultaneously extend…
India, a country with a rich history and culture, is once again at a pivotal point in its development. It has had key turning points over time that have influenced its identity and future. Discussions concerning the country’s future course have been triggered by recent events involving the Ram Mandir, Article 370, and the possibility of constitutional revisions. Due to these events, India is at a turning point where its past, present, and future are converging. The process of building the Ram Mandir at Ayodhya is an example of the intricate interaction of politics, religion, and historical narrative. The nation’s…
The 14th Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, unquestionably made his mark on the political landscape of the nation. Modi is well-known for his charismatic leadership style and powerful oratory abilities, and as a result of his influence on political discourse and public perception, his goals and objectives are frequently interpreted in a variety of ways. While some perceive him as a forward-thinking leader committed to the growth of the country, others have voiced worries about his management style and the idea that he wants to be treated like a king. We explore this contentious element of Modi’s reputation and…
This lovely land suffers in many ways, and it seems to never stop. It deeply affects us. Anyone who visits the Manipur state would instantly be shocked by the degree of underdevelopment. Imphal even lacks even a respectable cafe and a book store.A dishonest elite has been continuously stealing Central funding in the seven northeastern states. Development still mostly refers to “infrastructure.” Similar to Mewat, a Mewat Development Agency/Board was established, but many complaints have surfaced that its funds were primarily used for building roads, which should have been the responsibility of the Public Works Department (PWD), rather than focusing…
More terrifying than news of a mob attack is the story of a police constable murdering his senior, a Hindu from the ST community, and then going on to shoot three additional passengers in a moving train who were all clearly Muslims. As of this moment, it is unknown what set off this police officer’s shooting rampage. Is it a coincidence that all three of the people he killed—after killing his superior, a Hindu—were Muslims who could be recognised as such by their “clothes”? Did the policeman become suspicious of them because of their appearance? How can we defend his…
Numerous festivals celebrated by numerous ethnicities are what define India’s rich fabric of cultural variety. However, when cultural events clash with religious sensibilities, the peaceful coexistence of several religions may occasionally be put to the test. A recent incident in which a Hindu celebration took place close to a Muslim place of worship resulted in fights and tensions that were mostly attributable to the use of music. The use of music during the Hindu celebration was the main cause of the altercations and tensions that developed during this specific episode. The loud and boisterous celebrations clashed with the serious and…
Chetan Singh, a constable with the Railway Protection Force, is accused of opening fire with his automatic weapon in the early hours of Monday near the Palghar railway station on the outskirts of Mumbai, killing his senior colleague Tika Ram Meena, three passengers, all of whom were clearly Muslims, and himself. Singh was heard using the terms “Modi-Yogi” and “Thackeray” on a video that was allegedly taken during the incident. According to earlier media reports from Western Railways authorities, the accused got into “an argument over communities.” Later, he was caught when his attempts to flee failed. In the footage,…
North-east India is frequently stereotyped as a landscape of fear and a remote region of “disturbed areas”. The Armed Forces Special Powers Act of 1958, often known as the AFSPA, is applied in some areas due to a history of “law and order” issues. But what does it mean to see a place and its residents going through intense agony and suffering while being entirely desensitised to their misery? More than 50,000 people have been forced to flee their homes, over 160 people have perished, and countless buildings—including houses, automobiles, churches, and temples—have been reduced to ruins in the nearly…